Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Benchmark data shows this pairing is far beyond the demands of the game at all tested resolutions, with average FPS figures that leave the 60 FPS playability threshold in the dust. The analysis below breaks down comparable hardware alternatives, the balance between CPU and GPU load, the combo's standing among tested systems, and the optimal settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit close to a cluster of similarly-performing hardware. For the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, the nearest rivals are a mix of high-end desktop and mobile parts. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX averages a benchmark score of 69,875, which is a mere 0.2% lower than the 9700F's 69,996. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, putting it 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.7% with a score of 69,515, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% behind at 69,355. In practice, this means a system built around any of these four processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Downfall, as the game's workload is unlikely to expose such tiny margins. The 9700F's 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs reinforces its position in this elite tier.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080's nearest rivals are similarly tight. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a negligible 0.1% higher than the 4080's 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB comes in 2.6% higher at 55,698. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads this group by 2.7% with a score of 55,757. These deltas are small enough that in a game like Downfall, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, all these GPUs would produce similar frame rates. The 4080 itself sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a high-end part that outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards.

The implication for shoppers is that opting for any of these near-identical alternatives would yield a system with effectively the same capability in this title. The 9700F and 4080 combo is not uniquely positioned; it is one of many high-end pairings that will crush Downfall's requirements.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant component in Downfall, but the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. Frame rates scale substantially with resolution, which is the classic signature of GPU-limited performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 400 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 285 FPS, a 28.8% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 178 FPS, another 37.5% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep scaling indicates the RTX 4080 is doing the heavy lifting, and its workload increases with pixel count.

The pattern holds across all presets. At Medium settings, the frame rates are 327 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p, and 145 FPS at 4K. High settings produce 268 FPS, 191 FPS, and 119 FPS respectively. Ultra settings yield 168 FPS, 120 FPS, and 74 FPS. In every case, the 4K results are roughly half to two-thirds of the 1080p results, which is exactly what would be expected from a GPU that is rendering four times as many pixels.

The CPU's role is less visible in the data, but its high single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure it can feed the GPU adequately. The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4,691 in single-thread benchmarks and 36,470 in multi-thread, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The fact that frame rates scale so cleanly with resolution suggests that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the CPU is not holding things back. The 400 FPS result at 1080p Low is a strong indicator that the processor can keep up with the RTX 4080's output. At higher resolutions and presets, the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor, and the CPU's headroom grows even larger.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,716 combos tested for Downfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 230th. That places it in the top 6.2% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's 86th percentile standing, combined with a CPU that is in the 94th percentile. This near-top-tier hardware ensures the combo lands well above the median tested system.

The 230th rank out of 3,716 is notable because it shows that while this is a premium setup, there are still 229 configurations that outperform it. Those higher-ranked combos likely feature even newer or more specialized hardware, such as the RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon counterparts that score slightly higher in GPU benchmarks. However, the practical difference in Downfall is minimal, as the data shows the RTX 4080 already delivers 74 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. The rank is a useful reference point for where this combo sits in the broader ecosystem, but it does not indicate any weakness in actual gameplay.

The data also shows the combo's measured FPS figures are consistent across resolutions. The minimum FPS recorded is 123 at 4K Medium, which is still double the playable threshold. This consistency indicates that the combo does not suffer from severe frame time spikes or stuttering in Downfall.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, all four settings are playable. The best setting is Ultra, which produces an average of 74 FPS. That is 14 FPS above the playable threshold, leaving headroom for occasional dips without falling below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are even more comfortable. Ultra settings average 120 FPS, exactly double the playable threshold. The lower presets are all well above this, with High at 191 FPS, Medium at 233 FPS, and Low at 285 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo is almost overkill. Ultra averages 168 FPS, High hits 268 FPS, Medium achieves 327 FPS, and Low reaches 400 FPS. Every single configuration is far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay.

In practical terms, this system is not just capable of running Downfall; it is capable of running it at maximum settings with high frame rates at 4K resolution. Gamers with a 144Hz 4K monitor would see the Ultra preset stay above 60 FPS, and those with 1440p or 1080p high-refresh displays would get frame rates well in excess of 120 FPS at Ultra settings. The only scenario where this combo would struggle is if the game were heavily modded or run at resolutions beyond 4K, but neither of those is part of the benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 74 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combo handle 1080p at maximum settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 168 FPS, which is nearly three times the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its direct successor?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 in average benchmarks, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54,247. The difference is negligible in practice.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a significant bottleneck for the RTX 4080?

A: No. The CPU scores 4,691 in single-thread and 36,470 in multi-thread benchmarks, and frame rates scale cleanly with resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

*Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Downfall?*

A: The lowest average is 74 FPS at 4K Ultra. The minimum FPS recorded across any tested configuration is 123 at 4K Medium.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Downfall?*

A: It ranks 230th out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 74 FPS. This is the clear choice for 4K, as it delivers the highest visual quality while still providing 14 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best option, averaging 120 FPS. This is exactly double the playable threshold, providing excellent smoothness on high-refresh monitors. The large gap between this and the 60 FPS minimum means there is no risk of dropping below playable frame rates.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 168 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still produces frame rates that would satisfy even the most demanding competitive players. The 1080p Ultra result is 108 FPS higher than the playable threshold, making this resolution and preset combination the most forgiving in terms of performance headroom.

In all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice. The RTX 4080's substantial performance advantage means there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality for frame rate in Downfall. The data confirms that this combo is powerful enough to max out the game at every resolution tested, with average FPS ranging from 74 at 4K Ultra to 168 at 1080p Ultra.