Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Downfall across most common gaming configurations, with benchmark data showing the combo clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested up to and including 1440p Ultra, while 4K remains viable at High settings. This analysis draws exclusively from measured frame rate data and hardware benchmark scores for this specific CPU and GPU combination.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average frame rate of 68.4 FPS. The data shows that Ultra settings at 4K drop to 40.5 FPS average, which falls below the playable threshold, while Medium (84.3 FPS) and Low (99 FPS) both exceed 60 FPS but offer less visual fidelity than High. High is therefore the optimal choice for 4K, balancing the measured performance headroom of roughly 8 FPS above the threshold against the visual quality drop from Ultra.

At 2560x1440, every preset clears 60 FPS, making Ultra the best setting at an average of 67.4 FPS. The progression is notable: Low runs at 159.5 FPS, Medium at 132.7 FPS, and High at 111.1 FPS, but Ultra still holds a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. This means users can enable the maximum visual preset at 1440p without sacrificing smoothness, as the measured average sits 7.4 FPS above the 60 FPS line.

For 1920x1080, Ultra is the clear recommendation, averaging 93 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and the data indicates substantial headroom: High runs at 149.9 FPS, Medium at 184.9 FPS, and Low at 224.9 FPS. The 93 FPS average at Ultra is 33 FPS above the threshold, so even demanding scenes with frequent drops would likely remain playable, although the data only provides average figures rather than minimum frame times.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 is 68.4 FPS on High, 84.3 FPS on Medium, and 99 FPS on Low. Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of 40.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 67.4 FPS. All other presets also exceed 60 FPS: High at 111.1 FPS, Medium at 132.7 FPS, and Low at 159.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). These deltas are minimal, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits in the 86th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 37943. This places it well above the median, reflecting strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance across various tests.

*Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Downfall?*

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 224.9 FPS average, and at 4K Low it reaches 99 FPS average. The consistent scaling across resolutions and settings suggests balanced performance from both components, though the game's horror genre likely has modest CPU demands.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems?

A: This CPU/GPU combination ranks 2055th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, roughly in the 44th percentile of all systems evaluated for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data covers three resolutions and four settings each, with average FPS values provided for every combination. No minimum or maximum frame rate figures are available in the data, so this analysis relies solely on average performance.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 40.5 FPS, which is the only sub-60 result in the entire dataset. High settings improve this substantially to 68.4 FPS average, Medium reaches 84.3 FPS, and Low tops out at 99 FPS average. The jump from Ultra to High represents a 27.9 FPS improvement, suggesting that Ultra's additional effects are particularly demanding at 4K.

For 2560x1440, the spread is wider and all values are playable. Low settings average 159.5 FPS, Medium averages 132.7 FPS, High averages 111.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 67.4 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 43.7 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop at this resolution. This indicates that Ultra at 1440p is pushing the RTX 4060 near its limits, though it still clears the threshold.

At 1920x1080, performance is abundant across the board. Low averages 224.9 FPS, Medium averages 184.9 FPS, High averages 149.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 93 FPS. The data shows that even the heaviest preset at 1080p leaves roughly 33 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors if users select lower presets.

Examining the scaling patterns, the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for Downfall's demands, as the game is from 2016 and likely does not require excessive VRAM. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate provide context for these frame rates, though the measured data speaks directly to real-world results.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2055th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the 44.7th percentile of all systems evaluated, meaning roughly 55% of tested configurations perform better in this specific game. However, this ranking must be interpreted with caution, as the database includes many high-end and enthusiast builds that would naturally outperform a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060.

The CPU's individual performance is strong, with an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Ryzen 7 9700X's 8 cores and 16 threads at a 3.80 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock, based on the Zen 5 architecture, contribute to a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20485 and a single-core score of 2211. These numbers suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor in Downfall, which is a horror game unlikely to stress all 16 threads heavily.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs is more modest, reflecting the RTX 4060's position as a mainstream card. Its Passmark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with the game's 2016 release date and the GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. The combo's overall rank of 2055 suggests that while the CPU punches above its weight, the GPU anchors the system's position in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, the nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores are all within 0.4% of its average score of 37943. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, just 0.1% lower, making it a near-identical performer in synthetic tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also scores 37904 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.3% lower) and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 (0.4% lower). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest GPU rivals show similarly tight margins. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3% with a score of 17588, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% lower at 17551, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% lower at 17509. These delta percentages are so small that users would likely see no perceptible difference in Downfall between these GPUs, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set (including 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores) provides advantages in games that utilize ray tracing or DLSS, which Downfall may not support given its age.

It is worth remembering the HD 7790 is a much older GPU from a different era, yet its synthetic score matches the RTX 4060. This highlights how benchmark averages can obscure real-world differences; the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth would likely provide better sustained performance in modern titles, but for Downfall, the raw scores suggest comparable capability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with playable performance at every resolution tested, provided users select appropriate settings. The data shows that 1920x1080 Ultra runs at 93 FPS average, which is 33 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the most demanding preset that still delivers smooth gameplay at this resolution. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also viable at 67.4 FPS average, clearing the threshold by 7.4 FPS. For 3840x2160, the highest playable preset is High at 68.4 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 40.5 FPS and fails the playability test.

The verdict is clear: this system handles Downfall well across the board. At 1080p and 1440p, users can enable maximum settings without concern. At 4K, they must compromise by dropping from Ultra to High, but the resulting 68.4 FPS average still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The only configuration that fails to meet the threshold is 4K Ultra, which is expected given the RTX 4060's mid-range positioning and 61st percentile GPU ranking.

Given the game's 2016 release date, Downfall is not particularly demanding by modern standards, and this hardware combination exceeds requirements at the majority of tested configurations. The measured data confirms that the Ryzen 7 9700X's strong CPU performance (86th percentile) complements the RTX 4060's adequate GPU performance, resulting in a balanced system that never bottlenecks severely at any tested setting. Users with 1080p or 1440p monitors can play with maximum visual quality, while 4K users should stick to High settings for the best balance of fidelity and frame rate.