Downfall

# Can AMD Ryzen 7 9700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Run Downfall?

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a highly capable horror gaming experience in Downfall, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the playable threshold of 60 FPS across nearly all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows this pairing ranks 906th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top quarter of all systems tested for this title. At 1080p and 1440p, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset including Ultra, while at 4K it maintains playability through High settings, faltering only at the Ultra preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for Downfall in this benchmark?

A: The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. Any preset and resolution combination averaging at or above this frame rate is considered playable.

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the system maintains playable performance at Low (139.2 FPS), Medium (116.3 FPS), and High (96.1 FPS) settings. Only the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, averaging 58.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 91.3 FPS average, making it the most demanding setting that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, placing it 0.1% ahead of both the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904), and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E (37829).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, which is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507). The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 1.3% higher at 38135.

Q: What is the combo rank for this system in Downfall?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 906th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 75th percentile of all combos tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at synthetic benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X sits remarkably close to several competing processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E achieves an average score of 37911, a mere 0.1% behind the 9700X's 37943. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 matches this delta at 0.1%, scoring 37904. Slightly further back, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 (0.4% behind). In real-world gaming scenarios, these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Downfall, with differences well below 1% in synthetic workloads.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's average score of 37648 is bracketed by a curious set of rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, just 0.1% lower, though this is a professional-grade compute card rather than a gaming product. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4% with a score of 37507. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads the RTX 4070 by 1.3% at 38135, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 sits 1.3% behind at 37157. For gaming specifically, the RTX 4070's advantage in modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 would likely translate to stronger real-world performance than the synthetic average alone suggests.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 906th out of 3716 tested configurations in Downfall, placing it comfortably in the 75th percentile of all combinations benchmarked. This ranking reflects a system that delivers high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, but falls short of the top tier of performance. The position suggests that while this pairing is well above average for this title, a substantial number of more powerful combinations exist that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The ranking is consistent with the measured performance data. At 1080p, the system delivers between 132.9 FPS (Ultra) and 309.5 FPS (Low), which places it in a strong position relative to the broader field. At 1440p, the range narrows to 91.3-221.7 FPS, still well above the playable threshold. The 4K results reveal the system's limitation: while High settings yield 96.1 FPS, the Ultra preset drops to 58.4 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. This single sub-60 result at the most demanding settings is likely what prevents the combo from ranking higher among the 3716 tested configurations.

The Verdict

This system can run Downfall with playable performance at all three tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable option at 96.1 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 91.3 FPS average. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra reaching 132.9 FPS average.

The verdict is clear: gamers targeting 4K should stick to High settings or lower, as Ultra falls 1.6 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p and 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is fully playable, offering the best visual quality without sacrificing smooth frame rates. The system demonstrates strong headroom at lower resolutions, with 1080p Low reaching 309.5 FPS and 1440p Low hitting 221.7 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU contributions shift across resolutions in Downfall. At 1920x1080, the system's performance is heavily influenced by the Ryzen 7 9700X's single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211 indicate strong per-core performance that helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial: at Ultra, performance falls from 132.9 FPS to 91.3 FPS, a reduction of 41.6 FPS. This scaling suggests the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly important. The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient to maintain playability but cannot fully compensate for the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 58.4 FPS is the only sub-60 result across all tests, indicating the RTX 4070's limits are reached at this resolution and preset. The CPU's role diminishes further; even with the 9700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (91.3 FPS) to 4K Ultra (58.4 FPS) represents a 32.9 FPS drop, highlighting the exponential cost of 4K rendering.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering 96.1 FPS average. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while offering substantially better visual quality than Medium (116.3 FPS) or Low (139.2 FPS). The Ultra preset at 58.4 FPS is not recommended for 4K play.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, achieving 91.3 FPS average. This preset provides the maximum visual fidelity while still maintaining a 31.3 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Medium at 179.9 FPS, High at 148.5 FPS, and Low at 221.7 FPS.

For 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best playable setting, reaching 132.9 FPS average. This gives the system a 72.9 FPS margin above the playable threshold, indicating substantial headroom. The lower presets offer even higher frame rates, with Medium at 254.2 FPS, High at 210.5 FPS, and Low at 309.5 FPS, making this system ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear progression across presets. Low settings average 139.2 FPS, Medium averages 116.3 FPS, High averages 96.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 58.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is substantial at 37.7 FPS, reflecting the significant rendering cost of the Ultra preset at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the results demonstrate the system's strength at this resolution. Low settings deliver 221.7 FPS, Medium reaches 179.9 FPS, High hits 148.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 91.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 130.4 FPS range, with each preset step reducing performance by roughly 30-60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its maximum performance potential. Low settings reach 309.5 FPS, Medium averages 254.2 FPS, High delivers 210.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 132.9 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the RTX 4070 is well-matched to this resolution, with even the most demanding preset staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. The data consistently shows the system's capability to deliver smooth, playable frame rates across the majority of tested configurations, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling short of the playable threshold.