Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a decisive performance outcome in Downfall, with every tested resolution and preset configuration clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured data shows a system that is not merely capable but substantially over-provisioned for this horror title, leaving significant headroom even at the most demanding settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 177.7 FPS, which is the highest fidelity option available and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset delivers a frame rate that is nearly three times the playability baseline.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 127.8 FPS. This represents a substantial drop from the 1080p result, but the margin over the 60 FPS target is still comfortable, allowing for full graphical fidelity without concern for performance dips.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 81 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. While this is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all configurations, it remains entirely playable, and the High preset at 127.6 FPS offers an alternative for those prioritizing higher refresh rates over maximum visual detail.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on aggregate benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i9-14901E, which scores within 0.1% of the Ryzen 7 9700X, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, also within 0.1%. The Intel Core 5 211E trails by 0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is 0.4% behind. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall, meaning the choice between them would not meaningfully alter frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE actually outperforms the RTX 5080 by 2.2% in aggregate benchmarks. In practice, these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5080 across Downfall's settings, though the RX 9070 GRE might offer a slight edge in GPU-bound scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 421.9 FPS, the highest recorded across all tests. Medium settings yield 347.9 FPS, while High reaches 285.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, as noted, averages 177.7 FPS. The scaling between presets is steep, with Ultra delivering roughly 42% of the Low preset's frame rate, indicating that the game's higher settings impose a significant GPU load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 299.4 FPS, Medium reaches 249.7 FPS, and High achieves 200.6 FPS. Ultra drops to 127.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 28-29% across all presets, a consistent scaling that suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 190.4 FPS, Medium reaches 156.1 FPS, and High yields 127.6 FPS. Ultra averages 81 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K results in a further 36-37% reduction in frame rates across presets, again pointing to GPU-bound performance. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 81 FPS, remains the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, though it still clears it comfortably.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this system can run Downfall at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 177.7 FPS, more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 127.8 FPS, still over twice the playability baseline. Even at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains 81 FPS, which is 35% above the 60 FPS target.

Every preset at every resolution clears 60 FPS, according to the verdictByResolution data. There is no configuration in the measured dataset where this hardware fails to meet the playability threshold. The lowest recorded average is 81 FPS at 4K Ultra, and even that figure suggests substantial headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more pronounced influence on performance, as evidenced by the relatively modest frame rate drop from Low to Ultra (421.9 to 177.7 FPS, a 58% reduction) compared to the resolution scaling. The 1080p results show that even at Low settings, the system reaches 421.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's rendering ceiling for this title.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a larger role. The frame rate reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 28-29% across all presets, which aligns with the increased pixel count and suggests the GPU is now the limiting factor. The CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases, since the GPU must process more pixels per frame.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates performance. The additional 36-37% reduction from 1440p to 4K confirms that the RTX 5080's rendering capacity is the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom at this resolution, as the frame rates remain high enough to indicate that the processor is not a bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 9700X's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its Geekbench single-core score of 3023, ensures that even the game's more CPU-intensive scenes at lower resolutions do not cause drops below the playability threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 81 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 127.8 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without compromising performance.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 421.9 FPS, while Ultra averages 177.7 FPS, making Low approximately 2.4 times faster.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 or the Ryzen 7 9700X more important for this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU has a larger influence on frame rates, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as indicated by the consistent frame rate scaling with resolution.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and presets is 81 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 35% above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070 GRE scores 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080 in average benchmark scores, suggesting it could offer slightly better performance in GPU-bound scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 163rd out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 4.4% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, with no configuration falling below the playability threshold.

The rank is particularly notable given that the CPU and GPU each sit at the 86th and 87th percentile against all comparable CPUs and GPUs, respectively. The combined performance in Downfall slightly exceeds what the individual component percentiles would suggest, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates exceed 177 FPS even at Ultra settings, suggests that this system is overqualified for Downfall's demands, but the 4K Ultra result of 81 FPS demonstrates that it can still handle the most demanding configuration with room to spare.