Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a decisive performance outcome for Downfall, with benchmark data showing it clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, though the margin of victory narrows significantly at 4K Ultra settings. Measured results indicate this pairing ranks 862nd out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper quartile of systems capable of running this 2016 horror title, and the RTX 4070's 81st percentile standing among all GPUs combined with the 9850X3D's 92nd percentile CPU ranking creates a balanced platform that favors high refresh rates at 1440p and 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database reveal that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's average benchmark score of 58386 is nearly indistinguishable from several other high-end processors. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M sits just 0.1% behind with an average score of 58323, while the Intel Core i9-14900 trails by 0.5% with 58115 points. On the other side, the Intel Xeon w5-2545 edges ahead by 0.2% with 58504, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads the group by 0.7% with 58826. These deltas are so small that users upgrading from any of these chips would experience virtually identical frame pacing in Downfall, as the game's horror atmosphere relies more on GPU throughput than CPU compute.

For the GPU side, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 places it alongside surprisingly different hardware. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 matches within 0.1% at 37628, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 comes within 0.4% at 37507. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile exceeds the desktop 4070 by 1.3% with 38135, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% with 37157. In practical terms for Downfall, these rivals would produce nearly identical average FPS at each resolution and settings combination, meaning owners of those GPUs can expect the same playability verdicts — with the caveat that the RTX 4070's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle texture-heavy horror scenes without stutter.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution in Downfall?

A: Yes, at 4K the combination achieves 93 FPS on High settings, 114 FPS on Medium, and 139 FPS on Low. The only setting that falls below 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 58 FPS, just under the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 94 FPS average, which is the highest quality preset that remains above 60 FPS. Lower presets yield even higher frame rates: Medium hits 182 FPS, High reaches 150 FPS, and Low achieves 223 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is within 1.3% of four other GPUs, including the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135). This means performance in Downfall would be nearly identical across these alternatives.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 58386. Its PassMark multithread score of 41318 and single-thread score of 4704 indicate strong headroom for any CPU-bound scenarios in the game.

Q: Does the system support modern graphics APIs needed for Downfall?

A: The RTX 4070 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all rendering paths the game might use. The GPU's 5888 shading units and 46 RT cores provide ample compute for the horror title's lighting effects.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting playable with this hardware?

A: No, 4K Ultra averages 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users seeking 4K should select High settings instead, which deliver 93 FPS and remain comfortably above the target.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 862 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 23.2% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the GPU's 81st percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with the pairing's average benchmark scores of 58386 (CPU) and 37648 (GPU) contributing to its overall position. The data shows that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, though it sits below the top tier where 4K Ultra settings would remain playable. For context, the rank of 862 means there are 861 combos that achieve higher performance in this specific game, but the 3716 total combos tested means this setup still beats 2854 other configurations. The measured FPS data confirms this ranking is justified: at 1080p Ultra the system hits 131 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it manages 94 FPS, and even at 4K High it sustains 93 FPS — all well above the 60 FPS threshold except for the single 4K Ultra outlier.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with strong performance across all resolutions, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 3840x2160, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Low, and Medium presets, with High being the best playable option at 93 FPS average. At 2560x1440, every preset including Ultra is playable, with Ultra delivering 94 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable and Ultra achieves 131 FPS average. The single exception is 4K Ultra, which falls to 58 FPS — just below the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark data indicates this is a capable 4K gaming system for Downfall as long as users avoid the absolute highest preset, and it excels at 1440p and 1080p where maximum settings remain fluid. Given the game's 2016 release date, this modern hardware combination provides substantial headroom for the horror title's rendered scenes, with the RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth handling the graphical load efficiently.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 312 FPS average, Medium achieves 256 FPS with a minimum of 217 and maximum of 294, High reaches 210 FPS, and Ultra still manages 131 FPS. These numbers indicate the CPU and GPU are not bottlenecking at 1080p, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a frame rate more than double the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain robust but show the expected scaling. Low settings hit 223 FPS, Medium averages 182 FPS with a range of 155 to 210, High delivers 150 FPS, and Ultra drops to 94 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is notable because it stays above the playable threshold while offering the highest visual quality, making this resolution the sweet spot for the combination.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings still produce 139 FPS, Medium averages 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131, and High achieves 93 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to 58 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between High (93 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) at 4K represents a 37.6% performance penalty for the higher preset, which is significant enough to make Ultra unplayable by the defined standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 131 FPS average. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, achieving 94 FPS average. This is the recommended configuration for users with 1440p monitors, as it balances maximum visual fidelity with smooth performance.

For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which produces 93 FPS average. While Ultra is technically available, its 58 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS requirement, so High represents the optimal choice for 4K users. The data shows that Medium at 4K (114 FPS) offers a performance buffer, but High provides superior visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.