Downfall

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a formidable pairing for Downfall, a Horror title from 2016-02-28. The benchmark data, which is measured rather than estimated, shows this combo handles the game decisively across all tested resolutions. The CPU, a 12-core Zen 3 part based on the Vermeer architecture, sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU, an Ada Lovelace design on a 5 nm process, ranks in the 81st percentile. Together, they deliver high frame rates even at 4K, making this a strong contender for high-refresh-rate horror gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data reveals that this system's performance ceiling is remarkably high, allowing for maximum visual fidelity at most resolutions while staying well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 93 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 58 FPS, falling just below the playable threshold. This means 4K gaming is viable with high-quality settings, but pushing to the absolute maximum will cost you smoothness.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle the Ultra preset with an average of 94 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still clears the 60 FPS bar by a comfortable margin. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering both full visual quality and high frame rates.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset runs at an average of 131 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, indicating that the system is not heavily stressed at this resolution. The gap between 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra is significant, but both remain well above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3716 tested combos in the database, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 862nd for Downfall. This places it in the top 23.2% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mainstream desktop configuration. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 9 5900X's high multi-threaded throughput and the RTX 4070's modern rendering capabilities.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this position. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16262 multi-core and 1527 single-core. The Geekbench scores are 14118 multi-core and 2083 single-core. These numbers are competitive with newer mobile processors, as shown in the nearest rivals list. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26927 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 174152 further support the overall ranking.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K runs at 93 FPS and is the best playable option.

Q: What is the highest quality setting at 1440p that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 94 FPS, so all settings including Ultra are playable at this resolution.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, scores 41263, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to similar cards?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average score of 37648. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, which is 0.4% lower. The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate drop between 1440p and 4K?

A: Yes. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 182 at 2560x1440 to 114 at 3840x2160. At High settings, it drops from 150 to 93. This indicates the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best setting for competitive play at 1080p?

A: For maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 runs at 312 FPS. However, the Ultra preset still provides 131 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide insight into what other processors would deliver similar frame rates in Downfall. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an average score of 41263, which is just 0.3% below the Ryzen 9 5900X. This means systems with this Intel chip would perform nearly identically in this game. Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, also 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is slightly faster at 41576, representing a 0.5% advantage. These deltas are small enough that in-game frame rates would be virtually indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, just 0.1% below the RTX 4070. This suggests it would produce nearly identical performance in Downfall. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% deficit, which might be noticeable but not dramatic. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster with a score of 38135, offering a slight edge. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3% lower. For a game like Downfall, which appears to be well-optimized given the high frame rates, these differences would translate to only a few FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's role diminishes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings, with Low at 312 FPS, Medium at 256 FPS, High at 210 FPS, and Ultra at 131 FPS. The scaling between settings is large, suggesting the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variation. Low runs at 223 FPS, Medium at 182 FPS, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 94 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is more pronounced, indicating the GPU is starting to become a limiting factor at higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's influence is clear. Low runs at 139 FPS, Medium at 114 FPS, High at 93 FPS, and Ultra at 58 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's rendering workload. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck here, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262 indicates ample processing power for game logic and physics.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings further highlights the GPU's role. At Medium settings, going from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average FPS from 256 to 182, a 28.9% decrease. Going from 1440p to 4K drops it from 182 to 114, a 37.4% decrease. This accelerating decline is typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and it does so with high performance at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 93 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 58 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 94 FPS being the best choice. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 131 FPS.

The system clears the 60 FPS threshold in the vast majority of configurations. The only exception is 4K Ultra, which misses the mark by a narrow margin. For a horror game, where smooth motion and quick reactions matter, the 1440p Ultra setting at 94 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and responsiveness. The data shows this is a well-balanced pairing that excels at mainstream resolutions and remains capable at 4K with reasonable settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 312 FPS average
• Medium: 256 FPS average, with a minimum of 217 FPS and maximum of 294 FPS
• High: 210 FPS average
• Ultra: 131 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 223 FPS average
• Medium: 182 FPS average, with a minimum of 155 FPS and maximum of 210 FPS
• High: 150 FPS average
• Ultra: 94 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 139 FPS average
• Medium: 114 FPS average, with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS
• High: 93 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

The minimum and maximum figures for Medium settings at each resolution show that frame pacing is consistent. At 1080p, the spread from 217 to 294 FPS is wide, but the average of 256 FPS is well above the threshold. At 1440p, the spread from 155 to 210 FPS is narrower, and at 4K, from 97 to 131 FPS, it is tighter still. This suggests that the system maintains stable performance without significant stutters, which is critical for a horror game that relies on atmosphere and tension.