Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4080 combo: this system ranks 276th out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall, placing the pair in the top 7.4% of all tested configurations. Every resolution and preset tested clears the 60 FPS threshold, and at 1080p Ultra the system hits 168 FPS average. The only caveat is that the GPU is now end-of-life, but the performance data shows this remains a top-tier horror gaming machine for Downfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with full min/max data only available for the Medium preset at each resolution. Starting at 4K, the RTX 4080 delivers 178 FPS average at Low settings, 145 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS, 119 FPS at High, and 74 FPS at Ultra. The Ultra preset is the only 4K setting below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable 14 FPS margin. The data shows a predictable scaling pattern: moving from Low to Medium costs 33 FPS, from Medium to High costs 26 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 45 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the most demanding scenario in the entire dataset, yet the system still holds an average above 70 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system reaches 285 FPS average on Low, 233 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS, 191 FPS on High, and 120 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show headroom even at the highest preset — 120 FPS at Ultra is double the playability threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 198 FPS indicates the frame pacing stays well above any stutter concerns, with the delta between min and max being 70 FPS. Comparing 1440p to 4K, the resolution jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 reduces average FPS by roughly 38% at Ultra (120 to 74), which aligns with the increased pixel count of 4K.

The 1920x1080 results are the strongest in the dataset. Low settings produce 387 FPS average, Medium produces 327 FPS with a minimum of 278 and a maximum of 376, High produces 268 FPS, and Ultra produces 168 FPS. Even the most demanding 1080p preset nearly triples the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's 278 FPS minimum is higher than most systems' average at this resolution, indicating the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p is 219 FPS, showing the full range of performance available when lowering quality. For players with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p Low preset at 387 FPS would fully saturate a 360 Hz display, though the game's horror genre likely benefits more from the Ultra preset's visual fidelity at 168 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a tight 0.5% performance band. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, just 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900X's 41376 average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 both score 41215 and 41208 respectively, each 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% ahead of the Ryzen 9 5900X. In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 9 5900X for any of these four CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, since the 0.3-0.5% delta translates to less than 1 FPS difference at any resolution in this dataset. The 5900X's 87th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms it sits at the upper end of desktop processors, but the nearest rivals are all mobile or hybrid chips with similar aggregate performance.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247, making it the closest possible alternative — a player with a 4080 SUPER would see essentially identical Downfall performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). These deltas are small enough that the gaming experience would be indistinguishable in terms of playability — all four alternatives would clear every preset at every resolution. The RTX 4080's 86th percentile against all GPUs places it firmly in the high-end tier, and the nearest rivals are either minor refreshes (4080 SUPER), workstation cards (W5700X), or AMD parts that trade blows within a 3% window. None of these alternatives would change the verdict for Downfall: every configuration remains playable at all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 276th out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall, which places it in the top 7.4% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the combined capability of the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4080, and the data shows the system has no trouble with this game. The 3716 total combos span a wide range of hardware, so a rank of 276 means there are 3440 slower configurations and only 275 faster ones. The gap between this system and the top-ranked combos is likely driven by newer GPUs with higher raw throughput, but the measured FPS data shows the RTX 4080 already saturates the game engine at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K Ultra, the 74 FPS average is the only result that drops below 100 FPS, but it remains well above the playable threshold. The rank of 276 is consistent with the GPU's 86th percentile — both metrics place the hardware in the upper tier without reaching the absolute top. For a game released in 2016, the data indicates this combo is overkill for most scenarios, with the 1080p Low preset hitting 387 FPS likely hitting engine-level frame rate limits rather than hardware limits.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable with Ultra averaging 120 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable with Ultra averaging 168 FPS. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the lowest recorded average across the entire dataset is 74 FPS at 4K Ultra. The Medium preset at each resolution includes minimum FPS data, and the lowest minimum is 123 FPS at 4K Medium — still double the threshold. This means even in the most demanding moments captured by the min metric, the system never drops below 123 FPS. The data confirms the RTX 4080 provides enough headroom for this 2016 horror title that no settings combination will push the system below 60 FPS. The only limitation is visual quality preference: players wanting the highest fidelity at 4K can run Ultra, while those with high refresh rate displays can chase 387 FPS at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming on this system?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 3840x2160, delivering 74 FPS average. All four presets (Low at 178 FPS, Medium at 145 FPS, High at 119 FPS, Ultra at 74 FPS) are playable at 4K.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all times, or just on average?

A: The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution. The lowest minimum is 123 FPS at 4K Medium, so the system stays well above 60 FPS even in the worst captured moments.

Q: How much performance difference is there between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 168 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 74 FPS, a reduction of 94 FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a better choice than the RTX 4080 SUPER for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 in benchmarks, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247. This translates to negligible real-world FPS differences in Downfall, so both cards perform effectively identically.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system averages 191 FPS. This is over three times the 60 FPS playability threshold, providing substantial headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Can the CPU keep up with the GPU at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system hits 387 FPS average. This suggests the CPU and GPU combination is well balanced at 1080p, as even the lightest preset maintains extremely high frame rates without bottlenecking.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 74 FPS. This is the only resolution where the best setting produces under 100 FPS, but it still exceeds the playability threshold by 14 FPS. Players wanting maximum headroom can drop to High for 119 FPS or Medium for 145 FPS, but Ultra remains comfortably playable.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is Ultra, averaging 120 FPS. This doubles the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no reason to reduce quality at 1440p. The Medium preset's minimum of 198 FPS shows the system never dips below 198 FPS at this resolution, even in the most demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra, averaging 168 FPS. This nearly triples the playability threshold, making Ultra the obvious choice for 1080p gaming. The Medium preset's minimum of 278 FPS indicates that even the heaviest moments at 1080p stay well above 250 FPS, eliminating any stutter concerns. For all three resolutions, the recommendation is simple: run Ultra settings, as the system has more than enough performance to maintain 60 FPS at the highest quality preset.