Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3429 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the combination in the bottom 8 percent of all recorded hardware pairings, a position driven overwhelmingly by the graphics side of the equation. The CPU itself sits in the 91st percentile among all processors, but the Arc B370 lands in the 5th percentile among GPUs, and that imbalance defines the entire experience.

Benchmark results indicate a system that can run the game smoothly at lower resolutions, but one that falls apart when resolution and preset demands escalate. The recorded data shows a clear ceiling: 4K is effectively out of reach, 1440p is only viable at the lowest settings, and 1080p offers a comfortable range of playable presets. The rank reflects this narrow usability window, as thousands of other combinations deliver broader playable ranges across resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 9 7900X and the Arc B370 is starkly lopsided in Downfall. The CPU's 12 cores, 24 threads, and Zen 4 architecture provide far more headroom than this horror title requires, while the GPU's integrated-class performance creates the bottleneck. Evidence for this appears in the scaling patterns: at 1080p Low, the system hits 96 FPS, but dropping to 4K Low reduces that to 43 FPS, a 55 percent decline that points squarely at the graphics pipeline.

The resolution scaling tells the same story across every preset. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 64 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p, then to 29 FPS at 4K. That consistent degradation with pixel count confirms the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor. The CPU's single-thread score of 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 29300 in the same test indicate it could handle far more graphical data feeding than the Arc B370 can deliver.

Preset scaling further isolates the GPU's role. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops the average from 96 FPS to 40 FPS, a 58 percent reduction. At 1440p, the same preset swing drops from 68 FPS to 29 FPS, a 57 percent reduction. These consistent percentages across resolutions reveal that the GPU is saturated at every quality level, with the CPU never becoming the active constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 96 FPS, Medium reaches 78 FPS with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90, and High achieves 64 FPS. Ultra drops to 40 FPS, which falls well below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 67 FPS shows that even the lower bound stays above the playability line, while High's average of 64 FPS leaves minimal margin for demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance declines across the board. Low settings average 68 FPS, making it the only playable option at this resolution. Medium averages 56 FPS with a range from 48 to 64, placing it just under the 60 FPS threshold. High drops to 46 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 12 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 10 FPS, suggesting each preset tier costs roughly a fifth of the previous tier's performance.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B370 cannot sustain playable frame rates under any preset. Low settings average 43 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS with a range from 30 to 40, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. Even the most forgiving settings at 4K produce an average that sits 17 FPS below the playable threshold, and the Medium preset's minimum of 30 FPS indicates severe frame pacing issues during intense scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but only within specific resolution and preset boundaries. At 1080p, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the best visual quality that maintains playability. The verdict data confirms 1080p High as the optimal configuration, averaging 64 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings achieve the 60 FPS target, averaging 68 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches the threshold, with the closest being Low at 43 FPS.

The recorded verdict by resolution lists 1080p with three playable settings (High, Low, Medium), 1440p with one playable setting (Low), and 4K with none. The best settings at each playable resolution are High at 1080p with 64 FPS and Low at 1440p with 68 FPS. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1080p High represents the ceiling. For users prioritizing resolution, 1440p Low offers a higher pixel count at a slightly better frame rate, though with noticeably reduced graphical quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals to the Ryzen 9 7900X provide context for how much processing headroom exists in this pairing. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206 on average, a 0.2 percent difference from the Ryzen's 53288. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, 0.6 percent lower. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620, 0.6 percent higher. All four sit within a 1.2 percent band, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically when paired with the Arc B370 in Downfall.

On the GPU side, the Arc B370's nearest rivals are dramatically older hardware. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2 percent above the Arc's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent lower. These deltas indicate that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these GPUs would yield near-identical frame rates, since their benchmark scores are statistically indistinguishable from one another.

The practical takeaway from the rival data is that the GPU is the binding constraint. Replacing the Ryzen 9 7900X with a server processor or a desktop chip from a different generation would not move the measured FPS, because the Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 caps the system's graphical output regardless of CPU choice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium also qualifies at 78 FPS, and Low at 96 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 40 FPS is not playable.

At 2560x1440, the only preset meeting the 60 FPS threshold is Low, averaging 68 FPS. Medium falls short at 56 FPS, High at 46 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS. Users wanting 1440p must accept the visual compromises of Low settings.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 43 FPS, Medium 35 FPS, High 29 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS. The 4K resolution is not viable for this game with this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 60 FPS on 4K resolution?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 43 FPS on Low settings, which is 17 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra averages 18 FPS.

Q: What is the best visual preset at 1080p that maintains 60 FPS?

A: High settings average 64 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the most demanding playable preset. Medium averages 78 FPS and Low averages 96 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X averages 53288 points. The AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.2 percent lower, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3 percent higher, the Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6 percent lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 0.6 percent higher.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Intel Arc B370 occupy?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, score within 0.7 percent of it.

Q: Is 1440p gameplay possible with this combination?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 68 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, just below the threshold, while High and Ultra fall further behind at 46 and 29 FPS.

Q: Which component limits performance in Downfall?

A: The GPU. Evidence comes from the consistent FPS drops across preset changes and resolutions, while the CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors indicates it is not the bottleneck.