Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Downfall across all tested resolutions, with the strongest headroom at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 75.8 FPS, while 1440p handles High settings at 86.5 FPS. At 4K, the combo drops below the 60 FPS threshold on High and Ultra, but Medium settings remain comfortably playable at 65.8 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60+ FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings run at an average of 75.8 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p. Lower presets scale upward from there, with Low reaching 185.2 FPS and Medium at 149.4 FPS.

*Q: Is this PC able to run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium presets. Medium averages 65.8 FPS and Low averages 82 FPS at 3840x2160. High settings fall to 57.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36.3 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53,288, which places it within 0.6% of the Intel Xeon 634 (52,974) and 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206). It slightly trails the Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620) by 0.6%.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Intel Arc B580 occupy?

A: The Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23,021. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22,895, 0.6% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23,061, 0.2% faster).

Q: How much performance scaling is there between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The jump from Low (129 FPS) to Ultra (56.1 FPS) represents a 56.5% drop in average framerate at 2560x1440. Medium sits at 109.8 FPS, and High at 86.5 FPS, showing that each preset tier adds roughly 20-25 FPS of cost.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440 according to the verdict data?

A: The verdict identifies High settings as the best playable option at 1440p, with an average of 86.5 FPS. Ultra falls short at 56.1 FPS, while Medium (109.8 FPS) and Low (129 FPS) are also playable but leave performance on the table.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 7900X's average benchmark score of 53,288 places it in a tight cluster with four near-identical performers. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, a mere 0.2% behind, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 hits 53,469, 0.3% ahead. The Intel Xeon 634 (52,974) is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620) leads the group by 0.6%. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly interchangeable frame pacing in Downfall, assuming the rest of the system is held constant.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580's average score of 23,021 puts it directly alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22,895, 0.6% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23,061, 0.2% faster). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23,172) is only 0.7% faster, and the NVIDIA P106-100 (23,249) leads by 1%. This suggests that a system built with an RTX 2080 or RX 580 2048SP would produce very similar Downfall framerates to the Arc B580 at all tested settings and resolutions.

For builders looking at the whole combo, the data implies that swapping the 7900X for the i7-14700F or the B580 for an RTX 2080 would shift results by less than a full percentage point in aggregate benchmarks. The measured FPS deltas in Downfall would likely remain within a few frames, making these near-drop-in equivalents for this specific game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that Downfall scales heavily with GPU load as resolution increases, while the CPU becomes less of a bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (185.2 FPS) and Ultra (75.8 FPS) is 109.4 FPS, a 59% reduction. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p, since the CPU has ample headroom to feed lower preset workloads.

Moving to 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly in absolute terms: Low runs at 129 FPS and Ultra at 56.1 FPS, a 72.9 FPS difference (56.5% drop). The framerates across all presets drop by roughly 30% compared to 1080p, which aligns with the 1.78x increase in pixel count. This proportional scaling suggests that the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are not introducing a CPU-side ceiling at 1440p; the GPU is still dictating performance.

At 3840x2160, the pattern shifts decisively. Low settings produce 82 FPS, Medium 65.8 FPS, High 57.5 FPS, and Ultra 36.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 45.7 FPS (55.7% drop), but the absolute numbers are much lower than at 1440p. The 4K pixel count (8.3 million) is 2.25x that of 1440p, yet the framerate drop from 1440p Low (129 FPS) to 4K Low (82 FPS) is only 36.4%. This nonlinear scaling indicates that the Arc B580's 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are becoming the limiting factor, while the CPU continues to supply frames without constraint.

For presets, the data shows that Ultra at 4K (36.3 FPS) is less than half the framerate of Ultra at 1080p (75.8 FPS), reinforcing that GPU compute and memory throughput are the dominant constraints. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1093, Cinebench R23 single-core 2016.5) ensures that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system does not appear to hit a CPU wall. In summary, the Ryzen 9 7900X is more than adequate for all tested configurations, and the Intel Arc B580 is the component that determines playability at each resolution and preset.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall with playable framerates at every tested resolution, though the preset ceiling varies. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 75.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the full range of settings is viable.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High (86.5 FPS), Medium (109.8 FPS), and Low (129 FPS). Ultra falls short at 56.1 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists High as the best settings at this resolution, offering a strong balance of visual quality and framerate headroom.

At 3840x2160, only Low (82 FPS) and Medium (65.8 FPS) remain playable. High drops to 57.5 FPS, narrowly missing the 60 FPS mark, and Ultra is not viable at 36.3 FPS. Medium is the recommended ceiling for 4K, providing 65.8 FPS with a modest visual uplift over Low.

The overall verdict is that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Downfall, with 4K playable only on reduced presets. The 57.5 FPS result at 4K High is close enough that minor driver or game updates could push it over the line, but as measured, Medium is the practical choice for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3,716 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Downfall, this pairing ranks at position 2,800. That places it in the 75th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 25% of configurations perform better. The rank reflects the Arc B580's mid-tier GPU standing (68th percentile among all GPUs) rather than any CPU deficiency, since the Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs.

The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's lower overall rank underscores that Downfall is GPU-bound in this configuration. The 2,800th rank is driven by the B580's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 192-bit memory bus, which limit performance at 4K and Ultra presets. In contrast, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide far more headroom than the game demands, as evidenced by the lack of CPU-bound behavior at 1080p Low (185.2 FPS).

For context, the combo outperforms the bottom 916 tested configurations, which likely include older or lower-end GPUs paired with weaker CPUs. However, it trails the top 2,800 combos, which would include systems with higher-tier GPUs such as the RTX 3080 or beyond, based on the B580's nearest rival scores. The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data: excellent at 1080p, good at 1440p, and marginal at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: Ultra is the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS, averaging 75.8 FPS. This provides the full visual experience with 15.8 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. If higher framerates are preferred, High (126.1 FPS) or Medium (149.4 FPS) offer substantial headroom, but Ultra is the recommended ceiling.

2560x1440: High settings deliver the best balance, averaging 86.5 FPS. This is 26.5 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a clear visual step up from Medium (109.8 FPS) without the framerate penalty of Ultra (56.1 FPS, which is not playable). High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

3840x2160: Medium is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 65.8 FPS. Low (82 FPS) offers more headroom, but Medium provides better visual fidelity while still clearing the threshold by 5.8 FPS. High (57.5 FPS) and Ultra (36.3 FPS) are not viable at 4K. For the smoothest 4K experience, Low is a safer choice, but Medium is the highest settings that meets the playability criterion.