Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers overwhelming performance in Downfall, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset and resolution tested. The data shows a system that is not merely capable, but one that provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, with the only limitation being the Ultra preset at 4K, which still holds above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for this combination are uniformly strong across all three resolutions, with average frame rates that suggest the game is far from taxing this hardware. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the system produces exceptional results. The Low preset yields an average of 338 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 273.9 FPS. High settings deliver 224.8 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 139.4 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the frame rate is likely constrained by the CPU or game engine limits rather than the GPU, as the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of approximately 59% but still leaves enormous headroom above any refresh rate target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably high. The Low preset averages 242.9 FPS, with Medium at 200.1 FPS. High settings produce 164.6 FPS, and Ultra still averages 99.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 28-33% across the presets, which is a moderate penalty that reflects the increased pixel count. This resolution is where the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to show their utility, though there is still no sign of the system being pushed to its limits.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the first signs of meaningful GPU load. The Low preset averages 150.1 FPS, which is still very high. Medium drops to 122.9 FPS, and High manages 102.7 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 64.2 FPS, which is the lowest figure recorded for this combo but remains above the critical 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance reduction of about 57%, which is steeper than at lower resolutions, indicating that the game becomes more GPU-bound as resolution increases. Notably, the minimum and maximum FPS values are not available in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates; however, the consistent scaling across presets suggests stable performance without severe frame-time spikes.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the most demanding visual experience that still maintains at least 60 FPS, the data points to the Ultra preset at every resolution. At 3840x2160, Ultra is the best playable setting, with an average FPS of 64.2. This is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so users who prioritize smoothness over absolute visual fidelity might prefer High at 102.7 FPS, but the verdict confirms Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering an average of 99.8 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer over the threshold, making 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for this hardware. The combination of high frame rates and the resolution’s balance between image clarity and performance makes this the recommended configuration for most users.

At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 139.4 FPS, which is nearly 2.4 times the playability threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS, and the high average suggests that the system could easily drive a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor without dropping below the threshold. The verdict data confirms that all four settings at each resolution are playable, so there is no scenario where this combo fails to meet the minimum performance bar.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset averages 64.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while High, Medium, and Low deliver 102.7, 122.9, and 150.1 FPS respectively.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 99.8 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that comfortably clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset performance compare between 1080p and 4K?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 139.4 FPS, while at 3840x2160 it drops to 64.2 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary for playability?

A: No. Even at the highest resolution tested, the Low preset averages 150.1 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that the Low preset is not required for any resolution to achieve playable frame rates.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between consecutive presets?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between High (102.7 FPS) and Ultra (64.2 FPS) is the largest relative drop, showing a 37.5% decrease. This suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K introduces a significant additional load compared to High.

Q: Does the combo rank highly relative to other tested hardware?

A: The combo ranks 685 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18.4% of all systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3716 hardware combinations benchmarked in Downfall, this pairing of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 685. This places the system in the 82nd percentile of tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of setups. The ranking reflects a balanced system where the CPU’s multi-threaded prowess, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300 and a Passmark multithread score of 51406, complements the GPU’s raw rasterization performance, as shown by a Passmark G3D score of 29137. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggest that neither component is a significant bottleneck, though the GPU is slightly more likely to limit performance in this title. The rank of 685 out of 3716 indicates that a large number of systems are slower, but it also shows that there is a substantial group of faster configurations, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or more aggressive CPU overclocking.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 9 7900X provide a clear picture of what other CPUs would deliver similar overall benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, which is 0.2% lower than the 7900X’s average benchmark score of 53288. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% faster with a score of 53469, while the Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6% slower at 52974. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the closest competitor, scoring 53620, which is 0.6% higher. In gaming, any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, as the game appears to be GPU-bound at most settings. The differences of less than 1% are negligible for real-world performance.

For the GPU, the RTX 5070’s nearest rivals are all AMD workstation cards, which is an unusual comparison. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, just 0.1% lower than the 5070’s average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower at 40063, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster at 40870. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower at 39568. These rivals are not typical gaming cards, but the data suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, they occupy the same performance tier. For gaming in Downfall, the RTX 5070 would outperform these workstation cards due to better driver optimization and feature support, but the benchmark scores indicate a similar level of raw compute capability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested settings at all resolutions are playable, with the lowest recorded average being 64.2 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 139.4 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 99.8 FPS, which is ideal for 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors. The 4K Ultra figure of 64.2 FPS is the only result close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it. The data shows that this system has no trouble with Downfall, and users can confidently enable the highest settings at any resolution without worrying about dropping below 60 FPS. The combo’s rank of 685 out of 3716 reinforces that this is a high-performing configuration, and the benchmark results indicate that the game is not demanding enough to stress either the Ryzen 9 7900X or the RTX 5070 to their limits. For a horror title from 2016, this hardware provides a substantial amount of future-proofing and headroom.