Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers extreme performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Across all tested resolutions, from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, this combination maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the highest Ultra preset. The data indicates a system with massive headroom, where the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12-core Zen 4 architecture combine to produce results that rank in the top percentile of tested configurations. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings for this specific hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset?

A: The measured average frame rate is 202 FPS. This is more than three times the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the Ultra preset is easily achievable at this resolution.

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset?*

A: Yes. The verdict data lists Ultra as a playable setting at 4K, with an average frame rate of 90 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 30 FPS.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 on the Medium preset?

A: The average frame rate decreases from 395 FPS at 1080p to 175 FPS at 4K. This represents a 220 FPS reduction, showing a significant scaling cost as resolution increases.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 2560x1440 on the Medium preset?

A: The minimum frame rate is 240 FPS, with a maximum of 324 FPS. The average is 282 FPS, demonstrating consistent performance with no drops below the playable threshold.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for Downfall?*

A: It ranks 24th out of 3,716 tested combos. This places it in the top 1% of all configurations, according to the comboRankInGame field.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset averages 345 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 144 FPS. The Ultra preset still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold, despite the 201 FPS difference.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 473 FPS on Low settings, scaling down to 202 FPS on Ultra. This wide spread suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide enough processing power to feed the GPU, but the graphical workload still dictates the final frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift to 345 FPS on Low and 144 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is roughly 58%, which is consistent with the 57% drop seen at 1080p. This consistency implies that the CPU maintains its performance headroom as resolution increases, and the GPU's rendering load is the dominant factor in the frame rate reduction.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 214 FPS, while Ultra drops to 90 FPS, a 58% reduction. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on the Ultra preset shows a decrease from 144 FPS to 90 FPS, a 37.5% performance loss. This indicates that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB memory buffer and 512-bit bus are being taxed heavily at 4K, but the CPU still manages to avoid becoming a limiting factor. The data suggests that for this horror game, the GPU is the component that matters most at all resolutions, but the CPU's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1093, ensures it never holds the system back.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 7313P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, Intel Xeon 634, and Intel Core i7-14700F. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 7900X's 53,288 average. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53,469, a 0.3% difference, while the Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6% lower at 52,974. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the closest competitor, with a score of 53,620, just 0.6% higher than the Ryzen. In Downfall, any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game appears to be GPU-bound based on the resolution scaling data.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants. The RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77,712. The RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, a 1.6% difference, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB models are 2.1% and 2.4% lower, respectively. These GPUs would theoretically produce similar frame rates in Downfall, though the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth give it a distinct advantage in texture-heavy scenes. The data shows that the RX 6850M XT is the closest performer, but its 1.6% deficit suggests it would trail by a few FPS in this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at all tested resolutions and presets, with every configuration exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 202 FPS on average, which is over three times the required performance. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains 144 FPS, still more than double the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 90 FPS, but this remains 30 FPS above the playable limit.

The verdict data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at each resolution. The highest demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution, with average frame rates of 202 FPS, 144 FPS, and 90 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. This system offers complete freedom to max out the game's graphical options without any performance concerns. The only potential limitation is the 90 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is still comfortably playable but shows the first signs of strain on the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average frame rate of 202 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is more than three times the playable threshold. The data shows no need to compromise on settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 144 FPS. This is exactly double the 60 FPS threshold, offering high refresh rate gaming on a 1440p monitor. The minimum frame rate is not listed for this preset, but the average suggests consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 90 FPS. This is 30 FPS above the threshold, providing a smooth 4K experience. The Medium preset at 4K averages 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS, which could be preferable for players seeking even higher frame rates, but Ultra remains the most demanding option that clears 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 24th out of 3,716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 0.65% of all configurations, a remarkable achievement given the large number of possible hardware pairings. The rank reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, with no configuration falling below 90 FPS.

The ranking also highlights the GPU's dominance in this game. The RTX 5090 D's percentileVsAllGpus score of 92 indicates it outperforms 92% of all GPUs, while the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus score of 91 shows similar standing among processors. The combination of two top-tier components results in a synergistic effect, where neither component bottlenecks the other, allowing the system to reach its full potential in this horror title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 473 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset averages 395 FPS, with a minimum of 335 FPS and a maximum of 454 FPS. The High preset averages 324 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 202 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra shows a 271 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects reduce performance by 57%.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 345 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 324 FPS. The High preset averages 231 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 144 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p on the Medium preset shows a decrease from 395 FPS to 282 FPS, a 28.6% reduction. On the Ultra preset, the drop is from 202 FPS to 144 FPS, a 28.7% reduction, showing consistent scaling across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 214 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. The High preset averages 144 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K on the Medium preset shows a decrease from 282 FPS to 175 FPS, a 37.9% reduction. On the Ultra preset, the drop is from 144 FPS to 90 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. The data reveals that the performance penalty for moving to 4K is more severe than the penalty for moving from 1080p to 1440p, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. The minimum frame rates recorded for the Medium presets at all resolutions—335 FPS, 240 FPS, and 149 FPS—show that even the lowest dips remain far above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a consistently smooth experience.