Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers playable frame rates in Downfall at all three tested resolutions, though the ceiling for visual quality varies sharply as resolution climbs. At 4K the system manages 68 FPS on High settings, while at 1440p and 1080p it can push Ultra presets at 68 FPS and 95 FPS respectively. The data shows a system that is consistently above the 60 FPS threshold, but the margin narrows considerably at 3840x2160.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each sit near a small cluster of comparable hardware according to average benchmark scores. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D posts an average benchmark score of 54762, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the AMD part is effectively tied with that Intel chip. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails by 1.3% with a score of 54053, while the Intel Xeon 6505P and Intel Core i7-14700F sit at 53701 and 53620 respectively, representing deltas of 2% and 2.1%. In practical terms, any of these four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Downfall, so a system builder swapping between them should expect similar frame pacing and minimums.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, landing in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, a difference of just -0.2%. That is a remarkably tight grouping. The AMD Radeon 780M follows at 17588, just 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. What this means for Downfall is that the GPU's raw compute characteristics are nearly interchangeable with those four cards. However, the RTX 4060 brings architectural features — Ada Lovelace, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, and 24 RT cores — that do not show up in the aggregate score but could matter in specific scenes. The benchmark data alone suggests that a system with any of these rival GPUs would produce similar average FPS, though the measured results in this pack come specifically from the RTX 4060.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 82 FPS, and Low runs at 101 FPS, but Ultra drops to 42 FPS, well below the playable mark. The data indicates that 4K users should stick with High as the top choice, since it offers the best visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. Ultra settings produce 68 FPS on average, which is exactly the same average as 4K High. High runs at 108 FPS, Medium at 132 FPS, and Low at 162 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, so the recommendation is Ultra, the most demanding option tested, at 68 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system has ample headroom. Ultra averages 95 FPS, High reaches 152 FPS, Medium hits 185 FPS, and Low peaks at 226 FPS. All presets are far above the playable threshold, making Ultra the clear choice for the full visual experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 42 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 68 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four tested presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable. Ultra is the best choice, delivering an average of 68 FPS, which is the same average as 4K High.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1920x1080 on Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 95 FPS. At 3840x2160 on Ultra, the average drops to 42 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result is more than double the 4K Ultra figure.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 have a close performance rival in this game?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 is the nearest rival, scoring 17666 versus the RTX 4060's 17639, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon 780M is also close at 17588.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The system averages 185 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS recorded in the measured data.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The measured data shows a large performance drop when moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra — from 68 FPS down to 42 FPS. This suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (47737 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) indicate it has ample headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it does so with a clear margin at most settings. The verdict by resolution is straightforward: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 68 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — with Ultra being the top pick at 68 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the same is true: all settings clear the threshold, and Ultra runs at 95 FPS average.

The only preset that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which comes in at 42 FPS. For anyone targeting 4K, the data says to use High settings, which still delivers a smooth 68 FPS. At 1440p and below, the system has enough performance to run the game at its most demanding visual preset without compromise. The combination of this CPU and GPU is well matched for Downfall, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at the highest resolution and preset combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95, High averages 68 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is substantial — 59 FPS between the lowest and highest preset. Notably, the minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 70 FPS, which still clears the playable threshold, but Ultra's average of 42 FPS leaves no room for interpretation.

At 2560x1440, the results improve across the board. Low averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 152, High averages 108 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 94 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant scaling headroom at this resolution. The minimum at Medium, 112 FPS, is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system performs at its best. Low averages 226 FPS, Medium averages 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and a maximum of 213, High averages 152 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS. The minimum frame rate recorded at 1080p Medium is 157 FPS, which is higher than the average frame rate at 4K Ultra. This resolution is clearly where the combo is most comfortable, with every preset offering a wide margin above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The system's overall ranking in the benchmark database for Downfall is 2009 out of 3716 tested combinations. That places it in the middle of the pack, at roughly the 54th percentile of all tested hardware. Given that the CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs and the GPU sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, the combined ranking reflects a pairing where the processor is far stronger than the graphics card.

The rank of 2009 suggests that while this combo is fully capable of running Downfall at playable frame rates, there are many other tested combinations that achieve higher performance. The GPU's modest percentile — 61st — is likely the limiting factor in the overall ranking. The CPU, by contrast, is near the top of its class, but Downfall's frame rates at higher resolutions appear to depend more on the graphics card than the processor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities in Downfall. At 1920x1080, the system reaches 226 FPS on Low settings and 95 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by 131 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily engaged as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low runs at 162 FPS, Ultra at 68 FPS, a difference of 94 FPS. At 3840x2160, the gap narrows to 59 FPS — Low at 101 FPS, Ultra at 42 FPS — but the absolute numbers drop significantly.

The scaling between resolutions points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the average frame rate falls from 68 FPS to 42 FPS, a 38% reduction. Meanwhile, the CPU's benchmark scores — 47737 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 22884 in Geekbench multi-core — suggest it has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the system produces 226 FPS on Low, which is a CPU-bound territory in many games, but the RTX 4060 still manages to keep up.

At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant. The 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB capacity are modest by current standards, and the data shows that Ultra settings at 4K push the card to its limit. The CPU, with its 128 MB L3 cache and 12 cores, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at any resolution tested. The evidence points to the RTX 4060 as the component that determines the ceiling for visual quality, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides enough processing power to avoid becoming a constraint.