Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 1219 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. That places this pairing in the upper third of all recorded configurations, a strong result for a horror title that demands both consistent frame pacing and headroom for sudden scene complexity. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile when compared against all processors in the database, while the GPU lands at the 86th percentile against all graphics cards, so both components are operating well above the median hardware pool.

What is interesting about this ranking is the tension between the two parts. The Ultra 7 155H is a mobile chip with a 28 W TDP and a 7 nm process node, while the RTX 4080 is a desktop-class card with a 320 W TDP and a 5 nm process node. The database records show the RTX 4080 carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256 bit bus with 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, and the recorded frame rates show the GPU scaling heavily with resolution changes. The ranking reflects a system where the CPU rarely bottlenecks the GPU until the settings drop, and the data suggests the RTX 4080 does most of the heavy lifting in this title.

This combo sits ahead of the pack in raw compute benchmarks, with the CPU averaging 32697 points across all benchmark tests and the GPU averaging 54247 points. The measured FPS values confirm that this rank is not a fluke of a single test run, the pattern holds across every resolution and preset combination in the database.

The 1219th rank also implies something specific about the game's demands. Downfall was released in 2016, and the recorded measurements show even at 4K Ultra the game stays well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS at most settings. The only setting that dips below 60 FPS at 4K is Ultra at 53 FPS, but the rank shows the combo has enough overall capability to make the game playable in almost every scenario.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High with an average of 85 FPS. Low runs at 127 FPS average and Medium runs at 104 FPS average, but High is the best choice for image quality while keeping the frame rate well above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 53 FPS average, which falls below the playable threshold, so High at 85 FPS is the recommended ceiling for a smooth 4K experience.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 86 FPS average, which clears 60 FPS comfortably. High runs at 137 FPS average, Medium runs at 168 FPS average, and Low runs at 205 FPS average, but Ultra at 86 FPS is the best setting for maximum detail at this resolution because it still clears 60 FPS by a wide margin.

At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 120 FPS average, High runs at 192 FPS average, Medium runs at 235 FPS average, and Low runs at 287 FPS average. Ultra at 120 FPS is the best setting here, it delivers the highest preset while keeping the frame rate exactly double the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: High at 85 FPS average, since Ultra drops to 53 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with the highest settings?

A: Yes, Ultra runs at 86 FPS average, and the recorded data shows it clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can 1080p run at 120 FPS with Ultra settings on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, Ultra runs at 120 FPS average at 1920x1080.

Q: What happens to performance when switching from Medium to Low at 1080p in the database?

A: Medium runs at 235 FPS average and Low runs at 287 FPS average, both well above 60 FPS, but the gap between Medium and High at 192 FPS shows the scaling curve.

Q: Is Ultra playable at 4K on Ultra settings in Downfall with this combo?

A: No, Ultra at 53 FPS average at 3840x2160, which is below 60 FPS.

Similar performance alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H show the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 with an average score of 32662 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with an average score of 32750 and a delta of -0.2 percent and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with an average score of 32812 and a delta of -0.4 percent. These processors deliver nearly identical average benchmark scores to the Ultra 7 155H, which means swapping to any of these CPUs would not materially change the measured FPS pattern in Downfall.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 with a delta of -1.1 percent, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 with a delta of -2.6 percent and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 with a delta of -2.7 percent. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match and would behave nearly identically in this game, the Radeon cards sit slightly ahead in raw average score but the differences are small enough that the FPS table would likely show only minor variations.

The data suggests that pairing this CPU with any of those rival GPUs would push the bottleneck toward the graphics card even more, since the processor has enough headroom to feed a card of this class. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 287 FPS average, which shows the CPU can push very high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows Low running at 287 FPS average, Medium at 235 FPS average with a minimum of 199 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS, High at 192 FPS average and Ultra at 120 FPS average. The frame times at 1080p are extremely stable, the Medium preset shows a narrow band between 199 and 270 FPS, indicating no major hitches.

At 2560x1440, Low runs at 205 FPS average, Medium at 168 FPS average with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 193 FPS, High at 137 FPS average and Ultra at 86 FPS average. The drop from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 30 to 40 percent depending on the preset, and the Medium preset still shows a tight window between 142 and 193 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low runs at 127 FPS average, Medium at 137 FPS average, but High at 85 FPS average and Ultra at 53 FPS average. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, and the jump from 1440p Ultra at 86 FPS to 4K at 85 FPS average shows the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only preset with complete min and max data across all resolutions: 1080p shows 199 to 270 FPS, 1440p shows 142 to 193 FPS and 4K shows 89 to 120 FPS. This suggests the game engine at Medium settings provides consistent frame pacing across the resolution range, while the other presets only record average FPS values.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution clearly states that this combo can run Downfall at 3840x2160 High settings, 2560x1440 Ultra settings and 2560x1440 Ultra settings and 1920x1080 Ultra settings with all clearing 60 FPS. At 4K, the playable settings are High, Low and Medium with High being the best at 85 FPS average, but Ultra at 53 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 86 FPS average as the best choice. At 1080p, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 120 FPS average as the best choice.

The answer is yes for 4K High settings, the game runs at 85 FPS average which clears 60 FPS. For 1440p Ultra, the game runs at 86 FPS average, also clearing 60 FPS. For 1080p Ultra, the game runs at 120 FPS average, clearing 60 FPS. The only scenario where the game fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra at 53 FPS average, so users should avoid that specific combination if strict 60 FPS adherence is required.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows the GPU matters more at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the game runs at 287 FPS average, which is extremely high and indicates the CPU is feeding the GPU well. At 1080p Ultra, the game runs at 120 FPS average, the GPU is still not maxed out but the load increases. At 1440p Low, the game runs at 205 FPS average, dropping to 86 FPS average at Ultra, a decrease of 119 FPS, which shows the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. At 4K Low, the game runs at 127 FPS average and drops to 53 FPS average at Ultra, a decline of 74 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor.

The CPU role is less significant because the RTX 4080 is so capable at 1080p, the processor can generate very high frame rates even at Low settings. The recorded data shows the scaling from 1080p Low at 287 FPS to 4K Low at 127 FPS is a reduction of 160 FPS, which is a massive drop driven by the GPU's resolution scaling rather than the CPU. The CPU would only become a bottleneck if paired with a much weaker GPU, but the nearest rival GPU data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER at 0.1 percent delta, so the CPU has enough headroom for this game. The 1440p and 4K scaling patterns all point to the GPU as the deciding component, while the 1080p data shows the CPU can deliver very high frame rates when the graphics load is low.