Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing delivers a strictly 1080p-oriented experience in Downfall, where the GPU is the clear limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows a dramatic performance cliff as resolution scales, with the combo ranking near the bottom of the tested database, indicating that only the lowest settings provide a fluid experience at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 92 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 28.3%. Pushing further to 4K Low yields just 41 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput, not the CPU, is the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

Under Medium settings, the trend continues with 75 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The 1440p result represents a 28% drop from 1080p, while the 4K result is 56% lower than the 1080p baseline. High settings show a similar trajectory: 62 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 39 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p, and only 17 FPS at 4K.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 57.6% slower than Low (39 vs 92 FPS). At 1440p, that gap grows to 57.6% as well (28 vs 66 FPS), but at 4K, Ultra is 58.5% slower than Low (17 vs 41 FPS). This suggests that the Radeon RX 570’s 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, regardless of quality preset. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor when the fill rate demand quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The data indicates that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this combo. The 1440p results, while playable at Low (66 FPS) and Medium (54 FPS), fall below 60 FPS at High (44 FPS) and are marginal at Ultra (28 FPS). At 4K, no setting achieves even 45 FPS, with the best result being 41 FPS at Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a horror title where responsiveness matters.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and Radeon RX 570 ranks 2797 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the bottom 4.5% of all configurations. This percentile position reflects the GPU’s age and tier, as the RX 570 is an end-of-life product from 2017, while the CPU is a current-generation part from 2025. The pairing is inherently unbalanced: the processor is capable of far more than the graphics card can deliver in this title.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile is 74, which places it above 74% of all GPUs in the database, yet its average benchmark score of 28766 is only 0.4% below the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874) and 0.8% below the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996). This proximity to the RX 470, a direct predecessor, underscores that the RX 570 is a modest performer. The CPU, by contrast, has a percentile of 83 and an average score of 32750, which is 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697).

The combo’s low rank in Downfall is not a reflection of the CPU, but rather the GPU’s inability to maintain high frame rates even at 1080p. The data shows that the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU sits in the 74th percentile, yet the in-game rank is in the 4th percentile. This discrepancy suggests that Downfall is heavily GPU-bound, and the RX 570’s 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for the game’s demands at higher settings. The rank of 2797 out of 2928 indicates that most other tested combinations, even those with older CPUs, outperform this pairing because they pair better with more capable graphics hardware.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689.

These numbers indicate a highly capable CPU that should not bottleneck any modern game at 1080p. However, in Downfall, the CPU’s role is secondary because the frame rates are dictated by the GPU’s rendering capabilities. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for a horror game released in 2016, which likely uses fewer threads. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its strength, but the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation.

The CPU’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly relevant for single-threaded game logic, which Downfall likely relies on. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 309 and R20 single-core score of 1290 indicate strong per-core performance. Yet, the fact that the combo ranks 2797th in the game suggests that even with this CPU’s power, the RX 570 cannot translate that into high frame rates. The only scenario where the CPU might matter is at 1080p Low, where the 92 FPS average could potentially be higher with a faster GPU, but the data does not isolate CPU contribution.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth is a modern feature, but it does not directly impact the GPU-bound performance in this title. The processor’s L3 cache of 32 MB is ample for game data, yet the bottleneck remains the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 92 FPS on Low settings, 75 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, indicating some frame pacing variance. The High preset at 62 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra at 39 FPS is clearly not suitable for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop to 66 FPS on Low, 54 FPS on Medium, 44 FPS on High, and 28 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, which shows that even the minimum is below 60 FPS. High at 44 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS are both below playable thresholds for a horror game that benefits from consistent motion.

At 3840x2160, the results are 41 FPS on Low, 33 FPS on Medium, 27 FPS on High, and 17 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 38 FPS, which is a narrow band indicating the GPU is fully saturated. No 4K setting achieves 45 FPS, making 4K impractical for this combo.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent. At 1080p, Ultra is 57.6% lower than Low. At 1440p, Ultra is 57.6% lower than Low. At 4K, Ultra is 58.5% lower than Low. This uniformity suggests that the GPU’s shading units (2048) and ROPs (32) are the limiting factors, rather than memory bandwidth, which would show a different pattern.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo can achieve 60 FPS or higher on any setting. At 1440p and 4K, even Low settings fall below 70 FPS and 45 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields an average of 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High settings at 62 FPS are the highest playable option.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697). It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: Yes. The GPU’s percentile of 74 is lower than the CPU’s percentile of 83, and the measured FPS drops significantly with resolution, indicating that the RX 570’s rendering capabilities limit performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS on Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, with an average of 54 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s boost clock matter for this game?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is beneficial for single-threaded game logic. However, the in-game rank of 2797 out of 2928 suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which delivers an average of 62 FPS. This is the only settings/resolution combination that balances visual quality with a frame rate at or near the 60 FPS target. Lowering to Medium at 1080p increases the average to 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, which provides a more consistent experience and is the recommended choice for users who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity.

For players who want the highest visual quality, Ultra at 1080p is not viable at 39 FPS average. The data suggests that High at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it is 58.7% faster than Ultra (62 vs 39 FPS) while still offering better visuals than Medium. At 1440p, the only playable option is Low at 66 FPS, but Medium at 54 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced horror gameplay. 4K is not recommended for any setting, as even Low at 41 FPS is below the 45 FPS threshold for playability.

The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of performance and stability, with a minimum of 64 FPS ensuring no significant drops. High at 1080p is slightly more demanding but still maintains an average above 60 FPS. Users with VRR displays may prefer High, while those on fixed 60 Hz monitors should choose Medium for a locked experience. The Low preset at 1080p at 92 FPS is the maximum performance option but sacrifices too much visual quality for a horror game that relies on atmosphere.