Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a strong performance profile in Downfall, a horror title from 2016 that remains demanding at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates show a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra presents a significant challenge. The data indicates a pairing where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU's six Zen 4 cores provide ample headroom at lower resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling behavior. At 1080p, the system delivers 312 FPS on Low, 255 FPS on Medium, 209 FPS on High, and 131 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, frame rates drop to 223 FPS on Low, 182 FPS on Medium, 150 FPS on High, and 93 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers fall further to 139 FPS on Low, 113 FPS on Medium, 93 FPS on High, and 58 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling pattern from 1080p to 1440p shows a 28.5% reduction in average FPS on Low settings (312 to 223), while at Ultra the drop is 29.0% (131 to 93). This consistent reduction across settings suggests that resolution scaling affects all quality levels similarly. However, the transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more dramatic impact: Low settings drop 37.7% (223 to 139), and Ultra drops 37.6% (93 to 58). The larger percentage drops at 4K indicate that the GPU is reaching its limits, especially at higher quality presets.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has significant headroom, as the GPU is the limiting factor even at Ultra settings. At 4K Ultra, the system falls to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This indicates that 4K Ultra is not a viable configuration for this pairing in Downfall. The 4K Low preset at 139 FPS shows that the GPU can still deliver high frame rates at 4K when graphical demands are reduced, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (139 FPS vs 58 FPS) highlights the GPU's workload sensitivity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where frame rates reach 312 FPS on Low settings. At this resolution and setting, the GPU is not fully stressed, so the CPU's single-thread performance and 4.70 GHz boost clock become important. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3072 indicates strong per-thread performance, which is beneficial for a game that likely relies on a few primary threads. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides enough parallelism for background tasks and game logic without becoming a bottleneck.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F shows a 0.1% lead over the Intel Core i5-14600T and a 0.2% lead over the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3% in average benchmark scores. These minuscule differences suggest that CPU performance is not a differentiator in this game, as the measured FPS is likely GPU-limited in most scenarios. The 65W TDP and 5 nm process node indicate an efficient processor that maintains high clocks without excessive power draw, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1080p is 312 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 131 FPS, showing a substantial range depending on quality settings.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: Yes, but not at all settings. At 4K Low, the system delivers 139 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 93 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score is 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 13543. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7770M, scores 13536, a 0.1% difference.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of performance and visual quality?

A: The 1440p High preset delivers 150 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining high visual fidelity. The 1440p Medium preset offers 182 FPS with a minimum FPS of 155, providing a smoother experience with only a slight visual compromise.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 139 FPS on Low to 58 FPS on Ultra, a 58.3% reduction, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's strong single-core and multi-core scores suggest it has sufficient headroom even at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 667th out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 22.8% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, with the system showing particular strength at 1080p and 1440p.

The 667th rank out of 2928 combos suggests that while this pairing is competitive, there are many configurations that outperform it. The GPU's 55th percentile ranking and the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking contribute to this overall position. The system's performance is likely constrained by the GPU at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong benchmark scores help maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The rank also accounts for the fact that Downfall is a horror game from 2016, which may not be as demanding as more recent titles, allowing this mid-to-high-end pairing to perform well.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, along with 64 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1660 MHz and a boost clock of 2970 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In Downfall, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the frame rate scaling across settings. At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 312 on Low to 131 on Ultra, a 58.0% reduction. At 4K, the range is 139 FPS on Low to 58 FPS on Ultra, a 58.3% reduction. This consistency suggests the GPU's workload scales predictably with quality settings. The 16 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for all settings in this game, as the minimum FPS values (where recorded) do not indicate memory-related stuttering.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 26795 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 65879 indicates strong API performance. The GPU's 55th percentile ranking (average score 13543) is notably lower than the CPU's 83rd percentile, which explains why the GPU becomes the limiter at higher resolutions. The nearest rivals—AMD Radeon HD 7770M (0.1% lower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (0.2% lower), NVIDIA P106-090 (0.5% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 555 (1.0% lower)—are all older, lower-performance parts, suggesting the RX 9070 XT's benchmark scores are weighted by compute-heavy tests that don't fully represent gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 312 FPS on Low, 255 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 217 and maximum of 294), 209 FPS on High, and 131 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 181 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 217 ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the measured FPS drops to 223 on Low, 182 on Medium (minimum 155, maximum 210), 150 on High, and 93 on Ultra. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with an average drop of approximately 28-30%. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS remains playable, while the Medium preset's minimum of 155 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 139 FPS on Low, 113 on Medium (minimum 96, maximum 131), 93 on High, and 58 on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that this setting is not suitable for consistent smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset with a minimum FPS of 96 offers a better balance, while 4K High at 93 FPS average is also viable. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales well from 1080p to 1440p but begins to struggle at 4K Ultra, where the 58 FPS result represents the weakest measured performance in the dataset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 131 FPS is the best choice, as it provides high visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 209 FPS offers even smoother performance for competitive play, but the visual gains from Ultra are likely worth the 78 FPS reduction for most players.

At 1440p, the High preset at 150 FPS is the recommended configuration, as it balances visual fidelity with performance. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS is still playable, but the drop from High to Ultra (150 to 93 FPS) is significant. The Medium preset at 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 FPS provides the smoothest experience for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality. The Low preset at 223 FPS is excessive for this resolution and would only be suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 93 FPS is the best option, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining high visual settings. The Medium preset at 113 FPS (minimum 96) is also viable and offers a slight performance margin. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold for consistent smoothness. The Low preset at 139 FPS is the highest-performing 4K configuration, but the visual compromise is substantial. Given the horror genre's emphasis on atmosphere, the 4K High preset at 93 FPS provides the best balance of immersion and performance.