Downfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lands at rank 2505 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. That places this configuration in the lower 15% of all tested system pairings, a position that reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability. The GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7400F achieves an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs — a clear signal that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7400F posts an average benchmark score of 32750, which is essentially neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, deltaPct 0.2). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H trails by a hair at 32812 with a deltaPct of -0.2, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 comes in at 32662 with a deltaPct of 0.3. These margins are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the processor is performing exactly as expected for its class, but the combo's overall rank suffers because the GPU cannot keep pace.

For the GPU, the GTX 1660 SUPER's average benchmark score of 12986 places it close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, deltaPct 0.4) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12928, deltaPct 0.4). The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 edges ahead at 13075 with a deltaPct of -0.7, while the AMD Radeon 740M lags at 12870 with a deltaPct of 0.9. This cluster of scores suggests the GTX 1660 SUPER is firmly in the mid-range GPU tier, and Downfall's horror atmosphere with its dark corridors and lighting effects appears to demand more graphics horsepower than this card can consistently deliver at higher settings.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective, while the GPU core operates at a base clock of 1530 MHz and boosts up to 1785 MHz. These specifications place the card in a peculiar spot: it has enough memory bandwidth to handle 1080p gaming comfortably, but the 6 GB capacity becomes a concern at higher resolutions where texture data demands more VRAM.

Downfall's measured FPS data reveals how the GPU's memory and clock characteristics interact with the game's demands. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 147 FPS, which indicates the GPU can push frames rapidly when the rendering load is light. However, the drop to 62 FPS at 1080p Ultra shows a steep penalty of 85 FPS when settings are maxed out. This pattern suggests that the GTX 1660 SUPER's 1408 shading units and 48 ROPs are sufficient for basic geometry but struggle with the advanced lighting and shadow effects that horror games typically employ to create atmosphere.

The GPU's pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s provide context for these results. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 27 FPS, which is nearly unplayable for a genre that relies on smooth motion to maintain tension. The 4K Medium setting fares better at 54 FPS with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 62, but even this represents a significant compromise from the 147 FPS achievable at 1080p Low. The data clearly shows that this GPU is optimized for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K being largely out of reach except at the lowest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values across resolutions tell a compelling story about where the bottleneck lies in this combo. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 99 to 71, a reduction of 28 FPS or roughly 28%. Scaling further to 4K High, the average falls to 44 FPS, representing another 27 FPS drop from 1440p. This progressive decline is steeper than what would be expected if the CPU were the limiting factor, since the Ryzen 5 7400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads should handle the game's logic without issue.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern is even more revealing. The combo achieves 147 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 42 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is another 40 FPS. These nearly linear decreases suggest that the GPU is being pushed to its limits at every resolution, with the rendering workload scaling directly with pixel count. The fact that the 4K Low result (65 FPS) is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result (62 FPS) indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, not the game's computational complexity.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS values that provide additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 120 FPS with a range from 102 to 138. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 86 FPS with a range from 73 to 99. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 54 FPS with a range from 45 to 62. The consistency of these ranges — roughly 30 FPS spread between minimum and maximum at each resolution — suggests that the GPU maintains stable frame pacing when the settings are moderate, but the overall performance ceiling is clearly limited by the graphics card's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 147 FPS on Low settings, 120 FPS on Medium (minimum 102, maximum 138), 99 FPS on High, and 62 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS, which is a substantial range that gives players flexibility depending on their preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate. The Medium setting's minimum of 102 FPS ensures that even during intense horror sequences with multiple enemies on screen, the frame rate stays above the 100 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops predictably. Low settings produce 105 FPS, Medium delivers 86 FPS (minimum 73, maximum 99), High yields 71 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p is particularly noteworthy because 44 FPS is below the 60 FPS target that most gamers aim for, and in a horror game where quick reactions can mean survival, this could impact gameplay. The Medium setting at 1440p, with its minimum of 73 FPS, represents the best balance for players who want higher resolution without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the GTX 1660 SUPER become stark. Low settings produce 65 FPS, Medium delivers 54 FPS (minimum 45, maximum 62), High drops to 44 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 27 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is essentially unplayable for a horror game, as 27 FPS introduces noticeable stuttering that would break immersion. Even the Low setting at 65 FPS is marginal for 4K, and the Medium setting's minimum of 45 FPS suggests that frame drops during intense scenes could be problematic. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this GPU requires significant compromises, and even then, the experience may not meet the standards expected by players.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the player's target resolution and acceptable frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 120 FPS with a minimum of 102, which provides both smooth gameplay and improved visual quality over Low. The High preset at 99 FPS is also viable, offering better graphics while remaining above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS is technically playable but sits close to the minimum recommended frame rate, and the drop from High to Ultra (37 FPS) suggests that the additional visual effects at Ultra exact a heavy toll on the GPU.

For players at 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. At 86 FPS with a minimum of 73, it provides a smooth experience that maintains the horror game's tension without frame rate dips. The High preset at 71 FPS is acceptable, but the minimum FPS data is not available for this setting, making it riskier than Medium's documented 73 FPS floor. The Low preset at 105 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual downgrade may diminish the atmospheric quality that horror games rely on. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings (65 FPS) provide a playable experience, and even this is borderline. The Medium preset at 54 FPS with a minimum of 45 is marginal, and the High preset at 44 FPS is too low for comfortable gameplay. The Ultra preset at 27 FPS is not recommended under any circumstances. For most players, the best approach is to prioritize 1080p or 1440p gaming with this combo, as the GPU's 6 GB memory capacity and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K at acceptable quality levels.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Downfall with this combo?

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot, with Medium settings delivering 120 FPS average and a minimum of 102 FPS. At 1440p, Medium achieves 86 FPS average with a minimum of 73 FPS, which is also playable, but 4K only reaches 65 FPS on Low settings.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Downfall?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 62, which is technically playable but close to the edge. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 27 FPS. Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, and even then, the experience may not be consistently smooth.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 12986, which is 0.4% ahead of the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940) and the RX 580 (12928), but 0.7% behind the Tesla M2090 (13075). The AMD Radeon 740M trails at 12870 with a deltaPct of 0.9.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a good match for the GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32750, while the GPU is in the 53rd percentile. This mismatch indicates the CPU has significant headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize, making the graphics card the bottleneck in this combo.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings. This provides a smooth experience that maintains the horror atmosphere without significant frame drops.

Q: Does the combo's rank of 2505 out of 2928 indicate a problem?

A: The rank places this combo in the lower 15% of tested configurations, but this is primarily due to the GPU's age. The GTX 1660 SUPER is end-of-life and its 6 GB VRAM limits performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains competitive with its nearest rivals within 0.3% deltaPct.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache, along with DDR5 memory support on a dual-channel bus providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Downfall, the CPU's influence on the measured FPS is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 147 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames to the GPU faster than the graphics card can render them. The Ryzen 5 7400F's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 indicate strong processing capability, with the single-core performance being particularly relevant for games that rely on a few heavily threaded tasks.

The CPU's benchmark performance relative to its nearest rivals shows remarkable consistency. The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and its Passmark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 further demonstrate its capability. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops from 147 at 1080p Low to 105 at 1440p Low — a 42 FPS decrease that aligns with the increased pixel count rather than any CPU bottleneck. The processor's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 53rd percentile, confirms that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the component holding back performance in Downfall.