Downfall

# Downfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a strong showing in Downfall, a horror title that scales predictably across resolution and settings presets. The measured data reveals a system that comfortably handles 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K demands careful settings selection. This combination ranks in the 1531st position out of 2928 tested combos, placing it just above the median of all configurations tested for this game. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and practical recommendations based solely on the benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K follows a consistent pattern across all settings presets, revealing how the system's workload shifts as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 152 at 1920x1080 to 108 at 2560x1440, then to 68 at 3840x2160. This represents a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37% further reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is slightly steeper at Ultra settings, where the 1080p average of 95 FPS drops to 68 at 1440p (a 28% decline) and then to 42 at 4K (a 38% decline from 1440p).

The Low settings preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling. At 1920x1080, the system produces 226 FPS average, which falls to 162 at 2560x1440 and 101 at 3840x2160. The percentage drops are 28% and 38% respectively, indicating that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU still carries the primary burden as resolution increases. Medium settings exhibit a similar trajectory: 185 FPS at 1080p, 132 at 1440p, and 82 at 4K — with reductions of 29% and 38% across the resolution steps.

The consistent ~28-29% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~37-38% drop from 1440p to 4K across all four presets suggests a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions; rather, the RTX 4060's rendering throughput scales with pixel count in a predictable manner. The fact that the percentage drops remain nearly identical across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K, rather than any compute limitation that would manifest differently across presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 serves as the dominant performance driver in this configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a potential constraint at 4K Ultra. The measured 4K Ultra average of 42 FPS suggests that the card's memory subsystem and shading resources are stretched thin at that extreme setting.

The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units deliver 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which translates to playable frame rates at 1440p in this horror title. The card sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (scoring 17666, just 0.2% higher) and the AMD Radeon 780M (scoring 17588, 0.3% lower). This tight clustering suggests the RTX 4060 is positioned at a performance tier where small architectural differences produce minimal real-world impact.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Passmark G3D score of 19545 provide additional context for the card's capabilities. The DirectX 12 Passmark score of 76 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 175, which may indicate that Downfall, released in 2016, does not fully leverage modern API features. The RTX 4060's Ada Lovelace architecture with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores remains largely underutilized in this title, as the game's era predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are the specifications most relevant to Downfall's rendering workload, and they explain the consistent scaling pattern observed across resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample processing headroom for Downfall, though its role diminishes as resolution increases. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, this CPU runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for a 2016 horror title that does not demand extreme CPU throughput.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 place it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 32750 puts it in a tight race with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0.1% lower), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0.2% lower), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, 0.2% higher). The 65W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC contribute to efficient operation, though these factors do not directly impact gaming frame rates.

The Passmark multi-thread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 indicate strong performance for gaming workloads. The data compression score of 289999 and integer math score of 74745 suggest the CPU can handle any background tasks without interfering with game performance. However, the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking — even at 1080p Low settings, where the system produces 226 FPS average, the frame rate continues to scale with resolution reductions, implying the CPU keeps pace with the GPU's output at all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1531st out of 2928 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the 52nd percentile of all configurations. This positioning indicates that roughly half of all tested systems outperform this combo, while the other half fall behind. The rank reflects the mid-tier nature of both components: the GPU sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

The combination's ranking suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU's percentile ranking is substantially higher than the GPU's, meaning the processor has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card. The measured frame rates at 1080p — particularly the 226 FPS average at Low settings — demonstrate that the CPU can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's output ceiling becomes apparent at 4K Ultra where the average falls to 42 FPS.

When contextualized against the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4060's performance tier becomes clearer. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 0.2% higher in average benchmarks, yet the RTX 4060's modern feature set and driver support likely contribute to its actual gaming performance in Downfall. The combo rank of 1531 out of 2928 suggests that many configurations with older or lower-tier GPUs achieve similar or better results in this specific title, which may reflect the game's age and its relative insensitivity to modern GPU advancements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS dataset reveals a system that delivers playable performance at all tested settings except 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 226 at Low settings to 95 at Ultra, with Medium producing 185 FPS (minimum 157, maximum 213) and High producing 152 FPS. These figures indicate that 1080p gaming is exceptionally smooth even at the highest preset, with only Ultra falling below the 100 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift to 162 FPS at Low, 132 FPS at Medium (minimum 112, maximum 152), 108 FPS at High, and 68 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p results demonstrate that this combination delivers a consistently playable experience across all presets, with even Ultra maintaining a frame rate that exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 112 FPS suggests that frame pacing remains stable during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. Low settings produce 101 FPS average, Medium produces 82 FPS (minimum 70, maximum 95), High produces 68 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for smooth gameplay, while High settings barely maintain 60+ FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 70 FPS indicates that 4K gaming is viable if the user selects Medium or lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium settings, the average FPS is 82 with a minimum of 70 FPS, which is playable. At 4K High, the average drops to 68 FPS, while 4K Ultra produces only 42 FPS average.

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

A: The data shows 1440p Ultra delivers 68 FPS average, while 1080p Ultra delivers 95 FPS. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High at 108 FPS average offers a strong experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The resolution scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates drop consistently with increasing resolution at all settings, while the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it has more headroom than the GPU's 61st percentile ranking.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1531st out of 2928 combos, placing it just above the median. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and AMD Radeon 780M, which score within 0.3% of the RTX 4060 in average benchmarks.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 152 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors, though the 226 FPS average at Low settings shows the system's maximum potential at this resolution.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: The 4K Ultra average of 42 FPS suggests memory capacity and bandwidth constraints. The GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6 memory are likely contributing factors to the significant performance drop at this resolution and settings combination.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination depend on the user's display and performance priorities. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 95 FPS average provides the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. The High preset at 152 FPS is preferable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, as it delivers substantially higher frame rates with a modest visual sacrifice.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 108 FPS average represents the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS remains playable and offers the highest image quality, but the 40 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual upgrade for most users. The Medium preset at 132 FPS is an excellent choice for users prioritizing frame rate stability, given its minimum of 112 FPS.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 82 FPS average (minimum 70 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it delivers consistently smooth gameplay with acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 68 FPS is borderline playable but risks dropping below 60 FPS during demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 42 FPS should be avoided, as it falls well below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Users with 4K displays who want higher frame rates should consider the Low preset at 101 FPS, though this represents a significant visual quality reduction.