Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a floor of 58 FPS at 4K Ultra in Downfall, making it a capable horror experience across all tested settings and resolutions. The data confirms a GPU-bound pairing at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-limited scenario. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 312 FPS at 1920x1080 to 139 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 173 FPS (55.4%). This steep decline is expected, as the RTX 4070’s rendering workload scales dramatically with pixel count. The 1440p Low result of 223 FPS sits neatly between these extremes, confirming a smooth, predictable scaling curve.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story but with a lower ceiling. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 131 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 94 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it hits 58 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is 37 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 36 FPS. This near-linear progression indicates that the limiting component is consistently the GPU, not the CPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested.

Medium settings further illustrate this trend. The average FPS scales from 256 at 1080p, to 182 at 1440p, down to 114 at 4K. The minimum FPS values also scale proportionally: 217 at 1080p, 155 at 1440p, and 97 at 4K. The consistency of these drops—roughly 40-50 FPS per resolution step—underscores that the RTX 4070’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary drivers of performance. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are taxed heavily at 4K, explaining the significant scaling penalties.

At High settings, the combo remains comfortably playable at all resolutions. The 4K High average of 93 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows that even a demanding horror title can run smoothly on this hardware without requiring the lowest presets. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 35 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a substantial render cost that the GPU cannot fully absorb at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 631st out of 2928 tested combinations for Downfall. This places it in the top 21.5% of all combos, a strong result that reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7400F and the RTX 4070. The rank demonstrates that this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, but rather a high-midrange configuration that outperforms the vast majority of systems tested.

The CPU’s individual standing supports this assessment. The Ryzen 5 7400F holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, which is a solid score for a desktop processor. Its nearest rivals in the overall benchmark pool include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which scores 0.2% higher. These are marginal differences, indicating that the 7400F is essentially on par with these competitors in synthetic loads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by 0.3%, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% ahead. None of these rivals present a meaningful performance gap.

The GPU’s ranking is similarly competitive. The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, is only 0.1% ahead in average score, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 1.3%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3%. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 4070’s raw compute performance is very consistent with its immediate competitors, though the specific game results may vary.

The combination of an 83rd percentile CPU and an 81st percentile GPU yields a 631st rank overall, which is slightly better than what either component achieves individually. This indicates that the pairing is well-matched for Downfall, with no significant bottleneck from either side. The data shows that the combo punches slightly above its component-level weight in this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant factor in this combo’s Downfall performance, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture and geometry loads at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 58. The 21 Gbps effective memory clock ensures that data transfer is not a limiting factor, even when the pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s is fully utilized.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, up from a base of 1920 MHz, allows the AD104 chip to deliver 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw power translates into the 93 FPS average at 4K High, which is a demanding setting for most cards. The 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units work in tandem to process the horror game’s lighting and shadow effects, while the 64 ROPs handle the final pixel output.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 scores 26927 in Passmark G3D, a figure that places it at the 81st percentile. More tellingly, its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which aligns well with Downfall’s rendering requirements. The GPU’s Vulkan score of 174152 and OpenCL score of 154858 in Geekbench further confirm its compute versatility, though these are less relevant to the game’s specific engine.

The RTX 4070 is an end-of-life product, but its performance remains competitive. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 312 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, suggesting the GPU is being underutilized at lower settings. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the CPU at this point, but the Ryzen 5 7400F handles it without issue. The GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS representing the most demanding scenario tested.

FAQ

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

A: The 1440p High setting offers an excellent balance, with an average of 150 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while still maintaining visual fidelity, and it sits well above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 93, which is very playable. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 58 FPS, which is still technically playable but may feel less smooth in fast-paced scenes.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F is within 0.3% of its nearest competitors. It scores 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while outperforming the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 312 FPS, while Ultra achieves 131 FPS. This represents a 181 FPS difference, or a 58% reduction in performance, which is substantial but leaves the combo well above 60 FPS even at Ultra.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The consistent FPS drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings suggest the RTX 4070 is fully utilized, while the CPU’s high single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 ensures it never becomes a bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 631st out of 2928 combinations, placing it in the top 21.5% of all tested systems for Downfall. This is a strong result, reflecting the balanced nature of the CPU and GPU pairing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended configuration. It delivers an average of 150 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a horror game requiring quick reactions, and it avoids the performance penalty of Ultra. The 4K High setting, at 93 FPS, is also a viable option for those with 4K displays, offering a 35 FPS improvement over Ultra at the same resolution.

At 1080p, the High preset achieves 210 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with 131 FPS, is also recommended for those prioritizing visual quality, as it still maintains a high frame rate. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 256 FPS at 1080p and a minimum of 217 FPS, ensuring no frame drops below 60 FPS.

For the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra is playable at 58 FPS, but the data suggests that High is the better choice at this resolution. The 35 FPS gain from dropping from Ultra to High is significant, and the visual difference in a horror title is unlikely to be worth the performance loss. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or extremely high refresh rates, as it achieves 312 FPS at 1080p but sacrifices visual fidelity.

The measured minimum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, show that the combo maintains stability: 217 FPS at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. These numbers confirm that the Medium preset is a safe choice for consistent performance, though High provides better visuals without a drastic FPS drop.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in Downfall, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. The single-core performance is particularly important for game logic and physics, and the 3072 score ensures that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s frame output.

The CPU’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz, up from a base of 3.70 GHz, allows for rapid response to demanding scenes. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, while the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support ensures data flows efficiently. The 65W TDP is modest, but it does not appear to limit performance in this title, as the measured FPS values show no signs of CPU throttling.

In Passmark tests, the CPU scores 25645 in multithread and 3689 in single-thread, placing it at the 83rd percentile overall. Its nearest rivals in aggregate score are closely matched, with the Intel Core i5-14600T just 0.1% ahead. This suggests that the 7400F is a strong mid-range processor that holds its own against newer and more expensive options.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less taxed. The 312 FPS result indicates the CPU can handle high frame rates without issue, and the lack of a frame cap means it is not the limiting factor. At higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, but the CPU’s consistent performance ensures no sudden stutters or drops. The data shows that this processor is more than adequate for Downfall, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration is well-suited for both gaming and multitasking.