Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The data shows a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still maintains playable performance at 4K with maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, examines the roles of the CPU and GPU, and contextualizes the combo’s standing against the broader benchmark database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a classic performance curve dictated by resolution scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo is heavily CPU-limited, producing enormous frame rates that far exceed display refresh rates. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 376, which drops to 252 at High and 158 at Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant but expected decline: for example, High settings drop from 252 FPS at 1080p to 180 FPS at 1440p, a 28.6% reduction. At the same time, Low settings fall from 376 to 269 FPS, a 28.5% reduction, indicating a consistent scaling pattern.

Moving from 1440p to 4K produces a more pronounced drop, revealing the GPU’s increasing workload. At 4K High, the average FPS is 112, down from 180 at 1440p High—a 37.8% decrease. The Low preset shows a similar trend, falling from 269 to 167 FPS (a 37.9% drop). This steeper decline between 1440p and 4K suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller in percentage terms, implying that the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately at 1440p, but the 4K workload saturates the GPU’s capabilities.

The scaling behavior also indicates that the game is not particularly demanding by modern standards. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still produces 158 FPS, which is far above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that the limiting component at 1080p is the CPU, given the massive frame rates that exceed 300 FPS on lower presets. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable, but the 4K results show that the GPU is working near its limits. The overall pattern is one of a high-end GPU paired with a capable mid-range CPU, where the CPU becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions and the GPU takes over at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved by this combo in Downfall?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 376, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to 4K High in terms of average FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 70 FPS, while the High preset produces 112 FPS. This represents a 37.5% performance drop when moving from High to Ultra at 4K.

Q: Is the combo more CPU-limited or GPU-limited at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to High is 269 to 180 FPS, which is a 33.1% reduction. The fact that the frame rates remain very high (above 180 FPS) suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU is not yet saturated, as evidenced by the large FPS numbers.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 70, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset.

Q: Are there any frame time measurements provided for Medium settings?

A: Yes, for Medium settings, min and max FPS are provided. At 1920x1080, the range is 262 to 354 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 187 to 253 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 116 to 157 FPS.

Q: How does the 1080p High preset compare to the 1440p High preset?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 252, while at 1440p High, it is 180. This is a 28.6% decrease in performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Downfall at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2452 MHz, with a base clock of 2295 MHz. The GPU’s raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s. These specifications translate into the high frame rates observed, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

In the measured data, the GPU’s influence becomes apparent when comparing presets. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is stark: 167 FPS versus 70 FPS. This 97 FPS gap highlights how much the GPU is stressed by the Ultra preset’s additional visual effects. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is ample for this 2016 title, and the data does not indicate any VRAM-related bottlenecks, as the frame rates remain consistent across resolutions without stuttering. The RTX 5070 Ti’s scores in synthetic benchmarks further contextualize its performance: it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 32974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role is also evident in the scaling between resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 1440p produces a roughly 28% drop in FPS, which is expected for a GPU-bound scenario. However, the transition from 1440p to 4K results in a larger 38% drop, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits at 4K. The data suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, it settles into a more standard 60-70 FPS range. The GPU’s performance is consistent with its position among rivals, where it sits within 3.1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and 2% of the RX 6900 XT in average benchmark scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates: Low averages 376 FPS, Medium averages 308 FPS (with a range of 262 to 354), High averages 252 FPS, and Ultra averages 158 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving very high refresh rate displays, even at Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a clear step down. The Low preset averages 269 FPS, Medium averages 220 FPS (with a range of 187 to 253), High averages 180 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The 1440p results still offer excellent playability, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 100 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 187 at 1440p suggests that frame pacing remains stable under load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload becomes more significant. Low averages 167 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS (with a range of 116 to 157), High averages 112 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy: Low and Medium provide high refresh rates, while High remains above 100 FPS, and Ultra dips to 70 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K, with its min FPS of 116, still provides a smooth experience. The data shows that the combo can handle 4K gaming, but the Ultra preset is the first setting to push the GPU to its limits, resulting in a sub-100 FPS average.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 25645, and its single-thread score is 3689.

In Downfall, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 376, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with more than enough data. The fact that the frame rates at 1080p are nearly double those at 1440p suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1440p or 4K, but it is likely the limiting factor at 1080p. The difference between 1080p High (252 FPS) and 1440p High (180 FPS) is a 28.6% drop, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern, but the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU’s 6 cores are sufficient for this title.

The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is tight. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, but 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This indicates that the 7400F is a balanced mid-range option. For Downfall, which is not a CPU-intensive title, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate. The game’s engine appears to scale well with the CPU’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The CPU’s 65 W TDP also suggests efficient operation, though the FPS data does not directly reflect power consumption.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it still delivers an average of 158 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold for most high-refresh monitors. The High preset offers 252 FPS, which is beneficial for 240 Hz displays, but the visual fidelity of Ultra is worth the 94 FPS trade-off for most users.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset provides 113 FPS, which is excellent for 120 Hz displays. The High preset, at 180 FPS, is better suited for 165 Hz or 240 Hz monitors. Given the modest performance gap between High and Ultra (67 FPS), users with high-refresh 1440p panels should consider High for smoother motion, while those with standard 60 Hz or 120 Hz displays can easily run Ultra.

For 3840x2160, the recommendations shift. The High preset, averaging 112 FPS, is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, as it offers a high frame rate while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset, at 70 FPS, is still playable and suitable for 60 Hz displays, but the 42 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests that the extra visual effects are costly. The Medium preset, at 137 FPS, is a strong alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over detail. The Low preset at 4K (167 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting the highest possible refresh rates, but the game’s visuals would be significantly reduced.

Overall, the data indicates that the combo can handle Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p with ease, while at 4K, High is the recommended preset for a balance of performance and quality. The Medium preset at 4K also provides a solid experience, with a min FPS of 116, ensuring smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 268th out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 9.2% of all configurations. This is a strong ranking, reflecting the high-end nature of the GPU and the capable CPU. The combo’s position is likely driven by the GPU’s excellent performance at 4K, where it outpaces many older or lower-tier graphics cards.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmark scores support this ranking. The RTX 5070 Ti’s Passmark G3D score of 32974 is only 0.1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, with a deltaPct of -0.1, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Arc A550M. This places the GPU in a competitive tier, though it trails the RX 6900 XT by 2% and leads the RX 6800 XT by 3.1%. The CPU’s ranking is similarly solid, with a 0.1% lead over the Intel Core i5-14600T and a 0.2% lead over the Core Ultra 7 155H, but a 0.2% deficit against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

The combo’s rank of 268 out of 2928 suggests that while it is not the absolute top-tier combination, it is significantly better than the vast majority of tested systems. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced for Downfall, with no obvious bottleneck at any resolution. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, coupled with respectable 4K performance, make this a versatile configuration. The rank confirms the RTX 5070 Ti’s strength, as the CPU, while solid, is not the primary driver of the high ranking. The combination’s performance in this horror title is exemplary, and the data confirms that it is a top-tier choice for gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or smooth 4K gameplay.