Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data indicates that this pairing is capable of producing extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, often exceeding the refresh rates of standard displays. The analysis below interprets the measured FPS data, component roles, and ranking to provide a comprehensive overview of this hardware pairing within the context of this specific game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Downfall reveals a clear hierarchy in performance scaling, making the optimal settings choice highly dependent on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the data shows that even the most demanding "Ultra" preset achieves an average of 190 FPS. This is already a very high frame rate, and the "High" preset at this resolution delivers 303 FPS, while "Medium" and "Low" reach 370 and 411 FPS, respectively. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the "High" preset appears to strike a strong balance, offering a substantial increase in visual fidelity over "Medium" while maintaining a frame rate that far exceeds 240 Hz. Pushing to "Ultra" is viable, but the 113 FPS drop from "High" is significant and may not be worth the visual gains, unless the user prioritizes maximum graphical quality over raw speed.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. The "Ultra" preset averages 135 FPS, which is still highly playable and smooth. The "High" preset at 1440p delivers 217 FPS, offering an excellent experience for 144Hz to 240Hz monitors. The "Medium" setting shows a strong average of 264 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5090 has considerable headroom at this resolution. The data suggests that "High" is the preferred setting for 1440p, as it provides a massive performance cushion over "Ultra" (a difference of 82 FPS) while presumably offering most of the visual benefits. For users with 144Hz displays, "Ultra" is a reasonable choice, but "High" ensures a more stable and consistently high frame rate.

The 3840x2160 (4K) results are where the settings choice becomes most critical. At "Ultra," the average FPS drops to 84, which is just below the 90 FPS threshold for very high refresh rate gaming and may not be ideal for 120Hz displays. However, the "High" preset at 4K averages 135 FPS, providing a significant performance boost of 51 FPS over "Ultra." This suggests that "High" is the optimal setting for 4K gaming, offering a much smoother experience while likely retaining high-quality textures and effects. The "Medium" preset at 4K achieves 164 FPS, and "Low" reaches 201 FPS, but the visual compromise may be too great for a game that benefits from atmospheric detail. Based on the measured data, the "High" preset at 4K provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, ensuring a consistently high frame rate that takes advantage of high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

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. In Downfall, the CPU's role is likely to handle game logic, physics, and scene management. The benchmark results indicate that this processor is highly capable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. These scores place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, suggesting strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing, even at lower resolutions where the GPU workload is lighter. At 1080p with "Low" settings, the combo achieves 411 FPS. This extremely high frame rate reflects the CPU's ability to feed frames to the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is likely crucial for achieving these high frame rates, as many game engines are still heavily reliant on single-thread performance. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the CPU is virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.3), while slightly trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2). This indicates that its processing power is well-matched with other high-end CPUs.

The fact that the FPS scales dramatically with resolution (e.g., from 411 FPS at 1080p Low to 201 FPS at 4K Low) points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to handle Downfall's demands, allowing the graphics card to operate at its full potential. The large 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps in reducing memory latency, which can be beneficial for gaming performance. Overall, the data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F provides a solid foundation for this high-end GPU, ensuring that it is not held back by processor limitations in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Its core clocks are rated at 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost. This immense hardware configuration makes it an absolute powerhouse for gaming. In Downfall, the GPU's role is to render the game's visuals, and the measured FPS data clearly shows its dominance.

The RTX 5090's performance is stellar across all tested settings. At 3840x2160 with "Ultra" settings, it still manages an average of 84 FPS, which is a very demanding scenario. The card's strength is most apparent at higher resolutions and settings, where its 32 GB VRAM and high bandwidth prevent any memory-related bottlenecks. For instance, the jump from "Low" to "Ultra" at 4K results in a performance drop from 201 FPS to 84 FPS, a 117 FPS decrease that underscores the graphical intensity of the "Ultra" preset. This shows the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution and settings are increased.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its gaming prowess. A Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728 place it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (deltaPct 0.3) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (deltaPct 1.1), are vastly different products, highlighting the RTX 5090's unique position as a consumer gaming flagship. In Downfall, the GPU is clearly the driving force behind the frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p, the FPS is so high (411 FPS on Low) that it approaches the limits of what the CPU can deliver, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering capabilities are the definitive factor in determining performance. The RTX 5090 ensures that Downfall is playable at incredibly high frame rates even at 4K, making it an ideal component for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 70th out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 2.4% of all tested configurations, indicating an exceptionally high-performing pairing. This ranking is a direct result of the synergistic relationship between the strong CPU and the top-tier GPU. While the CPU is in the 83rd percentile and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile individually, their combination in this game yields a result that is even greater than the sum of its parts.

The high rank suggests that this combo is overkill for Downfall, a game from 2016, but it also demonstrates the headroom this system has. The fact that it is ranked 70th out of nearly 3000 combos means that there are only 69 other configurations that perform better in this specific title, which likely include more powerful CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a very capable partner for the RTX 5090, and the bottleneck is primarily on the GPU side, especially at higher resolutions. This ranking is a strong indicator that for users seeking the absolute maximum performance in Downfall, this combination is near the top of the pile, and any performance gains from a different CPU would be marginal at best.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and expected trend in resolution scaling. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS decreases significantly for all settings. For example, on the "High" preset, the average FPS drops from 303 at 1080p to 217 at 1440p, and finally to 135 at 4K. This represents a 55% decrease in FPS from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, on the "Low" preset, the FPS drops from 411 at 1080p to 201 at 4K, a 51% decrease.

This scaling pattern indicates that the system is becoming increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS is exceptionally high, and the CPU's performance is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has to render fewer pixels and can complete its work very quickly. As the resolution increases, the GPU has to render more pixels, and its workload grows, making it the primary bottleneck. The fact that the FPS at 4K "Ultra" (84 FPS) is less than half of the FPS at 1080p "Ultra" (190 FPS) confirms this. The GPU's rendering capability is the definitive factor in determining performance at 4K.

The data also shows that the performance drop from 1440p to 4K is more substantial than from 1080p to 1440p. For instance, on "High" settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 86 FPS (303 to 217), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 82 FPS (217 to 135). This suggests a near-linear scaling of workload with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 5090's immense memory bandwidth and processing power are fully utilized at 4K, and the data shows that it does an exceptional job of maintaining high frame rates even at this demanding resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: According to the measured data, the "High" preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 135 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 84 FPS achieved on "Ultra". This makes "High" the recommended preset for the best balance of visual quality and performance at 4K.

*Q: Can this system achieve 300+ FPS in Downfall?*

A: Yes, the data shows that at 1920x1080 with "High" settings, the combo achieves an average of 303 FPS. On "Medium" and "Low" settings at 1080p, it achieves 370 FPS and 411 FPS, respectively, indicating the system is capable of extremely high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (over 400 FPS on Low) that it is likely the CPU's single-thread performance that becomes the limiting factor. The GPU has enough power to render frames very quickly, but the CPU may struggle to issue draw calls fast enough to keep up.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2), indicating they are all within 0.2% of each other in performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 411, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the "Low" settings preset. This demonstrates the massive performance headroom of this hardware combination in Downfall.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's memory configuration impact 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. This high bandwidth and large memory pool prevent memory bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to maintain high frame rates at 4K, as evidenced by the 135 FPS average on "High" settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|:--------- |:------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 411 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 370 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 303 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 190 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 323 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 264 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 217 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 135 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 201 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 164 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 135 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 84 |

For the "Medium" preset, additional data was recorded, showing a minimum and maximum FPS. At 1920x1080, the frame rate ranged from 314 to 425 FPS. At 2560x1440, it ranged from 225 to 304 FPS. At 3840x2160, it ranged from 140 to 189 FPS. This data indicates good frame time consistency, with no significant stutters, especially at the higher resolutions. The spread between min and max FPS is relatively narrow, suggesting a stable gaming experience across all tested settings.