Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a fascinating set of results in the 2016 horror title Downfall. This combination lands at rank 30 out of 2,928 tested combos, placing it in the top 1% of all system configurations. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at lower resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a meaningful factor as the resolution climbs. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and practical settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark rows.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 411 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 345 FPS, a reduction of 66 FPS or roughly 16%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 214 FPS. That represents a 48% decrease from 1080p Low to 4K Low. The scaling is consistent across all settings presets, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly depending on the graphics load.

For High settings, the progression is 324 FPS at 1080p, 231 FPS at 1440p, and 144 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 93 FPS (about 29%), while the 1440p to 4K drop is 87 FPS (about 38%). Medium settings follow a similar pattern: 383 FPS at 1080p, 282 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline: 202 FPS at 1080p, 144 FPS at 1440p, and just 90 FPS at 4K. That is a 55% reduction from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra.

What does this scaling tell us about the limiting component? At 1080p, even with Ultra settings, the system produces 202 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the GPU is not being pushed to its absolute limit. The CPU, a 6-core 12-thread Zen 4 part with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, is capable of feeding the RTX 5090 D at this resolution. The gap between 1080p Low (411 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (202 FPS) is 209 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s workload is the primary variable. At 4K, the spread between Low (214 FPS) and Ultra (90 FPS) is 124 FPS, which is proportionally similar but at lower absolute values.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited in the sense that the GPU is not fully saturated by the game’s rendering demands. The RTX 5090 D has a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 512-bit bus, so it has ample bandwidth. The frame rates at 1080p are so high that the CPU’s per-core performance becomes the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 3,072 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a strong result, but at 411 FPS in Low settings, the game’s draw call processing and physics updates are likely hitting CPU limits.

At 1440p, the scaling continues to show a mix. The 1440p Medium result (282 FPS) with a min FPS of 240 and max of 324 shows some frame time variance. The 4K results are where the GPU clearly becomes the dominant factor. At 4K Ultra, the 90 FPS average is a substantial drop from 4K High’s 144 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 5090 D’s raw compute power is being taxed by the higher resolution and the Ultra preset’s additional effects. The 4K Medium result (175 FPS) with a min of 149 FPS and max of 202 FPS shows a tighter frame pacing than the 1440p Medium, which is interesting.

The overall pattern is classic: the higher the resolution, the more the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU’s capabilities. At 4K, the GPU’s workload dominates, and the CPU’s role diminishes. For a game from 2016, this is not surprising, as older titles often have less demanding CPU workloads compared to modern releases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. These specifications are directly relevant to the measured frame rates in Downfall. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712, confirms its high-end positioning.

In the measured data, the GPU’s role is most evident when comparing the same resolution across different settings. At 4K, the jump from Low (214 FPS) to Medium (175 FPS) is a 39 FPS drop. That is a significant cost for the Medium preset’s additional visual features. The jump from Medium to High (144 FPS) costs another 31 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra (90 FPS) costs 54 FPS, which is the largest single-step reduction at 4K. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are disproportionately expensive on the GPU, such as higher-quality shadows, reflections, or post-processing.

The GPU’s memory capacity of 32 GB is massive, and for a 2016 horror game, it is unlikely that VRAM is a limiting factor at any resolution. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are not bottlenecks. The RTX 5090 D’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 176 ROPs provide ample fill rate for 4K rendering. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s means that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU can fill the screen efficiently.

The GPU’s clock behavior is also relevant. With a boost clock of 2407 MHz, the RTX 5090 D is running at high frequencies. The measured FPS at 1440p Low (345 FPS) and 1080p Low (411 FPS) show that the GPU is capable of extreme frame rates when the graphics load is light. The fact that 4K Low still delivers 214 FPS indicates that the GPU’s compute power is sufficient to handle the higher pixel count without dropping below high-refresh-rate territory.

One interesting note is the GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database. The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). These are laptop GPUs, so the comparison is a bit odd, but it shows that the RTX 5090 D’s average score is in that neighborhood. However, in Downfall specifically, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (90 FPS) versus 4K High (144 FPS) shows that the GPU’s performance is highly dependent on the preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 30th out of 2,928 tested combos in Downfall. This is a top-tier result, placing the system in the 99th percentile of all configurations. The rank reflects the combination’s ability to produce high frame rates across all measured settings and resolutions.

To put this rank into context, the CPU alone has an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. The GPU has a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 77,712. The combo rank of 30 out of 2,928 is higher than either component’s individual percentile, which suggests that the pairing works particularly well for this game. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (average score 32,707, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (average score 32,812, delta -0.2%). These rivals have nearly identical average scores, so the CPU’s performance is tightly clustered with its peers.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are more spread out. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% slower on average, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% faster. In Downfall, the combo’s rank of 30 suggests that the RTX 5090 D’s strengths are well-suited to this game’s rendering requirements. The fact that the combo outranks many other combinations with potentially higher individual component scores indicates that the balance between the CPU and GPU is favorable.

The rank also implies that there are 2,898 other combos that perform worse in Downfall. This is a strong result for a system that uses a mid-range CPU (6 cores, 12 threads) with a flagship GPU. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F’s single-core performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D in this game, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 144 FPS average?

A: At 4K with High settings, the combo achieves exactly 144 FPS average. At 1440p with Ultra settings, it also achieves 144 FPS average. For 1080p, all measured settings exceed 144 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 202 FPS.

Q: How much FPS does dropping from Ultra to High settings save at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 90 FPS average, while the High preset delivers 144 FPS average. That is a 54 FPS increase, or a 60% improvement, by reducing from Ultra to High.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the combo produces 411 FPS average. This extremely high frame rate suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is not fully saturated by the low graphics load. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.70 GHz boost clock are likely the constraint at this level.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 149 FPS at 4K with Medium settings. The 1440p Medium preset shows a minimum of 240 FPS, and the 1080p Medium preset shows a minimum of 325 FPS. No minimum FPS values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to the CPU’s individual percentile?

A: The combo ranks 30th out of 2,928 combos in Downfall, which is roughly the 99th percentile. The CPU alone has an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The combo’s rank is higher, indicating that the GPU pairing boosts the overall system performance in this game.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of VRAM matter for Downfall?

A: The data does not indicate any VRAM-related performance degradation. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is far more than a 2016 horror game would require. The measured frame rates do not show any signs of memory capacity being a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 4K displays, the High preset at 144 FPS average is the sweet spot. The Ultra preset drops to 90 FPS, which is a significant reduction and may not be worth the visual gains for a horror game where smooth motion matters. The 4K Medium preset offers 175 FPS average with a minimum of 149 FPS, which is also excellent. However, the High preset provides a solid balance of visual quality and performance, hitting the 144 FPS mark that is common for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset delivers 144 FPS average, matching the 4K High result. This is the highest visual quality available at 1440p while still maintaining a high frame rate. The 1440p High preset provides 231 FPS average, which is more than enough for any 144Hz or 165Hz monitor. The 1440p Medium preset offers 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz displays. If you have a 1440p 240Hz monitor, the Medium preset is the best choice, as it stays above 240 FPS on average and only dips to 240 FPS as a minimum.

For 1080p displays, all settings presets exceed 200 FPS. The Ultra preset at 202 FPS average is the highest visual quality option and still provides a very smooth experience. The Medium preset offers 383 FPS average with a minimum of 325 FPS, which is excellent for 360Hz esports-style monitors. The Low preset reaches 411 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is not worth it for a game like Downfall, which relies on atmosphere and lighting. The High preset at 324 FPS is a reasonable middle ground.

The data also shows that the 4K Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 149, which is higher than the 4K Ultra average of 90 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset provides more consistent frame times, which is important for a horror game where stutter can break immersion. The 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 240 FPS, which is also very consistent. Based on these measured rows, the recommended settings are 4K High for 4K displays, 1440p Ultra for 1440p displays with 144Hz refresh rates, 1440p Medium for 240Hz displays, and 1080p High or Ultra for 1080p displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael). It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration. Its TDP is 65 watts, and it fits into the AMD Socket AM5. The CPU’s benchmark results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and a single-core score of 3,072. It also posts a Passmark single-thread score of 3,689 and a Passmark multithread score of 25,645.

In Downfall, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 411 FPS, which is a frame rate that requires rapid CPU processing of game logic and draw calls. The CPU’s single-core performance, as evidenced by the 3,072 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is strong enough to handle this. The fact that 1080p Medium (383 FPS) and 1080p High (324 FPS) are also very high suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck until the frame rate approaches 400 FPS.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-14600T (average score 32,707, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (average score 32,812, delta -0.2%). These scores are nearly identical, which means the Ryzen 5 7400F is performing right in line with its expected tier. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it is a solid mid-range part, but not a top-tier performer.

At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes. The 4K Low result of 214 FPS is still high, but the gap between 4K Low and 4K Medium (175 FPS) is 39 FPS, which is driven by the GPU’s workload. The CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the 4K Ultra result of 90 FPS is much lower than the CPU’s potential. If the CPU were the bottleneck at 4K, we would expect the frame rates to be more consistent across settings, but they are not.

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Downfall’s threading model. The game was released in 2016, so it likely uses fewer threads than modern titles. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is strong, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in older games that are often limited by a single main thread. The Passmark data compression score of 289,999 and integer math score of 74,745 further support the CPU’s capability in general computing tasks, though these are not directly game-related.

The combo rank of 30 out of 2,928 suggests that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in any meaningful way. If the CPU were a significant bottleneck, the combo would rank lower relative to other combinations with faster CPUs. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F provides enough performance to fully utilize the RTX 5090 D in Downfall, even at 1080p where frame rates are extremely high. For a system builder, this means that the 7400F is a viable pairing with a flagship GPU for this particular game, though at 1080p with very low settings, the CPU’s limits are visible.