Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a robust experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured frame rates show this combination is highly capable across common resolutions, with performance scaling predictably with settings. The data indicates the CPU provides ample headroom, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rate changes, particularly at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, examining the role of each component and offering guidance on optimal settings.

FAQ

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

A: According to the measured data, 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with an average of 211.3 FPS at Low. For a balanced experience, 2560x1440 at High delivers 103.2 FPS, while 3840x2160 at High is still playable at 63 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-11850H, which has a deltaPct of 0.1%, and performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which has a deltaPct of -0.3%.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 2070 SUPER and the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The desktop RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. This is 2.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which has a deltaPct of -2.3% relative to the 2070 SUPER.

Q: Does the 7500F bottleneck the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate scales significantly with settings (from 211.3 FPS at Low to 87.4 FPS at Ultra), indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-thread score of 3218 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 124.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This is a significant jump from the 60.6 FPS recorded at Ultra settings, making Medium a strong choice for high refresh rate monitors.

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

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks at 1032 out of 1741 total tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the upper portion of the database's results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This modern architecture, built on a 5 nm process, provides strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic and frame pacing. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency.

In Downfall, the CPU's role appears to be supportive rather than a limiting factor. The data shows that as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop consistently across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the frame rate goes from 142.8 FPS at 1080p to 63 FPS at 4K. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card is working harder to render more pixels. The CPU's high performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799, ensures it can prepare frames faster than the GPU can render them, preventing a bottleneck.

The processor's benchmark scores further support this. A single-thread score of 3218 in Cinebench R23 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3841 indicate excellent per-core performance. This is more than sufficient for a 2016 title like Downfall. The CPU's percentile ranking of 82 versus all CPUs confirms it is a high-performing part. While its average benchmark score of 24993 is nearly identical to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (deltaPct 0.4%), the 7500F's 65W TDP and desktop platform give it a distinct advantage in sustained workloads, which is not directly reflected in the game's average FPS but ensures consistent performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of visual performance in this configuration. It comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are well-suited for rendering the detailed environments and lighting effects in a horror game.

The GPU's influence is clearly visible in the measured frame rates. At 3840x2160, the jump from Low to Ultra settings is drastic, with average FPS dropping from 93.6 to 41.2. This 52.4 FPS difference highlights how demanding the higher preset is on the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game, even at 4K Ultra, as the data shows playable (if not ideal) average performance.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 22206 is slightly below the NVIDIA RTX A400 (deltaPct -0.5%) but above the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (deltaPct 2.5%). In Downfall, the GPU is the main performance bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The scaling from 103.2 FPS at 1440p High to 63 FPS at 4K High demonstrates a 38.9% performance drop, which is directly attributable to the increased pixel count and shading work the GPU must perform. The GPU's FP32 compute power of 9.062 TFLOPS is sufficient to handle the game's DirectX 12 workload, as indicated by its Passmark DirectX 12 score of 67.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how settings impact performance. For players targeting the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 offers an average of 211.3 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity.

For a balanced experience at 1080p, the High preset at 142.8 FPS is an excellent choice. It provides a substantial visual improvement over Medium (170.7 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above 144 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset again proves to be the sweet spot, delivering 103.2 FPS. This is a significant improvement over Ultra (60.6 FPS) and provides a smooth experience for most users.

The Ultra preset is demanding. At 1440p, it yields just 60.6 FPS, which may not be stable enough for all users. At 4K, Ultra drops to 41.2 FPS, making it unsuitable for a smooth gameplay experience. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K (78 FPS) provides a much better balance than High (63 FPS) or Low (93.6 FPS). Based on the measured rows, the best experience is achieved by using the High preset at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440. This setting offers a strong compromise between visual quality and performance, ensuring the game remains fluid and responsive.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1032 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 60% of all tested systems. While this might seem like a mid-pack ranking, it is important to consider the context. The database likely includes many high-end, modern systems with much more powerful GPUs.

The ranking is a reflection of the GPU's age and position in the market. The RTX 2070 SUPER, while capable, is outclassed by newer generations. Its percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs indicates that many other graphics cards offer higher raw performance. However, the CPU's high percentile rank of 82 suggests it is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The deltaPct values for the GPU's rivals show it is competitive with other mid-range options, such as being 2.3% faster than the RTX 4060 Mobile. The combo's rank is, therefore, mostly a function of the GPU's performance tier. The data suggests that to improve this combo's rank, a GPU upgrade would be more impactful than a CPU change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. The following breakdown details the average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales as follows:

• Low: 93.6 FPS
• Medium: 78 FPS
• High: 63 FPS
• Ultra: 41.2 FPS

Moving down to 2560x1440, we see a substantial increase in frame rates:

• Low: 152.4 FPS
• Medium: 124.4 FPS
• High: 103.2 FPS
• Ultra: 60.6 FPS

At the most common resolution, 1920x1080, the combo shows its highest performance:

• Low: 211.3 FPS
• Medium: 170.7 FPS
• High: 142.8 FPS
• Ultra: 87.4 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern. At each resolution, the Low preset offers the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and finally Ultra. The performance gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra. For example, at 1440p, the difference between Medium and High is 21.2 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 42.6 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a significant performance cost for its visual enhancements. The 1080p Low preset's 211.3 FPS demonstrates that the CPU is capable of pushing the GPU to its limits, as this is a very high frame rate for any title.