Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The measured frames per second (FPS) data reveals a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops proportionally, while the CPU’s role diminishes. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against the component’s benchmark scores, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial and indicates a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 233 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High, the average falls to 167 FPS, a reduction of 66 FPS (approximately 28%). At 3840x2160 High, the average drops further to 104 FPS, which is 129 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This represents a 55% decrease from 1080p to 4K at the High preset.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the combo produces 348 FPS at 1080p, 248 FPS at 1440p, and 155 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 100 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is another 93 FPS. At Medium settings, the measured averages are 284 FPS (1080p), 203 FPS (1440p), and 126 FPS (4K). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 146 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K.

The magnitude of these drops suggests that the rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count, a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has sufficient headroom to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER at 1080p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates. However, the data shows that the GPU’s rendering capacity is the ceiling at 1440p and 4K. The percentile ranking of the GPU at 83rd among all GPUs, combined with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, positions it as the performance gatekeeper in this pairing. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs is less of a constraint, as the FPS drops align with the GPU’s workload increase rather than a CPU bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this combo for Downfall. 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 the tested settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units, drives the raw pixel throughput. The measured pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s translate directly into the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p.

At 4K Ultra, the combo hits 65 FPS, the lowest average in the dataset. This is a clear indicator that the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being fully utilized. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s benchmark scores support this: a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 with a deltaPct of -0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 with a deltaPct of -1%. In Downfall, the GPU’s role is to maintain playable frame rates; the data shows it does so comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K Ultra.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is not a limiting factor in the measured data. The FPS does not exhibit sudden drops or stuttering that would indicate memory swapping. Instead, the performance scales predictably with settings, suggesting that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the primary resources being consumed. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a mid-to-high-range card, but the data confirms it is the bottleneck at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 233 FPS is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset offers 348 FPS, which is excessive for most displays, while Medium at 284 FPS also exceeds typical 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 146 FPS is still very playable and provides the best visual fidelity, but High offers a better balance for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 167 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 203 FPS also supports high refresh rates, but the jump from High to Medium yields a 36 FPS gain, which may not justify the visual quality loss. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is below the 144Hz threshold but remains smooth for most users. The Low preset at 248 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 104 FPS is the recommended choice for a 60Hz or 100Hz display. The Medium preset at 126 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 65 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, as it sits near the 60 FPS minimum for comfortable viewing. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot at 4K, offering a 39 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. The Low preset at 155 FPS is playable, but the visual degradation is significant for a horror title that relies on atmosphere.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 631st out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 17% of all configurations tested, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread design with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides adequate single-thread performance for game logic, while the GPU handles the heavy lifting.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 24935 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, which scores 25005 with a deltaPct of -0.2%. These are comparable scores, indicating that the 7500F is not a bottleneck in this combo. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, have similar average scores, further confirming that this combo is well-balanced. The 631st rank out of 3716 combos suggests that while not the top-tier configuration, it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, making it a reliable choice for Downfall.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F plays a supporting role in this combo, providing enough computational throughput to avoid limiting the GPU. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, the CPU excels in single-threaded tasks, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Passmark single-thread score of 3841. In Downfall, a horror game that likely relies on single-threaded game logic, this performance is sufficient.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a Geekbench multicore score of 12362. However, the FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 348 FPS, which is a CPU-intensive scenario, yet the frame rate is still exceptionally high. This suggests that the CPU can handle the game’s thread workload without bottlenecking the GPU. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth further reduce latency, ensuring smooth data flow to the GPU.

The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13620H with a deltaPct of 0.2%, indicate that it is a mid-to-high-tier processor. In this combo, its role is to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, which it does admirably, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 348 FPS for Low, 284 FPS for Medium, 233 FPS for High, and 146 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 242 and a maximum of 327, indicating a stable frame time distribution. The jump from Low to Medium is a 64 FPS drop, while Medium to High is a 51 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is an 87 FPS drop. The Ultra preset’s 146 FPS is still above the 144Hz threshold, but the significant drop from High suggests diminishing returns.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 248 FPS for Low, 203 FPS for Medium, 167 FPS for High, and 104 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS, demonstrating consistent performance. The drop from Low to Medium is 45 FPS, Medium to High is 36 FPS, and High to Ultra is 63 FPS. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is a 63 FPS drop from High, which is the largest relative decrease, indicating the GPU is heavily taxed.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are 155 FPS for Low, 126 FPS for Medium, 104 FPS for High, and 65 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS, showing a wider variance at 4K. The drop from Low to Medium is 29 FPS, Medium to High is 22 FPS, and High to Ultra is 39 FPS. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is the only setting below 100 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 with the High preset at 167 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. 1920x1080 at High (233 FPS) is better for high-refresh-rate displays, while 3840x2160 at High (104 FPS) is suitable for 60Hz monitors.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p vs 4K?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 348 FPS, indicating the CPU can keep up. At 4K, the FPS drops to 155 FPS at Low, showing the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

*Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Downfall?*

A: The data shows no evidence of VRAM limitations. The FPS scales predictably with settings, and the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the tested presets.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 631st out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest FPS at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 delivers 248 FPS, which is the highest measured average at that resolution. However, the High preset at 167 FPS is more practical for visual quality.

Q: How does the GPU’s synthetic benchmark score relate to its in-game performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627, placing it in the 83rd percentile. This aligns with its in-game performance, which is strong at 1080p and 1440p but drops at 4K Ultra.