Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. With measured average frame rates ranging from 69 FPS at 4K Ultra to 369 FPS at 1080p Low, this combo occupies the 425th position out of 3,716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11.4% of all configurations. The data indicates a system that comfortably handles the game's demands, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock runs at 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it carries a 65W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is most evident in the 1080p results, where the system reaches 369 FPS on Low settings and 302 FPS on Medium. These high frame rates suggest the processor can feed the GPU efficiently without becoming a limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 7500F's single-thread performance, measured at 974 in 3DMark single-thread and 3,218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, provides the responsiveness needed for a horror game's physics and AI calculations. Multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12,362, ensures the CPU handles background tasks and game logic simultaneously without introducing stutter.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 77 versus all CPUs indicates it outperforms roughly three-quarters of tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 24,964 sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935) and 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13620H (24,911), while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by 0.2% (25,005). This mid-pack positioning relative to rivals is consistent with the 7500F's role as a capable gaming processor that prioritizes single-thread performance over raw multi-core throughput.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU takes over the rendering load, but the 7500F's 12 threads still provide adequate parallel processing for the game's background simulations. The absence of integrated graphics is irrelevant here since the discrete RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles all rendering duties.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 369 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is more than double the 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Downfall?

A: This combination ranks 425th out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 11.4% of all configurations in the database for this game.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking compared to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ranks in the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 77% of processors in the benchmark database.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks in the 76th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,087.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The 7500F's average score of 24,964 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H (24,872), but 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25,005).

Q: What is the GPU's nearest rival and how does it compare?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which scores an average of 31,206 — 0.4% higher than the 4070 Ti SUPER's 31,087. The NVIDIA TITAN RTX scores 31,676, which is 1.9% higher.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern in Downfall reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with frame rates dropping dramatically as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 369 FPS at 1080p to 264 FPS at 1440p (a 28.5% drop) and further to 164 FPS at 4K (a 55.6% drop from 1080p). This substantial scaling indicates the GPU is the dominant constraint, as the CPU's capability to process game logic remains constant regardless of resolution.

The Medium settings show a similar pattern: 302 FPS at 1080p, 216 FPS at 1440p (a 28.5% drop), and 134 FPS at 4K (a 55.6% drop). High settings follow the trend: 248 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p (a 28.6% drop), and 110 FPS at 4K (a 55.6% drop). The remarkably consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel throughput, and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth handles the increased memory pressure at higher resolutions without introducing a separate bottleneck.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest absolute drop: 155 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p (a 28.4% drop), and 69 FPS at 4K (a 55.5% drop). The fact that 4K Ultra still maintains 69 FPS — above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered playable — indicates the GPU has sufficient headroom even at maximum settings. The consistent scaling across all settings presets confirms that the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p Low (where 369 FPS suggests the CPU is starting to cap the frame rate) to GPU at higher resolutions, where the rendering workload dominates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured results span a wide range depending on settings. Low settings produce 369 FPS average, while Medium delivers 302 FPS with a minimum of 257 and maximum of 347. High settings yield 248 FPS, and Ultra drops to 155 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 214 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical fidelity on frame rate at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 264 FPS on Low, 216 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 183 and maximum of 248), 177 FPS on High, and 111 FPS on Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra narrows to 153 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU workload at higher pixel counts. The Medium settings show a 65 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating some frame-time variance but no severe stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the results are 164 FPS on Low, 134 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 114 and maximum of 154), 110 FPS on High, and 69 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap shrinks further to 95 FPS, and the Medium minimum of 114 FPS remains comfortably above playable thresholds. The 4K Medium result includes the tightest minimum-to-maximum spread of 40 FPS, suggesting stable performance under load.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, providing insight into frame pacing. The 1080p Medium minimum of 257 FPS and 4K Medium minimum of 114 FPS both indicate the system avoids catastrophic drops even when frame rates are high.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 425 out of 3,716 tested combinations places this system in the top 11.4% of all configurations tested in Downfall. This ranking reflects the combined capability of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and the data suggests the GPU contributes more to this ranking than the CPU. The GPU's percentile of 76 versus all GPUs aligns closely with the combo's overall position, while the CPU's percentile of 77 is similarly strong.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's nearest rivals in benchmark scoring include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (1.4% higher), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (1.9% higher). These comparisons indicate the GPU sits at a performance tier where small percentage differences separate it from several other high-end cards. The CPU's rivals — the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-13620H (0.2% lower), and Intel Core 5 210H (0.4% lower) — show that the 7500F is essentially equivalent to a cluster of mid-range processors.

The fact that the combo ranks 425th while both components individually rank in the mid-70s percentile suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for this game, with neither component dragging down the other's performance. The 1080p Low result of 369 FPS indicates the CPU can push well beyond typical display refresh rates, while the 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS shows the GPU maintains playability at the most demanding settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 216 FPS average with a minimum of 183 FPS, this configuration provides over three times the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz display, with sufficient headroom to handle scene complexity in Downfall's horror environments. The 40 FPS spread between minimum and maximum at 4K Medium indicates stable frame pacing, and at 1440p Medium the 65 FPS range (183 to 248) suggests consistent performance without major drops.

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the 4K High preset at 110 FPS average is the optimal choice, as it maintains a high frame rate while delivering enhanced graphics over Medium settings. The 4K Ultra preset at 69 FPS is viable for those with 60 Hz displays, but the 41 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K may not justify the visual improvement for most users. At 1080p, the High preset at 248 FPS is recommended over Ultra (155 FPS) for competitive play, as the 93 FPS difference represents a significant advantage in frame pacing.

The Low presets across all resolutions — 369 FPS at 1080p, 264 FPS at 1440p, and 164 FPS at 4K — are best suited for players who prioritize maximum frame rates above all else, such as those using very high refresh rate monitors. However, the modest gains over Medium settings (67 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, 30 FPS at 4K) may not be worth the visual compromise in a horror game where atmosphere and lighting effects are crucial to the experience.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). Its 8,448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines deliver 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Downfall, a 2016 title that predates the high-resolution texture packs common in modern games. The 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, where texture data and frame buffer demands increase substantially, the GPU avoids memory bandwidth bottlenecks. The measured 4K Medium result with a minimum of 114 FPS demonstrates that the memory subsystem handles the increased data throughput without introducing frame drops.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 76 versus all GPUs, with an average score of 31,087, places it near the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31,206, 0.4% higher) and NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31,220, 0.4% higher), while trailing the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31,532, 1.4% higher) and NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31,676, 1.9% higher). The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark of 119 in PassMark and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,569 reflect its modern API support, which is relevant for a game like Downfall that can leverage DirectX 12 features.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for advanced rendering techniques, though Downfall's era makes extensive ray tracing unlikely. The GPU's 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance explain its ability to maintain 110 FPS at 4K High, where pixel throughput and shading complexity become the primary GPU workloads. The 285W TDP and 600W suggested PSU indicate the power delivery requirements, but the measured performance shows the GPU efficiently converts this power budget into frame rate.