Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, ranking in the top 2.3% of all tested combinations. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at 4K, but transitions to a more CPU-sensitive profile as resolution drops, offering a wide range of playable settings across all tested resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks #86 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.3% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5090 compared to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 79842 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4%.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS is 428 at 1080p with Low settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 190 FPS on average.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: Yes. At 1080p Low, the system hits 428 FPS, which is likely constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark single-thread and 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate a strong but finite ceiling.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the High preset averages 135 FPS, while Ultra averages 84 FPS. That is a 51 FPS drop, or approximately 38% lower performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The only minimum FPS values are for Medium settings: 140 FPS at 4K, 225 FPS at 1440p, and 314 FPS at 1080p. No minimum FPS is listed for High, Low, or Ultra presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is exceptional. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2407 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. The Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, packs 92,200 million transistors into a 750 mm² die.

In synthetic tests, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 is a strong indicator of modern gaming capability. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 334270 and Vulkan score of 378728 further confirm its compute potential. The passMark G3D score of 39650 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

The RTX 5090's raw specifications directly translate to the game's measured frame rates. At 4K High settings, the combo achieves 135 FPS average. At 4K Low, it reaches 201 FPS. The GPU's high pixel throughput (473.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1,636.8 GTexel/s) are clearly sufficient for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 84 FPS on average.

The VRAM capacity of 32 GB is far beyond what Downfall, a horror game released in 2016, would require, but it ensures no memory-related stutters at any resolution or setting. The memory bus width of 512 bits and the resulting 1.79 TB/s bandwidth allow the GPU to feed its 21760 shading units without bottleneck. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18355 (the only benchmark with a name matching the test) is notable, though the exact test name in the pack is "3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12" with a score of 18355.

The RTX 5090's nearest rival in the synthetic benchmarks is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which it edges by 0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% ahead. These deltas are small, but in real-world Downfall, the RTX 5090 shows its strength with high frame rates across all resolutions.

The GPU's a 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure it handles the game's rendering features efficiently. The power draw is significant at 575 W, but the benchmark data shows that the GPU does not throttle in a way that reduces frame rates below playable levels.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns. At 1080p, the combo delivers 428 FPS at Low, 370 at Medium, 303 at High, and 190 at Ultra. At 1440p, those numbers drop to 323, 264, 217, and 135 respectively. At 4K, they fall to 201, 164, 135, and 84.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings indicates the limiting component. At Low, the 1080p to 1440p drop is from 428 to 323, a 25% reduction. At High, the drop is from 303 to 217, a 28% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 190 to 135, a 29% reduction.

The 1440p to 4K drops are more pronounced. At Low, from 323 to 201, a 38% drop. At Medium, from 264 to 164, a 38% drop. At High, from 217 to 135, a 38% drop. At Ultra, from 135 to 84, a 38% drop.

These consistent percentages suggest that the shift from 1440p to 4K is primarily a GPU-bound scenario, where the render load increases with pixel count. The scaling ratios are fairly uniform across settings, indicating that the GPU's performance is the limiting factor at these resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the 428 FPS average likely hits a CPU ceiling. The CPU's single-thread 3DMark score of 974, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218, are strong but finite. The 1080p Low to Medium drop is from 428 to 370, a 14% drop, but the CPU is still likely the primary limiter. The 1080p High to Ultra drop is from 303 to 190, a 37% drop, which suggests the GPU starts to become more involved even at 1080p when settings increase.

The 4K Ultra result of 84 FPS is a major reduction from 4K High's 135 FPS, a 38% drop. This indicates that the Ultra settings add a heavy GPU workload. The data shows that for the RTX 5090, 4K Ultra is still playable, but the higher refresh monitors would favor High settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to High settings as a balanced choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers 303 FPS, which is more than enough for any monitor. At 1440p, High gives 217 FPS, still very high. At 4K, High averages 135 FPS, which is a smooth experience for a horror game.

Medium settings at 4K offer 164 FPS, a 21% improvement over High, but with lower visual fidelity. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 140, which is a solid floor. For players with high-refresh 4K displays, Medium might be the better choice.

Ultra settings at 4K drop to 84 FPS average. This is a 38% reduction from High and may not be ideal for smooth gameplay, but it is playable. The 1080p Ultra at 190 FPS is still high, but the 1440 Ultra at 135 FPS is close to the 4K High setting.

The Low presets are not recommended for normal use, as even the 4K Low at 201 FPS is excessive, and the visual quality loss is not worth the frame rate increase. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for balanced quality and speed. For players who prioritize frame rate, Medium at 4K is the best option, with a 164 FPS average and a 140 FPS minimum. The measured rows show only High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with no ray tracing or DLSS to consider.

The combo performs so strongly that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 84 is above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. However, the 50% drop from High to Ultra suggests that the Ultra setting may be a heavier load on the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of #86 out of 3716 systems places it in the top 2.3% of all tested combinations for Downfall. This is a high ranking, indicating that the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the GeForce RTX 5090 work well together.

The CPU alone is at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24964. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (0.2% behind), Intel Core i7-13620H (0.2% behind), and Intel Core 5 210H (0.4% behind). The CPU's scores are close to these rivals, but the GPU is what pushes this combo to the top.

The GPU is at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 79842. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (1.4% lower). The RTX 5090 is among the fastest GPUs.

The combination of a high-end CPU and a top-tier GPU results in a #86 ranking. This is a strong result, and the data shows that the combo is not significantly bottlenecked at most settings. The 1080p Low result of 428 FPS is the only point where the CPU might be a limiting factor, but the overall rank reflects the high frame rates across the board.

The rank of 86 out of 3716 means that only 86 other configurations have performed better in this game. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7500F is a capable CPU, and the RTX 5090 is a powerful GPU, and the combination is well-balanced for Downfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is as follows:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 428 FPS average
• Medium: 370 FPS average (minimum 314, maximum 425)
• High: 303 FPS average
• Ultra: 190 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 323 FPS average
• Medium: 264 FPS average (minimum 225, maximum 304)
• High: 217 FPS average
• Ultra: 135 FPS average

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 201 FPS average
• Medium: 164 FPS average (minimum 140, maximum 189)
• High: 135 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

The data shows a consistent downward trend as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 428 to 190, a 56% reduction. At 1440p, the range is 322 to 134, a 58% reduction. At 4K, the range is 200 to 84, a 58% reduction.

The Medium settings are the only ones with minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 4K Medium, the average is 164, with a 140 FPS minimum and 189 FPS maximum, indicating a consistent frame time. At 1440p Medium, the average is 264, with a 225 minimum and 304 maximum. At 1080p Medium, the average is 370, with a 314 minimum and 425 maximum. The spread is relatively tight, suggesting stable performance.

The High and Ultra presets do not have min/max data, but the average FPS values are still informative. The 4K High average of 135 FPS is double the 4K Ultra average of 84 FPS. The 1440 High average of 217 FPS is 82 FPS higher than the 1440 Ultra average of 135 FPS. The 1080 High average of 303 FPS is 113 FPS higher than the 1080 Ultra average of 190 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each setting is roughly a 50% reduction. For Low, 428 to 201 is a 53% drop. For Medium, 370 to 164 is a 56% drop. For High, 303 to 135 is a 55% drop. For Ultra, 190 to 84 is a 56% drop. This consistent pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter when moving to higher resolutions.

The 1080p Low result of 428 FPS is the highest in the dataset, and the 4K Ultra result of 84 FPS is the lowest. The difference between these extremes is 344 FPS. The data indicates that this combo can handle the game at any setting, with the lowest average FPS being 84, which is still above the standard 60 FPS.

The CPU's performance at 1080p Low is likely the bottleneck, as the GPU could probably render more frames, but the CPU's single-thread limit prevents it. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-thread score of 3218 and 3DMark single-thread score of 974 are the relevant metrics. The 428 FPS average at 1080p Low reflects the CPU's strong single-thread performance.

The GPU's directX 12 and Vulkan scores are high, but the game's engine may not utilize all features. The measured FPS are the game's actual performance, and they are high. The data shows that this combo is a top-tier performer for Downfall, with only a few other combos ahead. The 38% reduction from 1080p to 4K at all settings is consistent with a GPU-intensive load.

In summary, the measured FPS show a system that is capable of playing Downfall at high frame rates at any resolution. The 4K Medium setting with its 140 FPS minimum is a solid choice for a high-refresh 4K monitor. The 1080p High at 303 FPS is perfect for 1440p or 1080p monitors. The data does not include any ray tracing or DLSS numbers, so the numbers are raw rasterization performance.

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a top-tier pairing, with the CPU sitting at the 77th percentile overall and the GPU at the 92nd percentile. The combo rank of 86 out of 3716 confirms that this is a high-end setup. The data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to the results. The frame rates are high and the settings scaling is consistent, making this an excellent configuration for Downfall.