Downfall

This analysis covers the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The data presented is measured, offering a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across resolutions and quality presets. The focus is on interpreting the FPS figures to guide settings choices, understand the balance between CPU and GPU, and contextualize the combo's standing among other tested systems.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo in Downfall reveals a clear hierarchy of playable presets. At 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 140.8 FPS. This is more than enough for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor, and it is only 30% below the 209.8 FPS achieved on Low, a difference unlikely to be noticeable in a horror game where atmosphere matters more than raw frame rates. The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, drops the average to 90.1 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant 36% performance penalty over High for what is typically a marginal visual gain.

Moving to 1440p, the Medium preset becomes the recommended choice. It produces an average of 120.9 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution and keeps the experience fluid. High at 1440p is also viable at exactly 100 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance, providing a 20.9% performance headroom over High while still maintaining a substantial visual upgrade over Low. The Low preset at 1440p hits 151 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is generally too steep for the performance gain.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset is the only sensible option for a near-60 FPS experience, averaging 62.3 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for a slow-paced horror title. The Medium preset at 4K yields 75.1 FPS, which is actually the best balance of performance and visual fidelity at this resolution, but High is a safer bet for consistent pacing. The Ultra preset at 4K is a non-starter, collapsing to an average of 36.7 FPS, which is too choppy for a smooth gameplay experience. The data strongly suggests that for the best experience, users should prioritize High at 1080p or 4K, and Medium at 1440p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot. The combo achieves a very playable 120.9 FPS on Medium settings and 100 FPS on High, offering a strong balance between visual detail and performance. While 1080p delivers higher frame rates, 1440p extracts more visual value from the hardware without sacrificing smoothness.

*Q: Can this setup handle Ultra settings in Downfall?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 1080p, Ultra yields an average of 90.1 FPS, which is playable. However, at 1440p, it drops to 63.9 FPS, and at 4K it falls to a less comfortable 36.7 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra over High is steep, so it is only recommended for 1080p users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory is a likely factor in the significant performance drop at 4K. The average FPS falls from 100 at 1440p High to 62.3 at 4K High, a 37.7% decrease. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are being taxed heavily, making High settings the practical ceiling for this resolution.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 209.8 FPS, a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. The scaling of performance from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the load shifts to the graphics card as resolution increases.

*Q: What is a good frame rate target for a horror game like Downfall?*

A: For a slow-paced, atmospheric horror game, a stable 60 FPS is generally sufficient. This combo easily exceeds that target at 1080p and 1440p with most presets. Even at 4K High, the 62.3 FPS average meets this threshold, providing a smooth and immersive experience.

*Q: How does this combo's performance in Downfall compare to other tested systems?*

A: The combo ranks 1066 out of 1741 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. It demonstrates that this pairing is capable of running Downfall well at high settings and resolutions, though many higher-end combos will achieve higher frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Downfall at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p. The benchmark data shows a clear GPU bottleneck when moving to 4K. The average FPS on High settings drops from 100 at 1440p to 62.3 at 4K, a stark reduction that highlights the increased pressure on the GPU's memory subsystem and compute units.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz. These clocks, combined with its 2560 shading units, deliver the processing power needed for the game's DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, the card scores 18169, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in raw score include the NVIDIA RTX A400, which is 0.5% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which is 2.3% ahead. This relative standing suggests the 2070 SUPER is a competent performer for its generation.

The role of the GPU becomes more nuanced at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS jumps to 209.8, indicating that the CPU and GPU are working in a balanced manner. However, as settings increase to High and Ultra, the frame rate drops to 140.8 and 90.1, respectively. This is the GPU's workload increasing. The card's 12 nm Turing architecture handles the DirectX 12 workload efficiently, but the data shows that Ultra settings, with their increased draw calls and effects, push the card to its limits even at 1080p. The RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly a strong 1080p and 1440p card, but 4K gaming requires a compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Downfall, this specific configuration of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 1066 out of 1741 tested combos. This position, which is in the top 61% of all configurations, indicates that while this is not a top-tier setup for this game, it is far from a weak one. It outperforms a significant portion of the tested hardware combinations.

To understand this rank, it is useful to look at the individual components' standings. The Ryzen 5 7600X CPU has a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26272. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, which is a mere 0.1% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which is 0.2% ahead. This shows the 7600X is a very strong processor. The RTX 2070 SUPER GPU, however, has a lower percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs, with an average score of 22206. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% behind) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% ahead).

The discrepancy between the CPU's high rank (83rd percentile) and the GPU's more moderate rank (65th percentile) suggests that the overall combo rank is likely limited by the GPU. In Downfall, which appears to be a GPU-intensive title at higher resolutions, this pairing's performance is capped by the RTX 2070 SUPER. The CPU is more than capable of keeping up, but the GPU cannot translate that capability into higher frame rates at 4K. The rank of 1066 out of 1741 is a realistic reflection of a system with a modern, powerful CPU paired with a last-generation mid-to-high-end GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear view of how performance scales with resolution. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the average FPS drops from 140.8 to 100, a 29% decrease. This is a typical scaling factor, showing that the GPU is beginning to work harder. The drop from 1440p to 4K on the same settings is more severe, falling from 100 to 62.3 FPS, a 37.7% reduction. This larger penalty at 4K is a strong indicator that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are becoming limiting factors.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the FPS goes from 209.8 at 1080p to 151 at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 91.8 at 4K (a 39.2% drop from 1440p). At Ultra, the progression is 90.1 at 1080p, 63.9 at 1440p, and 36.7 at 4K. This consistent pattern of larger percentage drops when moving to 4K confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at that resolution. The CPU, which is powerful, does not show signs of being a limiting factor.

This scaling analysis suggests that for this combo, 4K is a stretch goal. The data indicates that to maintain a smooth experience at 4K, users must lower settings to High, which yields 62.3 FPS. The 1440p resolution, however, offers a much more comfortable performance envelope, with High settings achieving exactly 100 FPS. This makes 1440p the "performance sweet spot" for this pairing, providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while avoiding the steep performance cliff seen at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS measurements for this combo in Downfall.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: The highest average frame rate recorded is 209.8 FPS, showcasing the CPU's ability to push high frame rates when the GPU load is low.
• Medium: Drops to 170.2 FPS, a solid performance level that is still well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold for most monitors.
• High: At 140.8 FPS, this is the recommended setting for a balance of visual quality and high refresh rate performance.
• Ultra: The most demanding preset at this resolution yields 90.1 FPS, which is still smooth but shows a significant 36% performance hit compared to High.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: Achieves 151 FPS, showing the GPU is still capable of high frame rates at this resolution when visual effects are minimized.
• Medium: At 120.9 FPS, this is the best choice for 1440p, offering a high refresh rate experience with improved visuals.
• High: Returns exactly 100 FPS, which is a very good result and perfectly playable on a 100Hz or 144Hz monitor.
• Ultra: The average drops to 63.9 FPS, which is on the edge of the ideal smoothness threshold and represents a large visual cost.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: The average is 91.8 FPS, which is surprisingly playable, but the low visual fidelity is not recommended for a horror game that relies on atmosphere.
• Medium: At 75.1 FPS, this is a better visual experience than Low and remains playable.
• High: The average of 62.3 FPS is the recommended target for 4K, meeting the 60 FPS standard for a smooth experience.
• Ultra: This preset is not viable, with an average of 36.7 FPS, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.