Downfall

# Downfall Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This combo ranks 185th out of 1,741 tested configurations in Downfall, placing it in the top 11% of all tested systems. The pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all resolutions, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER providing the primary performance headroom while the Ryzen 5 7600X ensures the CPU never becomes a limiting factor even at 1080p. Benchmark results show this combination is well-balanced for a 2016 horror title, with the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration combining to deliver playable-to-excellent performance from 1080p through 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 185 out of 1,741 tested combinations places it firmly in the upper tier of systems evaluated for Downfall. This positioning reflects the strength of both components: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7600X ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The synchronization between these two components is evident in the measured results, where even the most demanding preset at 4K maintains an average of 70.9 FPS.

Relative to its nearest GPU rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER outperforms the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile by 2%, while trailing the Intel Arc A550M by 2.1% and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7% in average benchmark scores. The CPU side shows a tighter competitive field, with the Ryzen 5 7600X essentially matching the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (0% delta), running 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, and finishing 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. These narrow margins in synthetic benchmarks translate into meaningful real-world differences in Downfall, where the combination's overall ranking benefits from the GPU's strong 3D performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant performance driver in this configuration. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves more than sufficient for Downfall's horror environments at any resolution tested. The GPU's base clock of 2340 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with 8,448 shading units, deliver the raw compute throughput needed to maintain high frame rates.

The GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 689.0 GTexel/s texture rate are directly reflected in the measured results. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 70.9 shows the GPU being pushed hard, while dropping to High settings at the same resolution yields 108.7 FPS, a 53% improvement. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704, confirms its position as a high-end solution. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores provide additional headroom for any ray-traced effects, though Downfall's 2016 release predates widespread RT implementation. The GPU's 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate ensures efficient rasterization, evidenced by the substantial frame rate gains when lowering settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture with a 5 nm process, provides the computational foundation for this combo. Its 6 cores and 12 threads operate at a 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's single-thread performance, highlighted by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1060 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,406, ensures that Downfall's game logic and AI systems receive responsive processing.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,128 and a Passmark multithread score of 28,390, indicating strong parallel processing capability. The 83rd percentile ranking across all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,272, places this processor above the median but not at the absolute top. For Downfall, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 369.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at extreme frame rates. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support helps maintain consistent data flow to both the CPU and GPU.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High provides an excellent balance with 176.6 FPS average, while 4K High remains very playable at 108.7 FPS. For maximum smoothness, 1080p Medium delivers 301.7 FPS.

Q: How does this combo handle Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 70.9, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold but represents a significant reduction from lower settings. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient, but the GPU's compute resources become the bottleneck.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X holding back the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: Benchmark results indicate minimal CPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 369.4 FPS, and the CPU's 3dmark 16-thread score of 6,879 suggests adequate headroom. The CPU ranks 83rd percentile, closely matching the GPU's 86th percentile.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 215.3, providing a smooth experience well above typical high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities.

Q: How does the GPU's 16 GB VRAM affect Downfall performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures no VRAM-related stuttering or texture pop-in across all tested settings, as evidenced by consistent frame rates at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial: 369.4 FPS at Low versus 156.6 FPS at Ultra, a 136% improvement from Ultra to Low, indicating that graphics settings have a major impact on performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 246.7 at 1920x1080 to 176.6 at 2560x1440 (a 28% reduction) and then to 108.7 at 3840x2160 (a 56% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-intensive workload, with the pixel count increasing by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and 4x from 1080p to 4K.

The Low settings scaling is even more telling: 369.4 FPS at 1080p, 265.2 FPS at 1440p, and 162.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K-to-1080p ratio of 0.44 suggests the GPU is increasingly stressed as resolution rises, while the CPU maintains sufficient frame delivery. At Ultra settings, the scaling shows 156.6 FPS at 1080p, 108.1 FPS at 1440p, and 70.9 FPS at 4K, with the 4K figure representing a 55% drop from 1080p. These patterns confirm that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 7600X provides adequate support at all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 1440p deliver 176.6 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while maintaining detailed visuals. At 4K, High settings at 108.7 FPS provide the best experience for users with 4K displays, as the frame rate remains well above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K offer 131.9 FPS with only modest visual compromises, making this the recommended choice for competitive play at 4K.

Ultra settings are viable at 1080p with 156.6 FPS, but at 1440p the 108.1 FPS average may cause occasional dips below 100 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the 70.9 FPS average is playable but represents a 35% reduction from High settings, suggesting that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p produce 369.4 FPS, far beyond the capability of any current display. The Medium preset provides a balanced option across all resolutions, with 301.7 FPS at 1080p, 215.3 FPS at 1440p, and 131.9 FPS at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 369.4 FPS average on Low settings, 301.7 FPS on Medium, 246.7 FPS on High, and 156.6 FPS on Ultra. These figures demonstrate over a 2.3x performance range between the lowest and highest settings, giving users substantial flexibility to prioritize frame rate or visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 265.2 FPS on Low, 215.3 FPS on Medium, 176.6 FPS on High, and 108.1 FPS on Ultra. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution represents a 39% performance reduction, the largest setting-to-setting drop in the entire dataset. This indicates that Ultra settings at 1440p place significant stress on the GPU's compute and memory subsystems.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 162.6 FPS on Low, 131.9 FPS on Medium, 108.7 FPS on High, and 70.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that dips near the 60 FPS threshold, highlighting the demands of 4K rendering. Overall, the 12 measured data points show a consistent pattern: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER provides exceptional performance in Downfall, with the Ryzen 5 7600X enabling the GPU to reach its full potential at every resolution and settings combination tested.