Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 313.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the measured data for this pairing.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 57.9. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, while all other tested settings at this resolution exceed 94 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 951 in 3dmark_single_thread and 6165 in 3dmark_max_threads. The multi-thread score is roughly 6.5 times higher, which is consistent with a 6-core, 12-thread processor.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 417th out of 1741 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 24% of all configurations.

Q: How much faster is the GPU at 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low average is 313.8 FPS, while the 4K Ultra average is 57.9 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 255.9 FPS, or approximately 5.4 times higher frame rate at the lower resolution and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 417 out of 1741 tested combinations in Downfall. This places the configuration in the upper quartile of all tested hardware pairings, indicating a strong overall capability for this horror title. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components working together under the game's specific rendering demands.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25064 places it at the 82nd percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with a nearly identical average score of 25057 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 25099 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 (-0.2% delta). The Ryzen 5 7500F trails slightly at 24993, representing a 0.3% delta in the other direction. This clustering shows the 8400F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 posts an average benchmark score of 37283, placing it at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals show a wider spread: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (-0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A reaches 38008 (-1.9% delta), and the RTX 4080 Mobile hits 38135 (-2.2% delta). On the lower side, the AMD Radeon RX 5300M achieves 36371, which is 2.5% behind. The data suggests the desktop RTX 4070 holds its own against mobile and older-generation parts.

In game-specific terms, the combo's 417th rank out of 1741 means roughly 76% of tested configurations deliver lower performance in Downfall. This is a notable achievement for a mid-range processor paired with a mainstream enthusiast GPU, indicating the game responds well to this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 294 mm² containing 35,800 million transistors. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts up to 2475 MHz, providing substantial computational headroom for demanding scenes.

Memory configuration plays a critical role in Downfall's performance. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. This bandwidth proves sufficient for the game's texture streaming and geometry processing at high resolutions, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Ray tracing performance is supported by 46 dedicated RT cores, while 184 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. The card achieves a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 29.15 TFLOPS.

In Downfall, the GPU demonstrates scaling characteristics that highlight its strengths. At 4K resolution, the jump from Low to Medium settings costs 25.3 FPS (from 140 to 114.7), while moving from Medium to High costs another 20.7 FPS (to 94). The Ultra preset exacts a heavy toll, dropping to 57.9 FPS. This pattern suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU's shading and memory subsystems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 313.8 FPS, which drops to 254.6 FPS at Medium and 211.9 FPS at High. The Ultra preset still manages 131 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay even at maximum quality. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 58.3% reduction in frame rate, yet even the lowest figure remains well above typical display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens. Low settings average 222 FPS, Medium reaches 183.9 FPS, and High achieves 147.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 92.2 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS but showing a 58.5% drop from the Low setting. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the combo, balancing visual fidelity with high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 140 FPS, Medium drops to 114.7 FPS, and High maintains 94 FPS. The Ultra preset dips to 57.9 FPS, which is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS. This suggests that 4K Ultra is the boundary of playability for this hardware combination in Downfall.

The resolution scaling follows expected patterns. At each settings level, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 29-36%, while the step from 1440p to 4K incurs another 37-40% reduction. The consistency of these scaling factors indicates the game is primarily GPU-bound across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to meet this threshold. All other settings and resolution combinations exceed 90 FPS, providing substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 131 FPS, making this resolution suitable for competitive or fast-paced play. Players with 144 Hz displays can comfortably use High settings (211.9 FPS) or Medium (254.6 FPS) to maintain frame rates well above the display's refresh capability. The Low preset at 313.8 FPS offers no practical advantage unless targeting extreme refresh rates.

For 2560x1440 users, High settings at 147.3 FPS represent an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 92.2 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing image quality, while Medium at 183.9 FPS suits high-refresh displays. Low settings at 222 FPS provide maximum responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is clearer. High settings at 94 FPS deliver the best quality-to-performance ratio, while Medium at 114.7 FPS offers additional headroom. Low at 140 FPS is available for players seeking maximum frame rates, but Ultra at 57.9 FPS should be avoided unless the game's visual enhancements at that level are deemed worth the dip below 60 FPS.

The measured data indicates that the High preset provides the most consistent experience across all three resolutions, never falling below 94 FPS while offering substantial visual improvements over Medium.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The processor features a three-tier cache hierarchy: 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a total of 16 MB of L3 cache, which is shared across all cores. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes available from the processor.

Benchmark results show the CPU's capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multicore and 2943 in single-core tests. The 3DMark results range from 951 in single-thread to 6165 in max-threads, with intermediate scores of 1874 for 2 threads, 3563 for 4 threads, and 5275 for 8 threads. PassMark results indicate strong integer math performance (74304) and floating-point math (46096), with a multithread score of 24530.

In Downfall, the CPU's 6-core configuration with 12 threads proves sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The game's frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads. At 1080p Low, the 313.8 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates to sustain very high frame rates.

The processor's position relative to rivals is remarkably tight. The Ryzen 7 2700X matches its average score exactly at 25057 (0% delta), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and EPYC 9474F are within 0.2% above. The Ryzen 5 7500F trails by just 0.3%. This clustering indicates that the 8400F delivers performance squarely in the middle of a competitive field, with no single rival holding a meaningful advantage.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, combined with the GPU's 81st percentile, creates a well-matched pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. This balance contributes to the combo's solid 417th rank out of 1741 configurations in Downfall.