Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional frame rates in Downfall, placing this combination in the 114th spot out of 1,741 tested combos. The data shows this is a top-tier pairing for the horror title, with the GPU providing massive headroom across all resolutions and the CPU ensuring the system never becomes the limiting factor. This analysis breaks down the component roles, ranking context, and the exact measured performance to guide your build decisions.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank overall in Downfall?*

A: This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 114th out of 1,741 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.5% of all configurations tested for this game.

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 188 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with a high refresh rate. For maximum smoothness, 1920x1080 at Low settings achieves 396.6 FPS.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces 118.1 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains 72.7 FPS, which is playable, though High is the recommended ceiling for 4K.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than its nearest rival?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance compared to similar chips?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 20,851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 25,064 places it essentially even with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057, 0% delta) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,993).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 396.6 FPS, indicating the Ryzen 5 8400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER, even at extreme frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 10,240 shading units operate at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boost up to 2550 MHz, producing 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. These specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates, where the GPU's raw throughput is the primary driver of performance.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER's memory bandwidth and compute resources shine. The transition from Low to Medium settings shows a 175.2 to 146.7 FPS drop (a 16.3% reduction), while moving to High yields 118.1 FPS. The jump to Ultra is more punishing, falling to 72.7 FPS — a 38.4% reduction from High. This pattern indicates that Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's 112 ROPs and 320 TMUs, likely involving advanced lighting and shadow calculations common in horror titles.

The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide additional headroom, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Downfall at any resolution, as the game's horror environments typically do not require massive texture pools. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s ensure that even at 4K, the GPU can fill pixels and sample textures without stalling. The 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610, confirms this is a high-end part, and the data shows it performs accordingly in Downfall.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F serves as the foundation for this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename), it operates at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide low-latency access to game data. Its 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node from TSMC make it an efficient choice, though power consumption is not the focus of this analysis.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. It scores 2,943 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 20,851 in multi-core, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and max-threads score of 6,165. These numbers indicate the processor can handle both lightly-threaded game logic and background tasks simultaneously. In Downfall, a horror title that likely relies on physics calculations and AI pathfinding, the CPU's performance is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing.

The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 396.6 FPS, a frame rate that would stress most CPUs. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 12 threads are sufficient to keep the RTX 4080 SUPER fed. Its average benchmark score of 25,064 places it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, and it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta) while being 0.3% faster than the Ryzen 5 7500F. This level of performance ensures that the GPU remains the performance ceiling in most gaming scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 114 out of 1,741 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 6.5% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the GPU's high-end positioning. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking combine to create a system that excels in this game.

The ranking context matters: with 1,741 combos tested, being 114th means this setup outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (0.2% slower) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.4% slower), both of which would likely rank lower when paired with similar CPUs. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores nearly identically (0% delta), suggesting that CPU choice in this performance tier has minimal impact on the overall ranking compared to GPU selection.

For Downfall specifically, the combo's rank indicates it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and for 4K gaming at High settings. The 1741-combo pool includes many lower-tier GPUs and older CPUs, so this ranking validates the hardware choices as a high-performance pairing that delivers smooth gameplay without compromise.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 3840x2160, High settings deliver 118.1 FPS, which is the best balance for 4K gaming — it maintains smooth motion while preserving visual quality. Ultra at 4K drops to 72.7 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering on high-refresh displays, making it less advisable despite the visual improvements. Medium at 4K offers 146.7 FPS, but the jump to High is worth the 27.4 FPS cost for better visuals.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 188 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. Ultra at this resolution yields 117.3 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, Low settings hit 285.6 FPS, though this sacrifices visual fidelity. Medium provides 232.2 FPS, a reasonable middle ground for esports-style play.

At 1920x1080, the combo exceeds 300 FPS on all settings except Ultra. High delivers 268.5 FPS, Medium 322.4 FPS, and Low 396.6 FPS. Ultra drops to 166.4 FPS, which is still high but represents a significant performance hit. For 1080p, High is the recommended setting — it delivers excellent visuals at a frame rate that exceeds most monitors' refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 175.2 FPS average
• Medium: 146.7 FPS average
• High: 118.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 72.7 FPS average

At 4K, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58.6% performance drop, with the largest single-step decline occurring between High and Ultra (38.4% reduction). This indicates Ultra settings introduce computationally expensive effects that significantly impact the GPU.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 285.6 FPS average
• Medium: 232.2 FPS average
• High: 188 FPS average
• Ultra: 117.3 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo maintains high frame rates across all settings. The transition from High to Ultra costs 70.7 FPS (37.6% reduction), while Low to Medium drops 53.4 FPS (18.7%).

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 396.6 FPS average
• Medium: 322.4 FPS average
• High: 268.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 166.4 FPS average

At 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination delivers exceptional performance. The 396.6 FPS at Low settings demonstrates the system's ability to push extreme frame rates, while High at 268.5 FPS remains well above any practical refresh rate. The Ultra setting's 166.4 FPS still offers a smooth experience, but the 38.0% drop from High suggests it is not worth the visual gain for most users.