Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (launch MSRP $279) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (launch MSRP $799) delivers a top-tier performance profile in the 2016 horror title Downfall, ranking 217th out of 1,741 tested combinations. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure no bottleneck at 1080p. The measured data spans from a demanding 68 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 363.8 FPS at 1080p Low, showcasing a wide performance envelope.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a steep performance curve. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 244.2 FPS at 1080p to 177.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 109.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop that falls below half of the 1080p figure when reaching 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 363.8 FPS drops to 261.1 FPS at 1440p and 165.2 FPS at 4K. At Ultra settings, the 1080p score of 154.2 FPS falls to 112.4 FPS at 1440p and 68 FPS at 4K. The scaling indicates that the GPU's rendering load is the primary constraint as resolution increases, since the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 5.40 GHz boost clock are capable of feeding high frame rates at lower resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS is the lowest measured point, suggesting that the 12 GB GDDR6X frame buffer and the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are being saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, housing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its base clock is 2310 MHz, boosting to 2610 MHz, while the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is paired with a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. With 7,680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the GPU delivers 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In the context of Downfall, the GPU's role is decisive. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS is the lowest measured, while 4K High achieves 109.4 FPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 44,900, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it sits 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44,195) and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A730M (45,592). The RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152) is 0.6% ahead, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,642) is 1.6% ahead. This data shows the RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end part, but the 4K Ultra frame rate of 68 FPS indicates that even this GPU struggles with the most demanding settings in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 217th out of 1,741 tested combos in Downfall. This places the pairing in the upper echelon of tested systems. The CPU itself holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,246. The GPU also holds an 85th percentile ranking, with an average score of 44,900. The synergy between these two components is evident in the measured FPS, which remains above 100 FPS at 4K High and above 150 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The rank of 217 out of 1,741 indicates that while there are faster combinations, this pairing delivers a very high level of performance that will satisfy demanding users. The data confirms that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as its multi-threaded score of 30,027 in Passmark and single-thread score of 4,570 are robust enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at the tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 363.8 FPS, Medium delivers 297.6 FPS, High delivers 244.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 154.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 261.1 FPS, Medium yields 212.1 FPS, High yields 177.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 112.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 165.2 FPS, Medium produces 133 FPS, High produces 109.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 68 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent penalty for higher visual fidelity. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 209.6 FPS, while at 4K, the gap narrows to 97.2 FPS. This narrowing indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the absolute frame rates are lower and the relative cost of Ultra settings is more pronounced. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS is the only measured point below 100 FPS, highlighting the extreme demand of that configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 25,525 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,603 in single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 15,182 multi-core and 3,363 single-core. The Passmark multi-thread score is 30,027, and the single-thread score is 4,570. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28,246, placing it in the 85th percentile. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F (28,173) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 230 (28,164). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (28,369) by 0.4% and the Intel Core i5-14500T (28,377) by 0.5%. In Downfall, the CPU's high boost clock and strong single-thread performance allow it to drive frame rates above 360 FPS at 1080p Low, proving it is not a bottleneck in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 3840x2160, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 109.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS, which may be too low for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the High preset offers 177.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset still provides 112.4 FPS, making either viable; however, High is recommended for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 244.2 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, while the Medium preset reaches 297.6 FPS for those prioritizing maximum smoothness. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 154.2 FPS, which is still very high. The data suggests that High settings provide the most consistent experience across all resolutions, as it never falls below 100 FPS and offers substantial visual improvements over Medium.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 217th out of 1,741 tested combos.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 68 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 28,246, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13490F's score of 28,173.

Q: What is the highest measured FPS in the dataset?

A: The highest measured FPS is 363.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,900 and sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 177.3 FPS, while Ultra delivers 112.4 FPS, making High the recommended choice for a balance of quality and performance.