Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in Downfall, ranking in the 89th percentile of all tested combinations. With a combo rank of 191 out of 1741, this pairing sits firmly in the top tier, offering exceptional frame rates across all resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is rarely constrained, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck only at 4K Ultra settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz boosts up to 5.40 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance that is critical for Downfall's horror-driven gameplay, which often relies on rapid frame time consistency and physics calculations. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support contribute to its ability to feed the GPU efficiently.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 9600X demonstrates its strengths. It scores 1253 in 3dmark single-thread and 3603 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it among the better gaming processors. Its multi-threaded scores are equally solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25525 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15182. The processor’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is well above average for gaming workloads.

For Downfall, the CPU’s role is evident in the high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 367.7 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its absolute limits. The processor’s 12 threads are more than sufficient for this 2016 horror title, which does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded. The data implies that the 9600X is not a limiting factor until the resolution increases and the GPU workload becomes more demanding. The processor's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a versatile choice for this pairing.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of the Ryzen 5 9600X + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combo in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 191st out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X scores 28246 on average. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-13490F (28173, 0.3% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 5 230 (28164, 0.3% ahead), while being slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (28369, -0.4%) and Intel Core i5-14500T (28377, -0.5%).

Q: What is the best measured frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 367.7 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The average FPS drops from 163.9 at Low settings to 67.7 at Ultra, a reduction of over 58%, indicating the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is heavily taxed at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile compared to other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48704.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics that could be used if the GPU fails?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X includes Radeon Graphics as its integrated GPU, which can serve as a fallback for display output.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 191 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This represents a top-decile performance, putting it ahead of roughly 89% of all systems tested. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely underpowered for the other’s capabilities.

In practical terms, this rank means the system is positioned to handle the game at maximum settings with high frame rates across all resolutions. The nearest rival CPUs in synthetic benchmarks (the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230) have nearly identical average scores, but the GPU’s high percentile ensures this combo remains competitive. The data suggests that to outperform this rank, a system would need either a more powerful GPU or a CPU with significantly higher single-thread performance, as the current setup is already near the top of the stack.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding results. Low settings yield an average of 367.7 FPS, while Medium produces 302.0 FPS. High settings drop to 246.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages a very playable 153.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest figure is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. Low settings average 261.5 FPS, Medium hits 216.1 FPS, High reaches 176.0 FPS, and Ultra maintains 111.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with an average reduction of around 30%, indicating the GPU is handling the increased pixel count without major issues.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the strain. Low settings still produce 163.9 FPS, and Medium drops to 134.7 FPS. High settings fall to 109.4 FPS, while Ultra drops significantly to 67.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 96.2 FPS, the largest absolute difference of any resolution, highlighting the GPU-intensive nature of Ultra settings at 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system produces 367.7 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 163.9 FPS, a 55% reduction. This substantial decrease indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at low settings when resolution increases. The CPU’s performance remains relatively constant, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p, which exceed what most displays can show.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Ultra, the drop from 1080p (153.4 FPS) to 4K (67.7 FPS) is a 56% reduction. This uniformity suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus are being saturated at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for most scenarios, but 4K Ultra pushes it to its limits. Conversely, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are not the constraint, as frame rates remain high even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more pronounced. The data confirms that for this game, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the component that determines scalability.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, High produces 246.7 FPS, offering a 61% improvement over Ultra while maintaining near-maximum visual fidelity. At 1440p, High achieves 176.0 FPS, which is comfortably above 144 Hz refresh rates and only 37% lower than Ultra’s 111.4 FPS. Even at 4K, High delivers 109.4 FPS, making it playable on high-refresh monitors, whereas Ultra drops to 67.7 FPS.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative for those seeking higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where it offers 134.7 FPS. However, the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable in horror games where lighting and shadow quality matter. The data shows that the GPU has enough headroom to run High without sacrificing frame rate stability. Ultra is only recommended for 1080p or 1440p users with high-refresh displays who prioritize image quality over raw FPS, as 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below the 70 FPS threshold.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 2340 MHz boosts to 2610 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective 21 Gbps. With 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, the GPU is well-equipped for modern gaming, and its 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial.

In Downfall, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (67.7 FPS) versus Low (163.9 FPS) shows a 59% performance drop, which is directly tied to the GPU’s compute and memory throughput. The 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for this game, as even at 4K, texture memory usage is unlikely to exceed that capacity. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates strong overall performance, though its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores slightly higher in average benchmarks (49071 vs 48704).

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 285 W TDP and triple-slot design suggest it is a high-power part, but its performance justifies the power draw. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combo’s results, particularly at 4K where it dictates whether the system can maintain high frame rates. Its 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores provide additional headroom for future titles, though Downfall does not appear to leverage these features heavily based on the measured frame rates.