Downfall

This analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in the horror game Downfall. The data presented is based on measured FPS results across different resolutions and settings presets, offering a detailed look at how this combination handles the title. The findings are contextualized using the component's benchmark scores and their standing relative to other hardware.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Downfall?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 229 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This indicates the combination is highly capable at this resolution and setting level.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1949 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the middle of the pack, suggesting balanced but not top-tier performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU a bigger factor in performance at higher resolutions?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 68 on High settings, while at 1920x1080 on the same preset, the average is 154 FPS. The scaling shows a significant performance drop as resolution increases, indicating the graphics card is the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 164 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields an average of 69 FPS. This represents a drop of 95 FPS, or roughly 58%, when moving from the lowest to the highest fidelity settings.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark performance align with its ranking in this specific game?

A: The CPU has a percentile rank of 84 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, has a score of 34222, a delta of 0.1%. However, the combo's rank in Downfall is in the 52nd percentile (1949/3716), indicating that the game's performance is influenced by more than just the CPU's synthetic benchmark capabilities.

Q: What is the average FPS on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The measured average FPS on Medium settings at 1920x1080 is 187. The minimum FPS recorded for this configuration is 159, and the maximum is 215.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the settings presets affect performance. For players prioritizing the highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 229 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced gameplay. However, the visual quality is significantly reduced.

The Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers a strong balance. It produces an average of 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenarios. This is a substantial step up in visual fidelity from Low while maintaining a high refresh rate experience. The High preset at the same resolution provides an average of 110 FPS, which is still very playable and offers better image quality.

For a more visually demanding experience, the High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 68 FPS. This is at the threshold of smoothness for many players, but the minimum FPS is not reported, so there could be occasional dips. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the data shows a significant performance cost. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is a drop of 65 FPS compared to the High preset. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 43 FPS, which may not be ideal for a smooth experience.

The best experience per the measured rows is the Medium preset at 2560x1440. It delivers an average FPS of 134, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay, and the minimum FPS of 114 ensures consistent performance. This preset provides a good middle ground between visual quality and high frame rates. For players with higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset is the only one that pushes beyond 200 FPS, but the Medium preset at 187 FPS is also an excellent choice that provides better visuals without sacrificing smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions is a key indicator of the system's bottleneck. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 154 to 110. This is a decrease of 44 FPS, or about 28.6%. This drop is significant, but the frame rate remains high.

From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 110 to 68. This is a decrease of 42 FPS, or about 38.2%. This larger percentage drop as resolution increases points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is being pushed harder as the pixel count increases.

The trend is consistent across all settings. On Low, the FPS drops from 229 at 1080p to 164 at 1440p (a 28.4% drop) and then to 102 at 4K (a 37.8% drop from 1440p). Similarly, on Medium, it goes from 187 at 1080p to 134 at 1440p (a 28.3% drop) and then to 83 at 4K (a 38.1% drop from 1440p).

The data shows a clear pattern: the performance penalty from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the penalty from 1440p to 4K is consistently larger. This indicates that the GPU's processing power is the main constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is likely able to feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but as the rendering load increases, the GPU's capabilities become the deciding factor in performance. The 4K results, particularly the 43 FPS average on Ultra, show a system that is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data offers a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: an average of 229 FPS.
• Medium: an average of 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS.
• High: an average of 154 FPS.
• Ultra: an average of 96 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong:

• Low: an average of 164 FPS.
• Medium: an average of 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS.
• High: an average of 110 FPS.
• Ultra: an average of 69 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly working harder:

• Low: an average of 102 FPS.
• Medium: an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS.
• High: an average of 68 FPS.
• Ultra: an average of 43 FPS.

The performance delta between settings is consistent at each resolution. For instance, at 1080p, moving from Low to High reduces the frame rate by 75 FPS, while moving from High to Ultra reduces it by 58 FPS. At 4K, the gap between Low and High is 34 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 25 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset has a steep performance cost, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows a playable experience is achievable on most settings, with the notable exception of Ultra at 4K, which falls below 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is listed at 2581 MHz.

The GPU's performance is evident in the benchmark results. Its Passmark G3D score is 19786, and it has a percentile rank of 72 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 27425, placing it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which has a delta of 0%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which has a delta of -0.5%.

In Downfall, the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the high frame rates (up to 229 FPS on Low) show the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU is likely able to keep up. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop proportionally, indicating the GPU's rendering workload is the limiting factor)Skip at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, the GPU's limits are clear. The 12 GB of VRAM is a considerable amount, and for this game, it appears sufficient, as the performance degradation is more likely tied to the GPU's compute throughput rather than memory capacity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a 3000 series processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It is built on the Zen 2 architecture and has a 32 MB L3 cache.

Its benchmark performance shows it is a capable processor. It has a Passmark multithread score of 22458 and a single-thread score of 2656. Its Geekbench multicore score is 8899, and its single-core score is 1593. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 84, and its average benchmark score is 34260cppThe CPU's role in Downfall appears to be supportive rather than a bottleneck. The high frame rates at 1080p, especially on Low settings (229 FPS), suggest that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. The scaling pattern, where performance drops significantly with resolution, confirms that the GPU is the limiting component in most scenarios.

However, the CPU's performance is still relevant. Its 8 cores and 16 threads ensure it can handle the game's demands without becoming a bottleneck, even at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce very high frame rates. The data shows that the CPU is not holding the system back, as the frame rate scaling is consistent with what would be expected from a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's benchmark scores also place it near other capable processors, such as the Intel Core i5-13450HX, which has a delta of -0.2%, indicating similar overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1949 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid mid-pack result, indicating that the system is capable of running the game well, but it is not at the top of the performance charts.

This ranking is interesting when compared to the individual component's benchmark scores. The CPU has a high percentile rank of 84, and the GPU has a percentile rank of 72. However, the combo's rank in this game is lower than either individual component's rank. This suggests that the game's performance is not just a sum of the parts. The specific combination of this CPU and GPU may not be perfectly balanced for Downfall, or the game may have specific requirements that this pairing doesn't fully meet.

The combo rank of 1949 out of 3716 means that there are 1767 other combinations that perform better in this game. While the system delivers playable frame rates at most settings, as shown in the measured FPS data, it is not competitive with the top-performing systems in the database. The data indicates that this is a capable, mid-range combination for playing Downfall, offering a good experience at 1080p and 1440p, but it will require lowering settings to achieve smooth performance at 4K. The overall ranking shows that users should not expect this combo to be a high-end powerhouse for this title, but rather a balanced performer that handles the game well at mainstream resolutions.