Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, though 4K Ultra proves demanding. This pairing sits in the 29th percentile of tested configurations for this title, indicating solid mid-pack performance that favors high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are the sweet spots. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 156 FPS, while 1440p Medium still delivers a strong 112 FPS average. The 3840x2160 resolution sees a significant drop, with High settings only reaching 57 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, placing it 0.1% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P. It trails the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.2% and sits 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER capable of 4K gaming in this title?

A: It can run Downfall at 4K, but with compromises. At 3840x2160 Low settings, it averages 85 FPS, which is playable. However, pushing to Ultra drops the average to 36 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold for most players.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS, while Ultra settings yield only 57 FPS. This represents a 79 FPS difference, showing that Ultra settings are nearly 2.4 times more demanding on the GPU.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its nearest competitors?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average, which is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700. It also trails the AMD Radeon RX 460 by 1.5% and the Intel Arc A770M by 1.6%, though these deltas are marginal.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any settings?

A: The benchmark results do not indicate a bottleneck. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Ryzen 7 3700X provides ample processing power. The consistent scaling of FPS across resolutions and settings suggests the GPU is the primary performance driver, especially at higher quality presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is built on the Zen 2 architecture using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor includes 32 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a Geekbench multicore score of 8899 and a single-core score of 1593, with a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 8-core configuration is well-suited for modern game engines that utilize multiple threads. The PassMark multithread score of 22458 and integer math score of 66399 indicate robust processing capabilities. For this horror title, the CPU maintains stable frame pacing, as evidenced by the consistent minimum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions. The 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors on the market, giving this combo a solid foundation.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is adequate for feeding the GPU without creating a bottleneck. The L3 cache size of 32 MB helps with frequently accessed game data, reducing latency. While not the newest architecture, the 3700X remains competitive, sitting within 0.5% of newer rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H in average benchmark scores. This indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Downfall; instead, the GPU scaling across settings reveals where the graphical load becomes too heavy.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads.

For Downfall, the GPU's performance is directly tied to the settings preset. At 1920x1080, the GPU pushes an average of 191 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 80 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a similar pattern: 136 FPS on Low and 57 FPS on Ultra. The 4K resolution is where the GPU struggles, with Ultra settings yielding only 36 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title, as the game does not appear to exceed memory limits at any tested setting.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 7.181 TFLOPS for FP32, handle the rendering load efficiently. The texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s ensures that high-resolution textures are processed without stalls. The RTX 2060 SUPER ranks in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, is only 0.4% faster in average score. This means the GPU holds its own against newer mobile parts, though it trails the desktop-class AMD Radeon RX 460 by 1.5% in raw compute benchmarks. In practical terms, the GPU provides a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires lowering quality settings to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2630 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the 29th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 71% of setups perform better in this game. The rank reflects a mid-tier position, where the combo is capable but not top-tier.

This ranking is influenced by both components' positions in their respective markets. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile, which is strong, but the GPU's 62nd percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor for higher frame rates at demanding settings. For context, the combo's performance aligns with its component scores: the CPU is competitive with newer parts, while the GPU is slightly behind its closest rivals like the RTX 3060 Mobile.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming with high refresh rates, as evidenced by the 128 FPS average on High settings. At 1440p, it remains viable for High settings at 92 FPS, but Ultra dips to 57 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is the weakest showing, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-range positioning. The rank of 2630 suggests that while this is not a flagship setup, it offers a balanced experience for most gaming scenarios without being a top performer.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium settings produce an average of 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, Medium yields 112 FPS average, with a minimum of 95 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low settings are the optimal choice. At 1080p, Low delivers 191 FPS average, and at 1440p, it reaches 136 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors. The High preset is also viable, offering 128 FPS at 1080p and 92 FPS at 1440p, but the jump from Medium to High provides diminishing returns for the performance cost.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1080p, it drops to 80 FPS, and at 1440p, it falls to 57 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is below playable standards. If 4K is necessary, Low settings at 85 FPS are the only viable option. The data clearly shows that Medium is the sweet spot, providing a significant boost over High without the steep performance penalty of Ultra. For a horror game like Downfall, maintaining a consistent frame rate is crucial for immersion, and Medium delivers that across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings achieve an average of 191 FPS, while Medium sees a drop to 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. High settings produce 128 FPS average, and Ultra drops further to 80 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 111 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the results follow a similar pattern but with lower overall numbers. Low settings average 136 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is particularly notable, as it maintains a minimum of 95 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The drop from Low to Ultra is 79 FPS, showing that the resolution increase amplifies the settings impact.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings average 85 FPS, Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only preset with measured minimum and maximum values, indicating a wider variance in frame times. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is borderline unplayable for a horror game that benefits from smooth motion. The data reveals that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can maintain high frame rates across most settings, while 4K should be reserved for Low or Medium presets only.