Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse, and fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This CPU sits in the 85th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600 and Intel Core i5-12600H, both with average scores of 28654 and 28666 respectively, placing the Ryzen 7 3700X within 0.1% of those parts. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 19087 multi-core and 2694 single-core, while in Geekbench it achieves 8083 multi-core and 1672 single-core. For this horror game, the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides strong multi-threaded headroom, which is relevant for maintaining consistent frame pacing in a title that likely uses multiple threads for rendering and simulation. The 32 MB of L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency in scene traversal.

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

The Ryzen 7 3700X’s architecture determines how it handles Downfall’s processing demands. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU can distribute work efficiently across its logical processors, which is beneficial for a game that needs to handle physics, AI, and rendering tasks concurrently. The base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide a wide dynamic range, allowing the processor to ramp up when a single thread becomes the bottleneck. In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R20 score of 8016 indicates robust parallel processing capability, while the single-core score of 1131 shows that individual thread performance is sufficient for less parallelized game logic. The PassMark multithread score of 22458 reinforces this, placing the CPU well ahead of entry-level parts. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, has a nearly identical average score (28654 vs. 28631), meaning the two CPUs are effectively interchangeable in this game’s CPU-bound scenarios. The 85th percentile ranking suggests the processor outperforms the vast majority of installed CPUs, ensuring that Downfall’s CPU-related tasks are unlikely to be the primary limiting factor at most settings. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, which helps sustain boost clocks during extended gameplay sessions without thermal throttling.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the graphics component in this combo, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its AD104 chip contains 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The GPU’s memory runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective. This card achieves a PassMark G3D score of 29995 and sits in the 84th percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE scores 42723, 0.3% higher. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Downfall’s texture and geometry loads, even at 4K Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops to 63.1 FPS. The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS provides ample compute power for shader-heavy scenes, and its 56 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing if the game implements it. In this benchmark set, the GPU is clearly the dominant component for frame rate, as evidenced by the substantial FPS differences when resolution changes. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a high-performance card that can sustain its boost clock under load, which is critical for maintaining the higher FPS figures seen at 1080p and 1440p.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 296.7 FPS, which drops to 245.7 FPS at 1440p and 152.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. For Medium settings, the drop is from 277.2 FPS at 1080p to 203.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 127.3 FPS at 4K, a 54% decrease from 1080p to 4K. High settings show a similar trend: 235.1 FPS at 1080p, 168.6 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K, a 56% reduction. The Ultra preset demonstrates the most significant scaling: 146.5 FPS at 1080p, 103.1 FPS at 1440p, and 63.1 FPS at 4K, a 57% drop from 1080p to 4K. These percentages indicate that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more saturated, while the CPU’s role diminishes. At 1080p Low, the 296.7 FPS figure suggests the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU efficiently, but the 4K Ultra result of 63.1 FPS shows the GPU hitting its limit. The fact that the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than from 1440p to 4K (e.g., High: 66.5 FPS drop vs. 65.6 FPS drop) indicates a non-linear scaling, typical of a GPU that is nearing its memory bandwidth or compute ceiling. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component across all resolutions, with the Ryzen 7 3700X providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 235.1 FPS, which is ample for any high-refresh-rate monitor, while Medium offers 277.2 FPS and Low reaches 296.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 146.5 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 38% reduction from High, suggesting that the visual gains from Ultra are not worth the performance cost for most users. At 1440p, High delivers 168.6 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays, while Medium provides 203.5 FPS for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 103.1 FPS, which is borderline for 100 Hz monitors but acceptable for 60 Hz displays. At 4K, the High preset achieves 103 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming on a 60 Hz or 100 Hz panel, while Medium drops to 127.3 FPS and Low reaches 152.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 63.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but may suffer from occasional dips. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering the best balance between visual quality and performance, with Medium as a fallback for higher refresh rates. Ultra should only be used at 1080p or if the user has a 60 Hz 4K display and prioritizes maximum fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile compared to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X ranks in the 85th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, has an average score of 28654, which is 0.1% higher.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo achieves 235.1 FPS at 1080p and 103 FPS at 4K, representing a 56% reduction. The 1440p High result is 168.6 FPS, showing a 28% drop from 1080p.

Q: Which preset gives the highest FPS at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 1440p delivers 245.7 FPS, which is the highest measured FPS at that resolution. Medium follows at 203.5 FPS, High at 168.6 FPS, and Ultra at 103.1 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU’s PassMark G3D score and its percentile?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29995 in PassMark G3D, placing it in the 84th percentile for all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 42576, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, while the Intel Core i5-12600H scores 28666, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28591, which is 0.1% lower than the 3700X.

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

At 1080p, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings deliver 296.7 FPS, Medium delivers 277.2 FPS, High delivers 235.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 146.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra being 50.6% slower than Low. Moving to 1440p, the results are: Low at 245.7 FPS, Medium at 203.5 FPS, High at 168.6 FPS, and Ultra at 103.1 FPS. Here, the drop from Low to Ultra is 58%, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases. At 4K (3840x2160), the numbers are: Low at 152.4 FPS, Medium at 127.3 FPS, High at 103 FPS, and Ultra at 63.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is 58.6% slower than Low, which is the largest relative difference across all resolutions. Cross-resolution comparisons reveal that for each settings level, the FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 17-30%, while the reduction from 1440p to 4K is roughly 37-39%. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 235.1 at 1080p to 168.6 at 1440p (a 28% decrease), and then to 103 at 4K (a 39% decrease from 1440p). This pattern confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread design maintains enough throughput to avoid becoming a limiting factor even at 1080p Low. The combo’s overall rank in the game is 326 out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19% of all hardware pairings for Downfall, which is consistent with the 85th and 84th percentiles of the individual components.