Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, with 4K remaining viable at reduced settings. Across the twelve measured configurations, the combo averages between 72.2 and 299.7 FPS, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth handling the horror title's demands without visible memory constraints. The combo ranks 265th out of 1,741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15% of all recorded configurations for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers the highest measured average at 299.7 FPS. This setting is ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, as the frame rate approaches the 300 FPS threshold that exceeds most monitor refresh rates. At 2560x1440, Low still produces 263.6 FPS, indicating that the combination has substantial headroom even at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset offers a balanced experience, with 277.9 FPS at 1080p and 214.1 FPS at 1440p. The step from Low to Medium costs roughly 22 FPS at 1080p and 49.5 FPS at 1440p, but the visual improvements in texture detail and shadow quality are typically worth the trade-off for a horror game where atmosphere matters. At 4K, Medium maintains 134.3 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

High settings are the sweet spot for most users with this hardware. At 1440p, the combo achieves 179.5 FPS, which is still well above 144 Hz displays. The 1080p High result of 245.7 FPS shows that this preset does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, High drops to 107.9 FPS, which is playable but begins to test the limits of the combination's performance envelope.

Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p or 1440p displays where visual fidelity is paramount. The 1080p Ultra result of 153.5 FPS remains fluid, and 1440p Ultra at 110.1 FPS is still playable. At 4K, Ultra falls to 72.2 FPS, which is borderline for a horror game where quick camera movements can cause noticeable judder. For 4K owners, Medium or High provides the best experience per the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 265 out of 1,741 tested combinations places it in the 84.8th percentile of all recorded results for Downfall. This is a strong showing, largely attributable to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's position in the GPU hierarchy. The graphics card achieves an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a passmark G3D score of 31,811, while the CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 28,631.

The CPU's nearest rivals illustrate its competitive positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,591 with a +0.1% delta, meaning the 3700X is essentially tied with that processor. The Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28,654 with a -0.1% delta, while the i5-12600H scores 28,666 with a -0.1% delta. The AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28,583 with a +0.2% delta. These sub-1% differences indicate that the 3700X is firmly in a performance cluster where no single processor has a meaningful advantage.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The NVIDIA CMP 50HX scores 49,071 with a -0.7% delta, while the Intel Arc A550M scores 49,737 with a -2.1% delta. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 scores 47,915 with a +1.6% delta, and the RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47,743 with a +2.0% delta. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average benchmark score of 48,704 places it comfortably ahead of the A2000 and A1000 Mobile, though slightly behind the CMP 50HX and Arc A550M in raw compute terms.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured frame rates. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Downfall, a horror title from 2016 that does not require excessive VRAM capacity. The 8,448 shading units and 264 texture mapping units provide the raw compute power needed for high-resolution rendering.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a 2,340 MHz base clock and 2,610 MHz boost clock, with memory running at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These clocks allow the card to achieve a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s, which directly translate to the high FPS observed in the measured data. The FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS indicates that the card can handle modern rendering techniques, though Downfall's age means it does not stress the card's ray tracing or tensor cores.

The 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, coupled with a passmark G3D score of 31,811, confirms that this is a high-end card. The measured data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance: at 1080p, the frame rates are so high (299.7 FPS at Low) that the CPU may become a limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly, and the frame rates drop to 72.2 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating the expected resolution scaling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 299.7 FPS, which is the maximum measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings achieve 277.9 FPS, High settings reach 245.7 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 153.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 146.2 FPS drop, representing a 48.8% reduction in performance. This scaling suggests that Ultra settings impose a significant GPU load, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a clear step down. Low settings deliver 263.6 FPS, Medium achieves 214.1 FPS, High reaches 179.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 110.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 153.5 FPS, a 58.2% reduction. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results show a 12% to 28% decrease depending on the settings preset, with the largest percentage drop occurring at Ultra settings (110.1 vs. 153.5 FPS, a 28.3% decrease).

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the GPU's capability at 4K. Low settings produce 165.9 FPS, Medium achieves 134.3 FPS, High reaches 107.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 72.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 93.7 FPS drop, a 56.5% reduction. Interestingly, the 4K Low result of 165.9 FPS is higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 110.1 FPS, indicating that users with 4K displays can achieve high frame rates by sacrificing visual quality.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The gap between High and Ultra is particularly pronounced, with Ultra costing 37.5% to 38.7% of the High setting's frame rate depending on resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 299.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the maximum performance ceiling for this combination in Downfall.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes, 4K is playable. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 165.9 FPS on Low, 134.3 FPS on Medium, 107.9 FPS on High, and 72.2 FPS on Ultra. All settings exceed 60 FPS, though Ultra is the only setting approaching the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28,631, which is within 0.2% of its closest competitors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,591 (+0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28,654 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600H scores 28,666 (-0.1% delta). These differences are negligible in real-world terms.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704. This places it in the upper tier of graphics cards, consistent with its high frame rates in Downfall.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings ratio for 1440p displays?

A: For 1440p, High settings at 179.5 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium settings achieve 214.1 FPS, which is beneficial for 240 Hz displays, while Ultra at 110.1 FPS remains viable for 120 Hz monitors.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K?

A: The performance loss varies by settings. At Low, 4K delivers 165.9 FPS versus 299.7 FPS at 1080p, a 44.6% reduction. At Ultra, 4K delivers 72.2 FPS versus 153.5 FPS at 1080p, a 53.0% reduction. The percentage loss increases with higher settings presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides the foundation for this combo, and its 8 cores and 16 threads are well-suited to Downfall's threading model. The CPU operates at a 3.60 GHz base clock with a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and its 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The 7 nm Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse, delivers solid single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,694 and a multi-core score of 19,087.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 28,631, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals all score within 0.2% of the 3700X, indicating that the processor is not a significant bottleneck in this configuration. The 65 W TDP suggests efficient power delivery, and the DDR4 memory support with dual-channel 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data throughput for the GPU.

In Downfall, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 299.7 FPS approaches the CPU's practical limit for this game, as the GPU has significant headroom. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is less stressed, as the GPU workload dominates. The measured data shows that the 3700X can keep up with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER across all tested configurations, with no resolution or settings combination showing a CPU-induced plateau.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19,087 and PassMark multithread score of 22,458, ensure that background tasks do not interfere with gaming performance. The 16 threads also provide headroom for streaming or recording while playing, though the measured FPS data does not explicitly test such scenarios. The 3700X's performance relative to its nearest rivals—all within 0.2%—confirms that this processor is a stable and predictable partner for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Downfall.