Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Downfall?

A: This combo is ranked 1308 out of 2928 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25517 on average. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% lower). The differences are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating effectively identical CPU performance for this game.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all GPUs, and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 15852. The closest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 (1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 (1.1% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher.

Q: What is the best measured FPS for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 240, achieved at Low settings. At Medium settings, the average is 196 FPS, High settings yield 161 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 101 FPS.

Q: What is the best measured FPS for this combo at 4K?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 107, achieved at Low settings. At Medium settings, the average is 87 FPS, High settings yield 72 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 45 FPS.

Q: Does the combo's performance scale linearly with resolution?

A: No, performance does not scale linearly. The data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 161 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p (a 28.6% drop) and then to 72 at 4K (a 37.4% drop from 1440p). This indicates the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves a rank of 1308 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places the combo squarely in the 44th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 56% of all tested combinations deliver higher frame rates. This is a mid-pack ranking, and the data suggests that while this system is capable of running the game smoothly at many settings, it is not at the top end of performance for this title.

The CPU's placement at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 58th percentile placement, creates a system that is more CPU-strong than GPU-strong. In the context of Downfall, this is important because the measured FPS data shows the GPU is often the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 1308 reflects this imbalance: the CPU has headroom, but the GPU's performance ceiling holds the system back from higher rankings.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively tied with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, with all deltas within 0.3%. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these would have virtually no impact on the combo's rank in this game. The GPU's rivals show a slightly wider spread, with the RX 7700 trailing the RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7% and the RX 9060 by 1%, but leading the R9 370X by only 0.1% and the Pro W5500 by 1.1%. This suggests that GPU choice has a more meaningful impact on the combo's ranking than CPU choice.

The rank of 1308 out of 2928 is a solid, mid-tier result. It indicates that this system will handle Downfall comfortably at most settings, but users seeking the absolute highest frame rates or maximum visual fidelity at 4K will need to look at higher-tier GPUs or accept lower settings. The data shows a system that is balanced enough for a good experience, but not one that dominates the leaderboard.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across different settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 240 FPS at Low settings, 196 FPS at Medium, 161 FPS at High, and 101 FPS at Ultra. All of these are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even the Ultra preset offers a comfortable margin. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining an average of 101 FPS. The Medium and High presets are also viable, but they offer diminishing returns in FPS gains relative to the visual quality drop from Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes slightly. The Low preset delivers 171 FPS, Medium delivers 140 FPS, High delivers 115 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. For 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance at 115 FPS. The Ultra preset is still playable at 72 FPS, but the drop from High to Ultra represents a 37.4% performance penalty. The Medium preset at 140 FPS is a good option for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors who prioritize frame rate over visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset becomes challenging, with an average of only 45 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay and is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and can tolerate occasional dips. The High preset at 72 FPS is the best option for 4K, as it provides a playable experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is also a strong choice, offering a 20.8% FPS improvement over High. The Low preset at 107 FPS is the most performant, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

The data indicates that the best overall experience depends on the user's display resolution. For 1080p, Ultra is the clear winner. For 1440p, High offers the best balance. For 4K, High is the recommended preset, with Medium as a viable alternative for users who want a higher frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended for general play, as the 45 FPS average may cause noticeable stutter in a horror game where smooth motion is critical.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three tested resolutions reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling. At High settings, the combo delivers 161 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, with the 4K resolution causing a disproportionately large performance hit. This is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar: 196 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 28.6% and 37.9%, respectively. At Low settings, the combo delivers 240 FPS at 1080p, 171 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K, with drops of 28.8% and 37.4%. The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets is notable. It suggests that the resolution scaling behavior is independent of the graphics settings, which points to a fixed hardware bottleneck.

The fact that the FPS drops by roughly 28-29% from 1080p to 1440p, and then by another 37-38% from 1440p to 4K, indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. The RX 7700, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder as the pixel count increases. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but at 4K the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are stretched to their limits.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and High settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 79 FPS (240 vs 161). At 1440p, the difference is 56 FPS (171 vs 115). At 4K, the difference is only 35 FPS (107 vs 72). This further confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, as the settings preset has less impact on performance when the GPU is already saturated. In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, so reducing settings yields larger FPS gains.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset achieves an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 196 FPS, with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 226 FPS. The High preset achieves 161 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 101 FPS. All presets at 1080p are well above the 60 FPS target, making this resolution the most comfortable for this combo.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains strong. The Low preset achieves 171 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 140 FPS, with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS. The High preset achieves 115 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 72 FPS. The 72 FPS at Ultra is still playable, but it is the first preset in the dataset to approach the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 119 FPS shows that even in demanding scenes, the combo maintains a high frame rate at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset delivers 107 FPS, which is still a smooth experience. The Medium preset achieves 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The High preset delivers 72 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this combo is not ideal for maximum settings at 4K. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 74 FPS minimum, is the safest choice for users who want to avoid drops below 60 FPS.

The data shows a clear tiering: 1080p is effortless, 1440p is strong, and 4K requires settings compromises. The Medium preset at 4K, with an average of 87 FPS and a minimum of 74 FPS, is the best way to experience the game at 4K without dipping below 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K is also viable at 72 FPS, but it has a smaller margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture and codenamed Cezanne. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU is built on a 7 nm process node at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

In benchmark tests, the Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 9959 multi-core and 1907 single-core. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of this score, showing that the CPU is a solid mid-to-high performer in synthetic tests.

For Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for modern game engines, and the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p, the combo achieves 240 FPS at Low settings, which is a very high frame rate that would require a capable CPU to maintain. The fact that the FPS scales consistently with resolution, rather than hitting a CPU-imposed ceiling, indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 has sufficient headroom.

The CPU's 78th percentile ranking, combined with the FPS data, shows a processor that is more than adequate for this game. In fact, the CPU's performance is effectively tied with several rivals, including the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, all within 0.3% of each other. This means that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical results in Downfall when paired with the same GPU. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the GPU is.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a graphics card from the Radeon RX 7000 series, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and codenamed Navi 32. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It also features 40 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 1900 MHz, the game clock is 2041 MHz, and the boost clock is 2459 MHz. The GPU is built on a 5 nm process node at TSMC, with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. Its FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS.

In benchmark tests, the RX 7700 scores 20974 in Passmark G3D and 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. Its average benchmark score is 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher. This places the RX 7700 in a competitive mid-range position.

For Downfall, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's limitations become increasingly apparent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo can reach 240 FPS at Low settings, but this drops to 101 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck: the Ultra preset delivers only 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly 37-38% from 1440p to 4K across all settings presets is a strong indicator that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being saturated.

The 16 GB of VRAM is a notable feature, as it provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures and future game requirements. However, the data shows that the GPU's compute performance, not its memory capacity, is the limiting factor. The 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth is sufficient for the game, but the 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking reflects this: it is a capable mid-range card, but it is not in the top tier of performance. Users seeking 4K Ultra performance would need a more powerful GPU.