Downfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 achieves a combo rank of 3074 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places the pairing in the lower third of all tested configurations, ranking at approximately the 17th percentile of all combos. The position reflects a system that can run the game, but one that sits well behind the majority of configurations in the database.

The ranking becomes clearer when examining the individual component standings. The CPU holds a percentile of 78 among all tested processors, meaning it outperforms more than three-quarters of the CPUs in the database. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 47th percentile among all graphics cards, placing it almost exactly at the median. The discrepancy between a top-quartile CPU and a median GPU explains the overall combo rank: the graphics card holds the pairing back from climbing higher in the standings.

The nearest rivals for the CPU reinforce its mid-to-upper tier position. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25517 sits within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. These four rivals all cluster within a narrow band of 25446 to 25550, indicating that the CPU's performance is highly competitive with its immediate peers. For the GPU, the GTX 1070's average score of 9780 places it within 0.7% of the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 — a group of professional and workstation cards that bracket its performance level.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 brings 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The card's memory clock runs at 2002 MHz, which translates to 8 Gbps effective. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, built on the GP104 chip using the Pascal architecture at a 16 nm process node.

For a 2016 horror title like Downfall, the GTX 1070's specifications suggest it should handle the game's demands adequately at lower settings, but the measured data shows it struggling at higher presets. The card's 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide the raw throughput for the game's rendering tasks. The pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s give an indication of the card's fill-rate capacity, which becomes relevant as resolution increases.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS represents its general compute capability, and the 150 W TDP with a suggested 450 W power supply means the card fits into a wide range of system builds. The card's DirectX 12 (12_1) support, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it can run the rendering paths that Downfall uses. The measured data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, particularly at Ultra where frame rates drop dramatically across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 157 FPS at 1920x1080 to 112 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 70 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing that even at the lowest settings, resolution scaling exacts a heavy toll.

At Medium settings, the same pattern holds with averages of 128 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 38%, indicating that the transition to 4K demands substantially more from the GPU. High settings show 105 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K — a 55% decline from the lowest to highest resolution.

Ultra settings exhibit the most severe scaling, with 66 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 29% is similar to other settings, but the 1440p to 4K drop of 38% pushes the Ultra preset below playable thresholds at 4K. The pattern across all settings indicates that the GTX 1070's memory bandwidth and compute resources become saturated as resolution climbs, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 157 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS, and High averages 105 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS average, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 91 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decline across the board. Low settings yield 112 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS with a range of 78 to 105 FPS, and High produces 75 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 47 FPS average, which dips below the 60 FPS mark and indicates the first signs of strain. The Low to Ultra spread narrows to 65 FPS, showing that the GPU's capacity is being approached at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 struggles at the higher presets. Low settings still manage 70 FPS average, and Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS. High settings drop to 47 FPS, while Ultra falls to 29 FPS average — a level that would produce noticeable stutter in a horror game where smooth motion is critical for atmosphere. The Medium preset's minimum of 48 FPS suggests occasional dips below playable levels even at this setting.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process node, the CPU carries a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The 16 MB of L3 cache and per-core L1 and L2 allocations provide ample fast storage for game data.

Benchmark results show the CPU's capabilities across various workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9959 and single-core score of 1907 corroborate this assessment. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1762 with 2 threads to 6628 with 16 threads, demonstrating effective utilization of additional cores.

In Downfall, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU across most settings. The frame rate deltas between resolutions at the same settings are far larger than what CPU-bound scenarios would produce. At 1080p Low, the 157 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. The drop to 66 FPS at 1080p Ultra, however, indicates that while the CPU can maintain high frame rates, the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase.

The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 place it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, confirming its ability to handle game logic, physics, and AI tasks in Downfall without becoming the limiting factor. The nearest rival comparisons show the Ryzen 7 5700 performing within 0.3% of comparable processors, meaning any CPU-related differences in frame rates would be negligible.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the most consistent resolution, with all settings averaging above 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low, Medium, and High settings stay above 75 FPS, while Ultra falls to 47 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU holds the 78th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 47th percentile. Frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K at the same settings are substantial, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Downfall?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 66 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 47 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 29 FPS. Ultra is only recommended at 1080p for this pairing.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 sits within 0.7% of the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070, making its performance essentially equivalent to these cards.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Medium settings?

A: Medium settings produce 128 FPS at 1080p with a minimum of 109 FPS, 92 FPS at 1440p with a minimum of 78 FPS, and 57 FPS at 4K with a minimum of 48 FPS. The 4K result is borderline playable.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threading capability benefit this game?

A: The CPU's 16 threads provide strong multi-core performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655. However, the frame rate data suggests the game is GPU-bound at most settings, so the CPU's threading advantage has limited impact on Downfall's performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1920x1080, the data shows that Ultra settings at 66 FPS average provide a playable experience with maximum visual quality. Those preferring higher frame rates can select High at 105 FPS or Medium at 128 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 109 FPS ensures consistent smoothness, making it the safest choice for competitive play or motion-sensitive scenes.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 75 FPS strike the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. Medium at 92 FPS offers additional headroom, while Ultra at 47 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided. Low settings at 112 FPS are viable for players prioritizing frame rate above all else, but High provides a substantial visual improvement at a modest frame rate cost.

For 3840x2160, the options are constrained. Low settings at 70 FPS provide a playable experience, while Medium at 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS is borderline. High at 47 FPS and Ultra at 29 FPS are not recommended for consistent gameplay. Players at 4K should choose Low or Medium, accepting reduced visual quality for playable performance.

The overall recommendation across all resolutions is the Medium preset, which delivers the most consistent frame rates with acceptable visual quality. The Medium data includes minimum and maximum values, showing a stable range at each resolution: 109 to 147 FPS at 1080p, 78 to 105 FPS at 1440p, and 48 to 66 FPS at 4K. This consistency makes Medium the most reliable choice for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination in Downfall.