Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, with 4K remaining playable but demanding compromises on settings. This combination ranks 488th out of 1,741 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper quartile of systems. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on the RTX 3080 Ti proves sufficient across all tested resolutions, while the 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 5700G provides ample headroom to keep frame rates high even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming increasingly relevant as resolution drops. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 206.9 at 1920x1080 to 146.3 at 2560x1440, then to 90.7 at 3840x2160. This represents a 29.3% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 38.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary limiter at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5700G's single-thread performance becomes more influential at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced. The system produces 313.6 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 223.7 FPS at 1440p (a 28.7% reduction), and further to 137.9 FPS at 4K (a 38.4% reduction from 1440p). The 1080p Low result approaching 314 FPS suggests the CPU is nearing its ceiling in this title, as the GPU has ample headroom at such low graphical demands. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions: at 1080p, Ultra delivers 131.1 FPS versus 313.6 FPS at Low (a 2.39x difference), while at 4K the difference is 56.3 FPS versus 137.9 FPS (a 2.45x difference).

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for Downfall at all tested settings. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs, delivers a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where the system maintains 56.3 FPS — though this falls below the 60 FPS threshold many players target.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS positions it well for this horror title's rendering demands. At 1440p Ultra, the system achieves 90.9 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 56.3 FPS, demonstrating the expected performance curve for a GPU in this class. The RTX 3080 Ti's benchmark scores reinforce its standing: it achieves a PassMark G3D score of 26,896 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077. Its average benchmark score of 41,224 places it within 0.5% of the RTX 3090 (41,441) and 1.1% of the RTX 5070 (41,687), showing it remains competitive with newer generations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the system averages 90.7 FPS, which is smooth. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 56.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K Ultra at higher frame rates, you would need to reduce settings or accept the lower average.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. Low settings produce 313.6 FPS, Medium delivers 256.6 FPS, High achieves 206.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 131.1 FPS. This represents a 2.39x difference between the lowest and highest settings presets.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM on the RTX 3080 Ti sufficient for Downfall?

A: Based on the measured results, yes. The system maintains playable frame rates at all tested resolutions and settings, with no indication of VRAM-related performance degradation. The 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth supports smooth texture streaming even at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 488th out of 1,741 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 28% of all systems tested. This is a strong showing for a horror title that tends to favor GPU performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 1440p, Ultra settings deliver 90.9 FPS, which is smooth for most players. If you prefer higher frame rates, High settings at 146.3 FPS or Medium at 181.1 FPS provide excellent alternatives. Low settings reach 223.7 FPS for competitive play.

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

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 313.6 FPS, which suggests the CPU is approaching its limit. However, at standard gaming settings (High and above), the GPU remains the primary bottleneck across all resolutions, as indicated by the consistent frame rate scaling patterns.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 488th out of 1,741 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result for a system pairing a mid-range 2021 CPU with a high-end 2021 GPU. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41,224 puts it within 0.5% of the RTX 3090 (41,441) and 1.6% of the Tesla M40 (41,897), indicating the RTX 3080 Ti is performing near its expected level. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,626 places it within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 6800U (25,706) and 0.6% of the Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485), showing the 5700G holds its own against newer mobile chips.

The top 28% ranking reflects balanced performance: the GPU provides excellent rasterization power for this horror title, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads prevent it from becoming a limiting factor at most settings. The 5700G's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile among all GPUs indicate a well-matched pairing. In Downfall specifically, the system's 4K High performance of 90.7 FPS and 1440p Ultra performance of 90.9 FPS demonstrate that this combo can handle high refresh rate gaming at mainstream resolutions and 60+ FPS gaming at 4K with adjusted settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for Downfall's CPU demands. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,755 and single-core score of 2,930 indicate strong performance for a 65 W TDP part.

In Downfall, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 313.6 FPS, which approaches the practical ceiling for this CPU in gaming workloads. The single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and 2,930 in Cinebench R23 suggest the 5700G can handle the game's primary thread adequately, while the multi-thread scores (6,629 in 3DMark 16-thread, 8,717 in Cinebench R20 multi-core) ensure background tasks don't interfere with frame pacing. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,626, places it just 0.3% behind the Ryzen 7 6800U (25,706) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,532).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 313.6 FPS average, Medium achieves 256.6 FPS, High reaches 206.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 131.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, even Ultra settings provide well above 120 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings average 223.7 FPS, Medium delivers 181.1 FPS, High achieves 146.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 90.9 FPS. The 1440p results show a consistent 28-31% reduction from 1080p across settings, with Ultra remaining above 90 FPS for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 137.9 FPS, Medium delivers 111 FPS, High achieves 90.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56.3 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that while the RTX 3080 Ti can handle 4K in this title, Ultra settings require compromising on frame rate. The scaling from 1440p to 4K ranges from 38-40% depending on settings, consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. For players targeting 60 FPS at 4K, High settings provide a comfortable margin at 90.7 FPS, while Ultra requires accepting 56.3 FPS or reducing resolution.