Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G pairs an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 design with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a 65 W part on the AM4 socket, built on a 7 nm process, and its benchmark profile shows a processor that is strong in both lightly and heavily threaded workloads. In the context of Downfall, a horror title that leans heavily on sustained frame delivery, the CPU’s 3dmark scores — 899 single-thread, 1,758 for 2 threads, 3,389 for 4 threads, and 5,648 for 8 threads — indicate that scaling remains consistent up to the full thread count. The multi-threaded result of 6,629 in 3dmark max threads is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 6,629, suggesting the CPU is fully utilized without significant diminishing returns when all cores are active. This matters for horror games, which often have background AI and physics systems that can spike thread usage. The Ryzen 7 5700G sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0.3% lower average score), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.4% higher), Intel Core 5 210H (0.5% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (0.6% higher). The deltas are small, so in Downfall the CPU is unlikely to be the deciding factor; it has enough headroom to feed the GPU at most settings. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,755 reinforces that this is a capable mid-range desktop chip that will not bottleneck a high-end graphics card in a game that is not CPU-bound at high resolutions. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24,419 and single-thread score of 3,283 further confirm that the CPU can handle the frame pacing demands of a horror title, where sudden scene changes can cause stutter if the processor is weak. The data shows that the 5700G’s performance is consistent, with no single benchmark suggesting a weakness that would manifest as a problem in Downfall.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. It brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it runs at a base clock of 2310 MHz with a boost of 2610 MHz. The memory clock is listed at 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. This is an Ada Lovelace part with 7,680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, plus 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. For a horror game like Downfall, which relies on lighting and shadow effects to set atmosphere, the RT and tensor core count is relevant, even if the game itself is not necessarily a path-traced showcase. The GPU’s raw compute is substantial: FP32 throughput is 40.09 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 208.8 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. In terms of benchmark standing, the RTX 4070 Ti is at the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,900. Its nearest rivals are close: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.6% higher in average score, the Intel Arc A730M is 1.5% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 1.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.6% lower. These deltas are minor, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti is in a performance tier where small differences in synthetic scores do not translate to meaningful in-game differences. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance, which is what Downfall would use. The PassMark G3D score of 31,624 and GPU compute score of 18,396 show that the card is balanced across rasterization and compute tasks. For Downfall, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures and high-detail settings, and the memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s helps maintain frame rates when the game loads complex scene geometry. The 285 W TDP and suggested 600 W PSU are not relevant to performance per se, but they contextualize the card’s capabilities as a high-end desktop part. The RTX 4070 Ti is the clear workhorse here; the CPU is sufficient, but the GPU is what drives the high frame rates seen in the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts as resolution changes. At 1080p, the CPU has more relative influence, and the results are extremely high: 367.5 FPS at Low, 301.7 FPS at Medium, 248.9 FPS at High, and 153.8 FPS at Ultra. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the CPU is still keeping up, but the GPU is not fully saturated at Low settings — the jump from Low to Medium is about 66 FPS, and from Medium to High it drops by about 53 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor as settings increase. At 1440p, the frame rates are still very high: 260.8 FPS at Low, 212 FPS at Medium, 175.5 FPS at High, and 110.4 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is roughly 29-30% at Low (367.5 to 260.8), 30% at Medium (301.7 to 212), 29% at High (248.9 to 175.5), and 28% at Ultra (153.8 to 110.4). This consistent percentage drop across settings indicates that the GPU is scaling predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck even at 1440p Ultra. At 4K, the numbers are 161.6 FPS at Low, 133.9 FPS at Medium, 108.7 FPS at High, and 69.7 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced: 38% at Low (260.8 to 161.6), 37% at Medium (212 to 133.9), 38% at High (175.5 to 108.7), and 37% at Ultra (110.4 to 69.7). This steeper decline at 4K confirms that the GPU is now the clear limiting component, as expected — the CPU’s workload does not increase significantly with resolution, while the GPU’s pixel and shading load does. The fact that 4K Low (161.6 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (153.8 FPS) is telling: it means that even at 4K, the GPU has enough headroom to outpace the CPU-bound scenario at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700G is not holding the RTX 4070 Ti back in Downfall; the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at all resolutions, and the CPU is only a secondary factor at 1080p with lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 367.5 FPS on Low, 301.7 FPS on Medium, 248.9 FPS on High, and 153.8 FPS on Ultra. These are exceptionally high numbers, even for a horror game, and they indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti is barely challenged at 1080p. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 213.7 FPS, which shows that the settings preset has a massive impact on frame rate — from over 360 FPS to under 155 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 260.8 FPS on Low, 212 FPS on Medium, 175.5 FPS on High, and 110.4 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 150.4 FPS, but the pattern is the same: Low is nearly 2.4 times faster than Ultra. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 161.6 FPS on Low, 133.9 FPS on Medium, 108.7 FPS on High, and 69.7 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91.9 FPS, and Ultra is the only setting that drops below 100 FPS. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: each step up in settings from Low to Ultra reduces frame rate by roughly 20-30% at each resolution. Specifically, at 1080p, going from Low to Medium is a 17.9% drop, Medium to High is a 17.5% drop, and High to Ultra is a 38.2% drop. At 1440p, the drops are 18.7%, 17.2%, and 37.1% respectively. At 4K, the drops are 17.1%, 18.8%, and 35.9%. This suggests that the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding, likely due to higher texture quality, shadow detail, and post-processing effects that are common in horror games. The min and max FPS are not provided, so the analysis is based solely on average frame rates, but the averages are high enough that even if frame time variance exists, the experience would likely remain smooth. For a horror game, maintaining high average FPS is critical because sudden frame drops can break immersion, and the data shows that this combo can maintain over 100 FPS at 4K High, which is a strong result.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 204th out of 1,741 tested combos. That places it in the top 11.7% of all configurations tested in this game. This ranking is notable because it puts this combo ahead of many other pairings, likely including those with less powerful GPUs or CPUs that are more balanced but still not as fast. The rank of 204 is a direct reflection of the combined performance of the CPU and GPU, but the data suggests that the GPU is the primary contributor to this high ranking. The RTX 4070 Ti is at the 85th percentile of all GPUs, which is higher than the CPU’s 83rd percentile, so the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers. However, the CPU is not a weak link — its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average score, meaning it is a solid mid-tier processor that can support the GPU without dragging down the overall result. In the context of Downfall, which is a horror game that may not be heavily multithreaded, the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 899) and 8-thread score (5,648) are sufficient to keep frame rates high. The combo’s rank of 204 out of 1,741 means that there are 1,537 combos that perform worse, which is a strong position. This is not a top-tier ranking — there are 203 combos ahead — but those likely include higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer CPUs. The fact that this combo ranks this high with a 2021 CPU and a 2023 GPU shows that the pairing is well-matched for this game, and the GPU is not being held back by the CPU at any resolution. The deltaPct values for the CPU’s rivals are all under 1%, so even a slightly faster CPU would not meaningfully change the ranking. The GPU’s rivals are also close, but the RTX 4070 Ti is essentially at parity with the RTX 5090 Mobile and Intel Arc A730M, which suggests that the GPU is performing at the expected level for its class.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience in Downfall depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 248.9 FPS, which is more than enough for any 144Hz or even 240Hz monitor, and it is 95 FPS faster than Ultra (153.8 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p offers a 38.2% frame rate drop from High, which is a significant cost for what is likely a marginal visual improvement, especially in a horror game where lighting and shadow quality are already high at the High preset. Therefore, at 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice for most players, as it provides a high frame rate that ensures smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual fidelity to a noticeable degree. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 175.5 FPS, which is still excellent and well above the 144Hz threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 110.4 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid, and the 37.1% drop from High to Ultra is again substantial. For 1440p, the High preset is also the sweet spot, as it balances frame rate and visual quality; Medium (212 FPS) is an option for those prioritizing maximum frame rate, but High offers a better visual experience at a still-very-high frame rate. At 4K, the High preset delivers 108.7 FPS, which is above 100 FPS and suitable for a 120Hz display. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 69.7 FPS, which is a 35.9% reduction and may cause noticeable stutter in a horror game where smooth motion is important for atmosphere. The Medium preset at 4K (133.9 FPS) is an option for those who want higher frame rates, but High at 4K is the recommended balance, as it provides over 100 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. The Low preset at any resolution is not recommended for a horror game because it will likely reduce lighting and shadow effects that are crucial for the genre’s tension, and the frame rate gains (367.5 FPS at 1080p, 260.8 FPS at 1440p, 161.6 FPS at 4K) are unnecessary for most displays. Given that the measured data shows High settings at 4K still yielding 108.7 FPS, the best overall recommendation is to use the High preset at 4K if the display supports it, or High at 1440p for a higher frame rate. The Ultra preset is only worth considering if the player has a 60Hz display and wants maximum visual fidelity, but the frame rate drop to 69.7 FPS at 4K and 110.4 FPS at 1440p is a significant trade-off. The data clearly indicates that the High preset offers the best balance of performance and quality across all resolutions, with the caveat that at 1080p, even Ultra (153.8 FPS) is playable, so the choice there is more about visual preference than playability.