Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a strong showing in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that clearly favors high frame rates. The data shows this combo ranking 192nd out of 1741 tested configurations, placing it in the top 11% of all hardware pairings for this game. With the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and the 5700G’s eight Zen 3 cores, this setup is built for high-refresh-rate 1440p play, though 4K Ultra demands more than the GPU can comfortably deliver. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, explains the division of labor between CPU and GPU, and offers practical advice for getting the most out of this specific combination.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Downfall?*

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo produces 177.9 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 107.7 FPS at 4K High. The 1440p results show the GPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates well above 100 FPS even at Ultra settings (111.9 FPS).

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706, -0.3% delta), and it sits slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532, +0.4%), the Intel Core 5 210H (25490, +0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, +0.6%). The performance differences are negligible in real-world terms.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM enough for Downfall?*

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient. This is a 2016 title, and even at 4K Ultra settings, the measured average FPS of 68.1 suggests the bottleneck is computational, not memory capacity. The GPU's 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth provides ample data throughput for this game's demands.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, Low settings yield an average of 365.1 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 158.1 FPS. That is a 207 FPS drop, or roughly 57% lower performance, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: How does the 5700G's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU shows a strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8970. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2930, indicating it can handle both heavily threaded workloads and tasks that rely on single-core speed.

Q: Does this combo produce playable frame rates at 4K?

A: At 4K, the results are mixed. High settings deliver 107.7 FPS, which is playable, and Medium settings hit 132.1 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to 68.1 FPS. For a horror game, 68 FPS is acceptable, but it is not the high-refresh experience available at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align with the measured performance. The GPU features 8448 shading units and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, allowing it to process the complex lighting and shadow effects that horror games like Downfall rely on. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and maintaining stable frame times in demanding scenes.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS. This raw power translates directly to the high frame rates seen in the benchmark data. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 365.1 FPS average at Low settings. The 4070 Ti SUPER sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48704. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071 (-0.7% delta), showing that the 4070 Ti SUPER is positioned just below the top tier of dedicated compute cards.

The VRAM allocation is generous for a game from 2016. Even at 4K Ultra, the 16 GB buffer ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the frame rate drops consistently across all resolutions. This indicates that the GPU's shading units and ROPs (96 in total) are being progressively taxed, rather than memory capacity being exhausted.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies by settings preset. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a drop from 245.1 FPS to 177.9 FPS, a 67.2 FPS decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K further drops the frame rate to 107.7 FPS, another 70.2 FPS reduction. This linear decline suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload for the pixel rate (250.6 GPixel/s) increases proportionally with pixel count.

The scaling at Ultra settings is more dramatic. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 158.1 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this falls to 111.9 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 68.1 FPS. The 90 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra represents a 57% reduction in performance. This is a steeper decline than at High settings, indicating that the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity taxes the GPU's texture rate (689.0 GTexel/s) and FP32 compute more heavily.

The Low settings data shows the CPU's influence. At 1080p Low, the system hits 365.1 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. At 1440p Low, it manages 264.8 FPS, and at 4K Low, it still achieves 162.1 FPS. The fact that 4K Low (162.1 FPS) is higher than 1080p Ultra (158.1 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU has ample headroom when graphical effects are reduced, and the resolution scaling is less punishing when the shading complexity is low.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended starting point. The data shows 177.9 FPS at this setting, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors and provides a smooth, responsive experience. The 1440p High setting also leaves headroom for occasional frame drops without dipping below playable levels.

If the user prioritizes maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 365.1 FPS, which is excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play or if the system is used for frame-time analysis. The Medium preset at 1440p (217.2 FPS) is a strong alternative for those who want a slight visual upgrade over Low without sacrificing the high frame rate advantage.

At 4K, the High preset (107.7 FPS) is the best option for maintaining smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K (68.1 FPS) is playable but approaches the lower boundary of what is comfortable for a horror game, where sudden frame drops can be jarring. The data suggests that Medium settings at 4K (132.1 FPS) provide a better experience than Ultra if the user wants to stay above 100 FPS. For this title, High settings are the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering a significant visual improvement over Medium while keeping frame rates high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 365.1 FPS, Medium settings achieve 300.3 FPS, and High settings come in at 245.1 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 158.1 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate but represents a 207 FPS drop from Low.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 264.8 FPS, Medium settings reach 217.2 FPS, and High settings produce 177.9 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 111.9 FPS, which is suitable for most gaming scenarios but shows the impact of the heavier preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits under load. Low settings still manage 162.1 FPS, and Medium settings achieve 132.1 FPS. High settings drop to 107.7 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 68.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 94 FPS difference, highlighting the significant computational cost of the Ultra preset at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is smaller than the gap between Medium and High, and the gap between High and Ultra is the largest. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are disproportionately expensive relative to their visual impact in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its 8 cores and 16 threads are well-suited to Downfall's engine. The CPU has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable. Its Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process from TSMC, delivers strong single-thread performance that is critical for game logic and physics calculations.

The benchmark data shows the 5700G performs admirably in both single and multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and single-core score of 2930 indicate a balanced processor. The 3DMark scores reinforce this: 899 for single-thread and 6629 for 16-thread tests. This CPU is positioned at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626, placing it in the upper tier of desktop processors.

In the context of Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 365.1 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU can handle the game's logic without becoming a bottleneck. The 16 MB of L3 cache provides sufficient fast memory for the CPU to access frequently used data, reducing latency in gameplay scenarios.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is adequate, though it is lower than the GPU's 672.3 GB/s. This disparity is normal for a system architecture where the GPU has its own dedicated memory pool. The 5700G's performance is closely matched with its nearest rivals, all within 0.6% of its average score, meaning that the CPU choice is unlikely to be a differentiating factor when compared to similar-tier alternatives. The data confirms that this is a GPU-bound system in most scenarios, with the CPU providing consistent, reliable performance across all tested settings.