Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a top-tier experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016 that rewards high frame rates. This combination ranks 322nd out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.7% of all configurations measured for this game. The pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that range from a playable 74 FPS at 4K Ultra to an exceptionally smooth 367 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that this combo has enough headroom for nearly any display configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranking of 322 out of 3,716 tested configurations places this system firmly in the upper echelon of performance for Downfall. This percentile position reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the RTX 4080 is capable of driving extremely high frame rates, while the Ryzen 7 5700G provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 321 other configurations achieving higher average frame rates across the measured settings and resolutions.

The GPU itself ranks in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, a difference of just 0.1% — effectively a statistical tie in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB score 54,828 and 55,698 respectively, putting them 1.1% and 2.6% ahead of the RTX 4080 in raw compute tests. However, in real-world gaming measurements for Downfall, the RTX 4080's architecture delivers frame rates that are competitive with or superior to these alternatives.

The CPU component holds the 79th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27,051. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097, 0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26,936, 0.4% behind), the Intel Core i5-14400T (27,166, 0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (26,900, 0.6% behind). These tight margins indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700G sits at a performance plateau where small differences in synthetic scores translate to negligible real-world gaming differences in a title like Downfall.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 serves as the primary performance driver in this configuration. Built on the AD103 chip with 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, the GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boosts to 2505 MHz. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Downfall's horror environments and texture-heavy scenes.

In the context of Downfall's measured results, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth prove adequate even at 4K resolution. The highest measured setting at 3840x2160, Ultra, produces an average of 74 FPS, while dropping to High yields 119 FPS. The RTX 4080's 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, while not specifically utilized by this 2016 title, contribute to its overall compute capability. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 34,457 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 indicate strong raw performance that translates directly to high frame rates in this game.

The GPU's direct relevance to Downfall's performance becomes clear when examining the frame rate progression across settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (367 FPS) and Ultra (168 FPS) is 199 FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom even at maximum settings. The 16 GB VRAM allocation ensures that no texture streaming issues occur at any resolution measured, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory bandwidth from becoming a limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High provides an excellent balance with 191 FPS average, while 4K High at 119 FPS is also smooth. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 367 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4080's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 in synthetic benchmarks versus 54,247 for the 4080, a delta of 0.1%. This negligible difference suggests near-identical gaming performance in Downfall.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming?

A: Yes. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with its 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,494, are sufficient to support frame rates well above 300 FPS at 1080p in this title.

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 119 FPS on High settings and 145 FPS on Medium, both well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings produce 74 FPS, which remains playable.

Q: What settings provide the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The Medium preset at each resolution shows the most consistent performance, with the only min/max data recorded: 278-376 FPS at 1080p, 198-268 FPS at 1440p, and 123-167 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G scores 27,051 in average benchmarks, placing it 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097) and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14400T (27,166), making them effectively equivalent.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals distinct performance tiers for each settings preset. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 367 FPS, Medium reaches 327 FPS (with a range of 278-376 FPS), High produces 268 FPS, and Ultra drops to 168 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 54% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest number remains far above any competitive threshold.

For 2560x1440, the pattern continues with Low at 285 FPS, Medium at 233 FPS (198-268 FPS range), High at 191 FPS, and Ultra at 120 FPS. The 1440p High setting at 191 FPS provides the best combination of visual fidelity and performance for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, as it maintains frame rates that exceed most monitors' refresh capabilities.

At 3840x2160, High settings produce 119 FPS, which is the recommended preset for 4K gaming. Medium achieves 145 FPS (123-167 FPS range) and could be preferred for users seeking additional headroom, while Ultra at 74 FPS is acceptable for those prioritizing visual quality over frame rate. The Low preset at 4K produces 178 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality to be recommended for a horror title where atmosphere is crucial.

The optimal choice depends on display capability: users with 1080p 144Hz monitors should select High (268 FPS) or even Ultra (168 FPS) for maximum quality, while 1440p 240Hz displays are best served by Low (285 FPS) or Medium (233 FPS) settings. For 4K 120Hz displays, High at 119 FPS is the ideal match, providing a near-perfect synchronization with display refresh capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers extraordinary performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 367 FPS, representing the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 327 FPS with a documented range of 278 to 376 FPS, showing excellent frame consistency. High settings yield 268 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 168 FPS — still more than sufficient for any competitive or immersive gaming scenario.

The 2560x1440 measurements show a similar trend with slightly reduced absolute numbers. Low settings reach 285 FPS, Medium averages 233 FPS with a range of 198 to 268 FPS, High achieves 191 FPS, and Ultra produces 120 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, consistent with the increased pixel count and rendering demands.

At 3840x2160, performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of 4K rendering. Low settings average 178 FPS, Medium reaches 145 FPS (123-167 FPS range), High delivers 119 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure represents the lowest measured average, but at 74 FPS it still exceeds the 60 FPS baseline for smooth gameplay in a horror title where frame time consistency matters for atmosphere.

The only settings with min/max data available are Medium at each resolution, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 278-376 FPS range indicates a 98 FPS spread, while 1440p Medium shows a 70 FPS spread (198-268 FPS), and 4K Medium exhibits a 44 FPS spread (123-167 FPS). The tightening range at higher resolutions suggests more consistent GPU-bound performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G provides the computational foundation for this combination, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename. Operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosting to 4.60 GHz, this processor achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and a multi-thread score of 6,629 with 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 results of 1,494 single-core and 12,830.5 multi-core demonstrate balanced performance that supports both gaming and background tasks.

In Downfall, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining frame rates at lower resolutions where GPU load is reduced. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 367 FPS, a figure that approaches the limits of what even a high-end processor can feed to the GPU. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 24,419 and single-thread score of 3,283 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a game that may not fully utilize all 16 threads.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 support, while modest compared to the GPU's 716.8 GB/s, proves sufficient for this title's demands. The 16 MB L3 cache helps maintain low latency access to frequently used data. The CPU's percentile ranking of 79% places it above most processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27,051 that puts it in the same performance class as the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097, 0.2% difference).

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about system balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 268 FPS at 1080p, 191 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 56% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear — the pixel count increase from 1080p to 1440p is 78%, yet frame rate drops only 29%, indicating that the system is not purely GPU-bound at lower resolutions.

Examining Low settings shows a similar pattern: 367 FPS at 1080p, 285 FPS at 1440p (22% reduction), and 178 FPS at 4K (51% reduction). The smaller percentage drops at lower settings suggest that CPU limitations begin to emerge at 1080p, where the GPU could theoretically render even more frames if the processor could supply them faster. This is confirmed by the gap between 1080p and 1440p frame rates, which is proportionally smaller than the pixel count difference.

At Medium settings, the measured ranges provide additional insight. The 278-376 FPS range at 1080p tightens to 198-268 FPS at 1440p and further to 123-167 FPS at 4K. The standard deviation (implied by these ranges) decreases with increasing resolution, indicating that higher resolutions produce more consistent frame pacing as the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 74 FPS result represents the point where GPU load is maximized and CPU influence is minimal, confirming that the RTX 4080 is the primary performance limiter at this resolution.