Downfall

Downfall is a horror game released on February 28, 2016, and benchmark results show that pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT produces a highly capable system. This combination ranks at 1949 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the 52.5 percentile of all configurations tested for this title. The data set includes measurements across three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of how this hardware handles the game’s demands.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The chip features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 and 64 KB of L1 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, yielding a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The CPU’s benchmark scores are solid for its class; it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499, with a Geekbench multicore result of 10779 and a single-core score of 2016.

In Downfall, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it still provides enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the frame rate. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show the processor is strong in multi-threaded workloads, scoring 6858 with 16 threads and 5768 with 8 threads, while single-thread performance is 921. This suggests the 5700X can handle the game’s background tasks and physics calculations without strain. The CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 79, and its average benchmark score is 27578, which is exactly matched by the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0), while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% behind and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% ahead. These rival comparisons indicate that the 5700X sits in a competitive performance tier, and for Downfall, the data shows it does not limit the GPU until frame rates reach very high levels, such as the 229 FPS seen at 1080p Low settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, also on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2321 MHz, with a boost clock of 2581 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz; memory runs at 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective. It contains 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The card’s FP32 performance is 13.21 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s. The GPU holds a percentile ranking of 72 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425.

In Downfall, the RX 6700 XT’s 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s demands, as even at 4K Ultra settings the frame rate drops to 43 FPS, which is a GPU compute limitation rather than a memory capacity issue. The GPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (deltaPct 0), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (deltaPct -1.5), showing that the RX 6700 XT performs near the level of much higher-tier cards in synthetic benchmarks. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Downfall, especially as resolution increases, because the frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1949 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the configuration slightly above the median of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 52.5% of the combinations in the database. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely mismatched; the CPU’s 79th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile are relatively close, allowing the GPU to be fully utilized without excessive CPU overhead.

Given that the data set includes 3716 combos, a rank of 1949 shows this is a mid-pack performer for Downfall specifically. The measured frame rates support this positioning, as the system delivers playable performance at most settings, but it does not reach the top-tier frame rates that higher-end combos would achieve. The rank is derived from the actual measured FPS data, which shows the system hitting 68 FPS at 4K High and 154 FPS at 1080p High, figures that are respectable but not exceptional for a system with a $299 launch MSRP CPU and a $479 launch MSRP GPU. The combo’s rank is a direct result of the GPU’s performance ceiling, as the CPU can push higher frame rates but the GPU limits the output at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 229, which is extremely fluid. Medium settings yield an average of 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 and a maximum of 215. High settings produce an average of 154 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to an average of 96 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a substantial reduction in performance, but even at Ultra, the frame rate remains above 60 FPS, making the game smooth on a 1080p display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. At Low settings, the average is 164 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154. High settings yield 110 FPS on average, and Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS. The pattern shows that each resolution step down from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 30%, but the system still maintains playable frame rates across all presets, with Ultra being the only setting that approaches the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings produce an average of 102 FPS, which is still quite playable. Medium settings yield an average of 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 96. High settings drop to 68 FPS on average, and Ultra settings fall to 43 FPS, which is below the commonly accepted 60 FPS target. The data shows that at 4K, only Low and Medium presets provide a consistently smooth experience, while High is marginal and Ultra is not suitable for fast-paced gameplay.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 154 FPS at 1080p to 110 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 44 FPS or roughly 28.6%. From 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drops from 110 FPS to 68 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS or about 38.2%. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 86 FPS, representing a 55.8% decrease in performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar. The system produces 229 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 65 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 62 FPS. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are 96 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The relative consistency of the percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU has enough headroom to maintain performance at lower resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller frame rate differences at higher resolutions, but the data shows the opposite, with larger absolute drops at higher resolutions.

The 1080p Low result of 229 FPS is notably high, suggesting that the CPU can support frame rates above 200 FPS, but the GPU’s rendering capacity is what caps performance at higher resolutions. This is further evidenced by the fact that the frame rate scales nearly linearly with the number of pixels, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound workloads. The data indicates that for this game, the RX 6700 XT is the primary constraint, and the Ryzen 7 5700X provides ample CPU performance for the game’s demands.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the resolution and the desired frame rate target. At 1080p, all settings provide playable performance, but the Medium preset stands out as the best balance. It delivers an average of 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. High settings at 1080p yield 154 FPS, which is also excellent, but Medium offers a higher margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 1080p drops to 96 FPS, which is still smooth, but the visual gains may not justify the 48.6% performance drop from Medium.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, delivering an average of 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS and ensures a consistent experience. High settings at 1440p produce 110 FPS, which is also good, but the minimum FPS is not reported for High settings, making Medium a safer bet for frame time consistency. Ultra at 1440p drops to 69 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target but may experience occasional dips in more intense scenes.

At 4K, the options are more limited. Low settings produce 102 FPS, which is the only preset that offers a significant margin above 60 FPS. Medium settings yield 83 FPS on average, with a minimum of 71 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS target and provides a better visual experience. High settings at 4K drop to 68 FPS on average, which is playable but leaves little headroom for frame drops. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 43 FPS average is below the standard 60 FPS threshold and would result in a less smooth experience. For the best overall experience, Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p offer the highest frame rates with the least risk of stutter, while at 4K, Medium is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Downfall?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1949 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it slightly above the median.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this system at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1080p is 229, achieved with Low settings. With Medium settings, the average drops to 187 FPS, and with Ultra settings, it falls to 96 FPS.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the frame rate dropping from 229 FPS at 1080p Low to 102 FPS at 4K Low, a 55.5% decrease. The CPU’s single-thread score of 921 and multicore score of 6858 in 3DMark indicate it has sufficient headroom.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which is exactly matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (deltaPct 0). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% behind.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and indicates that Ultra is not suitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has a launch MSRP of $299, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a launch MSRP of 479 USD.