Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a measured performance profile in Downfall that spans from 48.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to 254.5 FPS at 1080p Low. The combo ranks 782nd out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the database. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, measured frame rates, and optimal settings.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Ryzen 7 5700X?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3070 have?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Downfall?

A: It ranks 782nd out of 1741 tested combos, meaning it outperforms more than half of the tested configurations.

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS?

A: 254.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS?

A: 48.4 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score?

A: 26214, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) part built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its 3.40 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks, combined with a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core, give it strong single-thread and multi-thread headroom. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X scores 22620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3193 in single-core, while Geekbench multi-core reaches 9720 and single-core 2148. Passmark multithread shows 26612, and single-thread 3385.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 5700X is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900KF, 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, 0.2% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500GT, and 0.2% slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X. These deltas are small, indicating that the 5700X sits in a tightly contested performance band. For Downfall, a horror title that likely benefits from strong single-thread performance for AI and physics, the 5700X's 4.60 GHz boost and 8-core layout provide ample processing power. The 65 W TDP also means the CPU runs cool, leaving thermal headroom for the GPU in a typical build.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 5700X + RTX 3070 combination ranks 782nd out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper half of the database, outperforming 959 of the 1741 configurations. The CPU itself holds the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 28238, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (0.9% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (1% slower), and the AMD FirePro S7150 (0.6% faster). The CPU's average score of 26214 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, so the combo's overall rank is driven more by the GPU's position relative to other graphics cards than by CPU differences.

The rank of 782 out of 1741 means the combo is not at the top tier, but it is comfortably above the median. For a 1080p or 1440p gaming setup, this level of performance is more than sufficient for smooth frame rates in Downfall, as the measured FPS data shows. At 4K, the combo still manages playable frame rates on Medium and High settings, though Ultra drops below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average FPS for Downfall across resolutions and settings is as follows:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 75.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 115.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 96.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 124.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 183.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 151.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 75.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 171.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 254.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 211.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 108.1 |

At 1080p, the combo easily exceeds 100 FPS on every preset, with Low reaching 254.5 FPS and Ultra still delivering 108.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p, High and Medium remain above 120 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75.8 FPS. At 4K, the picture changes: Low hits 115.5 FPS, Medium 96.3 FPS, High 75.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions, with Ultra costing roughly 50-60% of the Low frame rate. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at that extreme setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture (GA104) using Samsung's 8 nm process. It has 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores. The base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost of 1725 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's FP32 throughput is 20.31 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM is a key factor in Downfall's 4K performance; at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 48.4 FPS, suggesting that the VRAM capacity or bandwidth is stressed at that resolution and preset.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3070 scores 22214 in Passmark G3D, 123479 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 120664 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 28238, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3070 is 0.9% faster than the RX 6600 XT, 1% faster than the GTX 980 Ti, and 1.1% slower than the R9 M295X. These small deltas show that the 3070 is a solid mid-to-high-end card, but not a top-tier performer. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1440p High, it delivers 124.4 FPS, which is smooth for a horror game, while at 4K High it still manages 75.8 FPS, making it a viable 4K card for less demanding titles.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 108.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so players can safely use Ultra for maximum visual quality. High at 171.9 FPS is also excellent, but Ultra offers the best image fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, High provides 124.4 FPS and Medium 151.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75.8 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and frame rate, High is the recommended preset at 1440p; Ultra is still playable but may be preferred by those who prioritize graphics over a higher refresh rate. At 3840x2160, Medium is the sweet spot, delivering 96.3 FPS, while High drops to 75.8 FPS and Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 48.4 FPS. Low at 115.5 FPS is an option for competitive play, but Medium offers a much better visual experience while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended preset; for 1440p, High; and for 1080p, Ultra. These choices maximize frame rate while keeping the experience fluid and visually appealing.