Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a formidable 1440p and 4K experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that clearly favors GPU throughput over raw CPU muscle. With the CPU sitting at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile, this pairing lands at rank 308 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top 8.3% of all configurations. The data shows a system that can push past 120 FPS at 4K High, yet it also reveals a significant CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions that buyers should understand.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Downfall?*

A: The maximum recorded average is 379 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest average is 74 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5700X's average benchmark score is 27578, which is exactly equal to the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta). It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, while sitting 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's performance significantly different from the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The data indicates they are nearly identical. The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, making the SUPER just 0.1% slower in this dataset. The RTX 4080 is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and 2.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 191 FPS on High to 120 FPS on Ultra. That is a 71 FPS reduction, or roughly 37% lower performance, for the jump to the highest preset.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 74. While this is above the 60 FPS threshold, it is the only resolution/settings combination in the measured data that falls below the 100 FPS mark.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is paired with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance in Downfall, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy horror scenes remain fluid, with no indication of memory capacity constraints in the measured data. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, includes 9728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units, which directly contribute to the high fill rates observed in the benchmark results.

The core clocks are notably high: a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz. This boost clock is critical for sustained performance, allowing the GPU to maintain high frame rates even as thermal load increases. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s explain why the card can handle the game's visual effects at 4K, where the measured average FPS on Medium settings hits 145 FPS. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS provides ample compute headroom for the game's shader complexity.

When comparing to rivals, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 puts it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER, meaning users should not expect any meaningful difference between the two in Downfall. However, it is 2.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which suggests a clear advantage for the NVIDIA card in this title. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces its position as a high-end part capable of driving the game's most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination achieves a rank of 308 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 8.3% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the balance between a high-end GPU and a capable mid-range CPU. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's raw power, as the CPU's synthetic scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core of 13184) are solid but not class-leading.

The CPU's performance relative to its peers is tight. The 5700X matches the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly in average benchmark score, and its 0.2% lead over the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is negligible. This means that, from a CPU perspective, the combo's rank could be replicated with several alternative processors without a noticeable change in Downfall performance. The GPU, on the other hand, has a more distinct separation from its rivals, with a 1.1% lead over the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and a 2.6% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB.

Given that the combo sits at rank 308, it suggests that while there are 307 faster configurations, the vast majority of the 3716 tested combos are slower. This is a system that will not struggle with Downfall at any reasonable setting, and it provides a substantial performance buffer for future titles or more demanding horror games.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. Here is the exact breakdown:

• 1920x1080: The average FPS ranges from 379 on Low to 168 on Ultra. Medium settings produce an average of 327 FPS with a minimum of 278 and maximum of 376. High settings average 268 FPS.
• 2560x1440: The average FPS ranges from 285 on Low to 120 on Ultra. Medium settings produce an average of 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 and maximum of 268. High settings average 191 FPS.
• 3840x2160: The average FPS ranges from 178 on Low to 74 on Ultra. Medium settings produce an average of 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 and maximum of 167. High settings average 119 FPS.

The most notable data point is the 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS. While this is playable, it is the only configuration in the dataset that drops below 100 FPS. For players seeking a locked 60 FPS experience at maximum settings, this combo delivers, but those with 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K displays may need to dial back to High settings, which yields 119 FPS, or Medium settings, which yields 145 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a minimum FPS of 123 ensuring no significant stutter.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound trend, but with a notable CPU limitation at the lowest resolution. From 1920x1080 High (268 FPS) to 2560x1440 High (191 FPS), the frame rate drops by 77 FPS, or approximately 29%. Moving from 1440p High to 3840x2160 High (119 FPS) results in a 72 FPS drop, another 38% reduction. This consistent drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, which is expected given the RTX 4080's capabilities.

However, the 1080p Low result of 379 FPS suggests a CPU bottleneck. At such a high frame rate, the Ryzen 7 5700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are likely maxed out, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 are adequate, but the game's engine may not be able to fully utilize the CPU's multi-threading capabilities at these extreme frame rates. This is not a practical concern for most users, as 379 FPS is far beyond any display's refresh rate, but it does indicate that the CPU is the limiting component at 1080p Low.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear. The 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS is 56% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 168 FPS. This steep drop is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count and shading requirements overwhelm the GPU's throughput. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but Downfall's Ultra preset at 4K is clearly demanding.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process, provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth are sufficient for Downfall's engine, which does not appear to be particularly cache-sensitive based on the measured results. The CPU's 65W TDP is notably low, which is a benefit for system builders looking to minimize cooling requirements.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X's multi-threaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 26612. However, its single-thread performance is less impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2016. This is reflected in the game data, where the CPU appears to be a bottleneck only at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 4K, the CPU's role is diminished, as the GPU's rendering load dominates the frame time.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, matches its average benchmark score exactly, indicating that in Downfall, switching between these two processors would yield identical results. The 5700X's 0.2% lead over the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is also negligible. This means that for Downfall, the CPU choice is not a critical factor for overall performance, provided it has at least 8 cores and a boost clock above 4.5 GHz. The data confirms that the RTX 4080 is the single most important component in this combo, and the 5700X provides adequate support without introducing a significant bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.