Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1523rd out of 1741 tested combinations in Downfall. That places this combo in the lower tier of systems, roughly in the 12th percentile of all tested pairings. The ranking suggests that while this hardware can run the game, it does so with performance that trails the vast majority of tested configurations. The data implies a system that prioritizes CPU capability over GPU headroom, a balance that becomes increasingly problematic as resolution and settings scale upward.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this pairing at 1523 out of 1741 total combinations, meaning roughly 218 other configurations deliver better measured performance in Downfall. This is a below-average result, but the ranking alone doesn't tell the full story. The CPU itself sits in the 82nd percentile versus all processors, while the GPU lands in the 55th percentile versus all graphics cards. That gap between CPU and GPU standing is telling: the processor is capable of far more than this graphics card can feed it. In a horror title like Downfall, where atmosphere often depends on consistent frame pacing rather than raw peak output, this imbalance can produce noticeable stutter when the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The rank of 1523 indicates that most testers achieved better results, but the data also shows the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1530 MHz with a boost up to 1785 MHz, and the card's 1408 shading units process geometry through 88 texture mapping units and 48 raster output pipelines. In Downfall, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher settings. The measured frames per second drop sharply as settings increase: at 1080p, Low settings hit 145.4 FPS, but Ultra falls to 63.5 FPS. That's a 56% reduction in performance purely from graphical load, which points to the GPU being saturated by the game's visual effects. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and even 1440p in this title, but the card's raw compute throughput—5.027 TFLOPS FP32—limits how much detail the game can render simultaneously. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 55th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms it's a mid-pack performer, and the measured results in Downfall align with that assessment: playable at medium settings, but struggling to maintain high frame rates at Ultra.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, running at a 3.00 GHz base clock with a 4.10 GHz boost. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout feature, providing substantial on-die storage for game data. In Downfall, the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU isn't the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 145.4 FPS, which suggests the processor can feed the GPU well beyond what the graphics card can render at higher settings. The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157 indicate strong thread handling and solid per-core performance. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking versus an 55th percentile GPU ranking means the processor is working well below its ceiling in this pairing. The measured data shows the CPU can push the GTX 1660 SUPER to its limits, but beyond 1080p Medium, the GPU becomes the bottleneck and the CPU's extra headroom goes unused.

FAQ

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite having a strong CPU?

A: The combo rank of 1523 out of 1741 reflects the combined system, and the GTX 1660 SUPER's 55th percentile GPU standing drags down the pairing. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking shows it's capable of more, but the GPU cannot translate that capability into higher frame rates in Downfall.

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The measured data shows 1080p is the sweet spot. At 1080p Medium, the combo hits 122.9 FPS, while 1440p Medium drops to 84.9 FPS. The 4K results are significantly lower, with High settings at 46.6 FPS, indicating the GPU struggles beyond 1440p.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, which scores 0.2% higher on average. The Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics matches it at 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT sits 0.7% above. These are all within a 1% margin, making the GTX 1660 SUPER statistically equivalent to its peers.

Q: What settings should I use for the best experience?

A: The data shows 1080p Medium at 122.9 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 63.5 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices significant performance for marginal visual gains.

Q: Does the CPU's 3D V-Cache help in Downfall?

A: The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the defining feature of the 5700X3D, and benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. However, the measured FPS in Downfall drops consistently from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint, not cache-sensitive CPU workloads.

Q: Is this a balanced pairing for this game?

A: The data says no. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile while the GPU ranks in the 55th, and the FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at any resolution shows the GPU saturating well before the CPU. At 1080p Low, the system hits 145.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 29.9 FPS—a 79% drop that points squarely at the graphics card as the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 100.8 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 69.8 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 46.6 FPS. That's a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The pattern is consistent across all settings: Low settings go from 145.4 FPS at 1080p to 63.9 FPS at 4K, a 56% drop; Medium goes from 122.9 to 54.3, a 56% drop; and Ultra goes from 63.5 to 29.9, a 53% drop. The uniformity of these percentage drops across settings indicates the scaling is resolution-bound, not settings-bound. The GPU's pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s become the deciding factors at higher resolutions, as the card must push more pixels through the same rasterization pipeline. The 4K Ultra result of 29.9 FPS is barely playable, suggesting the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB of VRAM and 192-bit bus are insufficient for demanding 4K workloads in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows point to 1080p Medium as the optimal configuration for this combo. At 122.9 FPS, it provides smooth, responsive gameplay that suits a horror title's need for consistent frame pacing. The jump from Low to Medium costs 22.5 FPS (from 145.4 to 122.9) but likely delivers noticeably improved shadows and textures. High settings at 1080p drop to 100.8 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls to 63.5 FPS, which is a 48% reduction from Medium for what appears to be marginal visual improvements based on the performance cost. At 1440p, Medium at 84.9 FPS is the best playable option, while High at 69.8 FPS may suffice for less action-heavy scenes. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even Low settings at 63.9 FPS struggling to maintain smooth motion. The data suggests users should stick to 1080p Medium for the best balance, or drop to Low at 1440p if higher resolution is preferred.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings hit 145.4 FPS, Medium reaches 122.9 FPS, High achieves 100.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 63.5 FPS. The 2.3x spread from Ultra to Low shows the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution when settings are reduced. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are substantial: Low runs at 104.9 FPS, Medium at 84.9 FPS, High at 69.8 FPS, and Ultra at 42.8 FPS. The Ultra result at 1440p falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the results are marginal across the board: Low at 63.9 FPS is the only preset that breaks 60 FPS, Medium runs at 54.3 FPS, High at 46.6 FPS, and Ultra at 29.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling—it's less than half the 1080p Low result, highlighting how quickly the GTX 1660 SUPER's capabilities diminish with pixel count. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p requires Medium or lower for smooth play, and 4K demands Low settings just to approach acceptable frame rates. This breakdown confirms the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing, with the CPU's substantial headroom going unused at higher resolutions.