Downfall

Downfall, a 2016 horror title, runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination that lands in the 1057th position out of 1741 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of the database, a pairing that can handle the game’s oppressive atmosphere with smooth frame rates at most settings, but which shows clear limits when pushed to maximum quality at higher resolutions. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for the game’s demands, though its 8 GB of video memory and aging Turing architecture begin to show strain under the heaviest loads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the RTX 2070 SUPER scales with resolution. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 140 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces that to 103.9 FPS, a 25.8% drop. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 65.1 FPS, a 53.5% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with the processor having ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (208 FPS) and Ultra (85.4 FPS) is 122.6 FPS. At 4K, that difference shrinks to 54.5 FPS, with Low at 92.1 FPS and Ultra at 37.6 FPS. This compression at 4K suggests the GPU is becoming fully saturated, unable to maintain the same relative performance gap between quality presets. The 1440p results show a similar, though less severe, pattern.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing for the Ultra preset. At 1440p Ultra, the system delivers 65.6 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it collapses to 37.6 FPS, a 42.7% drop. This steep decline points to the memory bandwidth and compute limits of the RTX 2070 SUPER, which has a 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The game’s horror visuals, likely featuring complex lighting and shadow effects, appear to tax the GPU heavily when combined with the high pixel count of 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 140 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, easily exceeding the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The Ultra preset at 85.4 FPS is still very playable for a horror title, where smoothness matters less than atmosphere, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 54.6 FPS, a significant price for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The data suggests High is the sweet spot at this resolution.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 103.9 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium at 122.8 FPS offers even more headroom, but the visual downgrade from High may not be worth it. Ultra at 65.6 FPS is playable but sits below the 70 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 151.7 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rates, which is uncommon for this genre.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. High at 65.1 FPS is the best option for maintaining a playable experience, while Medium at 75 FPS provides a slight edge in smoothness. The Ultra preset at 37.6 FPS is effectively unplayable for a game that relies on tension and reaction, and the Low preset at 92.1 FPS strips away too much of the visual detail that makes horror effective. The recommendation is to use Medium or High at 4K, depending on whether the user prefers a higher frame rate or richer visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1057 out of 1741 places it in the top 39.3% of all tested configurations for Downfall. This is a respectable position, but it is not a top-tier result. The CPU alone, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, sits in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27606. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which scores 27535 and is 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF, which scores 27827 and is 0.8% behind. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, sits in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700, scores 21670 and is 2.5% behind.

The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is capable but not exceptional for Downfall. The data suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, as the CPU has significant headroom. The 8-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz is more than sufficient for a game released in 2016, which likely does not scale well beyond a few threads. The rank reflects this imbalance, showing that the system performs well but is held back by the graphics card in demanding situations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS across settings is as follows: Low averages 208 FPS, Medium averages 171.7 FPS, High averages 140 FPS, and Ultra averages 85.4 FPS. The frame rate drops are consistent, with each step up in quality costing roughly 20-30 FPS, except for the jump from High to Ultra, which costs 54.6 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset enables particularly demanding effects that disproportionately impact performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 151.7 FPS, Medium at 122.8 FPS, High at 103.9 FPS, and Ultra at 65.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear, with a 27% reduction in FPS across all settings. The Ultra preset again shows the steepest decline, dropping 38.3 FPS from High, which is a 36.9% reduction. This indicates that the Ultra settings at 1440p are approaching the limits of the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS is: Low at 92.1 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS, High at 65.1 FPS, and Ultra at 37.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below 40 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for a playable experience, and the gap between High and Ultra is 27.5 FPS. The Low preset remains above 90 FPS, showing that even at 4K, the GPU can handle reduced settings, but the high-quality options are not viable.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in Downfall?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, where it averages 75 FPS. At High settings, it drops to 65.1 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 37.6 FPS. The Low preset achieves 92.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The 1440p resolution offers the best balance, with High settings at 103.9 FPS and Medium at 122.8 FPS. This provides a high frame rate while maintaining good visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27708). It is 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27827).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006). It is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670).

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 85.4 FPS, which is playable, but it costs 54.6 FPS compared to High (140 FPS). For a horror game, the visual improvements may be worthwhile, but the High preset provides a much larger performance margin.

Q: What does the combo rank indicate about its overall standing?

A: The combo ranks 1057 out of 1741 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This indicates that it performs well for most users but is not among the top performers, likely due to the GPU being the limiting component.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. Its benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 and a single-core score of 3327. The Geekbench multicore score is 10220, and the single-core score is 2194.

In Downfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 208 FPS, which indicates the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and max-thread score of 7578 show that the CPU scales well with multiple threads, but a 2016 horror game is unlikely to utilize all 16 threads effectively.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which is 0.3% faster in average benchmark score, and the Intel Core i7-13700H, which is 0.4% behind. These small differences indicate that the 5800X is well-positioned among its peers. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests it is a strong performer, and its 7 nm process node and 105 W TDP make it an efficient choice. For Downfall specifically, the processor is not the bottleneck; the GPU is, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, as shown by the Passmark single-thread score of 3445, ensures it can handle the game’s logic without limiting the GPU.