Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. Across the measured resolutions and settings, this combination produces frame rates that range from 69 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 369 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions and still highly capable at the demanding 4K tier. The data shows that this combo ranks 425th out of 3716 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the top 12% of all combos, a strong result given the hardware's specifications.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, while at lower resolutions, the CPU's capability becomes more relevant. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 248 FPS; moving to 1440p High drops this to 177 FPS, a reduction of 71 FPS (28.6%). Stepping up to 4K High yields 110 FPS, another drop of 67 FPS (37.9%) from the 1440p figure. This scaling curve is steep, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's rendering workload scales nearly linearly with pixel count, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions to push high frame rates.

The Low settings preset illustrates the same trend more dramatically. At 1080p Low, the system produces 369 FPS, which falls to 264 FPS at 1440p Low (a 28.5% drop) and then to 164 FPS at 4K Low (a 37.9% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets—roughly 28-29% from 1080p to 1440p and 38% from 1440p to 4K—suggests that the limiting component shifts predictably with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance, reflected in a 3dmark_single_thread score of 943, is sufficient to feed the GPU, allowing the graphics card to stretch its legs.

However, the Ultra preset tells a different story. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS plummets to 69, which is only 44.5% of the 4K High score. This disproportionate drop indicates that Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's compute and memory subsystems. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is substantial, but the Ultra preset in Downfall appears to demand more than the 8448 shading units can deliver at 4K resolution. The 1080p Ultra result of 155 FPS versus 4K Ultra's 69 FPS shows a 55.5% reduction, which is steeper than the scaling seen in High settings, reinforcing that Ultra settings amplify the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. Its boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2340 MHz provide the raw throughput needed to sustain high frame rates. The GPU's 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines work together to produce the measured results. At 4K Medium, the combo averages 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS, showing that the card can maintain playable frame rates even with intermediate settings at 4K.

The memory subsystem plays a critical role in Downfall's performance at high resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has access to 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This is particularly relevant at 4K, where texture data and frame buffers consume significant memory capacity. The data shows that the GPU's passmark_g3d score of 31811 and its 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs place it well above average, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with an average score of 31676 and a deltaPct of -1.9, indicating that the 4070 Ti SUPER is only slightly ahead of that older flagship.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process, contributes to its efficiency and performance. The 45,900 million transistors packed into a 379 mm² die allow for high clock speeds and advanced features. The 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 5569 provides a synthetic benchmark reference, while the passmark_directx_11 score of 278 and passmark_directx_12 score of 119 show strong DirectX performance, which is relevant for a game released in 2016 that relies on DirectX 11 or 12 APIs. The GPU's 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores are present, though Downfall's age means these features are likely not heavily utilized, making the raw rasterization performance more important.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X serves as a capable partner, though its role diminishes as resolution increases. With 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, this Zen 3 architecture CPU provides strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15476 and singlecore score of 1574.5 demonstrate its capability. In Downfall, which likely leverages multiple threads for game logic and physics, the 16 threads help maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (dual-channel DDR4) ensure that data flows efficiently to the GPU. At 1080p Low, the 369 FPS result indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently to achieve frame rates that are nearly triple the 4K Ultra figure. The passmark_multithread score of 27732 and passmark_single_thread score of 3445 reflect a balanced processor. Its 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs places it ahead of rivals like the Intel Core i5-13500HX (avgScore 29270, deltaPct -0.5) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (avgScore 28940, deltaPct 0.6), though the differences are minimal.

At 4K, the CPU's role becomes secondary. The frame rate difference between 4K Low (164 FPS) and 4K High (110 FPS) shows that the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU's 3dmark_8_threads score of 6035 is more than sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor. The 16 threads provide headroom for background tasks and game engine overhead, but the data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the component that determines the ultimate frame rate at 4K. The CPU's TDP of 105 W and 7 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, allowing sustained boost clocks without thermal throttling, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame rates in longer gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 369 FPS, while Medium achieves 302 FPS with a minimum of 257 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. High settings produce 248 FPS, and Ultra drops to 155 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the GPU has significant headroom, and even the most demanding Ultra preset remains well above 144 Hz refresh rates, making this combo ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low settings yield 264 FPS, Medium averages 216 FPS (min 183, max 248), High achieves 177 FPS, and Ultra produces 111 FPS. The 1440p Ultra figure of 111 FPS is noteworthy because it is nearly identical to the 4K High result of 110 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset at 1440p imposes a similar GPU workload to High at 4K. This indicates that the Ultra settings in Downfall have a significant performance cost, likely due to increased draw distances, shadow quality, or post-processing effects.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more modest but remain playable. Low settings average 164 FPS, Medium achieves 134 FPS (min 114, max 154), High drops to 110 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS is the only measured configuration that dips below 60 FPS, but it still provides a smooth experience for a horror game. The difference between 4K Low (164 FPS) and 4K Ultra (69 FPS) represents a 58.0% reduction, highlighting the substantial performance impact of the Ultra preset. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 114 at 4K ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS, providing a consistent experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 425 out of 3716 tested configurations places it in the 88.6th percentile of all combinations tested in Downfall. This is a strong result, though not elite. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 76th percentile GPU ranking and the Ryzen 7 5800X's 81st percentile CPU ranking combine to produce a system that excels at high frame rates. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with a deltaPct of -1.9, indicate that the 4070 Ti SUPER is marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks, but in this specific game, the combination's performance is what matters.

The rank of 425 means that 3,291 other combos perform worse, while only 424 perform better. Given that this game was released in 2016, many newer and more powerful components exist, which explains why the rank is not higher. However, the fact that this combo achieves 69 FPS at 4K Ultra—a resolution that was not common when the game launched—demonstrates that it can handle the game's maximum settings at modern resolutions with ease. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H with a deltaPct of 0.1, show that the 5800X is competitive with newer mobile processors, though its desktop-oriented design with 105 W TDP provides sustained performance.

The combo's ranking is also influenced by the game's age, as Downfall likely does not utilize the GPU's full feature set, such as ray tracing or DLSS, which are present on the 4070 Ti SUPER but may not be implemented in this title. This means that the GPU's raw rasterization performance, reflected in its passmark_g3d score of 31811, is the primary driver of the measured FPS. The 425th rank out of 3716 is a solid result, indicating that this combination is well above average for this game, though not in the top tier reserved for the most recent flagship hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 369, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 302 FPS at 1080p Medium and 264 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes, the combo produces 110 FPS at 4K High and 134 FPS at 4K Medium, with a minimum FPS of 114 at Medium settings. Even at the demanding 4K Ultra preset, it maintains an average of 69 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's memory affect performance?

A: The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures and frame buffers, which is crucial for maintaining 110 FPS at 4K High and 164 FPS at 4K Low.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's 16 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 369 FPS result at 1080p Low. The CPU's passmark_single_thread score of 3445 indicates strong single-core performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 425th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 12% of all configurations. This is consistent with the GPU's 76th percentile and CPU's 81st percentile rankings.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from High to Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, High averages 110 FPS while Ultra averages 69 FPS, a 37.3% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 177 FPS to 111 FPS (37.3%), and at 1080p, from 248 FPS to 155 FPS (37.5%). The consistent percentage reduction indicates Ultra settings impose a fixed additional workload on the GPU.