Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a strong performance profile in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The pairing ranks 461st out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 12.4% of all configurations. This is a high-end setup that consistently produces triple-digit frame rates across most settings and resolutions, with the only exception being 4K Ultra, where it still maintains a playable average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 461 out of 3,716 tested combinations places this system firmly in the upper tier of benchmark results. This positioning reflects a balanced pairing where neither component becomes a severe bottleneck in Downfall. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs tested, while the GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, ranks at the 76th percentile among all GPUs. The similarity in percentile rankings suggests the two components are well-matched for this title.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows the 5800X3D is essentially tied with several competitors. It scores within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Intel Core i9-10900K, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, and Intel Core i5-12600KF in average benchmark scores. This tight clustering means the 5800X3D's performance edge in Downfall comes not from raw compute dominance but from its specific architectural strengths, particularly its large cache.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's nearest rivals include some unexpected entries. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 and GRID M60-1Q are within 0.4% of its average score, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell and TITAN RTX lag slightly behind at 1.4% and 1.9% respectively. This suggests the 4070 Ti SUPER's benchmark average of 31,087 is a solid mid-high range score, though the measured FPS data in Downfall tells a more complete story.

The rank of 461 out of 3,716 means this combo outperforms approximately 85% of all tested configurations. For a 2016 horror game, this is exceptionally strong headroom. The system is clearly capable of delivering smooth gameplay at maximum settings, and the measured data confirms this across multiple resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, while memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU features 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, with 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores supporting advanced rendering features.

Memory configuration is substantial with 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory pool is particularly relevant for Downfall at high resolutions, as the game's horror environments with detailed textures and lighting effects can consume significant VRAM. The 16 GB capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, memory pressure is unlikely to cause performance dips.

The GPU's compute capabilities are impressive on paper: 44.10 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly into the measured FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the card delivers 69 FPS average, which is a demanding workload that still remains playable. The jump to 4K High yields 110 FPS, showing how the card scales with settings changes.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU's strengths across the board. At 1080p Low, the card pushes 361 FPS, indicating that the GPU is nowhere near its limits at lower resolutions. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a typical GPU-bound pattern where higher resolutions increase the workload on the graphics card, but the 4070 Ti SUPER handles it admirably. The 16 GB VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's assets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?

A: The data shows excellent performance at all resolutions. 2560x1440 High delivers 177 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. Even 3840x2160 High maintains 110 FPS, making 4K gaming a viable option for this title.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 31,087 is slightly below the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31,206, 0.4% higher) and GRID M60-1Q (31,220, 0.4% higher), but it outperforms the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31,532, 1.4% lower) and TITAN RTX (31,676, 1.9% lower). These are small differences that don't reflect the 4070 Ti SUPER's architectural advantages.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this game?

A: The CPU's 80th percentile ranking and the GPU's 76th percentile suggest a balanced pairing. At 1080p Low where the GPU delivers 361 FPS, the CPU must keep up with frame generation. The 5800X3D's 3D V-Cache helps in this scenario, though the specific game demands determine whether CPU or GPU limits performance.

Q: What settings provide the smoothest experience at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K High at 110 FPS average is the optimal balance for smooth gameplay. 4K Medium delivers 134 FPS but with a wider frame time variance (114-154 FPS), while 4K Ultra drops to 69 FPS. 4K Low at 164 FPS is possible if maximum frame rate is preferred over visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The 5800X3D's average benchmark score of 27,896 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas of 0.1% to 0.3% against the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. The differences are negligible, meaning the CPU's performance in Downfall is consistent with other high-end processors.

Q: Does the combo maintain consistent frame rates at 1440p?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 2560x1440 Medium with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 248 FPS, averaging 216 FPS. This narrow frame time window indicates stable performance without significant drops, which is important for a horror game where sudden FPS dips can break immersion.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 361 FPS, which is extraordinarily high and likely beyond the refresh rate of most displays. Medium settings yield 302 FPS average with a minimum of 257 FPS and maximum of 347 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings drop to 248 FPS average, while Ultra still maintains a robust 155 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has massive headroom, and the limiting factor becomes the display's refresh rate rather than the hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings average 264 FPS, Medium averages 216 FPS with a range of 183 to 248 FPS, High averages 177 FPS, and Ultra averages 111 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p represents a 37% performance hit, which is significant but still leaves the system above 100 FPS for smooth gameplay. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, as even Ultra settings remain highly playable.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become apparent. Low settings average 164 FPS, which is still remarkably high for 4K. Medium settings average 134 FPS with a minimum of 114 and maximum of 154 FPS, indicating some frame time variation but still smooth performance. High settings drop to 110 FPS average, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. Ultra settings are the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. This is still playable but represents the only scenario where the system cannot maintain a consistently high frame rate.

The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles Downfall with ease at lower resolutions, and even at 4K Ultra, the 69 FPS average keeps the game playable. The measured FPS values are all above 60, meaning no configuration in the test set produces an unplayable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Ultra settings, the progression is 155 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 38% drop from 1440p to 4K. These scaling factors are typical for a GPU-bound scenario where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly taxed at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is different: 361 FPS at 1080p, 264 FPS at 1440p, and 164 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27% and 38% respectively, showing similar relative scaling to Ultra settings. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor across all settings, as the frame rate scaling follows the expected pattern for resolution-dependent workload increases.

The 1440p to 4K transition is particularly steep, with a 38% performance reduction across all settings. This is attributable to the 4K resolution requiring roughly 2.25 times the pixel throughput of 1440p, and the GPU's 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth becoming a more significant constraint. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient, but the bandwidth requirements at 4K strain the memory subsystem.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU may begin to play a larger role. The 5800X3D's 96 MB L3 cache helps maintain high frame rates, as evidenced by the 361 FPS at Low settings. However, the 38% drop from 1440p to 4K at every setting level strongly suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The system's performance scaling is predictable and consistent, which is a sign of a well-balanced configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 4K, High settings at 110 FPS average provide the best balance between visual quality and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs 41 FPS, dropping to 69 FPS, which is a substantial performance penalty for the additional visual fidelity. Medium settings at 134 FPS offer higher frame rates but with more frame time variance (114-154 FPS). For a horror game where consistent frame pacing matters for atmosphere, High settings at 4K are the recommended choice.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts toward Ultra settings. The 111 FPS average at Ultra is still well above 100, and the visual improvements over High (177 FPS) are noticeable. The 37% performance cost of Ultra over High is acceptable given the absolute frame rate remains high. Medium settings at 216 FPS are unnecessary unless the display has a very high refresh rate, and Low at 264 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for marginal gains.

At 1080p, all settings are viable, but Ultra at 155 FPS provides the best experience. The 155 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most 1080p displays (typically 144 Hz or 165 Hz), and the visual fidelity at Ultra is the best available. High settings at 248 FPS only matter for competitive play or displays with refresh rates above 240 Hz. Medium at 302 FPS and Low at 361 FPS are excessive for typical use cases.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize High settings at 4K for the most immersive experience, Ultra at 1440p for the best balance, and Ultra at 1080p for maximum visual quality. The system has sufficient headroom to handle these configurations without dropping below playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with Vermeer codename. It runs on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. Its TDP is 105 W, and it supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The defining feature of the 5800X3D is its cache hierarchy: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a massive 96 MB shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces the frequency of memory accesses. In Downfall, a horror game with complex environments and AI-driven entities, the large cache helps maintain consistent frame rates by keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14,317 multi-core and 1,452 single-core. Geekbench results show 11,765 multi-core and 2,017 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 28,309 with a single-thread score of 3,234. The 3DMark results show scaling from 884 single-thread to 7,299 at 16 threads, indicating good multi-threading efficiency.

The nearest CPU rivals show the 5800X3D is competitive but not dominant in synthetic benchmarks. Its average score of 27,896 is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872) and Intel Core i5-12600KF (27,799). This tight clustering means the 5800X3D's advantage in gaming comes from its cache design rather than raw throughput. The 96 MB L3 cache is uniquely suited for game workloads that exhibit high data locality.

In Downfall specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. At 1080p Low where the GPU produces 361 FPS, the CPU must generate frames at an extremely high rate. The 5800X3D's 3D V-Cache helps maintain these high frame rates by reducing memory latency. However, the data suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate scaling follows GPU-bound patterns. The combination of 8 cores and 16 threads with high single-thread performance ensures the CPU keeps pace even in the most demanding scenarios.