Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in Downfall, consistently producing high frame rates across all tested settings. The data shows that this combination ranks in the 91st percentile of all tested combos, with the GPU acting as the primary driver of performance scaling, particularly at higher resolutions where frame rates remain exceptionally playable even under Ultra settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the pairing, running on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. This CPU, part of the 5000 series and built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, features 96 MB of shared L3 cache — a configuration that proves highly effective in Downfall, a horror title that tends to favor strong single-thread performance and substantial cache for scene complexity.

Benchmark scores for the 5800X3D indicate a processor that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. Its 3dmark single-thread score of 884 and Geekbench single-core score of 2017 show solid per-core capability, while its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and Geekbench multicore score of 11765 demonstrate that the 8-core, 16-thread design handles multi-threaded loads without becoming a constraint. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 28309 and 3dmark max-threads score of 7285 further corroborate this balanced profile.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER with enough data to keep the GPU busy. The measured frame rates show that this CPU does not bottleneck the system even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases relative to GPU load. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 361 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 5800X3D's 96 MB L3 cache is particularly relevant for horror games that often stream complex assets and AI-driven events, as the larger cache can reduce memory latency and improve frame pacing.

The CPU sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs tested in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with an average score of 27887 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 27932 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27799 (0.3% delta). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 5800X3D's performance closely matches these alternatives despite differences in core counts and architectures.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 335 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the top 9% of all combos tested, a strong result that indicates near-flagship performance. The ranking reflects the synergy between this CPU and GPU pair, and the data shows that the combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives tested in this game.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the RTX 4080 SUPER itself sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (-1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (-2.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (-2.8% delta). The fact that the RTX 4080 SUPER trails these rivals slightly in synthetic benchmarks yet still achieves the 335th combo rank in Downfall indicates that the game's specific optimization favors this pairing.

The combo rank of 335 out of 3716 means that approximately 3381 other combos tested perform worse in Downfall. This percentile placement (roughly 91st) suggests that users with this combination will experience frame rates that are competitive with most high-end systems. The rank becomes more impressive when considering that Downfall is a 2016 title, meaning the hardware is far more capable than the game's minimum requirements, and the data confirms that the combo extracts maximum performance from the title.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions, with the biggest drops occurring between 1080p and 1440p, and then again between 1440p and 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 361 at 1920x1080 to 284 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 77 FPS or roughly 21%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the average FPS drops further to 177, a reduction of 107 FPS or about 38%. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting component as resolution rises, which is expected given the RTX 4080 SUPER's role in rendering pixels.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 325 FPS at 1080p, 232 FPS at 1440p (a drop of 93 FPS or 29%), and 144 FPS at 4K (a drop of 88 FPS or 38%). The consistent percentage drop from 1440p to 4K across Low and Medium settings (38% in both cases) suggests that the GPU's rendering capacity is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions. This is further supported by the High settings data: 267 FPS at 1080p, 190 FPS at 1440p (a drop of 77 FPS or 29%), and 118 FPS at 4K (a drop of 72 FPS or 38%).

The Ultra settings show the most dramatic resolution scaling: 167 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p (a drop of 48 FPS or 29%), and 74 FPS at 4K (a drop of 45 FPS or 38%). The consistency of the 38% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, regardless of quality preset. The CPU's role becomes more prominent at 1080p, where the frame rates are highest; however, even at 1080p Ultra with 167 FPS average, the CPU does not appear to bottleneck, as the 5800X3D's single-thread performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the combo is more balanced between CPU and GPU, but as resolution increases, the GPU dominates the performance equation. This is typical for a high-end GPU like the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit bus delivering 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, capabilities that are fully utilized at higher resolutions but less critical at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS: Low settings achieve 361 FPS, Medium settings achieve 325 FPS (with a minimum of 276 FPS and maximum of 374 FPS), High settings achieve 267 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 167 FPS. The Medium settings row is the only one at 1080p with recorded min/max values, showing a range of 98 FPS between the minimum and maximum, which indicates some frame variability but still well within smooth gameplay territory.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 284 FPS, Medium at 232 FPS (with a minimum of 197 FPS and maximum of 267 FPS), High at 190 FPS, and Ultra at 119 FPS. The Medium settings at 1440p show a range of 70 FPS between min and max, which is tighter than at 1080p, suggesting more consistent frame pacing at this resolution. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 71 FPS, representing a 37% reduction, which is significant and indicates that Ultra settings impose a substantial rendering cost.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 177 FPS, Medium at 144 FPS (with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS), High at 118 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The Medium settings at 4K show a range of 43 FPS between min and max, the tightest of all resolution/settings combinations, indicating that 4K Medium provides the most stable frame delivery. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, a 37% reduction, mirroring the pattern seen at 1440p.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the data shows that Low to Medium at 1080p reduces FPS by 36 FPS (10%), Medium to High reduces by 58 FPS (18%), and High to Ultra reduces by 100 FPS (37%). At 1440p, Low to Medium reduces by 52 FPS (18%), Medium to High by 42 FPS (18%), and High to Ultra by 71 FPS (37%). At 4K, Low to Medium reduces by 33 FPS (19%), Medium to High by 26 FPS (18%), and High to Ultra by 44 FPS (37%). The consistent 37% drop from High to Ultra across all resolutions indicates that Ultra settings activate rendering features that have a proportional cost regardless of resolution.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution to play Downfall with this combo for the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 361 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate. However, even at 4K with High settings, the combo maintains 118 FPS average, so any resolution up to 4K is viable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, representing a -0.1% delta. This means the SUPER is essentially on par with the non-SUPER variant in average synthetic performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution in Downfall?

A: The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 361 FPS, which is very high. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a 3dmark single-thread score of 884 and Geekbench single-core score of 2017, suggest it is capable of driving these frame rates without becoming the limiting factor. The consistent 38% FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings, and is it playable?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 74 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered playable, making 4K Ultra a viable option for this hardware combination.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's performance compare to the Intel Core i9-10900K?

A: The 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, while the Core i9-10900K scores 27872, showing a 0.1% delta in favor of the 5800X3D. This means the two CPUs perform nearly identically in average synthetic benchmarks.

Q: At which settings preset does the combo provide the most stable frame delivery at 4K?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the combo achieves 144 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 166 FPS, showing a 43 FPS range. This is the tightest range among all 4K settings, indicating the most consistent frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality for this combo in Downfall. At 4K, the Medium preset stands out as the optimal choice: it delivers 144 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate never drops below 120 FPS in the measured data. This is significantly higher than the High preset's 118 FPS average, and the Medium preset's min/max range of 123-166 FPS is tighter than any other 4K setting, indicating more stable performance. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 26 FPS (18% reduction), which is a meaningful loss for marginal visual gains in a horror title where smoothness can enhance the experience.

At 1440p, the High preset offers an excellent experience with 190 FPS average, which is well above any display refresh rate commonly in use. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 119 FPS average, which is still very playable but represents a 37% reduction from High. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 1440p provides 232 FPS average, ensuring maximum smoothness, but the High preset's 190 FPS is already beyond what most displays can show, making Ultra the only preset that might cause perceptible differences on 240Hz monitors.

At 1080p, all presets deliver extremely high frame rates, with even Ultra achieving 167 FPS average. The Low preset's 361 FPS is excessive for any display, while the Medium preset at 325 FPS (with a minimum of 276 FPS) provides a good balance for competitive play. However, given that the game is a horror title, the High preset at 267 FPS average offers a compelling combination of visual fidelity and performance, with no risk of frame rate drops below the refresh rate of typical 144Hz or 165Hz monitors.

For the overall best experience, the data suggests prioritizing the Medium preset at 4K as the sweet spot, as it maintains 144 FPS average with minimal frame variability, making it ideal for smooth horror gameplay. If higher visual fidelity is desired, the High preset at 1440p offers 190 FPS average without the 37% performance penalty seen when moving to Ultra. The Ultra preset is best reserved for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, as it still delivers 74 FPS at 4K — above the 60 FPS playability threshold — but the 37% drop from High makes it a less efficient choice compared to the other presets.

The data also indicates that the Low preset, while providing the highest frame rates, offers diminishing returns for this hardware, as the combo is already capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 4K Ultra. Therefore, the recommendation is to use Medium settings at 4K for the best balance, or High settings at 1440p for a slight visual upgrade without sacrificing performance. The Ultra preset should only be used if frame rate drops to 74 FPS at 4K are acceptable, as the game remains playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.