Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers a strong performance profile in Downfall, a horror title released on 2016-02-28. The data shows a system that handles the game comfortably across most settings, with the measured FPS indicating that the RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The combo ranks in the 1392nd position out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of systems. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on how the CPU and GPU specifications correlate with the measured frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Downfall?*

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1392nd out of 3716 tested combos in this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which has a deltaPct of 0. It is 0.3% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to the RTX 2080?

A: The RX 7700 XT sits in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. In terms of average benchmark score, it is 1.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which has a deltaPct of -1.5 compared to this card.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved at 1080p and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 263, achieved with the Low settings preset. The Medium preset also delivers a high 215 average FPS.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 117 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 49 FPS. This represents a significant 68 FPS difference between the two extremes.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics that could be used as a fallback?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics (N/A), so the discrete Radeon RX 7700 XT is required for any video output.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this system in a solid position for Downfall. With a rank of 1392 out of 3716 combos, the pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RX 7700 XT outperforms roughly 62% of all tested configurations. This is a strong showing, indicating that the hardware is well-suited for the game's demands. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's processing power and the GPU's rendering capabilities. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 67th percentile ranking among all graphics cards suggest that neither component is a severe bottleneck, allowing the system to perform cohesively. The data indicates this is a mid-to-high-tier setup for this specific title, capable of handling the game's horror atmosphere with high frame rates at most settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the central component for rendering Downfall's visuals. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is ample for the game's textures and assets, even at higher resolutions. The GPU's clock speeds are notable, with a base clock of 1435 MHz, a game clock of 2171 MHz, and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. The benchmark results show a clear correlation between these clocks and performance; as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload intensifies, and the FPS scales accordingly. The card's 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs are responsible for the pixel and texture processing, which is reflected in its pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 22547 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 67th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, scores slightly higher with a deltaPct of -1.5, meaning the RX 7700 XT is 1.5% behind that card's average score. This data suggests the GPU is a capable performer for this game, providing high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable performance at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly GPU-bound at lower settings, but still delivers excellent frame rates across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 263 FPS, while Medium drops to 215 FPS. High settings produce 176 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a solid 110 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset delivers 188 FPS, Medium follows with 154 FPS, and High settings produce 126 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers a respectable 79 FPS, which is still smooth for a horror game. At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become more apparent. The Low preset averages 117 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS, and High drops to 78 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, yielding an average of 49 FPS. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K is the only one with a recorded minimum FPS of 81 and a maximum of 110, indicating a stable frame time window. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable decline in performance, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, operating on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, which can boost up to 4.80 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB of L3 cache. This configuration is well-suited for gaming, offering high single-thread performance and ample multi-threading capabilities. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 3359 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23794 in multi-core, showcasing its strength. It also achieves a Passmark multi-thread score of 28053 and a single-thread score of 3535. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and 8-thread score of 6141 further illustrate its multi-threaded prowess. In the context of Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 263 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. However, the performance drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low (263 to 117 FPS) is primarily due to the GPU's rendering load. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking and its close performance to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (deltaPct -0.3) indicate that it provides consistent, dependable performance that won't hold back the RX 7700 XT in most gaming scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice for a balanced experience, delivering 176 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 110 FPS is also viable for those seeking maximum visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 126 FPS, which is an excellent result for this resolution. The Medium preset offers a higher 154 FPS, but the visual upgrade to High is likely worth the 28 FPS trade-off for most players. The Ultra preset at 79 FPS is still playable, but it may not be ideal for fast-paced action. For 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot, providing an average of 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, ensuring the frame rate doesn't dip below the playable threshold. The High preset at 78 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable buffer. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 49 FPS, is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset at 4K yields 117 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. Therefore, for a balanced experience across all resolutions, the Medium or High presets are the most reliable choices, with High being the recommended preset for 1080p and 1440p, and Medium being the best for 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 263 at 1080p to 188 at 1440p, a 28.5% decrease, and then to 117 at 4K, a 37.8% decrease from 1440p. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the workload on the rendering hardware increases significantly with pixel count. The same trend is visible at High settings, where FPS goes from 176 at 1080p to 126 at 1440p (a 28.4% drop) and then to 78 at 4K (a 38.1% drop). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with FPS falling from 110 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p (a 28.2% drop) and then to 49 at 4K (a 38% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the resolution scaling is uniform, and the system's performance is almost entirely dictated by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, as the frame rate is more constrained by the GPU's ability to render each frame. The data confirms that the RX 7700 XT is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU's high single-thread performance allows the GPU to reach its full potential. This scaling behavior is typical for a system with this CPU-GPU pairing, where the 8-core, 16-thread CPU is powerful enough to avoid becoming a limiting factor until very high frame rates are achieved.