Downfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Downfall with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reveals a clear pattern: this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU headroom becoming evident only at 1080p. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average frame rate from 141 FPS to 101 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. The jump from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) at High settings is more severe, falling from 101 FPS to 63 FPS, a 38% decline. This progressive degradation indicates that the rendering load is scaling directly with pixel count, which is the signature behavior of a graphics card that is the primary bottleneck.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern tells an even more instructive story. The 1080p Low preset achieves 210 FPS, while 1440p Low drops to 150 FPS, and 4K Low manages 94 FPS. The fact that 1080p Low produces over 200 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, but the GPU cannot sustain that throughput as resolution climbs. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 60 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K at Low is 56 FPS — a nearly linear decline that points squarely at pixel throughput limits of the RTX 2070 SUPER rather than any CPU constraint.

The Medium preset data includes minimum and maximum frame times, which add texture to the analysis. At 1080p Medium, the average is 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and maximum of 198 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 88 FPS. The minimum frame rates track proportionally with the averages, suggesting consistent frame pacing rather than sporadic stutters. However, the Ultra preset reveals the steepest scaling cliff: 88 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and just 39 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth, indicating that this combination cannot handle max settings at 4K.

The limiting component is unambiguous when examining the 1080p to 4K spread. At Low settings, the spread is 116 FPS (210 to 94). At High settings, the spread is 78 FPS (141 to 63). At Ultra, the spread narrows to 49 FPS (88 to 39). The narrowing spread at higher quality settings is counterintuitive at first, but it reflects the fact that Ultra settings impose such a heavy GPU workload that even 1080p cannot be pushed much beyond 90 FPS. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not the limiting factor at any resolution — the data shows the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are what govern the frame rates in Downfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for a consistent 60+ FPS experience with this CPU/GPU combo in Downfall?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at Ultra settings produces an average of 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, only Low (94 FPS) and Medium (77 FPS) settings maintain averages above 60 FPS, while High dips to 63 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. For a comfortable margin, 1440p High at 101 FPS or 1440p Medium at 123 FPS are strong choices.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured data shows 4K Ultra averages 39 FPS, while 1080p Ultra averages 88 FPS. That is a 49 FPS difference, representing a 56% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same Ultra preset. The 4K result is below the smoothness threshold, whereas 1080p Ultra provides a playable experience.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT holding back the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: No, the benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 210 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and Passmark multithread score of 28053 indicate substantial headroom. The frame rate declines follow a GPU-limited pattern as resolution increases.

Q: What kind of frame rate uplift does dropping from High to Medium settings provide?

A: At 1080p, High averages 141 FPS and Medium averages 172 FPS, a 31 FPS improvement. At 1440p, High averages 101 FPS and Medium averages 123 FPS, a 22 FPS gain. At 4K, High averages 63 FPS and Medium averages 77 FPS, a 14 FPS uplift. The relative benefit of dropping from High to Medium diminishes as resolution increases.

Q: Should I use the Low preset to maximize frame rate in Downfall?

A: If maximum frame rate is the priority, Low settings deliver 210 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 94 FPS at 4K. However, the Medium preset provides substantially higher visual quality with only a moderate frame rate penalty: 172 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. Given that Medium at 4K still exceeds 75 FPS on average, the Low preset is rarely necessary.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 2157 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all combos. This mid-pack ranking reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER's position in the GPU hierarchy, where it scores at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, paired with a CPU that sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT brings substantial processing capability to this pairing, and the Downfall benchmark data shows that its role is to keep the GPU fed rather than to be the performance ceiling. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration delivers strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359, which is critical for games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

The multithreaded capabilities are equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 23794, while the Passmark multithread score is 28053. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and max-thread score of 7680 are nearly identical, indicating that the CPU scales well when all threads are engaged. The single-thread 3DMark score of 959, combined with the 2-thread score of 1879, shows good scaling from one to two threads, which is relevant for games that may not fully utilize all 16 threads.

In the context of Downfall, a horror game released in 2016, the CPU's capabilities far exceed what the game's era would typically demand. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Low, the combination reaches 210 FPS, which is a frame rate that would only be possible with a CPU capable of issuing draw calls and physics calculations at very high speed. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide the data throughput needed for smooth asset streaming.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 81 among all CPUs underscores its position as a high-end processor. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with a delta of 0.6%. These extremely small deltas indicate that the 5800XT performs essentially identically to these modern counterparts in general benchmarks, which means the CPU is not a weak link in any gaming scenario including Downfall.

The CPU's 105 W TDP and active production status, with a launch MSRP of $249, position it as a mainstream desktop part. The socket is AMD Socket AM4, and it supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 2070 SUPER, which uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interface. The benchmark data suggests that in Downfall, the CPU's role is to maintain high minimum frame rates and to allow the GPU to operate at its full potential, which it successfully does given the 88 FPS average at 1080p Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Downfall with the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 2070 SUPER provides a clear hierarchy of settings for different performance goals. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 88 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The High preset delivers 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset produces 172 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The Low preset achieves 210 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 94 FPS at 4K.

For a 1080p display, the High preset at 141 FPS is an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, providing a smooth experience that exceeds 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 88 FPS is also playable and offers the maximum visual quality, but the 53 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not be justified given the diminishing returns in a horror game's atmospheric settings. The Medium preset at 172 FPS is the choice for high refresh rate monitors, as it approaches the 144 Hz mark with a 172 FPS average.

For 1440p, the High preset at 101 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a triple-digit frame rate with good graphical quality. The Medium preset at 123 FPS offers even more headroom for smoother motion, which is valuable in a horror game where sudden movements and fast camera pans benefit from higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is right at the edge of playability — it will feel smooth to most users, but the 38 FPS drop from High to Ultra represents a significant trade-off for marginal visual gains.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 77 FPS is the best balance, as it is the highest quality setting that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The High preset at 63 FPS is technically playable but leaves little room for frame time spikes, and the Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 94 FPS is viable for players who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the Medium preset's 77 FPS average with a 65 FPS minimum makes it the superior choice for a consistent experience.

The Medium preset's data includes minimum frame rates at each resolution: 146 FPS minimum at 1080p, 105 FPS minimum at 1440p, and 65 FPS minimum at 4K. These minimums are close to the averages, suggesting that the Medium preset provides stable frame pacing without severe drops. This stability is particularly important in a horror game where frame rate hitches can break immersion and affect gameplay responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2157 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking is consistent with the individual component positions: the CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combo's overall position is dragged down by the GPU, which is the limiting factor in this game as demonstrated by the resolution scaling analysis.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for its performance tier. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score of 20480 with a delta of -1% relative to the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a delta of -1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 with a delta of -1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 with a delta of -1.5%. These deltas are all negative, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly below these rivals in average benchmark score, but the differences are minimal — within 1.5% — indicating that these GPUs perform at a broadly similar level.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a tighter clustering. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H matches the 5800XT with a delta of 0%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both trail by 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads by 0.6%. These negligible differences mean the CPU is firmly in the upper-midrange tier for gaming workloads.

The combo's rank of 2157 out of 3716 means that approximately 42% of tested combinations perform worse in Downfall, and 58% perform better. This places the combo in a position where it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably but struggles at 4K with high settings. The data suggests that for players targeting 4K in Downfall, a stronger GPU would be necessary to achieve consistently high frame rates at Ultra settings, while the CPU would not need to be upgraded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combination in Downfall is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 210 FPS average
• Medium: 172 FPS average, 146 FPS minimum, 198 FPS maximum
• High: 141 FPS average
• Ultra: 88 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 150 FPS average
• Medium: 123 FPS average, 105 FPS minimum, 141 FPS maximum
• High: 101 FPS average
• Ultra: 63 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 94 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average, 65 FPS minimum, 88 FPS maximum
• High: 63 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

The 1080p results show that the combo is capable of very high frame rates, with the Low preset exceeding 200 FPS and the Medium preset sustaining 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS. The High preset at 141 FPS remains above 120 FPS, and even Ultra at 88 FPS is playable for most users. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 122 FPS, indicating that settings have a massive impact on performance at this resolution.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain respectable. The Low preset at 150 FPS is still very high, and Medium at 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS provides a smooth experience. High at 101 FPS is above the 100 FPS mark, and Ultra at 63 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 87 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load.

At 4K, the performance drops significantly. Low at 94 FPS is still smooth, and Medium at 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS is acceptable. High at 63 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 39 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 55 FPS, the narrowest of the three resolutions, because the GPU is so heavily loaded even at Low settings that Ultra cannot push the frame rate much lower.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum of 146 FPS is 85% of the average, indicating consistent frame delivery. At 1440p, the minimum of 105 FPS is 85% of the average as well. At 4K, the minimum of 65 FPS is 84% of the average. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the Medium preset is well-optimized for this hardware combination, with no anomalous frame drops that would indicate CPU or memory bottlenecks.