Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

This pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers strong performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title that scales well across resolutions and settings. The CPU sits in the 86th percentile of all processors tested, while the GPU lands in the 80th percentile of all graphics cards, making this a balanced combination for a game that rewards both high frame rates and visual fidelity. The measured results show that this combo ranks 514th out of 1,741 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper third of all systems evaluated for this title.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 129.1 FPS. That is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, and it remains playable even on high-refresh-rate monitors.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 959 in 3DMark single-thread and 3,359 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its average benchmark score of 29,774 is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, while sitting 0.3% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's 10 GB of VRAM sufficient for Downfall at 4K?

A: The data indicates yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 54.4 FPS, and at High settings it jumps to 87.5 FPS. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth handles the game's demands without issue.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings at a given resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference between Low (213.7 FPS) and Ultra (89.4 FPS) is 124.3 FPS, representing a 58% drop in average frame rate when maxing out settings. The gap is similar proportionally at other resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank overall for Downfall?

A: It ranks 514th out of 1,741 tested combinations, placing it in the top 30% of all systems. This is a solid result for a game that does not appear to be extraordinarily demanding on modern hardware.

Q: Does the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration matter for this game?

A: Downfall benefits from the multi-threaded performance, as the CPU scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7,683 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. The 8 physical cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 514 out of 1,741 tested systems places this pairing in the 70.5th percentile of all combinations evaluated for Downfall. This is a strong showing, but not a top-tier one, reflecting that while both components are capable, there are faster combinations available. The RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 35,787 places it 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Duo and 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, but 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon 880M and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's average score of 29,774 is competitive with its nearest rivals, all of which fall within a 0.6% range of each other.

What this ranking means in practice is that this system will handle Downfall smoothly at mainstream resolutions and settings, but it will not lead the charts. The 1080p results show average frame rates ranging from 129.1 FPS at Ultra to 298 FPS at Low, which means even the most demanding settings produce playable frame rates. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still delivers 89.4 FPS, which is excellent for a horror game where atmospheric details matter. At 4K, the Ultra preset dips to 54.4 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay but still playable on a standard 60 Hz display.

The ranking also reflects the balance between CPU and GPU. Neither component is a bottleneck at the resolutions tested, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings changes. The CPU's 86th percentile rank among all processors and the GPU's 80th percentile rank suggest a well-matched pair for this title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended starting point across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High delivers 199.1 FPS, which is more than enough for any monitor. At 2560x1440, High produces 145.5 FPS, still comfortably above high-refresh-rate territory. Even at 3840x2160, High achieves 87.5 FPS, which is smooth on a 60 Hz display and playable on 90 Hz panels.

The Medium preset offers a modest visual downgrade but significant performance headroom. At 1080p, Medium yields 246.7 FPS, a 24% increase over High. At 1440p, Medium hits 173.3 FPS, a 19% boost over High. At 4K, Medium reaches 110.7 FPS, a 26% improvement over High. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, Medium is the sweet spot.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p and 1440p users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity. At 1080p, Ultra still delivers 129.1 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 89.4 FPS, which is fine for most games. At 4K, Ultra falls to 54.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stutter in a horror title where smooth motion is important for atmosphere.

The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as even Ultra at 4K remains technically playable. However, if maximum frame rates are desired, Low at 1080p produces 298 FPS, and at 1440p it reaches 213.7 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 298 FPS on Low, 246.7 FPS on Medium, 199.1 FPS on High, and 129.1 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 56.7% reduction in average frame rate, with the largest single-step drop occurring between High and Ultra (70 FPS). This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces significant rendering costs, likely through advanced lighting and shadow effects.

At 2560x1440, the results are 213.7 FPS on Low, 173.3 FPS on Medium, 145.5 FPS on High, and 89.4 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 124.3 FPS, a 58.2% reduction. The High to Ultra transition again shows the largest penalty at 56.1 FPS. These numbers suggest that 1440p is the resolution where this combo truly shines, as even High settings produce frame rates well above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system manages 135.5 FPS on Low, 110.7 FPS on Medium, 87.5 FPS on High, and 54.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 59.9% reduction in performance, similar to the other resolutions. The 4K results show that this hardware can handle the game at High settings without compromise, but Ultra at 4K is only suitable for players who accept frame rates below 60 FPS.

The data shows consistent scaling behavior across all three resolutions. The Low to Medium step costs roughly 15-18% of performance, Medium to High costs approximately 19-21%, and High to Ultra costs 35-38%. This pattern indicates that the Ultra preset is disproportionately expensive and should be avoided unless frame rate is not a priority.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Downfall, and its specifications explain the observed performance. The GPU features 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, which provide ample raw compute for a 2016 title. The boost clock of 1710 MHz, up from a base of 1440 MHz, allows the card to maintain high utilization under sustained load.

The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Downfall at all tested settings, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 4K. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but likely unused in this game, given its 2016 release date and horror genre focus. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 164.2 GPixel/s pixel rate provide more than enough compute for the game's rendering demands.

The RTX 3080's 80th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,787, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, scores 36,101, just 0.9% higher. In practical terms for Downfall, this means the GPU can handle Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p without issue, but 4K Ultra pushes it to the edge of playability at 54.4 FPS.

The card's 320 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-hungry component, but the measured frame rates justify the power draw for this game. The 285 mm length and 112 mm height should fit in most mid-tower cases, though the 1x 12-pin power connector requires a compatible power supply or adapter.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications align well with Downfall's requirements. The 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) run at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost up to 4.80 GHz. This boost clock is particularly important for gaming, as single-threaded performance often dictates frame pacing in horror titles that rely on scripted sequences.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 7,680. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,359 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 959. These scores place the CPU in the 86th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 29,774.

The nearest rival comparisons show a tightly clustered group. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29,740 (0.1% lower), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 29,856 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 29,682 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868 (0.3% higher). This indicates that the 5800XT is competitive with much newer mobile and desktop parts, despite being released in 2024 with a launch MSRP of $249.

For Downfall specifically, the CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure that game assets and level geometry are fed to the GPU efficiently. The 7 nm TSMC process and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die keep power consumption reasonable at 105 W TDP, allowing for consistent boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 3080, though this is unlikely to be a limiting factor for a 2016 title.