Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates across all resolutions, with performance scaling that clearly delineates the roles of the CPU and GPU. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results to guide settings choices and expectation management.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 132.8 FPS on Ultra to 315 FPS on Low. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to feed frames to the GPU, as the graphics card is not fully taxed. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 182.2 FPS, a massive delta that highlights how sensitive the title is to graphical settings when the resolution is low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very playable but show a clear dependency on the GPU. The Low preset delivers 223.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 96 FPS. The scaling here is more linear than at 1080p, indicating that the RTX 4070 is becoming a more significant factor. The performance hit from 1080p to 1440p on the Low setting is a reduction of 91.3 FPS, which is a substantial drop, but the resulting 223.7 FPS is still exceptionally smooth.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting component. The Ultra preset yields an average of 60.8 FPS, which is right at the edge of smoothness for many displays, while the High preset provides a more comfortable 92.5 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the performance gap between presets narrows in absolute terms but the overall frame rate ceiling lowers. This is classic GPU-bound behavior. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77.9 FPS, compared to 182.2 FPS at 1080p, proving that the RTX 4070’s rendering capabilities cap the maximum output before the CPU can become a factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a strong foundation for this horror title. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz and a base clock of 3.80 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959. The processor sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is more capable than the vast majority of its peers.

In the context of Downfall, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p resolution. The fact that the RTX 4070 can push 315 FPS on Low settings at 1080p means the CPU must be able to process and submit draw calls at that rate. The 5800XT handles this without issue, as the frame rates scale well with settings changes. The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794, which is relevant if the game uses background threads for physics or AI. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, show an average score delta of only -0.3%, meaning the 5800XT is effectively on par with these alternatives in general processing power, making the gaming experience dependent on other factors like the GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the star of the show when the resolution climbs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is crucial for feeding the shaders at 4K resolution. The card’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units allow it to maintain high frame rates even when the pixel count quadruples. The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with a passmark_g3d score of 26927.

The measured FPS data shows the RTX 4070’s strength. At 4K High settings, it achieves 92.5 FPS, which is a very playable experience. However, the jump to Ultra settings at the same resolution causes a significant drop to 60.8 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly taxing on the card’s 12 GB VRAM or its compute units. The card’s performance is consistent with its position relative to rivals; for example, it is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M in average benchmark score, but 2.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. This data suggests that the RTX 4070’s desktop performance is a solid mid-to-high tier option, well-suited for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and capable of 4K with adjusted settings.

Settings Recommendations

Interpreting the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is entirely viable, delivering an average of 132.8 FPS. This is high enough for any fast-paced action and provides the full visual fidelity the game offers. If a player has a 240Hz monitor, dropping to High yields 212.1 FPS, which is a more suitable target for maximum refresh rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot. It delivers 147.4 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and speed. The Ultra preset at 96 FPS is still smooth, but the 51.4 FPS penalty for the extra graphical features may not be worth it for competitive play. The Low preset at 223.7 FPS is only recommended for esports-style play where frame rate is the absolute priority.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended setting. It provides 92.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for a responsive experience. The Ultra preset’s 60.8 FPS is borderline; it is playable but might feel less fluid on high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 115.6 FPS is also a strong choice, offering a significant boost over High with presumably minor visual compromises. In short, for a balanced experience, use High at 1440p and 4K, and Ultra at 1080p.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, but just barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 60.8 FPS. This is playable, but you will be right at the edge of the 60 FPS mark, and any demanding scenes might cause noticeable dips.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: For monitors with refresh rates above 144Hz, 2560x1440 is ideal. The High preset at this resolution delivers 147.4 FPS, and the Low preset can reach 223.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 315 FPS, which is best for extreme refresh rates.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: The drop is significant. At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 212.1. This falls to 147.4 at 2560x1440 High, and then to 92.5 at 3840x2160 High. This represents a 119.6 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 at 1080p?

A: The data does not suggest a major bottleneck. The low preset at 1080p reaches 315 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The CPU’s single-thread score of 959 and its 86th percentile ranking indicate it has enough headroom to keep up with the GPU at these settings.

Q: Which settings preset gives the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset gives the highest frame rate at 2560x1440, producing an average of 223.7 FPS. This is followed by Medium at 180.1 FPS, High at 147.4 FPS, and Ultra at 96 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to the RTX 4080 Mobile in this system’s data?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283, which is 2.2% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile’s score of 38135. This indicates the desktop 4070 is slightly less powerful than that mobile part in synthetic tests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination in Downfall.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 315.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 252.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 212.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 132.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 223.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 180.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 147.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 96.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 138.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 115.6 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 92.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 60.8 |

This data confirms that this hardware combination is a versatile performer. It can handle the highest settings at 1080p, provides a stellar high-refresh experience at 1440p, and is capable of 4K gaming provided the settings are moderated from the absolute maximum. The overall combo rank of 406 out of 1741 tested combinations places this pairing in the top quarter of all systems, reinforcing its status as a strong choice for playing Downfall.