Downfall

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo produce in Downfall at 4K with High settings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers an average of 110 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER still a relevant GPU for this 2016 horror title?

A: Yes. The data shows it sits at the 76th percentile of all GPUs in the database, and it averages 155 FPS at 1080p Ultra, meaning it handles even the heaviest preset with substantial headroom.

Q: How much faster is this CPU compared to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct 0). It is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713).

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 264 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 111 FPS. This represents a drop of 153 FPS, or roughly 58% less performance when moving to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does this GPU outperform the TITAN RTX in the database's average benchmark?

A: No. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31087, which is 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA TITAN RTX's score of 31676.

Q: Are there any frame rate minimums recorded for the Ultra preset?

A: No. The measured data only provides average FPS for the Ultra preset across all resolutions; minimum and maximum values are only listed for the Medium preset at each resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Downfall, a horror game that appears to scale heavily with GPU load given the wide spread between Low and Ultra presets. The card packs 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game released in early 2016, this memory configuration is far beyond what the title can fully utilize, meaning the bottleneck at higher settings will not be VRAM capacity but raw shader throughput.

The GPU's clock behavior is noteworthy: it runs at a base clock of 2340 MHz and boosts to 2610 MHz. This 270 MHz boost window allows the card to push higher frame rates in less demanding scenes, which matters in a horror game where sudden visual effects can cause momentary load spikes. With 8448 shading units and 264 texture mapping units, the card has enormous parallel processing capability. The 96 ROPs handle pixel output at a rate of 250.6 GPixel/s, which explains why the card can push 110 FPS at 4K High without breaking a sweat.

The architecture is Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors. This efficiency allows the triple-slot card to maintain high clocks without hitting thermal ceilings in a title like Downfall, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The 66 RT cores are present but largely irrelevant for a 2016 game that predates widespread ray tracing adoption. Similarly, the 264 tensor cores will see little use unless the game supports DLSS, which is not indicated in the measured data.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its raw power: it achieves 31811 in Passmark G3D and 199267 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206, 0.4% slower), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220, 0.4% slower), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532, 1.4% slower). The TITAN RTX is 1.9% faster with a score of 31676, indicating that the 4070 Ti SUPER sits in a tightly contested performance band among high-end cards.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides the processing foundation for this combo, and in Downfall, its role is more about maintaining consistent frame pacing than pushing maximum FPS. This 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. For a horror game from 2016, the single-thread performance is what matters most for game logic and physics, while the multi-thread capability handles background tasks and any engine threads that scale.

The CPU's single-thread performance is solid: it scores 959 in 3DMark single-thread and 3535 in Passmark single-thread. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359 further confirms that this chip has strong per-core throughput. In a game like Downfall, which likely uses a few primary threads for rendering commands and AI, this means the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

Multi-threaded performance is equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 demonstrate that the 5800XT can handle heavily threaded workloads, though Downfall may not fully utilize all 16 threads. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset, reducing memory latency for frequently accessed game data. With DDR4 memory support on a dual-channel bus delivering 51.2 GB/s, the CPU can feed the GPU without creating a memory bottleneck.

The CPU sits in the 81st percentile of all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals are all mobile or newer desktop chips: the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (29955, -0.3%). The Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% behind at 29713. This places the 5800XT in a performance tier where it trades blows with modern laptop processors, which is impressive for a chip that launched with a $249 MSRP on the AM4 platform.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for Downfall spans three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of this combo's capability. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset hits an average of 369 FPS, which is extraordinarily high and indicates that the CPU and GPU are both operating well within their limits. Medium averages 302 FPS with a minimum of 257 and maximum of 347. High drops to 248 FPS average, while Ultra still manages 155 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the game is completely playable at any setting, with even the heaviest preset leaving massive headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low averages 264 FPS, Medium averages 216 FPS (with min/max of 183/248), and High averages 177 FPS. Ultra at 1440p produces 111 FPS on average, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 66 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load, likely through increased shadow quality and post-processing effects.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results reveal where the limits of this combo begin to appear. Low settings produce 164 FPS average, Medium drops to 134 FPS (min 114, max 154), and High averages 110 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. This is still playable, but it marks the point where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are finally being stressed. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is 41 FPS, a substantial penalty that suggests Ultra settings include effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, which provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the min of 257 and max of 347 show a 90 FPS swing, while at 1440p Medium the range is 65 FPS (183 to 248). At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 40 FPS (114 to 154). This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, frame times become more consistent, likely because the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck rather than CPU-driven spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 425th out of 3716 total combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 11.4% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a system built around an AM4 socket CPU and a previous-generation GPU. The rank reflects that while this combo is not at the absolute advanced, it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database for this specific title.

The CPU's 81st percentile ranking and the GPU's 76th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is well-balanced for gaming. Neither component is a clear weak link. The CPU's nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 7840H, is a mobile chip that would likely be paired with a less powerful GPU in most laptop configurations, so the 5800XT's desktop platform advantage in sustained performance is a benefit here. The GPU's position near the TITAN RTX and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell in benchmark scores means it competes with much more expensive workstation-class hardware, yet it does so at a lower launch MSRP of $799.

The rank of 425 out of 3716 is particularly impressive when considering the age of the game. Downfall was released in February 2016, and modern hardware vastly exceeds its requirements. The fact that this combo still ranks in the top 12% suggests that many tested combinations use lower-end CPUs or GPUs that struggle with even older titles at high resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS is a key differentiator — many systems in the database likely cannot achieve playable frame rates at that setting, whereas this combo does.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 155 FPS average is the clear recommendation. This provides the best visual quality while still delivering frame rates well above 144 Hz, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. If the display supports 240 Hz or higher, dropping to High at 248 FPS would be justified, but the visual trade-off is significant for most players.

At 1440p, the High preset at 177 FPS average offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. It provides a 66 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining a substantial quality improvement over Medium. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS is still viable for players with 120 Hz displays, but the High preset ensures more consistent frame pacing. For those prioritizing maximum smoothness, Medium at 216 FPS is an option, though it sacrifices noticeable visual detail.

At 4K, the High preset at 110 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers over 100 FPS while maintaining high visual quality, making it suitable for both 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional frame drops during intense horror sequences, which could be immersion-breaking. Medium at 134 FPS is the alternative for those who want extra headroom, but the step down from High to Medium is more noticeable at 4K than at lower resolutions due to the larger pixel count.

For the best overall experience, the High preset at your native resolution is the safest choice. It consistently delivers high frame rates across all three resolutions (248 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, 110 FPS at 4K) without the steep performance penalty of Ultra. The data shows that Ultra settings provide diminishing returns in frame rate while the visual improvements are subjective, making High the practical sweet spot for this combo in Downfall.