Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest measured average is 452 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 370 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 323 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909, placing it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and 0.5% ahead of both the Intel Core 7 250H and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. It also leads the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 79,842, which places it 0.3% above the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and 1.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, though it trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4%.

Q: Is there a measurable frame time variance at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: Yes, the measured data includes a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS at that resolution and settings, producing an average of 264 FPS. This indicates a performance range of roughly 79 FPS between the lowest and highest measured frames.

Q: How many total combinations does this setup rank against in Downfall?

A: This CPU-GPU combo ranks 63rd out of 3,716 tested combinations in the game. That places it in the top 2% of all tested pairings.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 19,088 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,987 in single-core. Its 3DMark results scale from 1,090 single-thread to 8,859 with 16 threads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data reflects that. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a horror title like Downfall that can load large texture sets at high resolutions. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU's 92,200 million transistors on a 5 nm TSMC process underscore its size and capability.

Benchmark results show the RTX 5090 is not just fast but exceptionally consistent. Its PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 indicate strong raw rasterization performance. The GPU compute score of 26,756 in PassMark further suggests headroom for demanding workloads. In the context of Downfall, the GPU is clearly the primary driver of the high frame rates observed, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU becomes less of a bottleneck.

The measured FPS data confirms this. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 452 FPS, which is a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 5090's shading units (21,760) and texture units (680) are fully utilized. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are directly relevant to how quickly the GPU can fill frames in a visually dense horror environment. The RTX 5090's nearest rivals, such as the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, trail by a narrow 0.3% in average benchmark score, but in real gaming workloads the 32 GB VRAM and Blackwell 2.0 architecture give it an edge that synthetic scores may not fully capture.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking against all GPUs is a strong indicator of its standing. However, the data also shows that the RTX 5090's performance is not uniform across all settings in Downfall. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 84, which is a 58% reduction from the 201 FPS seen at 4K Low. This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load that even this flagship GPU cannot fully overcome at high resolutions, likely due to advanced lighting and shadow effects in the horror genre.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a capable partner for the RTX 5090, though its role is secondary in this GPU-heavy pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename), the CPU provides a solid foundation for game logic and physics in Downfall. Its base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz are respectable, and the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in gameplay scenarios.

Synthetic benchmarks show the CPU is well-positioned among its peers. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,088 and single-core score of 1,987 indicate strong overall performance. Geekbench results of 12,451 multicore and 2,289 single-core reinforce this. PassMark multithread score of 35,686 and single-thread score of 4,190 suggest the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded game tasks and background workloads without issue.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it in the upper tier, though its nearest rivals are very close. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is just 0.3% behind in average benchmark score, and the Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 are each 0.5% behind. This indicates that while the 7700X leads its immediate competitors, the margins are narrow, and the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo.

In Downfall specifically, the CPU's impact is most visible at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 452 FPS, but at 2560x1440 with Low settings, it drops to 323 FPS. This 129 FPS difference is largely due to the GPU becoming more of a bottleneck at higher resolutions, but the CPU's 16 threads ensure that frame pacing remains stable. The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 225, which is a reasonable floor for a horror game where sudden frame drops could affect gameplay. The CPU's dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth also contributes to smooth data flow.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking of this combo in Downfall is impressive: 63rd out of 3,716 tested combinations. This places it in the top 1.7% of all pairings, which is a strong result for a CPU that ranks in the 85th percentile and a GPU in the 92nd percentile. The combination of the 7700X's 16 threads and the RTX 5090's massive compute resources creates a balanced system for this title.

The data suggests that the combo's ranking is driven more by the GPU than the CPU. The GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 is nearly double the CPU's 35,909, and the gap between their percentile rankings (92 vs. 85) reflects this. However, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo still manages 84 FPS, which is playable for a horror game, and at 1440p Ultra it reaches 135 FPS.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this setup holds its own. The GPU's nearest rival, the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, has an average score 0.3% lower, but in gaming the RTX 5090's architecture is likely better suited. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7%, so the overall rank of 63rd is a reflection of the combined performance rather than any single component excelling. The measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings shows consistent scaling, which supports the high ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience in Downfall with this combo depends on the resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 370 FPS with a minimum of 314 and maximum of 425, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 303 FPS is also strong, but the 67 FPS drop from Medium to High may not justify the visual gains for a horror game where smoothness matters.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset stands out with 264 FPS average and a minimum of 225 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 1440p, as it provides a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The High preset at 217 FPS is acceptable, but the 47 FPS reduction from Medium might be noticeable in fast-moving scenes. The Ultra preset at 135 FPS is still playable but represents a significant compromise.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the clear winner with 164 FPS average, a minimum of 140, and a maximum of 189. The High preset at 135 FPS is also viable, but the 29 FPS gap between Medium and High is substantial. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is the only option that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, and for a horror game where immersion is key, the Medium preset provides the best combination of visual fidelity and performance. The Low preset at 201 FPS is unnecessary given the Medium preset's strong showing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a detailed picture of this combo's performance in Downfall.

1920x1080: The Low preset achieves the highest average at 452 FPS. Medium follows at 370 FPS, with measured minimum and maximum of 314 and 425 FPS respectively. High hits 303 FPS, and Ultra drops to 190 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 262 FPS reduction, which is a substantial range that reflects the visual complexity of the Ultra preset.

2560x1440: Low leads with 323 FPS. Medium delivers 264 FPS average, with a minimum of 225 and maximum of 304 FPS. High achieves 217 FPS, and Ultra hits 135 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 188 FPS, showing that the GPU still has headroom even at higher resolutions.

3840x2160: Low produces 201 FPS. Medium provides 164 FPS average, with a minimum of 140 and maximum of 189 FPS. High reaches 135 FPS, and Ultra falls to 84 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset is the only one that struggles, with a 117 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: Medium settings offer the best balance at every resolution. The minimum FPS values at Medium are always above 100, even at 4K, which is crucial for maintaining a smooth experience in a horror game where frame drops can break immersion. The maximum FPS values show that the combo can push higher when the scene allows, but the averages are more representative of sustained performance. Overall, this combo is exceptionally capable in Downfall, with only the 4K Ultra preset presenting any challenge.