Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Downfall that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphical settings. At 1080p, the combination produces extremely high frame rates, while at 4K, the workload shifts decisively toward the GPU, with the CPU still providing sufficient headroom. The data shows a system capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 4K High settings, a figure that positions it well within the upper echelon of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 345.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 248.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. At 4K Low, the average further declines to 153.7 FPS, which is about 38% lower than the 1440p figure. This steep decline at lower settings indicates that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the GPU is not being fully saturated.

The scaling behavior changes when graphical settings are increased. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 146.6. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 106.7 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 64.1 FPS, a 40% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern suggests that while the CPU remains relevant, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions and settings. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is significant, but the leap to 4K Ultra is even more pronounced, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's memory bandwidth and compute capacity are being taxed heavily.

A key observation is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the spread is from 345.8 FPS (Low) to 146.6 FPS (Ultra), a 2.36x difference. At 4K, the spread is from 153.7 FPS (Low) to 64.1 FPS (Ultra), a 2.40x difference. This consistency shows that the game's settings scale similarly across resolutions, but the absolute frame rates are governed by the resolution itself. The data indicates that for a 60 FPS experience, 4K Ultra is barely achievable, while 4K High provides a comfortable margin at 101.4 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its benchmark scores are substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33150 and a single-core score of 4680. These figures place the CPU in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, indicating strong overall compute capability. In Downfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the frame rate of 345.8 FPS is likely constrained by the processor's single-thread performance.

The 3DMark scores offer further insight. The single-thread score of 941 and the 2-thread score of 1852 are modest compared to the max-thread score of 10075. This suggests that while the CPU has immense multi-threaded potential, the game may not fully utilize all 24 threads. The 8-thread score of 6601 is significantly higher than the 4-thread score of 3588, indicating that scaling is good up to 8 threads but diminishes beyond that. For a horror title like Downfall, which may rely on physics or AI calculations, the 12-core design provides ample headroom for background tasks, but the primary gaming performance is likely driven by the boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i7-13700F, which is 0.9% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-13700, which is 1% behind. The AMD EPYC 4245P is 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is 0.7% behind. These narrow deltas indicate that the 5900X is competitively positioned, but not a class leader. In Downfall, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high frame rates at those resolutions. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2475 MHz, and it has a TDP of 220 W. The GPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995. It sits in the 84th percentile against all GPUs, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, just 0.2% ahead.

In Downfall, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings rise. At 1080p High, the average FPS of 233.6 is likely limited by the CPU, as the GPU has ample capacity. However, at 1440p High, the FPS drops to 167.9, and at 4K High, it falls to 101.4. This scaling shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute units are being progressively utilized. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures, as evidenced by the stable performance at 4K Ultra, albeit at 64.1 FPS.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is substantial, but the game's engine may not be fully optimized for parallel compute. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are high, yet the 4K Ultra result of 64.1 FPS suggests that the game has heavy shader or post-processing requirements. The GPU's nearest rivals in overall score include the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which is 0.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X, which is 1.4% behind. These comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks, not in-game performance, but they provide context for the GPU's overall capability.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Downfall?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 345.8 at 1080p with Low settings. At 4K with Low settings, the average is 153.7 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 64.1, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but does not offer a large margin for demanding scenes.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p Low, where the FPS of 345.8 is far higher than at 4K, suggesting the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p High and 4K High?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 167.9, while at 3840x2160 High, it drops to 101.4, representing a 39.6% reduction.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42576, placing it 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE.

Q: Does the combo provide playable frame rates at all settings?

A: Yes, the lowest average FPS recorded is 64.1 at 4K Ultra, which is above 60 FPS. All other resolution and settings combinations exceed 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 298 out of 1741 combos. This places it in the top 17.1% of all tested configurations, indicating a high-performing setup. The rank is a composite measure that considers both the CPU and GPU's measured FPS across all resolutions and settings.

The rank of 298 is notable given the GPU's 84th percentile standing and the CPU's 90th percentile standing. The data suggests that while both components are individually strong, the combination's performance in Downfall is not limited by either part, but rather by the game's engine scaling. The 12-core CPU and 12 GB GPU work in tandem to produce high frame rates, but the 4K Ultra result of 64.1 FPS prevents the combo from ranking higher.

Compared to other combos, the 5900X's nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700F, may pair with faster GPUs to achieve higher ranks. However, within the context of this data, the 298th rank out of 1741 combos is a strong showing. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1440p and 4K with adjusted settings, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions and cinematic frame rates at 4K. The combination's rank reflects a balanced system where neither component is a weak link, but the ultimate ceiling is set by the game's demands at 4K Ultra.