Downfall

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X posts an average benchmark score of 54450, sitting 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F (54097). It also trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and 245KF by 1.5% and 1.8%, respectively.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 22206 places it nearly even with the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, 0.5% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006, 0.9% higher).

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 2070 SUPER use?

A: The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the processor's core and thread configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP.

Q: What is the best 4K result measured for this combination?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 94.7 at Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 77.5 FPS, High reaches 62.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38.4 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank in this specific game?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X + RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1059 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU104 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It packs 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The card's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These specifications position the GPU firmly in the mid-range of the current benchmark database, as its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests.

The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a critical factor in Downfall's results. The game's horror setting demands consistent texture streaming, and the measured data shows that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The FP32 compute throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p play but struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (average score 22307, 0.5% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (average score 21670, 2.5% lower). The GeForce GTX TITAN Z sits nearly identical at 22006, just 0.9% below. These close margins indicate that the card occupies a well-populated performance tier, and the measured FPS in Downfall reflects this positioning — competitive at lower resolutions but clearly outpaced by the demands of 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combination delivers 210.4 FPS, which drops to 152.3 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 94.7 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, indicating that even with reduced graphical loads, the RTX 2070 SUPER's pixel throughput becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra, the 1080p result of 88.3 FPS falls to 61.2 FPS at 1440p and 38.4 FPS at 4K — a 56% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the dominant constraints, rather than any specific setting. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are the hardware limits being tested here.

At 1080p, the CPU's headroom becomes apparent. The Ryzen 9 9900X with its 12 cores and 24 threads can feed the GPU well beyond 200 FPS at Low settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (210.4 vs 88.3 FPS) highlights how settings impact the rendering pipeline, but the consistent scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck in all but the lowest-load scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results range from 210.4 FPS at Low to 88.3 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 171.9 FPS, while High lands at 140.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs roughly 38 FPS, and the jump from Medium to High another 32 FPS. The Ultra preset imposes the steepest penalty, dropping 52 FPS from High — a 37% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds but with lower absolute values. Low settings produce 152.3 FPS, Medium 121.2 FPS, High 100 FPS, and Ultra 61.2 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 39 FPS, similar in proportional terms to the 1080p result. The 1440p Ultra figure of 61.2 FPS is just below the 4K High result of 62.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's limits are being approached at this point.

At 3840x2160, the numbers compress dramatically. Low yields 94.7 FPS, Medium 77.5 FPS, High 62.7 FPS, and Ultra 38.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56.3 FPS, but the relative performance hit is the largest of any resolution — Ultra runs at just 41% of the Low result. This is where the 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are most stressed, and the data shows that Ultra 4K is only marginally playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process, it features 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 46438, single-core 6555, and Geekbench multicore hits 19827. The 3DMark max-threads score of 13929 and single-thread score of 1286 indicate substantial headroom for gaming workloads.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 210.4 FPS result approaches the limit of what the GPU can render. The processor's 24 threads and high boost clock ensure that frame pacing remains consistent even when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2519 and 4-thread score of 4886 show that even lightly-threaded game workloads are well-served.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 65th percentile. This imbalance means that in most scenarios, the RTX 2070 SUPER will be the limiting component. The nearest CPU rivals include the Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681, 0.4% higher) and Intel Core i7-14700F (54097, 0.7% lower), but these differences are negligible for gaming — the CPU is never the primary constraint in Downfall's measured results.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 88 FPS, so the choice depends on visual preference. Ultra at 88.3 FPS is playable, but High at 140.2 FPS offers a substantial smoothness advantage with minimal visual sacrifice in a horror title where motion clarity matters.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 100 FPS represent the best balance. Ultra drops to 61.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider minimum for smooth gameplay. Medium at 121.2 FPS is also viable but High provides superior visual fidelity at a still-excellent frame rate. The 1440p High result of 100 FPS is the sweet spot for this combination.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. High settings produce 62.7 FPS, just above the 60 FPS line, making it the highest-fidelity option that maintains playability. Ultra at 38.4 FPS is not recommended for consistent experience. Medium at 77.5 FPS offers headroom for scene complexity, while Low at 94.7 FPS provides the most stable experience but sacrifices visual atmosphere. For 4K, High is the recommended preset, with Medium as a safer alternative if frame dips become noticeable during intense horror sequences.

The data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p at any preset, but 4K Ultra exceeds what the card can deliver. The 38.4 FPS result at 4K Ultra is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS by a wide margin, confirming that this combination is best suited to 1440p High or 1080p High/Ultra for the full Downfall experience.