Downfall
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Downfall FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 730 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 804 fps | 654 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 674 fps | 548 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 815 fps | 652 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 591 fps | 473 fps | 378 fps | 307 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 904 fps | 735 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 765 fps | 622 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 888 fps | 710 fps | 568 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 670 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 562 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 507 fps | 406 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
Where to buy
Downfall
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$1.34
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher)
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About
To run this game smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. These graphics cards are capable of handling the game's modest requirements, ensuring a good experience at lower settings. With such hardware, you can expect to achieve 1080p resolution at medium settings, providing a balance between visuals and performance.
For those with slightly more powerful setups, like the GTX 1660 or RTX 2060, you can aim for higher settings while still maintaining a solid frame rate. This title is not particularly demanding, making it accessible even for older systems. If you're playing with integrated graphics, you may need to lower the resolution and settings further, but the game is designed to perform adequately on a range of hardware.
Overall, this game is a great option for casual gamers or those with budget builds. Its relatively low requirements mean that many players can enjoy the atmospheric storytelling without needing a high-end rig. If you're looking for an engaging narrative experience without the need for cutting-edge graphics, this title is worth considering.
Performance profile
June 2009 release. Downfall targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Downfall is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Downfall runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
