Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows distinct performance tiers across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are uniformly high, with the Low preset delivering an average of 249.2 FPS, Medium at 232.3 FPS, and High at 208.3 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a strong 132.2 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 117 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain comfortably above 60 FPS across all presets. Low averages 222.7 FPS, Medium drops to 184.1 FPS, High sits at 152.3 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 91.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction: Low falls by 26.5 FPS, Medium by 48.2 FPS, High by 56 FPS, and Ultra by 40.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the closest any setting comes to the 60 FPS line, yet it remains 31.6 FPS above it.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes more dramatically. Low averages 141.3 FPS, Medium drops to 113.1 FPS, and High manages 90.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 59.8 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire measured set that fails to clear the threshold. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial: Low loses 81.4 FPS, Medium loses 71 FPS, High loses 62 FPS, and Ultra loses 31.8 FPS. Interestingly, the absolute FPS loss shrinks as settings increase, but the percentage loss grows, with Ultra dropping to 65% of its 1440p value.

Min and max FPS values were not recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 with this CPU is capable of very high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra is the only scenario that approaches the playability boundary.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this combination. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with an average score of 21440, a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is only 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.7% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall, since the differences are well within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. These deltas are all within 1.3%, meaning a system with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would deliver almost the same FPS in Downfall at every resolution and preset.

Given the tight clustering of scores, the measured FPS for the Ryzen 5 2600 plus RTX 4070 combination can be considered representative of a broader family of hardware. A user with an Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and an RTX 4080 Mobile would see results nearly identical to those reported here, with differences of only a few frames per second at most.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 132.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still leaves 72.2 FPS of headroom above the threshold. There is no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 91.6 FPS. This is 31.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so even the most demanding preset is playable. The margin is comfortable, though not as large as at 1080p.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The best settings that maintain 60 FPS are High, which averages 90.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 59.8 FPS, just below the threshold, so it cannot be recommended for sustained play. High provides a 30.3 FPS margin, making it the clear choice for 4K. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 30.5 FPS, which suggests the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the hardware.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at all three tested resolutions, with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 132.2 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, again all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 91.6 FPS and Low reaching 222.7 FPS. The system is capable of high refresh rate gaming at these resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low, Medium, and High presets all average above 60 FPS, with High being the best playable option at 90.3 FPS. However, the Ultra preset averages 59.8 FPS, which is 0.2 FPS below the playability threshold. This is a marginal miss, and in practice the difference between 59.8 and 60 FPS is imperceptible. Still, based on the recorded data, the Ultra preset at 4K does not officially qualify as playable.

The verdict by resolution from the database confirms this: 3840x2160 lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High as the best at 90.3 FPS. Both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 list all four settings as playable, with Ultra as the best at 91.6 FPS and 132.2 FPS respectively. For users who prioritize visual fidelity at 4K, the High preset is the recommended ceiling, while 1440p and 1080p can run at maximum settings without issue.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the CPU and GPU can be inferred from the scaling patterns across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 132.2 on Ultra to 249.2 on Low. The spread of 117 FPS indicates that the GPU is not the sole bottleneck, since reducing settings yields large gains. However, the High preset at 208.3 FPS and Medium at 232.3 FPS show that even moderate settings produce very high frame rates, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the range narrows to 131.1 FPS (from 91.6 on Ultra to 222.7 on Low). The reduction in FPS compared to 1080p is consistent across all settings, which points to the GPU becoming more significant as pixel count increases. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 91.6 FPS, which is 40.6 FPS lower than at 1080p. This 44% drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher settings, while the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the range compresses to 81.5 FPS (from 59.8 on Ultra to 141.3 on Low). The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a clear sign that the GPU is now the dominant constraint. The Low preset at 4K averages 141.3 FPS, which is still very high, but the gap between Low and Ultra is 81.5 FPS. This suggests that the CPU can handle even 4K at lower settings, but the GPU cannot sustain Ultra quality at that resolution.

The data shows that the CPU matters most at 1080p and low settings, where frame rates are high enough to expose any CPU limitations. The GPU matters most at 4K and Ultra settings, where it becomes the bottleneck. At 1440p, both components contribute, but the GPU's role grows as settings increase. The Ryzen 5 2600 with 6 cores and 12 threads appears sufficient for this game, as no resolution or preset shows a CPU-induced frame cap below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 59.8 FPS, which is 0.2 FPS below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 90.3 FPS and is the best playable option.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 91.6 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How much performance drops from 1080p to 4K on Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra averages 132.2 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Ultra averages 59.8 FPS. This is a drop of 72.4 FPS, or roughly 55% of the 1080p value.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 holding back the RTX 4070 in this game?

A: The data does not show a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low the system reaches 249.2 FPS, and even at 4K Low it averages 141.3 FPS. The CPU's 12 threads appear sufficient for all tested configurations.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest frame rate above the playability threshold?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system averages 249.2 FPS, which is 189.2 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest recorded average in the dataset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Downfall?

A: The combination ranks 1082 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper 29% of all systems.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Downfall, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1082 out of 3716 combos. This places the system in the 71st percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 75th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile standing among all GPUs.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the system delivers frame rates that rival much more expensive combinations, with Ultra averaging 132.2 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still manages 91.6 FPS, which is a strong result for a 1440p gaming setup. At 4K, the system falls just short of Ultra playability, but the High preset at 90.3 FPS is well above the threshold.

For context, the nearest CPU rivals (Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, Intel Core i9-11900H, Intel Xeon D-1746TER, AMD EPYC 9454) all have average scores within 1.2% of the Ryzen 5 2600, so swapping the CPU would not meaningfully change the ranking. Similarly, the nearest GPU rivals (NVIDIA Tesla P4, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, AMD Radeon PRO W6400) are all within 1.3% of the RTX 4070, so the overall combo rank would remain nearly identical with any of these parts.

The rank of 1082 out of 3716 indicates that this is a solidly mid-to-upper tier combination for Downfall. It is not a top-tier system, but it comfortably handles the game at high settings across all resolutions except 4K Ultra. The data suggests that users with this hardware can expect a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings or lower.