Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid, if uneven, performance profile in Downfall. The data shows a system that is capable of hitting 60 FPS at all three tested resolutions, but only at specific quality presets. At 4K, the system is clearly GPU-bound, while at 1080p, the CPU and GPU work in better balance, allowing for higher quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for Downfall show a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates are modest. With Low settings, the system averages 72 FPS. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 59 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. The High preset averages 49 FPS, while the Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of just 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves substantially. The Low preset achieves an average of 116 FPS. The Medium preset averages 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 49 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system is at its strongest. The Low preset delivers an average of 163 FPS. The Medium preset averages 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 68 FPS.

The data clearly indicates that the gap between Low and Ultra presets is significant. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is over 95 FPS, while at 4K, the same settings transition results in a 42 FPS drop. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a heavy rendering load that scales disproportionately with resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Intel Arc B570.

At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B570, with its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, is taxed heavily. The difference between Low and Medium settings at 4K is only 13 FPS (72 to 59), while the jump from Medium to Ultra is a 29 FPS loss (59 to 30). This steep drop at higher presets indicates that the GPU's shading units and raster operations pipelines are saturated, and the CPU has spare capacity.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The Intel Arc B570 still carries most of the load, but the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 begins to show its influence. The 6-core, 12-thread processor, based on the Zen 2 architecture, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution. The scaling from Low (116 FPS) to High (78 FPS) is more gradual than at 4K, suggesting that the GPU is still the primary constraint but the CPU is keeping pace adequately.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The Ryzen 5 3600's performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045, is sufficient to drive high frame rates. The fact that the Ultra preset still yields 68 FPS at 1080p, while it drops to 49 FPS at 1440p, shows that the GPU is no longer the sole bottleneck. The frame rate is now more dependent on the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system operates in a more balanced state, where both components contribute meaningfully to the final output.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates and the 60 FPS playability threshold, the optimal settings for each resolution are as follows.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS mark is Low, which averages 72 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, making Low the only viable option for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, averaging 78 FPS. The Medium preset is also well above the threshold at 95 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 68 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system can run the game at its maximum visual fidelity and still maintain a playable frame rate. The margin above the 60 FPS threshold is 8 FPS, which is sufficient for consistent performance.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC configuration can run Downfall, but the experience varies significantly by resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on the Low preset, with an average of 72 FPS. Higher presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium at 59 FPS and High at 49 FPS. This resolution is best reserved for less demanding scenes or for users who prioritize frame rate over visual detail.

At 2560x1440, the system is comfortably playable on High, Medium, and Low presets. The High preset averages 78 FPS, which provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Ultra preset, at 49 FPS, is not recommended for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all four presets, including Ultra at 68 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this hardware combination, as it allows the user to experience the game with all visual features enabled.

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2988 out of 3716 possible combinations for Downfall, placing it in the lower half of tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's 65th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU's 71st percentile among all CPUs, suggesting that while neither component is top-tier, they work adequately together for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, based on average benchmark scores, offer insight into what other CPUs would perform similarly.

The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 3600's 17035. This mobile-focused chip would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 3600. This desktop chip is a close match in overall performance. The AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 also fall within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600's score, though these are server-class processors unlikely to be used in a gaming build.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals show similar performance levels. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average score of 20534, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher than the B570. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X also fall within 0.5% of the Arc B570's score, though these are older or workstation-oriented parts.

In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for an Intel Core i5-11400 or Intel Core i7-1260P would produce nearly identical results in Downfall. Similarly, replacing the Arc B570 with an Intel Arc A750 would yield frame rates within 1% of the measured values. These alternatives would not change the playability verdict at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 72 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 59 FPS, and High drops to 49 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays playable, averaging 78 FPS. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is not recommended.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra settings viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only resolution where maximum settings are playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556. In Downfall, they would perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it is not a severe bottleneck. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 15045 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to drive 133 FPS on Medium settings at 1080p. The GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the playable settings list for 4K?

A: Only the Low preset is playable at 4K, with an average of 72 FPS. All other presets, including Medium at 59 FPS, fall below the 60 FPS threshold.