Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks in the 2920th position out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the performance distribution, indicating that while the hardware is functional for this title, it does not lead the field. The percentile ranks for the individual components corroborate this: the CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all processors, while the GPU lands in the 58th percentile of all graphics cards. The combined result is a system that delivers solid frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but it trails a significant number of other configurations in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2920 out of 3716 means that approximately 78.6% of tested configurations deliver higher average frame rates in Downfall. This is not a top-tier setup, but the raw performance numbers show it is far from inadequate. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17035 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i7-1260P scoring 17007 (0.2% lower) and the Intel Core i5-11400 scoring 17067 (0.2% higher). Similarly, the GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 is within 0.8% of its closest competitors, including the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-range pairing that handles the game's demands without exceptional headroom, yet the measured FPS data reveals that playability is achievable at most settings below 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS scaling across resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to support high frame rates at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 73.1 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 175.3 FPS, a difference of 102.2 FPS. This wide spread suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor when settings are raised, as the CPU can feed the graphics card with enough data to exceed 170 FPS at the lowest settings. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 53.8 FPS, while Low hits 125 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload increases substantially with resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 33.4 FPS, and even High only reaches 53.2 FPS, confirming that the RTX 2060 is overwhelmed at 4K with demanding settings.

The scaling between presets at each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance by 102.2 FPS, a 58.3% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces performance by 71.2 FPS, a 57.0% drop. At 4K, the drop is 41.0 FPS, a 55.1% reduction. The consistent percentage decline across resolutions indicates that the GPU's shading and memory resources, not the CPU, dictate the frame rate ceiling. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at every tested configuration, as evidenced by the strong Low preset numbers even at 1440p and 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which records an average of 64.9 FPS. High falls short at 53.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 33.4 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling for smooth 4K play. Low is also playable at 74.4 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual balance while remaining above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 83.1 FPS, making it the best visually demanding option that clears 60 FPS. Medium runs at 99.8 FPS and Low at 125 FPS, but High provides the highest quality among playable settings. Ultra at 53.8 FPS falls below the playability threshold, so it is not recommended.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is playable at 73.1 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that maintains smooth performance. High runs at 117 FPS, Medium at 144.1 FPS, and Low at 175.3 FPS, but Ultra delivers the maximum visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 records an average of 73.1 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 83.1 FPS. Ultra drops to 53.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the recommended maximum.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 64.9 FPS and Low averages 74.4 FPS, both above 60 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 53.2 FPS and 33.4 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon 680M (15270) and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171). It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 15283.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to nearby CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17035 on average, which is 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007) and 0.2% below the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067). Performance is effectively identical among these processors.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Low settings?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 175.3 FPS, the highest recorded value for this combination in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 175.3 FPS, Medium delivers 144.1 FPS, High delivers 117 FPS, and Ultra delivers 73.1 FPS. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra providing sufficient headroom for most displays.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset records 125 FPS, Medium records 99.8 FPS, High records 83.1 FPS, and Ultra records 53.8 FPS. The first three presets are playable, while Ultra falls short of the 60 FPS requirement by 6.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset records 74.4 FPS, Medium records 64.9 FPS, High records 53.2 FPS, and Ultra records 33.4 FPS. Only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold, and the gap between Medium and High is 11.7 FPS, indicating a steep performance cost for the higher preset.

The Verdict

The database verdict confirms that this PC can run Downfall, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings including Ultra are playable, with Ultra averaging 73.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable setting at 83.1 FPS, while Ultra falls below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, Medium is the best playable setting at 64.9 FPS, and Low is also viable at 74.4 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every resolution, but only with appropriate settings selections. For 4K users, High and Ultra are not viable, and for 1440p users, Ultra should be avoided. The data indicates a capable mid-range system that delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p across the board and at reduced settings for higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 17007 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 17067 (0.2% higher). Systems built around these processors would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 5 3600 in Downfall, as the difference in average score is negligible. The AMD EPYC 7742 and AMD EPYC 7573X also fall within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600, though these are server-class parts unlikely to appear in gaming builds.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 (0.0% difference), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (0.8% lower). Any of these graphics cards paired with a comparable CPU would produce FPS figures very close to those measured for the RTX 2060. The RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 are the most logical modern substitutes, as they sit within 1% of the RTX 2060's average benchmark score. For users considering alternatives, the data shows that swapping to any of these near-identical parts would not meaningfully change the playable settings or frame rates in Downfall.