Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1008th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the upper third of all configurations in the database. This is a strong position for a horror title that clearly favors GPU throughput over CPU thread scaling. The combo lands at the 71st percentile for the CPU and 81st percentile for the GPU across all tested hardware, which confirms that the graphics card is the dominant contributor to this ranking.

What does rank 1008 actually mean in practice? The database shows that this pairing sits comfortably above the median tested setup, and the measured frame rates confirm that it never drops below 60 FPS at any resolution or preset combination tested. The weakest recorded average is 60.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is exactly at the playable threshold. That is a razor-thin margin, but it is still playable. Every other configuration tested delivers a more comfortable cushion above that threshold.

The combination of a Zen 2 six-core processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU produces a balanced result in Downfall. The game's horror atmosphere, with its dark corridors and sudden light sources, tends to be more sensitive to GPU fill rate and shader work than to CPU physics or AI calculations. The data supports this: the FPS gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is substantial, which points to GPU-bound performance scaling rather than CPU limitations. In short, this is a combo that clears the playability bar everywhere, with its best performance reserved for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close neighbors that would produce nearly identical results in Downfall.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, the closest matching processors are the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 0.2% higher in average benchmarks, and the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 also sit within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score. In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for any of these four chips would change Downfall performance by less than a single percentage point. None of these alternatives would meaningfully alter the FPS numbers recorded for this combo, since the game is clearly GPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% higher average score), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% higher). The RTX 4070 sits in a narrow band of GPU performance where these rivals would deliver almost identical frame rates. The RTX 4080 Mobile is the closest in terms of architectural lineage, but its lower average score means it would trail slightly. The Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56 would be nearly indistinguishable in Downfall, assuming they can sustain the same clock behavior. The Radeon PRO W6400, despite being a workstation card, benchmarks close enough that its gaming performance in this title would be within noise.

What this means for a user is that if the exact CPU or GPU were unavailable, any of these near-matching parts would preserve the same playability profile. The ranking would barely shift, and the measured FPS at each resolution and preset would stay within a rounding error of the numbers recorded for this combo. The database shows that the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 4070 are both positioned in performance tiers where small benchmark deltas do not translate into visible FPS differences in Downfall.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the GPU dominates Downfall's performance envelope, and the CPU's role shrinks as resolution increases. This is visible in the scaling between presets and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra is 283.9 FPS down to 134.1 FPS, a drop of 149.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset swing goes from 226 FPS down to 92 FPS, a drop of 134 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low runs at 137.5 FPS and Ultra runs at 60.6 FPS, a drop of 76.9 FPS. The absolute FPS loss from raising settings shrinks as resolution climbs, which indicates that the GPU is already working harder at higher resolutions and the relative cost of each preset level decreases as a fraction of total frame time.

Resolution scaling tells the same story. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 134.1 to 92, a 42.1 FPS drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra reduces average FPS from 92 to 60.6, a 31.4 FPS drop. The frame rate does not halve when pixel count doubles, which suggests that the GPU is not purely pixel-bound and that other factors, such as memory bandwidth or shading complexity, are coming into play. The RTX 4070's 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput are the likely constraints here.

The CPU's contribution is hardest to isolate because the game never appears to become CPU-bound in the recorded data. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would face its highest frame rate demand, the system delivers 283.9 FPS. The Ryzen 5 3600's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at that level. At 4K Ultra, the CPU has less work per frame relative to the GPU, so its influence fades further. The data indicates that users should focus on GPU settings for tuning, since the CPU is not the bottleneck in any tested configuration.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable at 4K resolution in Downfall?

A: Yes. The database records playable frame rates at all four tested presets for 3840x2160. The lowest average is 60.6 FPS at Ultra settings, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings run at 92.4 FPS, Medium at 115.9 FPS, and Low at 137.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings deliver an average of 92 FPS at 2560x1440, which is the highest preset tested and remains well above the playable threshold. The database designates Ultra as the best settings for this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 134.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 60.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a difference of 73.5 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 283.9 FPS to 137.5 FPS, a difference of 146.4 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary factor. The FPS scaling between presets and resolutions is consistent with GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 71st percentile of all tested processors, and its nearest rivals are within 0.2% of its average score, indicating that CPU headroom is not the constraint.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 256.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This is far above the playable threshold and represents a smooth experience for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Are there any settings where this combo drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every resolution and preset combination tested records an average FPS at or above 60.6 FPS. The lowest recorded value is the 4K Ultra result, which hits 60.6 FPS exactly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS values for each resolution and preset combination. No minimum or maximum frame rates are recorded, so the analysis relies on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings run at 283.9 FPS, Medium at 256.2 FPS, High at 210.2 FPS, and Ultra at 134.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 149.8 FPS, and every setting clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. This resolution is clearly the domain of high refresh rate monitors, with even the most demanding preset staying above 130 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scaled down. Low settings record 226 FPS, Medium 181.9 FPS, High 151.3 FPS, and Ultra 92 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 134 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers more than 50% above the playable threshold, making this resolution viable for both competitive and visual-quality focused play.

At 3840x2160, the combo approaches its limits. Low settings run at 137.5 FPS, Medium at 115.9 FPS, High at 92.4 FPS, and Ultra at 60.6 FPS. The Ultra result is the only recorded average that sits near the playable boundary. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 76.9 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across all resolutions, reflecting the GPU's increasing workload at higher pixel counts.

The overall pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution reduces frame rates by a noticeable margin, and each step up in preset reduces frame rates further. The largest single drop comes from moving 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, a 42.1 FPS reduction. The smallest single drop comes from moving 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, a 31.4 FPS reduction. This suggests diminishing returns on resolution scaling as the GPU becomes more constrained.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 134.1 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold and provides a smooth experience even in the game's most visually intense moments. Users with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors can run Ultra without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, recording an average of 92 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 32 FPS, giving enough headroom to handle scene-to-scene variation without dropping below playability. Ultra at 1440p is the recommended configuration for users who prioritize image quality while maintaining high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra as well, but the margin is slim. The average is 60.6 FPS, which is exactly 0.6 FPS above the playable threshold. This configuration is technically playable, but it leaves almost no room for performance dips. Users who want a more stable 4K experience could step down to High settings at 92.4 FPS, which provides a 31.8 FPS safety margin. The database lists Ultra as the best settings for 4K based on the recorded average, but the data also shows that High is the safer choice for consistent frame pacing in demanding scenes.

In all three resolutions, the combo never requires dropping below the highest preset to stay playable. This is a strong result for a horror game, where sudden visual effects and dense lighting can cause frame rate fluctuations. The recorded averages suggest that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit memory bus are sufficient to handle Downfall's texture and shader demands, while the Ryzen 5 3600 provides enough CPU throughput to avoid introducing frame time spikes. The database confirms that this pairing is a versatile option for playing Downfall across the full range of modern display resolutions.