Downfall

The data in the database shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. This combination ranks 311th out of 3,716 recorded system configurations for this game, placing it in the top tier of tested hardware. The recorded measurements indicate that this system is heavily overqualified for the demands of the game, with performance figures that suggest a significant surplus of processing power at every tested resolution and preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. With the Low preset, the average FPS is 286. Moving to Medium, the average dips slightly to 266 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 226 and a maximum of 306 FPS. The High preset averages 248 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 202 FPS, which is more than triple the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably high. The Low preset averages 256 FPS, while the Medium preset records an average of 238 FPS, with a minimum of 202 and a maximum of 274 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 222 FPS. The Ultra preset still achieves an average of 144 FPS, which is a substantial 144 FPS clear of the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to deliver performance that exceeds the needs of a 60 FPS target. The Low preset averages 214 FPS. The Medium preset records an average of 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 202 FPS. The High preset averages 144 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still achieves an average of 90 FPS, which is 30 FPS above the playable threshold.

The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 5090 D is never bottlenecked by the Ryzen 5 3600 in this title, as even the lowest recorded average FPS (90 at 4K Ultra) is far above the 60 FPS playability standard. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a predictable decline in frame rates, but the absolute numbers remain high across the board.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When looking at the CPU benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is bracketed by several processors with nearly identical average scores. The Intel Core i7-1260P is the closest rival, scoring 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7742 also scores 0.2% higher. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-11400 and the AMD EPYC 7573X both score 0.2% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning that in a system with an RTX 5090 D, swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for any of these CPUs would result in virtually identical frame rates in Downfall, as the game is clearly not CPU-bound at these settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is compared against a set of rivals that are significantly different in class. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 2.1% and 2.4% higher, respectively. These deltas are small in percentage terms, but it is important to note that these rivals are not consumer gaming cards in the same performance tier as the RTX 5090 D. The data suggests that a system with any of these GPUs would produce similar average FPS in the database's benchmarks, but the RTX 5090 D's massive memory pool and architecture are not fully reflected in these specific synthetic scores.

For the combined system, the nearest rivals indicate that the Ryzen 5 3600 is not a limiting factor. The CPU's performance is clustered with mid-range and server parts that all score within 0.2% of each other. Since the measured FPS in Downfall is so high, the bottleneck is entirely on the GPU side, and even then, the RTX 5090 D is far from being stressed.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The database records an average of 90 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting. This is 30 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution produce higher averages, ranging from 144 FPS on High to 214 FPS on Low.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at this resolution, with an average of 144 FPS. The database lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average exactly at 144 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1920x1080 on the Low preset?

A: The average FPS is 286, which is the highest recorded value for this system across all tested resolutions and settings. The minimum and maximum FPS are not recorded for this specific preset, but the average indicates extreme performance headroom.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a weak link for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The recorded FPS at 1080p Low is 286, and at 4K Ultra it is 90. The CPU's benchmark scores are within 0.2% of its nearest rivals, and the game's performance scales with resolution, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU is likely not limiting performance.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded for the Medium preset at 3840x2160?

A: The database records a minimum FPS of 149 and a maximum FPS of 202 for the Medium preset at 3840x2160, with an average of 175 FPS. This shows a relatively tight frame time distribution, with no severe dips below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 90 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 149 at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset. No recorded data point falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This system can run Downfall with maximal settings at every resolution tested. According to the verdict by resolution, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at 1920x1080 are Ultra, with an average of 202 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best, averaging 144 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 30 FPS.

The performance is so high that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is not just met, but massively exceeded. In fact, the system could likely handle future, more demanding titles with ease, but for Downfall specifically, it is overkill. The measured data shows that the RTX 5090 D is operating at a fraction of its potential, as even the most demanding settings at 4K do not push the average below 90 FPS. This is a definitive pass for the game at all settings and resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing for Downfall. Evidence for this comes from the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 286 FPS. At 4K Low, it achieves 214 FPS. This 72 FPS drop is significant, but not as large as what would be expected if the CPU were a limiting factor. If the Ryzen 5 3600 were the bottleneck, the frame rates at 1080p and 4K would be closer together, as the CPU load would cap performance regardless of resolution.

The data shows that the RTX 5090 D is the performance driver. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game state data, and the Ryzen 5 3600 does so without becoming a constraint. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and a single-core score of 2124, are more than sufficient for a game from 2016. The GPU's raw power, reflected in a Passmark G3D score of 44065, is what allows the system to hit 90 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Looking at the scaling across presets at a fixed resolution further clarifies the roles. At 4K, moving from Low (214 FPS) to Ultra (90 FPS) results in a 124 FPS drop. This is a direct result of increased GPU load from higher quality textures, shadows, and effects. The CPU's workload changes little between these presets, confirming that the GPU is the component that is being stressed. At 1080p, the same preset change from Low (286 FPS) to Ultra (202 FPS) results in an 84 FPS drop, again showing GPU-bound scaling. The CPU is a supporting actor, and it performs its role adequately, but the RTX 5090 D is the star of the show.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. In every case, that is the Ultra preset.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 202 FPS. This is the optimal configuration for a 1080p display, as it provides the highest visual fidelity without any risk of dropping below the playable threshold. The average is more than three times the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 144 FPS. This is exactly 144 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Users with a 144Hz monitor will be able to take full advantage of their display's refresh rate.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS. This is the lowest average recorded for any Ultra preset, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 30 FPS. For a 4K display, this is an excellent result, as it allows for full visual detail without sacrificing smoothness.

The recommendation across all resolutions is to use the Ultra preset. The RTX 5090 D has more than enough performance headroom to handle the game's maximum settings, and the Ryzen 5 3600 does not interfere with this. The recorded data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system is far from being stressed, which confirms the GPU's capabilities and the game's age. There is no need to compromise on settings with this hardware combination.