Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

Downfall is not a demanding title by modern standards, and the recorded data for this AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination confirms that. The database shows all average FPS figures, with no minimum or maximum frame time data captured for any configuration. The measurements cover three resolutions and four quality presets, and every single configuration clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with substantial headroom.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest raw numbers. The Low preset averages 298.6 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Medium drops slightly to 276.4 FPS, while High settles at 254.8 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages 188.4 FPS, a figure that is nearly three times the playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 110.2 FPS spread, meaning the most demanding preset costs roughly 37% of the Low preset's performance. Even at the heaviest settings, the frame rate remains far beyond what any current display can fully utilize.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a larger performance gap between presets. Low delivers 266.4 FPS, Medium follows at 247 FPS, and High drops to 209.4 FPS. Ultra remains very strong at 131.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 135 FPS, a wider absolute gap than at 1080p, which indicates the GPU is doing progressively more work as resolution climbs. The Ultra preset at 1440p still holds more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no practical concern for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090's workload becomes more apparent, yet the results remain excellent. Low averages 195.4 FPS, Medium drops to 161.7 FPS, and High hits 130.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 83 FPS, which is still comfortably above the playable threshold but represents the largest relative performance hit in the dataset. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 112.4 FPS, and the Ultra result is only 42.5% of the Low result. This is the only resolution where any preset approaches the 60 FPS line, though it never goes below it.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, so frame pacing consistency cannot be assessed from these measurements. However, the average frame rates are so high across every configuration that even significant drops would likely remain playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 337 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. That puts it in the top 9.1% of all recorded configurations, a strong position for a game that is not particularly demanding. The rank reflects the combination's ability to sustain high frame rates at all resolutions, especially given the RTX 4090's raw throughput.

The CPU itself sits at the 71st percentile among all processors in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of CPUs tested. The GPU is at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. When paired together, the combo ranks higher than the GPU's percentile alone would suggest, which indicates the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings. The Ryzen 5 4600G's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 in this title, and the rank reflects that balance.

The combo rank of 337 out of 3716 is more impressive than the individual component percentiles might imply. A rank in the top 10% of all combos, with a CPU at the 71st percentile and a GPU at the 88th percentile, suggests that Downfall rewards GPU throughput more than CPU capability. The data shows that this pairing extracts near-maximum performance from the graphics card without the CPU becoming a bottleneck at any resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS values across resolutions and presets reveal a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 4600G and the RTX 4090. Downfall appears to be primarily GPU-bound, particularly at higher resolutions and quality settings, but the CPU's role becomes more visible when analyzing the scaling patterns.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 110.2 FPS. The Low preset likely minimizes GPU workload, allowing the CPU to push frame rates to almost 300 FPS. The fact that Ultra still holds 188.4 FPS suggests the GPU is taking on more work without the CPU limiting the result. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the spread between presets would be narrower, as the frame rate would cap regardless of GPU load. The wide spread indicates the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra widens to 135 FPS. This is the largest absolute difference in the dataset, and it points to the GPU becoming more influential as resolution increases. The Low preset at 1440p (266.4 FPS) is actually lower than Low at 1080p (298.6 FPS), a drop of 32.2 FPS that is attributable to the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset at 1440p (131.4 FPS) is 57 FPS lower than Ultra at 1080p (188.4 FPS), showing that the GPU's workload scales significantly with both resolution and settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes unmistakable. Low at 4K (195.4 FPS) is 103.2 FPS lower than Low at 1080p (298.6 FPS), a 34.6% reduction. Ultra at 4K (83 FPS) is 105.4 FPS lower than Ultra at 1080p (188.4 FPS), a 55.9% reduction. The larger relative drop at Ultra indicates that the combination of 4K resolution and maximum settings places the heaviest load on the RTX 4090. The CPU's contribution is still sufficient, as the frame rates remain high, but the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at this resolution.

The CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and preset levels. The Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance, measured at 726 in the 3DMark single-thread test and 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is adequate for this game. The multi-threaded scores, including 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 15992 in Passmark multithread, show that the CPU has enough headroom for the game's threading demands. However, the data suggests that Downfall does not stress the CPU heavily, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load rather than hitting a CPU-imposed ceiling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both components, which helps identify hardware that would produce similar results in Downfall.

For the Ryzen 5 4600G, the closest alternatives by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with an average score of 17482 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 with a delta of 0.6%, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614 with a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648 with a delta of -0.8%. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would perform nearly identically to the 4600G in this game. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 7 150U are marginally slower, while the Ryzen 3 8300GE and Core i3-14100T are marginally faster, but the differences are negligible for Downfall's frame rates.

For the RTX 4090, the nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 with a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896 with a delta of -2.5%, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 with a delta of 2.9%. The Arc Pro A60 is effectively a match for the RTX 4090 in this database, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 is slightly ahead. The Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower and the Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% faster, but all of these GPUs would produce broadly similar frame rates in Downfall given the game's low demands.

A system with any of these rival CPUs paired with any of these rival GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results. The practical takeaway is that Downfall does not require top-tier hardware, and even a modest CPU swap would not meaningfully change the experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data in the database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. Since all presets at all resolutions exceed 60 FPS, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice everywhere.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the entire dataset and the closest any setting comes to the playability threshold. The 83 FPS result provides solid headroom above 60 FPS, making Ultra the clear recommendation for 4K. High at 130.5 FPS, Medium at 161.7 FPS, and Low at 195.4 FPS are all viable, but they trade visual quality for frame rates that offer no practical benefit on most displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 131.4 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, so there is no reason to drop below the highest preset. High at 209.4 FPS, Medium at 247 FPS, and Low at 266.4 FPS are all faster, but the visual fidelity loss is unnecessary given the already excellent Ultra performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 188.4 FPS. This is the lowest Ultra result at 1080p, but it still provides massive headroom over 60 FPS. High at 254.8 FPS, Medium at 276.4 FPS, and Low at 298.6 FPS are all faster, but again, the Ultra preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The database's verdict confirms Ultra as the best setting at every resolution, with the 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS being the only configuration that requires any consideration of the threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The database shows an average of 83 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the slowest recorded configuration for this combo, yet it remains fully playable.

Q: What is the fastest frame rate this combo achieves in Downfall?

A: The highest recorded average is 298.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 276.4 FPS, and High at 1080p reaches 254.8 FPS.

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

A: At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 188.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a reduction of 105.4 FPS, or roughly 56% of the 1080p result.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate scales significantly with resolution and preset level, indicating GPU-bound behavior. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as shown by the high frame rates at all settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 337th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 9.1% of the database. The CPU is at the 71st percentile and the GPU is at the 88th percentile among their respective categories.

Q: Are there alternative CPUs or GPUs that would perform similarly?

A: For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, Intel Core 7 150U, AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, and Intel Core i3-14100T all have average benchmark scores within 0.8% of the Ryzen 5 4600G. For the GPU, the Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090's average score, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% faster, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% faster.