Downfall

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 sits in a tight performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 19593 places it within 1% of several comparable processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 5 5500 trails it by a negligible margin. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a -0.4% difference, so the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially at parity with that chip as well. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, putting the Ryzen 5 5500 ahead by 0.5%. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a -0.7% delta, so that chip holds a slight edge. In practical terms, swapping between any of these four processors would produce nearly indistinguishable results in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER is marginally behind that mobile part. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a -0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. All four rivals fall within a narrow band, so any of them would deliver a similar frame rate profile in this game. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. That gap suggests the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data shows how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, with Low at 191.3 FPS, Medium at 155 FPS, High at 130.9 FPS, and Ultra at 77.9 FPS. The large spread between Low and Ultra, roughly 2.5x, indicates that the GPU is doing meaningful work even at this resolution. However, the fact that Ultra still stays above 75 FPS suggests the CPU is keeping up without bottlenecking.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low sits at 136 FPS, Medium at 114.2 FPS, High at 93.9 FPS, and Ultra at 58.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a clear GPU dependency. For example, High drops from 130.9 FPS to 93.9 FPS, a 28% reduction, and Ultra drops from 77.9 FPS to 58.1 FPS, a 25% reduction. These are substantial losses that point directly at the GPU rendering load increasing with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Low produces 88 FPS, Medium drops to 69.1 FPS, High to 56.9 FPS, and Ultra to 34.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is roughly 2.5x, similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are much lower. The 4K Ultra result of 34.9 FPS is below the playable threshold, while 4K Low and Medium remain playable. The CPU has enough headroom at 4K because the GPU is saturated first; the Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and twelve threads handle the game logic and draw calls without becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern across resolutions shows that Downfall scales primarily with GPU load. The delta between 1080p and 4K at the same preset is large and consistent. The CPU's role matters most at 1080p where frame rates are highest, but even then, the GPU still carries the majority of the rendering burden. For this pairing, users should expect the RTX 2060 SUPER to dictate playable settings, especially at 1440p and above.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 2551 out of 3716 tested combos. That places the pairing in the lower third of all tested configurations. Given that the CPU is at the 73rd percentile and the GPU is at the 62nd percentile, the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU. A stronger graphics card would move this combination up substantially, while a weaker CPU would have less impact because the GPU is already the bottleneck at most resolutions and settings.

In context, this combo ranks below many modern configurations, but it is not at the bottom. The 3716 total combos include a wide range of hardware, from budget parts to flagship components. A rank of 2551 means roughly 1165 tested combos perform worse. For a game like Downfall, which is a horror title from 2016, this pairing still delivers playable results at most settings, as the measured FPS breakdown shows. The rank reflects overall capability across the entire benchmark suite, not just this game, so the specific FPS numbers in this title matter more for practical purchasing decisions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 88 FPS and Medium averages 69.1 FPS. High drops to 56.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.9 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 93.9 FPS. Ultra averages 58.1 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Ultra?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo averages 77.9 FPS, which is above 60 FPS, but the frame rate is still capped by the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering capacity. The CPU has enough headroom at this resolution to feed the GPU.

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

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average. The RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159 (-0.4% delta), the Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (-0.5% delta), the Radeon RX 460 scores 18373 (-1.5% delta), and the Arc A770M scores 18383 (-1.6% delta). All are within 1.6% of each other.

Q: What is the playable settings list at each resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, Low and Medium are playable. At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are playable. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5500 hold back the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Ryzen AI 5 430 (-0.1% delta), Core i5-12500 (-0.4% delta), Core i7-10700F (0.5% delta), and Core i5-11600KF (-0.7% delta). The GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions and presets, as shown by the steep FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data includes average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS were not captured, so the analysis relies on averages only.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 191.3 FPS average. Medium produces 155 FPS. High produces 130.9 FPS. Ultra produces 77.9 FPS. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 1080p the most flexible resolution for this pairing.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 136 FPS. Medium produces 114.2 FPS. High produces 93.9 FPS. Ultra produces 58.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, while the other three presets remain playable.

At 3840x2160, Low produces 88 FPS. Medium produces 69.1 FPS. High produces 56.9 FPS. Ultra produces 34.9 FPS. Only Low and Medium meet the playable threshold at this resolution.

The scaling pattern is consistent: each resolution step up reduces frame rates by a similar proportion across all presets. For instance, Low goes from 191.3 FPS at 1080p to 136 FPS at 1440p to 88 FPS at 4K. Medium goes from 155 to 114.2 to 69.1. High goes from 130.9 to 93.9 to 56.9. Ultra goes from 77.9 to 58.1 to 34.9. The Ultra preset suffers the largest absolute drop, losing 43 FPS from 1080p to 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 77.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Since all presets are playable at this resolution, there is no reason to drop below Ultra unless the user prefers higher frame rates for a smoother experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 93.9 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 58.1 FPS, so High is the highest preset that maintains playable performance. The gap between High and Ultra is 35.8 FPS, which is a significant drop for one step up in quality.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which averages 69.1 FPS. High drops to 56.9 FPS, below the threshold, and Ultra drops to 34.9 FPS. Medium provides a comfortable margin over 60 FPS while still offering better visual quality than Low.

For users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity, Low at 4K offers 88 FPS, which is a substantial headroom above the threshold. At 1440p, Low offers 136 FPS, and at 1080p, Low offers 191.3 FPS. The data indicates that this combo is well suited for high refresh rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p with lower presets, and for 4K only with reduced settings.

The verdict data aligns with these recommendations: the database lists playable settings for each resolution, and the best settings match the highest playable preset. The RTX 2060 SUPER with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handles this 2016 horror title adequately across most configurations, but the GPU's 62nd percentile ranking means users should not expect Ultra settings at high resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5500, with its 73rd percentile ranking, provides sufficient CPU performance for this game, and its nearest rivals show that any comparable processor would behave similarly in this title.