Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a robust experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing handles the game with significant headroom at most settings, though the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The following analysis breaks down the performance data, comparing this combo to nearby hardware and detailing the best settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600 sits at the 74th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20468. Its closest rivals in raw CPU performance are remarkably close: the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422 (0.2% lower). Even the AMD EPYC 7713, with a score of 20363, trails by only 0.5%. This means that for Downfall, any of these processors would deliver near-identical frame rates, as the game's performance at the tested resolutions appears to be largely GPU-bound.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3070 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest competitors show similar performance levels: the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083 (0.7% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1.0% behind), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019 (1.1% behind). Interestingly, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores higher at 17468, placing it 1.5% ahead of the RTX 3070 in average GPU benchmarks. However, these rival comparisons reflect synthetic benchmarks; the actual in-game performance of the RTX 3070 is what matters for Downfall, and the data shows it delivers playable frame rates across most settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 108 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximum visual quality, as even the highest setting provides nearly double the playable threshold. The Low preset reaches 257 FPS, Medium hits 210 FPS, and High delivers 172 FPS, all of which far exceed the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again remains playable, with an average of 77 FPS. This is the best setting for this resolution, as it clears the 60 FPS bar while offering the highest fidelity. The High preset runs at 123 FPS, Medium at 150 FPS, and Low at 183 FPS, all comfortably above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 48 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering 77 FPS on average. Medium runs at 93 FPS, and Low reaches 114 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Downfall. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields 108 FPS, and dropping to Low increases frame rates to 257 FPS — a 149 FPS difference driven almost entirely by GPU workload. The CPU's role is less pronounced, as even at the lowest settings, the combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 3070 maintains frame rates well above what would indicate a CPU bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. Ultra produces 77 FPS, while Low reaches 183 FPS. The 106 FPS gap between these presets demonstrates that GPU load scales significantly with visual complexity, while the CPU remains capable of feeding the graphics card at all settings. The Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient for this horror title at every tested configuration.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The Ultra preset falls to 48 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, indicating that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are maxed out by the highest settings. Dropping to High restores playability at 77 FPS, confirming that the GPU's compute capacity, not the CPU, is the limiting factor at 4K. The data shows no resolution or preset where the Ryzen 5 5600 appears to constrain performance, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

The Verdict

According to the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Downfall at all tested resolutions, but not at every preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best being Ultra at an average of 108 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, and the best is Ultra at 77 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 48 FPS, but High, Medium, and Low are all playable. The best 4K setting is High, delivering 77 FPS.

In summary, the system clears 60 FPS at Ultra settings for both 1080p and 1440p, and at High settings for 4K. The only configuration that fails to reach the playable threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 48 FPS. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality at 4K, this is the one setting to avoid; otherwise, the combo provides a smooth experience across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS data shows the following averages: Low runs at 257 FPS, Medium at 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 and maximum of 242, High at 172 FPS, and Ultra at 108 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing a 63 FPS range between its lowest and highest frame rates.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 183 FPS, Medium averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 and maximum of 172, High averages 123 FPS, and Ultra averages 77 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the only min/max data, with a 45 FPS range.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 114 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107, High averages 77 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 28 FPS range. Across all resolutions, the Medium presets are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum values, allowing for a direct comparison of frame time consistency: the 1080p Medium range is 179 to 242 FPS, 1440p Medium is 127 to 172 FPS, and 4K Medium is 79 to 107 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1592 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the upper half of all systems benchmarked. This rank of 1592 with 3716 total combos means the setup outperforms approximately 57% of tested configurations. Given that the game is from 2016 and the hardware is from 2020-2022, this ranking reflects the strong performance of the RTX 3070, which sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The Ryzen 5 5600, at the 74th percentile among CPUs, complements the graphics card well, resulting in a system that handles the game's demands comfortably at most settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 48, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K setting is High, which averages 77 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable, achieving an average of 77 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rival in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, which is 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1.0% lower at 17037.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra (108 FPS) to Low (257 FPS) changes performance by 149 FPS, showing that GPU load drives frame rates. The CPU maintains sufficient performance at all presets.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 210, with a minimum of 179 and a maximum of 242. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Downfall?*

A: It ranks 1592 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. This places the system ahead of approximately 57% of tested setups.