Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a clear performance picture in Downfall, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows this combination is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold in most scenarios, though the most demanding 4K Ultra setting falls short. The following analysis breaks down the exact measured averages, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and identifies the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4060 produce consistently high frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 228.6, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium settings yield 184.8 average FPS, while High settings drop slightly to 155.1 average FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding at this resolution, still maintains a strong 93.2 average FPS. All four presets at 1080p remain well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the lowest average (Ultra at 93.2) offering a comfortable margin for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings produce an average of 163.7 FPS, which is a drop of 64.9 FPS compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings average 131 FPS, High settings average 108.3 FPS, and Ultra settings average 65.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, though it still clears it with a 5.8 FPS margin. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 28-30% reduction in average FPS across presets, which indicates that resolution is a significant factor for this GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings average 103.2 FPS, which remains playable but represents a 125.4 FPS decrease from the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings average 82.6 FPS, and High settings average 67.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 40.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is substantial — a 26.8 FPS difference — suggesting that Ultra settings introduce a significant rendering cost that the RTX 4060 cannot fully absorb at this resolution. Notably, the measured data does not include minimum or maximum frame times, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS values.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have distinct nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, the closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which has an average score of 20454 compared to the 5600's 20468, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G follows closely with a score of 20425, a 0.2% delta. Two AMD EPYC server processors, the 9454P and 7713, also sit nearby with scores of 20422 and 20363, representing 0.2% and 0.5% deltas respectively. These rivals indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600 delivers performance that is statistically indistinguishable from a range of newer desktop and server-class parts in synthetic benchmarks, which suggests it should not be a limiting factor in Downfall.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which has an average score of 17666 against the 4060's 17639, a negative delta of -0.2%. This is a surprising pairing given the generational gap between the two cards, but the benchmark data places them at nearly identical average scores. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics follows with a score of 17588, a 0.3% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 score 17551 and 17509, representing 0.5% and 0.7% deltas. These rival scores suggest that the RTX 4060's raw compute performance, as measured by aggregated benchmarks, is similar to older mid-range and professional mobile GPUs, though the 4060's modern architecture may offer advantages in specific workloads that are not captured by average scores.

In the context of Downfall, these rival comparisons imply that users with any of these similarly-scoring GPUs would likely see comparable frame rates, assuming other system components are equivalent. However, the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and Ada Lovelace architecture may provide benefits in texture-heavy scenes that older rivals like the Radeon HD 7790 cannot match, even if aggregate scores are close.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the division of labor shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role because the GPU can render frames quickly, and the Ryzen 5 5600's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4060's output. The high frame rates at Low settings (228.6 FPS) and Medium settings (184.8 FPS) indicate that the GPU is not the bottleneck at these presets, and the CPU's performance is adequate to feed frames at these rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more heavily loaded, and the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra presets expand. The drop from 163.7 FPS at Low to 65.8 FPS at Ultra demonstrates that the GPU is now the primary constraint, as the CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584, indicate it has ample headroom for this game's demands at 1440p, meaning the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The average FPS at Low settings (103.2) is still high, but the Ultra preset's 40.3 FPS shows that the GPU cannot sustain the rendering load at this resolution and quality level. The CPU's influence is minimal at 4K, as evidenced by the relatively small scaling between Low and Medium presets (103.2 to 82.6 FPS) compared to the larger drop to Ultra. This pattern confirms that for Downfall, the RTX 4060 is the decisive component at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5600 provides sufficient processing power at all resolutions tested.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Downfall at or above 60 FPS in the majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 93.2 FPS. The 1080p Ultra preset is fully playable and offers the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the same is true: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all clear 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 65.8 FPS, which is above the threshold but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Users targeting 1440p can use Ultra settings and expect playable performance, though High settings at 108.3 FPS would provide a larger margin.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low, Medium, and High presets all clear 60 FPS, with High averaging 67.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, however, averages 40.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. For 4K gaming, the highest playable setting is High, which provides 67.1 FPS on average. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution if a stable 60 FPS is required.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3716 tested combos in the database, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks at position 2000. This places it in the middle of the distribution for Downfall performance. The rank reflects that while this combo can run the game smoothly at most settings and resolutions, the RTX 4060's 4K Ultra limitation prevents it from reaching higher positions. The CPU's percentile ranking of 74 against all CPUs indicates it outperforms roughly three-quarters of tested processors, while the GPU's percentile ranking of 61 shows it sits above the median but not among top-tier cards. The combination's mid-pack rank in this game is consistent with these individual percentile scores, suggesting that neither component is drastically over- or under-performing relative to the rest of the database.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K the High preset averages 67.1 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium presets also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra at 4K averages only 40.3 FPS and is not playable.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p average 65.8 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, while its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%. This means the two perform nearly identically in aggregated benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 228.6 FPS, and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 indicates it can handle high frame rate workloads.

Q: What frame rate does the Ultra preset achieve at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 93.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: How many total combos are ranked in the database for Downfall?

A: This combo ranks 2000 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of all tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 93.2 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality at this resolution with a comfortable frame rate margin.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 65.8 FPS. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is smaller than at 1080p, so users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings at 108.3 FPS for additional headroom.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, which averages 67.1 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution fall short at 40.3 FPS, so High is the recommended maximum for a stable 60 FPS experience. For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, Medium at 82.6 FPS or Low at 103.2 FPS offer increasingly larger margins above the threshold.