Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Downfall, a horror title released in 2016. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing produces average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the lowest recorded average being 76.9 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This analysis examines the measured performance data to determine how this combo behaves across different resolutions and settings, what components are most influential, and how it ranks among other tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combination each have near-neighbor alternatives that would produce broadly similar behavior in Downfall.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which has an average benchmark score of 20454 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 20468, a delta of just 0.1 percent. This effectively means the two processors are indistinguishable in synthetic workload performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G follows at 20425 (0.2 percent slower), and the AMD EPYC 9454P also sits at 20422 (0.2 percent slower). The AMD EPYC 7713 rounds out the group with a score of 20363, a 0.5 percent deficit. Given that these deltas are all under one percent, swapping the Ryzen 5 5600 for any of these rivals would result in virtually identical frame rates in Downfall, assuming the GPU remains constant.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. The closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scoring 54247, which is 0.1 percent higher — a negligible difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, placing it 1.1 percent ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are further out, with scores of 55698 and 55757 respectively (2.7 and 2.8 percent higher). While these AMD alternatives show slightly higher synthetic scores, the performance deltas are small enough that in a real game scenario like Downfall, the user would be hard-pressed to notice any measurable FPS difference. The RTX 4080 non-SUPER is the most direct substitute, as the 0.1 percent delta is well within run-to-run variance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to Downfall's performance across resolutions and presets. This is a horror game from 2016, and the measured frame rates suggest it is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, with the CPU becoming more relevant at lower resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, ranging from 164.4 FPS at Ultra to 363.2 FPS at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 198.8 FPS, or roughly 121 percent. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is doing most of the work, as lowering settings reduces GPU load and allows the CPU to push more frames. At 1080p Low, the 363.2 FPS figure approaches CPU limits for a 6-core, 12-thread processor like the Ryzen 5 5600, which has a 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but the spread narrows. Low settings produce 283.6 FPS, while Ultra produces 122 FPS — a difference of 161.6 FPS, or about 132 percent. The absolute numbers are lower than 1080p, confirming that the GPU is now becoming a bigger factor, as the RTX 4080 SUPER must render more pixels. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further: Low produces 176.1 FPS and Ultra produces 76.9 FPS, a gap of 99.2 FPS (about 129 percent). The fact that 4K Low still exceeds 170 FPS shows the GPU has substantial headroom, but the scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K (from 176.1 to 76.9) is steeper in percentage terms than at lower resolutions, confirming GPU dominance.

The resolution scaling tells the same story. From 1080p to 1440p, the Ultra preset drops from 164.4 to 122 FPS (a 25.8 percent reduction). From 1440p to 4K, Ultra drops from 122 to 76.9 FPS (a 37 percent reduction). These diminishing returns are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count increases faster than the GPU can compensate. The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low (363.2 FPS), where the Ryzen 5 5600's multi-threaded capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309) allow the GPU to run at its full potential. In summary, the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Downfall, especially at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU only becomes a limiting factor at 1080p with low settings, where frame rates approach 400 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, at all three tested resolutions. The measured average FPS at Ultra is 76.9 at 3840x2160, 122 at 2560x1440, and 164.4 at 1920x1080. All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 76.9 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains above 60 FPS. High settings yield 115.9 FPS, Medium 143.8 FPS, and Low 176.1 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding option that still clears the threshold.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average is 268 FPS. This drops to 189.3 FPS at 2560x1440 and 115.9 FPS at 3840x2160. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where each resolution increase reduces frame rates by roughly 30-40 percent.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 363.2 FPS, which suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as its 3DMark max-thread score is 5659 and its PassMark multithread score is 21541. However, at all playable settings (Ultra and below), the frame rates are well below that ceiling, so the CPU is not a practical bottleneck.

Q: What is the least demanding setting that still achieves over 60 FPS?

A: All tested settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — at all three resolutions achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 76.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 28 percent above the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 333rd out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the top 9 percent of all configurations. This indicates it outperforms the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings tested for this game.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Downfall with ease. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 76.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are also playable, with Ultra achieving 122 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, and Ultra reaches 164.4 FPS. In every case, the average frame rate is at least 28 percent above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning there is substantial headroom for dips without falling below playable levels.

The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its PassMark G3D score of 34245 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600, provides enough raw power to drive even the most demanding preset at 4K. The Ryzen 5 5600, with a percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs, ensures that the GPU is not starved for data, particularly at lower resolutions. Users seeking maximum visual fidelity should select Ultra at any resolution, as the frame rates remain comfortably above 60 FPS. Those prioritizing frame rate over eye candy can drop to Low, which delivers 176.1 FPS at 4K, 283.6 FPS at 1440p, and 363.2 FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates for this combo in Downfall are as follows.

At 3840x2160, the High preset yields an average of 115.9 FPS. Low settings produce 176.1 FPS, Medium produces 143.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 76.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent reduction, with Ultra being 56 percent slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, High settings achieve 189.3 FPS. Low settings reach 283.6 FPS, Medium reaches 231.7 FPS, and Ultra reaches 122 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 161.6 FPS, with Ultra running at 43 percent of Low's frame rate.

At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 268 FPS. Low settings produce 363.2 FPS, Medium produces 323.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 164.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 198.8 FPS, with Ultra achieving 45 percent of Low's performance.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded, so only average figures are available. The pattern across all resolutions is identical: Low is the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the slowest. The relative ordering is consistent, and all averages are far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. There is no resolution where the user must compromise on settings to maintain playability.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 76.9 FPS. This is the highest visual quality option, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 16.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra reaches 122 FPS, more than double the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 164.4 FPS, offering a substantial margin for high-refresh-rate displays.

In all cases, the data suggests that users can select the Ultra preset without worrying about frame rates dropping below playable levels. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth are more than sufficient for this game's demands, even at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Downfall, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 333rd out of 3716 combos. This places it in the 91st percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 91 percent of all other tested CPU-GPU pairings for this game.

The rank reflects the strong synergy between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 20468 places it in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER's average score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a top-quartile GPU with a capable mid-range CPU results in a system that sits well above the median for Downfall performance.

Given that the game is from 2016 and the hardware is from 2022 (CPU) and 2024 (GPU), the high ranking is expected. The data shows no scenario where this combo fails to deliver smooth gameplay, and the 333rd rank out of 3716 confirms that this is a high-end configuration for this title. Users with this hardware can expect consistently high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, with the only consideration being whether to prioritize visual fidelity (Ultra) or maximum frame rate (Low).