Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Downfall across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows that this combination is never constrained by the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding preset at 4K maintaining a comfortable margin above it.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 84 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS. All four settings levels—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the threshold, but Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering 84 FPS on average.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset runs at 135 FPS average. This is the best possible setting at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom to handle maximum graphical load while maintaining over double the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra settings produce 190 FPS on average. The scaling from 4K to 1080p shows a consistent pattern: as resolution drops, the average frame rate increases substantially, allowing the Ultra preset to run at more than three times the 60 FPS minimum.

The Medium preset at each resolution shows notable performance characteristics. At 4K, Medium delivers 164 FPS average with a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS. At 1440p, Medium reaches 264 FPS average (225 min, 304 max), and at 1080p it hits 339 FPS average (288 min, 390 max). These Medium numbers bracket the High and Low presets, which follow the expected ordering.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals which component governs frame rates at each setting level. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 190 to 135, a reduction of 55 FPS. From 1440p to 4K at Ultra, it falls further to 84 FPS, another 51 FPS decline. This steep, consistent drop indicates the RTX 5090 is the primary driver at higher resolutions, with each pixel increase directly translating into lower frame rates.

At Low settings, the pattern shifts. The 1080p Low preset produces 364 FPS, 1440p Low produces 323 FPS, and 4K Low produces 201 FPS. The smaller gap between 1080p and 1440p (41 FPS) compared to 1440p and 4K (122 FPS) suggests that at lower graphical loads, the Ryzen 5 5600 begins to limit performance at 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU still dominates at 4K.

The Medium preset data provides further evidence. At 1080p, Medium averages 339 FPS; at 1440p, it averages 264 FPS; at 4K, it averages 164 FPS. The 75 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 100 FPS drop to 4K, shows the GPU becoming progressively more influential as resolution increases.

High settings show a similar trend: 303 FPS at 1080p, 217 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 4K. The delta between consecutive resolutions grows from 86 FPS to 82 FPS, indicating that the GPU handles an increasing share of the workload at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains a relatively stable contribution.

The RTX 5090’s benchmark data supports its dominant role. It scores 39,650 in Passmark G3D and 334,370 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 20,468 average across CPU benchmarks, sitting in the 74th percentile. The GPU’s much higher relative standing means it dictates performance in most scenarios, particularly at 4K where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 201 FPS average
• Medium: 164 FPS average, 140 FPS minimum, 189 FPS maximum
• High: 135 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

The 4K data shows a wide spread between presets, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. The Medium preset’s minimum of 140 FPS ensures no noticeable dips even during demanding scenes, while Ultra’s 84 FPS average leaves plenty of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 323 FPS average
• Medium: 264 FPS average, 225 FPS minimum, 304 FPS maximum
• High: 217 FPS average
• Ultra: 135 FPS average

At 1440p, every preset exceeds 135 FPS, making the choice purely about visual quality versus refresh rate headroom. The Medium preset’s minimum of 225 FPS is higher than the Ultra average at 4K, illustrating how resolution scaling affects overall performance.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 364 FPS average
• Medium: 339 FPS average, 288 FPS minimum, 390 FPS maximum
• High: 303 FPS average
• Ultra: 190 FPS average

The 1080p results show the highest frame rates in the dataset. Even Ultra settings maintain 190 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset’s 364 FPS approaches the limits of what most displays can show, making CPU overhead a potential factor at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 148th out of 3,716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU’s 74th percentile standing is less remarkable.

The combo’s high rank is driven primarily by the RTX 5090’s capabilities. Its Passmark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 demonstrate strong raw graphics performance. The CPU contributes with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,309 and single-core score of 2,584, which are adequate for feeding the GPU but not exceptional.

This ranking position means the combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, though it is not at the very top. The gap between the 148th rank and the top spot likely stems from the CPU’s mid-range standing, as pairing the RTX 5090 with a higher-end processor would likely yield even better results in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves 84 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces 364 FPS average, which is the highest among all tested configurations.

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

A: The average FPS drops from 190 at 1080p to 84 at 4K, a reduction of 106 FPS or roughly 56% of the 1080p performance.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 4K maintain stable frame rates?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 shows a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS, with an average of 164 FPS.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Are all settings playable at 1440p?

A: Yes, all four presets at 2560x1440 exceed 135 FPS average, with the lowest being Ultra at 135 FPS.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 can run Downfall at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 are playable, with the Ultra preset at each resolution being the recommended maximum.

At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 84 FPS average, which is 24 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides a comfortable buffer for demanding scenes while maintaining maximum graphical fidelity. The 1440p Ultra preset runs at 135 FPS average, offering high-refresh-rate gaming with all visual features enabled. At 1080p, Ultra settings reach 190 FPS average, making this resolution suitable for competitive play on high-refresh displays.

The weakest performance point in the entire dataset is the 4K Ultra preset at 84 FPS, but even this remains well above playable levels. The combination of a mid-range CPU and flagship GPU proves effective for this game, as the RTX 5090’s massive performance headroom compensates for the CPU’s more modest capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600’s nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks show that several processors deliver nearly identical average scores. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20,454, just 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600’s 20,468. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20,425, a 0.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 9454P and AMD EPYC 7713 score 20,422 and 20,363 respectively, with delta percentages of 0.2% and 0.5%. Any of these CPUs would behave similarly in Downfall, though the EPYC models are server-class parts not typically used in gaming systems.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a score of 79,605 (0.3% lower) and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (0.6% lower). The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 5090’s 79,842 average. These alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5090 in Downfall, though the Tesla and Radeon Pro cards are workstation-oriented products.

For a gaming-focused alternative, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, despite being a mobile GPU, comes closest in average benchmark score among consumer-oriented options. The performance delta of 1.1% suggests it would deliver nearly identical FPS in this game, making it a viable substitute if the RTX 5090’s power requirements or physical size are a concern.