Downfall

Downfall is a 2016 horror title, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination handles it with extreme headroom. Measured results show the pair averaging 202 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 144 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 90 FPS at 4K Ultra, all above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the lowest preset at 4K averages 214 FPS. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, and the combo ranks 82nd out of 3716 tested configurations in this game. The data is measured, not extrapolated, and it shows a pairing that never approaches the playability boundary.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are consistently high across every resolution and preset. The only preset with recorded minimum and maximum values is Medium; the other presets report only average FPS. The full breakdown is:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 144 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 214 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 175 | 149 | 202 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 90 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 231 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 325 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 282 | 240 | 324 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 144 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 316 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 364 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 339 | 288 | 390 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 202 | — | — |

The pattern is monotonic: lower resolution and lower settings produce higher averages. At 4K, the average climbs from 90 FPS on Ultra to 214 FPS on Low. At 1440p, it goes from 144 on Ultra to 325 on Low. At 1080p, it goes from 202 on Ultra to 364 on Low. The Medium preset’s frame windows are wide but still well above the 60 FPS threshold: 4K Medium spans 149 to 202 FPS, 1440p Medium spans 240 to 324 FPS, and 1080p Medium spans 288 to 390 FPS. The RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what a 2016 horror title needs, and the measured numbers reflect that surplus.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU come from aggregate benchmark scores, not from game-specific measurements. For the Ryzen 5 5600, the average benchmark score is 20468. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band: the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454 with a deltaPct of 0.1, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425 with a deltaPct of 0.2, the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422 with a deltaPct of 0.2, and the AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363 with a deltaPct of 0.5. These deltas are tiny, so any of those CPUs would land in essentially the same synthetic performance tier as the 5600. The 5600 itself is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and its 74th percentile CPU ranking places it above most tested processors.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the average benchmark score is 77712. Its nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76904 (deltaPct 1.1), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (deltaPct -1.6), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (deltaPct -2.1), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (deltaPct -2.4). The 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and its aggregate score is within a few percent of those rivals. Because the game-specific FPS data is only for this exact combo, the nearestRivals comparison is the only direct evidence of how nearby hardware would behave; the small deltas suggest a similar overall performance envelope.

Best Settings per Resolution

At every resolution, the most demanding preset tested — Ultra — is also the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict data lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. That means no resolution requires dropping below Ultra to maintain playability.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 90 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 144 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 202 FPS. The frame rate headroom is substantial even at 4K Ultra, which is 30 FPS above the threshold. At 1440p and 1080p, the margin is much larger, with 1440p Ultra delivering more than double the threshold and 1080p Ultra delivering more than triple it. For users who prefer higher refresh rates, the lower presets at 1080p reach 364 FPS on Low and 339 FPS on Medium, making the combo suitable for very high refresh displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Downfall?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 90 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The highest average is 364 FPS at 1920x1080 Low. The next highest is 339 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20454 (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2), AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2), and AMD EPYC 7713 at 20363 (0.5). All are within 0.5% aggregate score.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS on Medium at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 324 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D have any close GPU rivals?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904 (deltaPct 1.1), the RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (deltaPct -1.6), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (-2.1), and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (-2.4). The 5090 D’s average is 77712.

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

A: It ranks 82nd out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper tier of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant scaling factor, while the CPU provides enough throughput to avoid limiting playability. At 1080p Low, the average is 364 FPS; at 4K Low, it falls to 214 FPS. At Medium, the progression is 339 FPS at 1080p, 282 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 4K. At Ultra, the same resolution steps produce 202, 144, and 90 FPS. This consistent decline as resolution increases is typical of GPU-bound rendering, where higher pixel counts place more load on the graphics card.

The CPU’s role is more visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is larger in absolute terms than at 4K: Low averages 364 FPS and Ultra averages 202 FPS, whereas at 4K Low averages 214 FPS and Ultra averages 90 FPS. That larger absolute range at 1080p suggests the CPU has enough headroom to push very high frame rates when the GPU is less stressed. The Ryzen 5 5600’s 6 cores, 12 threads, and 4.40 GHz boost clock, combined with its 74th percentile CPU ranking and 20468 average benchmark score, support this behavior.

At 4K, the GPU’s capabilities become the primary determinant. The RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile ranking, 32 GB GDDR7 memory, 512-bit bus, and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are all far above the requirements of a 2016 horror title. Even at 4K Ultra, the measured 90 FPS average leaves 30 FPS of headroom over the playable threshold. The data shows that neither component becomes a playability bottleneck at any tested setting; the CPU and GPU work together to keep every preset above 60 FPS, with the GPU taking on increasing responsibility as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 82nd out of 3716 tested configurations in Downfall. That places it ahead of the overwhelming majority of tested systems, though a small number of higher-scoring combos exist. The ranking reflects the combination of a 74th-percentile CPU and a 92nd-percentile GPU, both of which are well above the median for their respective categories. The measured FPS data reinforces the rank: at the most demanding setting tested — 4K Ultra — the combo still averages 90 FPS, which is 30 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At lower resolutions, the frame rates are high enough to support fast refresh displays, with 1080p Low reaching 364 FPS and 1440p Low reaching 325 FPS. The 82nd position out of 3716 is a strong result, and the data shows that this pairing is far more than sufficient for Downfall’s demands.