Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a robust experience in Downfall, with the data showing that the pairing is capable of clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution, provided the right preset is selected. The measured FPS values reveal a system that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical fidelity, offering a wide range of performance headroom from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 paired with the 5600F demonstrates significant performance reserves across all four settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 226 FPS, which represents the highest frame rate recorded for this configuration. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS, indicating smooth and consistent frame delivery. The High preset continues the trend with an average of 152 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra setting still produces an average of 95 FPS. This shows that even at the highest fidelity, the system maintains nearly double the playable threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset yields an average of 162 FPS, a marginal decrease from the 1080p result. The Medium preset delivers an average of 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS, showcasing excellent stability. The High preset produces an average of 108 FPS, and the Ultra preset still holds an average of 68 FPS. The shift from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 30% reduction in average FPS at the High preset, but the system remains well above the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the performance scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset still delivers a commendable average of 101 FPS. The Medium preset offers an average of 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, placing it comfortably above the playable threshold. The High preset manages an average of 68 FPS, which is exactly at the benchmark's recommended playable level. However, the Ultra preset falls below the threshold, dropping to an average of 42 FPS. This marks a significant performance cliff, showing that the 4K Ultra setting is too demanding for this hardware combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, particularly when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling from 2560x1440 High (108 FPS) to 3840x2160 High (68 FPS) represents a 37% decrease in average FPS, which is a substantial penalty driven by the increased pixel count. This suggests that the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, are being pushed to their limits at 4K, even on a game released in 2016.

In contrast, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less saturated. The difference between 1920x1080 High (152 FPS) and 2560x1440 High (108 FPS) is a 29% drop, which is slightly less severe than the 1440p to 4K transition. This indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, is sufficiently capable of feeding the GPU, allowing it to reach higher frame rates. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 suggest that the CPU has ample headroom for this title, as the game's horror genre typically doesn't require extreme multi-core processing.

The transition from Low to Ultra presets at each resolution also highlights the GPU's dominance. At 1080p, the jump from Low (226 FPS) to Ultra (95 FPS) shows a 58% reduction in performance, while at 4K, the same preset change from Low (101 FPS) to Ultra (42 FPS) results in a 58% reduction as well. This consistency suggests that the GPU's shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are the limiting factors when texture quality and effects are increased, with the CPU's 4.00 GHz boost clock being sufficient to keep up across all settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold with 82 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, as its 42 FPS average falls well below the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 68 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the data shows that it remains above the playable threshold. The High preset offers 108 FPS for those who prefer higher refresh rates, but Ultra is the best choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, producing an average of 95 FPS. This provides the best possible visual experience while still maintaining a frame rate that is 58% above the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 152 FPS is also an option for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, but Ultra is the most demanding setting that remains fully playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is essentially identical to the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945, with a delta of 0%. This means that swapping the AMD processor for the Intel part would result in virtually no change in Downfall performance. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2% higher, offering a negligible performance improvement. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T are also within 0.5% of the 5600F's score, making all four of these CPUs interchangeable for this game.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which has an average score of 17666, just 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. This is a surprising comparison, as the HD 7790 is an older architecture, but the benchmark data suggests they perform nearly identically in synthetic tests. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics scores 17588, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% lower respectively. In practical terms for Downfall, any of these GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates to the RTX 4060, though the 4060's modern feature set and driver support may offer advantages beyond raw benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Downfall at all tested resolutions, but with a caveat at 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best setting being High at 68 FPS. The system cannot handle Ultra at this resolution, as it drops to 42 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra being the best at 68 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 95 FPS. This means that for 4K gaming, users must be selective about settings, while 1440p and 1080p offer complete freedom to max out the game.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the database, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2009 out of 3716 for Downfall. This places it in the 54th percentile of all combos, indicating that it performs slightly better than the median system. Given that the combo clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, this mid-tier ranking suggests that many other combinations either have more powerful GPUs or better CPU-GPU balance. The rank is likely held back by the GPU's 61st percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU's 85th percentile is a relative strength.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with the Ultra preset?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 95 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in Downfall?*

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average of only 42 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 3840x2160 is High, with an average of 68 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's score of 37018, and essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with the Medium preset, the minimum FPS is 112, with an average of 132 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639.

Q: Is the 4K Low preset playable?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Low preset achieves an average of 101 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for 4K gaming with reduced visual fidelity.