Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers overwhelming performance in Downfall, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested, with the weakest result still hitting 82 FPS average at 4K Ultra. This is a combo that does not merely run the game; it dominates it, leaving massive headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Downfall reveals a system that is consistently operating far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the results are extraordinary across all settings. On Low settings, the combo produces a 313 FPS average. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 292 FPS, with a minimum of 248 FPS and a maximum of 335 FPS. High settings yield a 272 FPS average. Even at Ultra settings, which typically stress the GPU most heavily, the average remains high at 185 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4090 is rarely the limiting factor, and the Ryzen 5 5600F is feeding frames fast enough to keep the GPU well utilized.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains exceptional. Low settings produce a 280 FPS average. Medium settings deliver a 258 FPS average, with the minimum observed at 219 FPS and maximum at 297 FPS. High settings maintain a 212 FPS average. At Ultra settings, the average is 132 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is substantial, roughly halving the frame rate, which points to the increasing graphical load on the GPU as settings are raised.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system still delivers excellent results. Low settings achieve a 196 FPS average. Medium settings drop to a 161 FPS average, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 185 FPS. High settings produce a 132 FPS average. Ultra settings, the most demanding configuration, still manage an 82 FPS average. This result at 4K Ultra is particularly notable, demonstrating that the RTX 4090's raw power is sufficient to keep this horror title comfortably playable at maximum quality.

The pattern across all resolutions is clear: performance scales predictably with both resolution and preset level. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU's workload grows substantially with each step up in quality. The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that even in the most demanding moments, the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS at every resolution, with the lowest recorded minimum being 136 FPS at 4K Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 229th out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the pairing in the top 6.2 percent of all configurations tested, a strong showing that underscores its high-end positioning. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's immense compute capability, as the RTX 4090 sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 60347.

The CPU also contributes to this ranking, with the Ryzen 5 5600F sitting in the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 36945. While the CPU is not the top performer in its class, its Zen 3 architecture and 6-core, 12-thread configuration provide sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4090 in this particular title. The data shows that the combo's rank is more a function of the GPU's dominance than the CPU's raw throughput, which is typical for a graphically intensive horror game like Downfall.

When comparing to other tested combos, 229th out of 3716 is a strong result, but it is not at the very top. Combos featuring newer, higher-core-count CPUs or the successor to the RTX 4090 would likely rank higher. However, for the vast majority of users, this pairing offers far more performance than Downfall requires, making the rank more of a theoretical exercise than a practical limitation.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, based on average benchmark score, are a set of processors that would behave similarly in Downfall. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average score of 36938, a delta of 0 percent from the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945. This makes it the closest match, suggesting nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2 percent higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T completes the group with a score of 37112, 0.5 percent higher. For a player using any of these CPUs, the frame rates in Downfall would be virtually indistinguishable from those measured with the Ryzen 5 5600F, as the differences in these benchmark scores are within the margin of error.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's nearest rivals are less intuitive, as its average benchmark score of 60347 is far higher than most consumer cards. The Intel Arc Pro A60, with a score of 60326, is a 0 percent delta, making it a theoretical match in this specific benchmark, though it is a professional-grade card with different driver characteristics. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, a 0.3 percent delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9 percent lower. In practice, these workstation and professional cards would deliver similar raw benchmark scores, but their real-world gaming performance, particularly in DirectX 12 titles like Downfall, could vary due to driver optimizations. For gaming purposes, the nearest consumer equivalent would likely be the RTX 4080 Super, but that is not listed in the rival data.

For a user considering alternatives, swapping the Ryzen 5 5600F for any of the listed rival CPUs would result in nearly identical performance in Downfall. Swapping the RTX 4090 for one of its rivals would be a significant downgrade in practical terms, despite the benchmark scores being close, as the gaming-specific performance of the RTX 4090 is substantially higher than these professional cards.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The answer is a definitive yes, with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at every resolution tested, all four settings presets are playable, meaning they all exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 185 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 132 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are also Ultra, providing an average of 82 FPS.

The data shows that this combo clears the 60 FPS threshold with massive margin in every scenario. The lowest average FPS recorded across all tests is 82 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 22 FPS above the playable threshold. This means users can max out the graphical settings at any resolution without worrying about dropping below 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly impressive, as many high-end systems struggle to maintain 60 FPS at this resolution in modern games, but Downfall's horror genre and engine are evidently well-optimized for this hardware.

For users with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results open up the possibility of playing at frame rates far beyond 60 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 313 FPS average would suit a 300 Hz monitor, while 1440p High at 212 FPS would pair well with a 240 Hz display. Even at 4K, the 196 FPS average on Low settings would satisfy a 144 Hz monitor. This is a system that can adapt to the display's capabilities rather than being constrained by the game's demands.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600F and the RTX 4090 in Downfall is clearly visible in the scaling of FPS across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more prominent relative to the GPU. The difference between Low (313 FPS) and Ultra (185 FPS) is 128 FPS, a 41 percent drop. This substantial decrease is driven by the GPU's workload increasing as settings rise, but the absolute frame rates are so high that the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is likely keeping up with the GPU's output. The Ryzen 5 5600F's single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 suggest it can handle the game's logic and physics at these frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more the limiting factor. The drop from Low (280 FPS) to Ultra (132 FPS) is 148 FPS, a 53 percent reduction. This larger percentage drop indicates that the GPU is working harder relative to the CPU, as the pixel count increases. The CPU's workload remains roughly constant, but the GPU must render more pixels, reducing its output. At 3840x2160, this trend continues. The drop from Low (196 FPS) to Ultra (82 FPS) is 114 FPS, a 58 percent reduction. The GPU is now the dominant constraint, with the CPU's role diminishing further.

The medium settings data provides additional insight. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 161, with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 185. At 1440p Medium, the average is 258, with a minimum of 219 and maximum of 297. At 1080p Medium, the average is 292, with a minimum of 248 and maximum of 335. The minimum FPS values are consistently high, indicating that neither component is causing significant frame time spikes. The scaling between resolutions at the same settings shows the GPU's workload growing: at Medium, 1080p to 1440p results in a 34 FPS drop, while 1440p to 4K results in a 97 FPS drop. This steep increase at higher resolutions confirms the GPU's primary role in determining performance.

In summary, at 1080p, the CPU and GPU share the load more evenly, though the GPU still has headroom. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with the CPU providing sufficient performance to avoid limiting the system. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for Downfall's requirements at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Downfall?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 313 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold and would suit a very high refresh rate monitor.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 82 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 22 FPS, providing comfortable performance even at maximum quality.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest CPU rivals for this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a 0 percent delta in average benchmark score, making it effectively identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent faster, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4 percent faster, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5 percent faster. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for Downfall?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 185 to 313 depending on settings. At 1440p, it ranges from 132 to 280. Even at 4K, the lowest average is 82 FPS. This level of performance far exceeds what Downfall requires, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Q: Which component, CPU or GPU, limits performance at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 58 percent drop in FPS, from 196 to 82, which is the largest percentage drop among all resolutions. This indicates the GPU's workload is the main constraint at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The verdict by resolution indicates Ultra is the best settings preset at 1440p, delivering an average FPS of 132. Since all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, users can choose Ultra for maximum visual quality without performance concerns.