Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme pairing for a 2016 horror game like Downfall, and the measured data confirms that this combination is wildly overqualified for the task. The benchmark results show that this combo ranks in the 94th percentile of all tested combinations, placing 223rd out of 3,716 total combos, which indicates that it sits far above the typical hardware used for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 223 out of 3,716 tested combinations places this pairing in the top 6% of all systems evaluated for Downfall. This is a commanding position that reflects the sheer performance headroom available. The RTX 5090 alone sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600F ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, meaning both components are individually strong, and their combined output is even more impressive.

What is notable here is that this rank is achieved despite the CPU being a mid-range 5000-series part. The data implies that for a game released in 2016, the GPU does the heavy lifting, and the CPU’s role is secondary. The rank suggests that only 222 other combinations deliver higher average frame rates, and given the scores involved, those are likely to be systems with even more exotic CPUs paired with the same or similar top-tier GPUs. The practical takeaway is that this combo will not struggle at any settings or resolution, as the measured FPS values are consistently far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 313 FPS, which drops to 272 FPS at High and 190 FPS at Ultra. This 39% drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU is keeping pace without creating a bottleneck. At 1440p, the pattern holds: Low produces 280 FPS, Medium 261 FPS, High 217 FPS, and Ultra 135 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p is a 38% reduction, which is similar to the 1080p drop, indicating consistent scaling.

The most revealing data comes at 4K. At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 201 FPS, Medium 164 FPS, High 135 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 38% performance reduction (from 135 to 84 FPS), which is exactly in line with the pixel count increase. This linear scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as expected. The CPU’s influence is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 313 FPS figure is likely near the engine’s maximum frame rate cap or the CPU’s single-thread limit. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 even at 4K, as the FPS never drops below 84 even at the most demanding preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F’s average benchmark score of 36,945 is nearly identical to that of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018, -0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, -0.4% delta) and Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112, -0.5% delta) are also within a fraction of a percent in overall CPU performance. This means that swapping the 5600F for any of these four alternatives would result in virtually identical frame rates in Downfall, as the game is not CPU-bound at the resolutions tested.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090’s average benchmark score of 79,842 is closely matched by the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, 0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, 0.6% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, 1.1% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959, -1.4% delta) are also within a narrow band. However, the data notes that these are average benchmark scores, not game-specific FPS measurements. In practice, the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what Downfall requires, so any of these rival GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates, though they may lack the headroom for other modern titles.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the maximum FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 313 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest measured max FPS is 335 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary factor. At 4K, FPS scales linearly with resolution changes, while the CPU’s 6 cores are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the 313 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 223rd out of 3,716 total combos, placing it in the top 6% of all tested configurations for Downfall.

Q: Are there cheaper CPUs that would perform the same?

A: Yes, based on average benchmark scores, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T all have scores within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600F, so they should perform nearly identically in this game.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in any test?

A: The lowest min FPS recorded is 140 at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The lowest average FPS is 84 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers an average of 201 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 and a maximum of 189. High settings produce an average of 135 FPS, while Ultra yields 84 FPS. The step from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 58% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but still leaves a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance is significantly higher. Low settings achieve an average of 280 FPS. Medium settings see 261 FPS on average, with a minimum of 222 and a maximum of 300. High settings produce 217 FPS, and Ultra drops to 135 FPS. The 1440p results show that even the most demanding preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the numbers are even more extreme. Low settings reach an average of 313 FPS. Medium settings average 292 FPS, with a minimum of 248 and a maximum of 335. High settings deliver 272 FPS, while Ultra still manages 190 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the only limiting factor is likely the game engine’s frame rate cap or the CPU’s single-thread performance, as the GPU has ample headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 84 FPS. This means you can enable every graphical option without concern, as the minimum FPS is not reported for Ultra, but the average is well above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, delivering an average of 135 FPS. The data shows no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at an average of 190 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality without any performance compromise.

In all cases, the verdict by resolution lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) as playable. The recommendation is to use Ultra at every resolution, as the lowest average FPS across all resolutions and presets is 84 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 40% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 84 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar by a significant margin. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 135 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 190 FPS. All four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable at every resolution, meaning there is no scenario where this combination fails to deliver a smooth experience.

The data shows that the RTX 5090 is massively overprovisioned for a 2016 horror title, and the Ryzen 5 5600F is more than adequate to support it. The only potential concern is that the 4K Ultra average of 84 FPS, while excellent, is the lowest measured value, so if you want to future-proof for other games, this combo has plenty of headroom. For Downfall specifically, you can enable every setting and expect a flawless experience, with the only real question being whether the game engine can even take advantage of the sheer frame rates on offer.