Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a lopsided but brutally effective combination for Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The data shows this combo ranks 194th out of 3716 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 5.2% of all systems evaluated. That rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, which sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The result is a system that obliterates every preset at every resolution tested, with the only question being how much headroom you want to leave on the table.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 194 out of 3716 is a strong indicator of top-tier performance, but it is not a #1 spot. That gap comes from the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3, posts an average benchmark score of 36,945, which is within 0–0.5% of its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018, -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112, -0.5%). In practical terms, these CPUs are interchangeable for Downfall; the game is not CPU-bound at these frame rates. The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 puts it ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, +1.1%) but behind the RX 6850M XT (78,940, -1.6%), Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, -2.1%), and Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, -2.4%). Those deltas are noise at this performance level; what matters is that the GPU delivers 144 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is the headline number here.

The measured FPS data confirms the ranking. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 144 FPS on High, 214 FPS on Low, 175 FPS on Medium (with min/max of 149/202), and 90 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, it reaches 231 FPS on High, 280 FPS on Low, 261 FPS on Medium (min/max 222/300), and 144 FPS on Ultra. At 1920x1080, it pushes 272 FPS on High, 313 FPS on Low, 292 FPS on Medium (min/max 248/335), and 202 FPS on Ultra. Every single one of these figures clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by at least 50%. In fact, the lowest average FPS across all tests is 90 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 50% above the playable line.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the measured average FPS is 90, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data lists Ultra as playable at this resolution, with 90 FPS at the best setting.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: Not meaningfully. The Ryzen 5 5600F posts a PassMark single-thread score of 2,872 and a multithread score of 19,236. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36,938 average, a 0% delta. The game's frame rates scale cleanly with GPU settings, indicating the CPU keeps up without throttling the GPU at any tested resolution.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 313 FPS, while Ultra averages 202 FPS. That is a 111 FPS drop, but both are far beyond the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset sits between at 292 FPS with a minimum of 248 FPS and maximum of 335 FPS.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712. It is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 665M XT (76,904) but 1.6% slower than the RX 685M XT (78,940). The two Tesla P100 variants (12 GB and 16 GB) are 2.1% and 2.4% faster respectively, but those are datacenter parts with different driver optimizations.

Q: Is there any preset at any resolution that fails the 60 FPS test?

A: No. The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K). The minimum measured FPS anywhere is 149 FPS (4K Medium), which is still 89 FPS above the threshold.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 194th out of 3716 combos tested in Downfall. That places it in the top 5.2% of all systems, a strong result but not top-tier, primarily due to the mid-range CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 144 on High, 214 on Low, 175 on Medium, and 90 on Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS, showing tight frame pacing even under load. At 2560x1440, the averages jump to 231 on High, 280 on Low, 261 on Medium, and 144 on Ultra. The Medium preset here has the widest spread: 222 FPS minimum and 300 FPS maximum, indicating the GPU is pushing against a display or vsync cap at times. At 1920x1080, the averages are 272 on High, 313 on Low, 292 on Medium, and 202 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows 248 FPS minimum and 335 FPS maximum, the highest single frame recorded in the dataset.

Interpreting these numbers: the RTX 5090 D is so far beyond Downfall's requirements that the differences between presets are mostly academic. The jump from Low to Ultra at 4K costs 124 FPS (from 214 down to 90), but even the 4K Ultra number is 50% above the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 144 FPS, which is exactly the same as 4K High — a coincidence that suggests both are GPU-limited in similar ways. At 1080p, the bottleneck shifts slightly; Ultra averages 202 FPS, which is still 142 FPS above the threshold. The min/max data for Medium presets shows no stutter or frame drops that would matter for a horror game, where sudden frame dips can break immersion.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are looking at the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600F's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938, 0% delta) is the closest match, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018, -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112, -0.5%). For Downfall, swapping between these would change FPS by less than 1 frame at any resolution. The GPU side is a bit more varied. The RTX 5090 D's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, +1.1% slower), which is a mobile part; the RX 685M XT (78,940, -1.6% faster) is also mobile. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (12 GB at 79,396 and 16 GB at 79,605) are datacenter accelerators without display outputs, so they are not practical alternatives for gaming. In practice, any of the CPU alternatives would pair fine with the RTX 5090 D, and the GPU alternatives would deliver nearly identical Downfall performance, though the mobile GPUs might struggle with sustained loads due to thermal constraints.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra in every case, according to the verdictByResolution data. At 3840x2160, Ultra runs at 90 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 144 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 202 FPS average. There is no scenario where you need to drop below Ultra to maintain playability. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, you have 30 FPS of headroom above the threshold. If you wanted to maximize frame rate instead of visual quality, Low at each resolution yields 214 FPS (4K), 280 FPS (1440p), and 313 FPS (1080p). But given that Ultra never dips below 90 FPS, there is no practical reason to compromise on visuals.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at maximum settings at every resolution tested. The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 90 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 144 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 202 FPS. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by at least 30 FPS in the worst case (4K Ultra) and by 142 FPS in the best case (1080p Ultra). The combo's rank of 194 out of 3716 confirms it is a top-tier system, though not the absolute best. The CPU is the limiting factor in that ranking, but it does not degrade the gaming experience in Downfall. If you own this combination, you can max out every graphical setting and still have frame rate to spare. The only decision is whether you prefer 90 FPS at 4K Ultra or 202 FPS at 1080p Ultra — both are excellent outcomes for a horror title where smooth motion and visual clarity matter.