Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with the Intel Arc B390 produces its lowest performance envelope. The High preset averages 32 FPS, which falls well short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium yields 39 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS recorded. The Low preset improves the average to 47 FPS, but still remains below the target. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, delivering only 20 FPS average. None of the four presets at 4K reach playable levels, and the gap between the best (Low at 47 FPS) and the 60 FPS target is substantial.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. The Low preset achieves 76 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Medium follows at 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, which also passes the playability bar. High drops to 51 FPS average, below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 14 FPS reduction, while the step from Medium to High costs 11 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 19 FPS. This indicates the game becomes progressively more GPU-intensive at higher presets, and the Arc B390 begins to hit its limits beyond Medium.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs at its best. Low averages 106 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure across all resolutions and presets. Medium delivers 87 FPS average, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, showing a consistent frame delivery. High reaches 71 FPS average, just above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 44 FPS average. The delta between Low and Medium is 19 FPS, Medium to High is 16 FPS, and High to Ultra is 27 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the first three presets are viable, but Ultra demands more than this hardware can provide.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3303 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. That places it in the lower percentile of all systems evaluated, roughly in the bottom 11 percent of configurations. The combo rank reflects the overall experience across all resolutions and presets, and the recorded FPS data confirms that only a narrow set of settings at 1440p and 1080p reach playable levels.

The CPU itself sits in the 74th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21088. This suggests the Ryzen 5 5600G is a capable mid-range part, but the GPU holds the combo back. The Intel Arc B390, by contrast, ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. That is a very low standing, and the measured FPS figures in Downfall reflect this imbalance. The GPU is the limiting factor in nearly every scenario, especially at higher resolutions and presets where the frame rate collapses.

The rank of 3303 out of 3716 means that a substantial majority of tested systems outperform this pairing. The data indicates that while the CPU has enough headroom for this horror title, the integrated-class Arc B390 cannot sustain demanding settings. The result is a combo that works for lower presets at mainstream resolutions, but it is not positioned among the higher-performing configurations in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G posts an average benchmark score of 21088. The Intel Core i3-1220P is nearly identical, scoring 21066, a delta of just 0.1 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U reaches 21133, 0.2 percent above, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4 percent higher. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver essentially the same CPU-bound performance in Downfall, so swapping the 5600G for one of these parts would not change the playability picture.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. These are all very old, low-end parts, and the deltas are small. The data shows that the Arc B390 sits in the same performance tier as these legacy GPUs, which explains why the measured FPS values in Downfall are modest. A system with any of these GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates at the same settings, meaning the playability verdict would not change.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The answer depends on the resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best option, Low, averages only 47 FPS, and Ultra drops to 20 FPS. The database records no playable settings at 4K for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game, but only on Low and Medium. Low averages 76 FPS, and Medium averages 62 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. High falls short at 51 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 32 FPS. The best playable setting at 1440p is Medium, delivering 62 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. High, Low, and Medium all clear 60 FPS, with averages of 71, 106, and 87 FPS respectively. Ultra remains below the threshold at 44 FPS. The best playable setting at 1080p is High, which delivers 71 FPS average. For users targeting a smooth experience, 1080p High is the most demanding preset that stays playable, and 1440p Medium is the ceiling at the higher resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Downfall. At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 47 FPS at Low to 20 FPS at Ultra, a 27 FPS swing driven entirely by graphics load. The CPU, which ranks in the 74th percentile, has ample headroom, but the Arc B390, in the 9th percentile, cannot keep pace. The scaling between presets at 4K is steep, indicating that the GPU saturates quickly.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still dominates, but the CPU begins to matter more. Low hits 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target, and Medium sits at 62 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 14 FPS, and from Medium to High is 11 FPS, suggesting the GPU is still the primary constraint. The fact that Ultra collapses to 32 FPS reinforces this: the Arc B390 simply does not have the shading units, texture units, or memory bandwidth to handle the highest preset at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts slightly. Low reaches 106 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU may start to become a factor at the upper end, but the gap between presets remains large. Medium drops to 87 FPS, High to 71 FPS, and Ultra to 44 FPS. The 27 FPS difference between High and Ultra shows that the GPU is still the dominant constraint at the higher presets. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the Intel Arc B390 determines the playability ceiling, while the Ryzen 5 5600G provides sufficient processing power for the game's CPU demands, as evidenced by the 74th percentile CPU ranking versus the 9th percentile GPU ranking.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS, so the database records no best settings. The highest average is 47 FPS at Low, but that is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. The minimum was 53 FPS, so there is some fluctuation, but the average clears the bar. Low is also playable at 76 FPS, but Medium is the better visual choice within the playable envelope.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71 FPS. Medium also qualifies at 87 FPS, and Low at 106 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability. Ultra, at 44 FPS average, is not an option.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo in Downfall?

A: The best playable combination is 1920x1080 with the High preset, which averages 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium is the most demanding playable option at 62 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 47 on Low, and all presets fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the database, which is 1.3 percent higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5 percent higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5 percent higher than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7 percent higher than the GT 710.

Q: Which component limits performance in Downfall?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G ranks in the 74th percentile among CPUs, and the FPS drops between presets are driven by graphics load.

Q: What FPS does the Low preset achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 106 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate across all tested resolutions and presets.

Q: Is 2560x1440 playable at High settings?

A: No. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 51, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Only Low and Medium are playable at that resolution.