Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers strong frame rates in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Measured data shows this setup is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while still remaining fluid at 4K with adjusted settings. The following analysis breaks down the optimal settings, component roles, and frame rate expectations based solely on the measured results.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or more is High. The measured average is 75.3 FPS. While the Ultra preset is visually superior, it drops to 47.5 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset offers a higher average of 95.1 FPS, but High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution. Low runs at 113.9 FPS average, but High is the recommended ceiling for a quality experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS bar with an average of 77.3 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable. High runs at 123 FPS, Medium at 148.9 FPS, and Low at 186.1 FPS. Since Ultra is fully playable, it is the optimal choice for users who prioritize maximum visual detail without compromising smoothness.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 107.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets are unnecessary for playability: High runs at 175 FPS, Medium at 212.2 FPS, and Low at 255 FPS. The data indicates that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, making Ultra the clear pick for the best experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the RTX 3070 is the primary performance driver. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 255 FPS to 107.1 FPS, a drop of roughly 58%. This large delta suggests the GPU is heavily utilized even at lower settings. At 1440p, the same preset change shifts from 186.1 FPS to 77.3 FPS, a similar proportional decline. At 4K, the drop is from 113.9 FPS to 47.5 FPS, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck as resolution increases.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 255 FPS, which is exceptionally high. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at these frame rates. Its single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 872, is sufficient for this title. However, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution rises. At 4K, the frame rates are lower across all presets, and the scaling between presets is more compressed, which points to the GPU being the limiting factor.

The data suggests that for most settings, the GPU is the key component. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for texture-heavy scenes. The CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load. At 1080p with lower presets, the CPU may have a slight influence, but the overall performance is still GPU-bound due to the high frame rates achieved.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 113.9 FPS average
• Medium: 95.1 FPS average
• High: 75.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 47.5 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 3070 handles the game well up to High settings. The jump from High to Ultra is significant, a drop of 27.8 FPS, which makes Ultra unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. Low and Medium both exceed the threshold with comfortable margins.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 186.1 FPS average
• Medium: 148.9 FPS average
• High: 123 FPS average
• Ultra: 77.3 FPS average

All presets at 1440p are playable. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step down in settings yielding a higher frame rate. Ultra remains above 60 FPS, showing the GPU has headroom at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 255 FPS average
• Medium: 212.2 FPS average
• High: 175 FPS average
• Ultra: 107.1 FPS average

At 1080p, even the most demanding preset delivers over 100 FPS. The minimum average observed is 107.1 FPS at Ultra, which is significantly above the playable threshold. The system is clearly capable of high refresh rate monitors at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall with a clear pass across all tested resolutions, provided settings are chosen appropriately. The verdict by resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Playable on High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 75.3 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as it falls to 47.5 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Playable on all four presets. The best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 77.3 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.
• 1920x1080: Playable on all four presets. The best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 107.1 FPS. This is the optimal resolution for maximum frame rates.

The data confirms that the RTX 3070 is strong enough for 4K gaming in this title, but only with settings capped at High. For users with a 1440p or 1080p display, the system can run the game at maximum settings with no issues. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600G and RTX 3070 is a capable pairing for this horror title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If the RTX 3070 is unavailable, several GPUs offer similar performance based on average benchmark scores. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which has an average score of 17083 compared to the RTX 3070's 17208. The delta is 0.7%, meaning the RX 7600 XT is nearly identical in raw performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (a 1% difference), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019 (a 1.1% difference). On the higher side, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is -1.5% relative to the RTX 3070, indicating slightly better performance. For Downfall, any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates, though the RTX 3070's modern feature set may offer better driver support.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112 (-0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133 (-0.2% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174 (-0.4% faster). In practice, these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Downfall, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded. The 5600G's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall benchmark database for Downfall, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1581 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the upper half of all systems tested, roughly in the 57th percentile of all combinations. The percentile rankings for the individual components reinforce this: the CPU sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

The rank indicates that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is a solid mid-range performer. The CPU's high percentile suggests it is a strong processor, while the GPU's lower percentile reflects the presence of more powerful cards. The combo's rank is a direct result of the GPU being the limiting factor in the pairing. For a game like Downfall, which is not extremely demanding, this rank is more than sufficient. The measured FPS data shows that the system outperforms many other combinations, especially at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers well over 60 FPS on the highest settings.