Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination presents a striking asymmetry: a mid-range 2021 CPU paired with an end-of-life flagship GPU from 2022. The benchmark data for Downfall shows that this pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the GPU acting as the overwhelming performance driver. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and settings recommendations based solely on the provided data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K (3840x2160) for this CPU/GPU combo in Downfall?*

A: The data shows all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 4K, as each maintains an average FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 85.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, which is a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, putting it 2.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% behind.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 313.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 136.2 FPS. This represents a drop of 177.2 FPS when moving from the least to the most demanding preset, yet the Ultra setting remains more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Downfall performance at 1080p?*

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the dominant factor. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset delivers 187.5 FPS average, while the Low preset reaches 356.8 FPS. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, does not bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this game, as frame rates at all settings remain extremely high.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination is ranked 162nd out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the top 4.4% of all configurations tested for this title.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600G's integrated graphics affect the performance with the RTX 4090?

A: The data does not indicate any interaction between the CPU's Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics and the discrete RTX 4090. The measured FPS values are attributed to the full combo, and the distinct iGPU does not appear in the benchmark results. The CPU's overall average benchmark score is 21088, which is comparable to its nearest rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Downfall reveals a clear division of labor. The GPU is the primary performance driver at every resolution. This is evident from the scaling pattern across settings. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 195.7 to 85.7, a 56.2% reduction in frame rate. This dramatic drop demonstrates that the RTX 4090's workload scales heavily with graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. The Low preset yields 313.4 FPS, while Ultra yields 136.2 FPS. The relative drop from Low to Ultra is 56.6%, nearly identical to the 4K scaling. This consistency indicates that the rendering load is scaling with resolution and settings as expected, with the GPU doing the heavy lifting.

The CPU's role appears secondary. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, provides a solid foundation. Its single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1409, and its multi-core score is 10551. These scores are not exceptional, but they are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 in this title. The evidence lies in the high frame rates at 1080p: even at the Ultra preset, the combo achieves 187.5 FPS average. If the CPU were a bottleneck, the frame rates at lower resolutions would plateau, but they continue to rise from 187.5 FPS at Ultra to 356.8 FPS at Low.

Resolution scaling further confirms the GPU-centric nature. At the Ultra preset, the FPS drops from 187.5 at 1080p to 136.2 at 1440p to 85.7 at 4K. This 54.3% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K aligns with a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count directly impacts performance. The CPU's performance, which remains constant regardless of resolution, does not limit these results.

The takeaway is that for Downfall, this combination is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. Users with this hardware should focus on GPU settings for performance tuning, as the CPU has ample headroom in all tested scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS of 60 or higher at each resolution. For this combo, all presets at all resolutions clear the threshold, so the "best" setting is always Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 85.7 FPS. This is the most demanding setting at 4K that remains playable. The next step down, High, yields 132.4 FPS, offering a significant performance cushion if desired, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 136.2 FPS average. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The High preset at this resolution jumps to 211.9 FPS, but the data suggests that Ultra is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 187.5 FPS average. This is the highest performance level for the most demanding settings. The Low preset reaches 356.8 FPS, but there is no need to reduce quality, as Ultra already provides a frame rate nearly three times the playability threshold.

In summary, the RTX 4090 is powerful enough to run Downfall at its maximum settings at every resolution tested. The only reason to lower settings would be to pursue extremely high refresh rates, but the standard 60 FPS target is exceeded by a wide margin in all cases.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The data answers with an unambiguous yes. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all playable settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution tested.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 85.7. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 25.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 136.2, which is 76.2 FPS above the threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra once more, delivering an average of 187.5 FPS, a 127.5 FPS margin over the playability threshold.

This means the system can run the game at maximum visual quality without any performance concerns. The minimum FPS data is not provided in the measured FPS table, so the analysis relies on average FPS. However, the wide margins at all resolutions suggest that even transient dips would likely remain above 60 FPS, although this cannot be confirmed from the available data.

The combination is ranked 162nd out of 3716 combos, indicating it is a high-performing configuration. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking among GPUs and the Ryzen 5 5600G's 74th percentile ranking among CPUs both contribute to this strong showing. For Downfall, this PC is not just capable; it is overqualified for the task.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, the nearest rivals are all within a 0.4% performance delta. The Intel Core i3-1220P has an average score of 21066, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, a 0.1% delta in the other direction. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% higher. In practical terms, all four alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Downfall, meaning the game's frame rates would be effectively unchanged.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals show a wider spread but still close performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, a 0% delta from the RTX 4090's 60347. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, putting it 2.5% ahead, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% behind. Swapping the RTX 4090 for any of these would result in very similar frame rates, with the W6600M being slightly faster and the PRO V710 slightly slower.

In a full system context, pairing any of the rival CPUs with any of the rival GPUs would produce benchmark results within a few percentage points of the tested combo. The data shows the CPU rivals are essentially performance clones, while the GPU rivals offer minor variations that would not change the playability verdict for Downfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific pairing at rank 162 out of 3716 total combinations tested for Downfall. This is a strong result, putting the system in the top 4.36% of all tested configurations.

This high rank is driven primarily by the RTX 4090's exceptional performance. The GPU's average benchmark score of 60347 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 highlights its raw rendering power. The CPU, while less dominant, still performs well above average with its 74th percentile ranking.

The rank of 162 means that 161 other combinations scored higher in this game. These would likely feature even more powerful CPUs, such as newer flagship models, paired with the same or similar top-tier GPUs. However, the practical impact on Downfall is minimal, as the frame rates are already far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay.

For perspective, the system outperforms 3554 of the 3716 tested combos. This puts it in an elite tier of configurations capable of maxing out this title at 4K with a 60 FPS target. The data does not provide the specific compositions of the higher-ranked combos, but the implication is that they would offer marginal improvements that are unlikely to be perceptible in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum data available.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 195.7 FPS average
• Medium: 159.7 FPS average
• High: 132.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 85.7 FPS average

At 4K, the progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline in performance. The largest single-step drop occurs from High to Ultra, a reduction of 46.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 36 FPS drop, and from Medium to High it is 27.3 FPS. All settings remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 313.4 FPS average
• Medium: 259 FPS average
• High: 211.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 136.2 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance is significantly higher than at 4K. The Low preset nearly doubles the 4K Low score. The drop from Low to Medium is 54.4 FPS, from Medium to High is 47.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 75.7 FPS. The Ultra setting still delivers a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 356.8 FPS average
• Medium: 329.9 FPS average
• High: 300 FPS average
• Ultra: 187.5 FPS average

At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high. The difference between Low and Medium is 26.9 FPS, and between Medium and High is 29.9 FPS. The most significant drop is from High to Ultra, a reduction of 112.5 FPS. Even at the most demanding setting, the average FPS of 187.5 is more than triple the 60 FPS target.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4090 provides massive performance headroom, with the Ultra preset at 4K being the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and it still clears it by a 25.7 FPS margin. The lack of min/max FPS data means that frame time consistency cannot be assessed, but the high averages suggest a smooth experience across all tested scenarios.