Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a highly resolution-dependent experience in Downfall. At 1080p, the combination delivers smooth gameplay across several presets, but at 4K, the frame rates fall below the 60 FPS threshold entirely. This analysis breaks down the recorded measurements, compares the hardware to nearby alternatives, and provides clear guidance on which settings to use for a playable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 106 FPS. The High preset reaches 71 FPS on average, and the Medium preset sits between them at 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The Ultra preset is the outlier, dropping to 44 FPS on average. This means that at 1080p, three of the four presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold, with High being the most demanding preset that still does so.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates step down noticeably. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. The High preset falls to 51 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset drops further to 32 FPS. At this resolution, only Low and Medium are playable, and Medium barely holds above the 60 FPS mark despite its minimum dipping below it.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the playability threshold. The Low preset averages 47 FPS, the Medium preset averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, the High preset averages 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. None of these settings reach 60 FPS, so 4K is not a viable option for this combination in Downfall.

The scaling pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution costs a significant portion of performance. Moving from 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium reduces the average from 87 FPS to 62 FPS, a drop of 25 FPS. Moving from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium reduces the average from 62 FPS to 39 FPS, a drop of 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is also substantial, ranging from 62 FPS at 1080p to 27 FPS at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combination, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, ranks in the 74th percentile among all tested processors. Its average benchmark score across the database is 20,733 points. The nearest rivals are very close in performance. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20,802, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20,821, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U also scores 20,826, 0.4% higher. The AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20,845, 0.5% higher. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall, with differences well under one percent.

The GPU tells a different story. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 1,482 points. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA products from older generations. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460, 1.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446, 2.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443, 2.7% lower. These deltas are small, meaning that swapping the Arc B390 for any of these cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. The performance class is clearly at the low end of the spectrum, and users should expect modest results regardless of which of these GPUs is installed.

The combination of a mid-range CPU and a low-end GPU means that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU has ample headroom in its benchmark scores, while the GPU sits near the bottom of the rankings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint across all tested resolutions. The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT sits in the 74th percentile among CPUs. This imbalance is reflected in the frame rate scaling.

At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS (106 FPS versus 44 FPS). This large spread suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher presets, even at the lowest resolution. The CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at 1080p Low, where 106 FPS is well within the capabilities of a processor in the 74th percentile.

At 1440p, the Low to Ultra gap narrows to 44 FPS (76 FPS versus 32 FPS). The absolute frame rates drop across all presets, which points to the GPU struggling with the increased pixel count. The CPU's role diminishes further as resolution rises, because the GPU must process more data per frame.

At 4K, the Low to Ultra gap narrows further to 27 FPS (47 FPS versus 20 FPS). The frame rates are uniformly low, and the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The CPU has very little influence on the outcome at this resolution, as even the Low preset cannot reach 60 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this conclusion. For Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 87 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p, then to 39 FPS at 4K. This is a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. A CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller drops across resolutions, especially at lower presets where the pixel fill rate is less demanding.

For users seeking higher frame rates, the GPU is the component that would need to be upgraded. The Ryzen 5 5600GT offers more than enough processing power for this game, and its 6 cores and 12 threads are not the limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination in Downfall?

A: The highest average FPS is 106, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though the minimum dips below it.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: No. The Ultra preset averages 44 FPS at 1920x1080, 32 FPS at 2560x1440, and 20 FPS at 3840x2160. All of these are below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1,482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 that stays at or above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 71 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains playable at that resolution.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: No. The best result at 4K is the Low preset at 47 FPS, which still falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, with an average FPS of 71. The Low preset offers 106 FPS and the Medium preset offers 87 FPS, but High provides the highest visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as its 44 FPS average falls below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average FPS of 62. This is the only preset above Low that stays at or near the 60 FPS mark. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality with a marginal FPS cost. The High preset at 51 FPS and the Ultra preset at 32 FPS are both below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The Low preset averages 47 FPS, the Medium preset averages 39 FPS, the High preset averages 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. Users who wish to play at 4K would need to consider a different GPU, as this combination cannot reach 60 FPS at any setting.

The pattern is clear: as resolution increases, the maximum playable preset moves down the quality ladder. At 1080p, High is achievable. At 1440p, Medium is the ceiling. At 4K, nothing is playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combos for Downfall. The combo ranks 3,303 out of 3,716 tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, roughly in the 11th percentile of all combos.

This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The Arc B390's 9th percentile standing among GPUs pulls the combo down, even though the Ryzen 5 5600GT sits in the 74th percentile among CPUs. The CPU's strong benchmark scores cannot compensate for the GPU's limited frame output in a game that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The ranking also reflects the fact that most tested combos in the database include more capable graphics hardware. The combo's position near the bottom of the list means that users should expect performance in the lower tier of systems tested for this game. However, the ranking is not a blanket condemnation: at 1080p, the combo still manages to hit 71 FPS on High settings, which is a perfectly serviceable experience for a horror title.

For context, the combo outperforms the bottom 413 combos in the database, but it also trails the vast majority of systems. The gap between this combo and mid-range or high-end alternatives is substantial, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU's limitations become more pronounced.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Downfall? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution.

At 1920x1080, yes. The High preset averages 71 FPS, and the Low and Medium presets average 106 FPS and 87 FPS respectively. Users can enjoy the game with good visual quality and smooth frame rates.

At 2560x1440, yes, but with limitations. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, and the Low preset averages 76 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are not playable. Users who want to play at 1440p should stick to Medium or Low settings.

At 3840x2160, no. No preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is the Low preset at 47 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that there are no playable settings at this resolution.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT provides adequate CPU performance for Downfall, but the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor. The GPU's low benchmark percentile and modest frame rates restrict the overall experience to 1080p and 1440p with reduced settings. Users who prioritize high resolutions or maximum quality presets would need to pair a stronger GPU with this CPU, or consider an entirely different system. For 1080p gaming, this combination is sufficient and delivers a stable experience across multiple presets.