Downfall

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and the Intel Arc B370 ranks near the bottom of the database for running Downfall. With a rank of 3,429 out of 3,716 tested combos, this system sits in the 8th percentile overall. That places it firmly in the lower tier of hardware pairings for this horror title. The recorded data indicates that while the CPU is a competent mid-range part, the GPU is the limiting factor, dragging the overall experience down significantly.

The Intel Arc B370 is a very weak performer in the database. Its average benchmark score is 1,184, and it sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. That is exceptionally low. The GPU's nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (which scores 1,186, a 0.2% difference), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, a 0.7% difference). All of these are within 1% of the Arc B370's performance. This means the B370 is essentially in the same performance class as decade-old integrated and entry-level discrete graphics solutions. It is not a chip designed for demanding modern games at high settings.

The CPU, by contrast, is a far stronger component. The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21,771 and sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21,749, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21,874, a 0.5% difference), and the Intel Core i7-11700 (21,891, a 0.5% difference). The 5600X is competitive with those parts, but that strength does not translate into playable performance in Downfall because the GPU cannot keep up.

The measured FPS data confirms the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 96 FPS. That sounds good, but the frame rate collapses as settings increase. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 78 FPS. At 1080p High, it falls to 64 FPS. And at 1080p Ultra, it plummets to 40 FPS. The pattern is consistent with a GPU that runs out of pixel-pushing power very quickly. The CPU is not the issue here; the Arc B370 is.

The overall picture is clear: this combo can run Downfall, but only under strict conditions. It cannot handle 4K at all, it barely manages 1440p at the lowest setting, and it only becomes comfortable at 1080p with Low to High presets. Users expecting a smooth experience at higher resolutions or Ultra settings will be disappointed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600X has several close neighbors in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is essentially a peer, scoring 21,749 versus the 5600X's 21,771, a difference of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and the Intel Core i7-11700 are also within half a percent. Any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical results when paired with the same GPU in Downfall. The AMD EPYC 9554P is also very close at 21,899 (a 0.6% difference), though that is a server part not typically used in gaming rigs.

For the GPU, the situation is more dire. The Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all older, low-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, 0.7% faster) are all within 1% of the B370. The AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168, 1.4% slower) is the only rival that is slower. What this means in practice is that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Downfall. The B370 is not meaningfully better or worse than these legacy parts; it is simply in the same low-performance bracket.

The practical takeaway for someone looking at this combo is that the GPU choice dominates the experience. If a user already owns a Ryzen 5 5600X, swapping the GPU to a stronger part would change the result dramatically. But if the GPU stays, the CPU makes almost no difference. The database shows that the 5600X is a strong enough processor to handle the game's logic and physics, but the B370 simply cannot render frames fast enough.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Downfall for this combo. The scaling between resolutions and presets tells the story. At 1080p Low, the system produces 96 FPS. At 1080p Medium, that drops to 78 FPS. At 1080p High, it falls to 64 FPS. And at 1080p Ultra, it collapses to 40 FPS. The frame rate drops by roughly 15 FPS with each preset step up. That is a classic sign of a GPU that is fully saturated. The CPU is not the constraint because the frame rate scales so directly with graphics load.

The resolution scaling reinforces this. At Low settings, the system goes from 96 FPS at 1080p, to 68 FPS at 1440p, to 43 FPS at 4K. That is a steep drop. At High settings, it goes from 64 FPS at 1080p, to 46 FPS at 1440p, to 29 FPS at 4K. The GPU is doing most of the work, and it is not enough for higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is secondary. The Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its benchmarks are strong. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11,838, and its single-core score is 1,541. Those numbers suggest it can handle the game's simulation and AI without breaking a sweat. The fact that the frame rates vary so much with resolution and preset changes confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, not the CPU. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would stay flat across resolution changes, which is not what the data shows.

At 1440p, the GPU's weakness becomes even more apparent. At 1440p Low, the system hits 68 FPS, which is playable. But at 1440p Medium, it drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p High, it falls to 46 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 12 FPS, which is a significant jump for one preset level. This again points to the GPU being the limiting factor.

At 4K, the system is simply not viable. The best result is 43 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At Medium, it drops to 35 FPS with minimums of 30. At High, it is 29 FPS. At Ultra, it is 18 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but only at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings. The verdict from the database is straightforward. At 4K, there are no playable settings. The system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset at 3840x2160. The best it can do is 43 FPS at Low, which is below the playable threshold.

At 1440p, the system is playable only at Low settings. The average FPS at 1440p Low is 68, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. However, at Medium, it drops to 56 FPS, which is not playable. At High, it is 46 FPS, and at Ultra, it is 29 FPS. So the only viable option at 1440p is Low.

At 1080p, the system has more options. The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings. At High, the average FPS is 64, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At Medium, it is 78 FPS. At Low, it is 96 FPS. The best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 1080p, with an average of 40 FPS.

So the answer is yes, this PC can run Downfall, but it requires compromises. For a smooth experience, users should target 1080p with High settings or lower. At 1440p, only Low settings are viable. At 4K, the game is not playable with this combo.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K?

A: No. The database shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS at 4K is 43 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p?

A: Low is the only playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 68. Medium drops to 56 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370 scores in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600X scores in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scales heavily with resolution and preset changes, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The B370 is within 1% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168).

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: High is the most demanding playable setting at 1920x1080, with an average FPS of 64. Medium runs at 78 FPS, and Low runs at 96 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a strong CPU for gaming?

A: Yes. It has an average benchmark score of 21,771 and sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11700, are within 0.5% of its score.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS is 43 at Low settings, which is not playable. The database does not list a best setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low. The average FPS at Low is 68. Medium drops to 56 FPS, High to 46 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS. Users should stick to Low at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High. The average FPS at High is 64. Medium runs at 78 FPS, and Low runs at 96 FPS. Ultra is not playable, with an average of 40 FPS. For the best visual quality while maintaining playability, High at 1080p is the recommended configuration.