Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a combination that can run Downfall, but only at lower resolutions and settings. The recorded data shows that this combo delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, but fails to maintain 60 FPS at 4K under any tested preset. The best experience is at 1080p with High settings, where the average FPS reaches 71.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High. The average FPS at this setting is 71, which provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. While Low and Medium settings also clear this bar with averages of 106 and 87 FPS respectively, High is the most visually intensive option that remains fluid. Ultra at 1080p drops to 44 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium. The average FPS at Medium is 62, which just barely exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Low at this resolution averages 76 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining playability. High at 1440p falls to 51 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS, both of which are below the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, no settings are playable. The best average FPS recorded at this resolution is 47 on Low settings, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. The data clearly indicates that this combination cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K under any preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor for this game, especially at higher resolutions. The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600X is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. This massive gap in relative performance suggests that the graphics card is the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 106 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 76 FPS, a reduction of about 28%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 47 FPS, another 38% drop. These steep declines with increasing resolution indicate that the GPU is struggling to keep up with pixel throughput demands.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 106 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly. However, the Ryzen 5 5600X's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single core score of 1541, means it is not the primary constraint in this pairing.

Across presets at the same resolution, the pattern repeats. At 1080p, dropping from High to Medium increases FPS from 71 to 87, and dropping to Low increases it to 106. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where lower settings reduce the graphics load. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this horror title, as the game's demands do not appear to require more processing power than this CPU provides.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3303 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. This places it in the bottom portion of all combinations, around the 11th percentile of all tested pairings. The low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's weak performance profile.

The GPU's percentile rank of 9 means that 91% of all GPUs in the database outperform the Arc B390. This is a significant disadvantage for any game, but especially for a horror title like Downfall that may rely on atmospheric effects and lighting, which can be demanding on graphics hardware. The CPU's percentile rank of 75 shows that the processor is well above average, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations.

The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking. At 1080p, the combo can manage High settings at 71 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. At 1440p, only Medium settings are playable at 62 FPS. At 4K, the combo fails entirely. These results are consistent with a GPU that ranks in the single-digit percentiles.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has an average benchmark score of 21749, which is just 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21771. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, also 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899, which is 0.6% higher. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Downfall, meaning the overall FPS would be essentially unchanged with any of these alternatives.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390's 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, which is 1.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, which is 2.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, which is 2.7% lower. These GPUs would perform within a few percentage points of the Arc B390, meaning they would produce nearly identical FPS results in Downfall at each resolution and setting.

Users with any of these CPU alternatives would see the same playability profile: playable at 1080p High, playable at 1440p Medium, and not playable at 4K. Users with any of these GPU alternatives would also experience the same limitations, with the slightly lower scores potentially pushing some borderline cases below the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the complete FPS data shows the following averages. On Low settings, the combo achieves 106 FPS average. On Medium settings, the average is 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. On High settings, the average is 71 FPS. On Ultra settings, the average drops to 44 FPS. The Medium setting is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values in the database.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower across the board. Low settings produce 76 FPS average. Medium settings produce 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings drop to 51 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 32 FPS average. The minimum FPS of 53 at Medium settings shows that even the playable preset can dip below 60 FPS during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below playable thresholds. Low settings average 47 FPS. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. High settings average 32 FPS. Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The minimum FPS of 33 at Medium settings indicates that the experience at 4K would feel stuttery and unresponsive.

The overall pattern is clear: the Arc B390 GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5600X provides adequate CPU performance, but the GPU's low throughput prevents this combo from delivering a smooth experience at higher resolutions or settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 71, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Is this combo playable at 4K resolution?

A: No, all settings at 3840x2160 fall below 60 FPS. The highest average is 47 FPS on Low settings, which is still below the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 3303 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the bottom portion of the database for Downfall performance.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600X ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What similar GPUs would perform about the same?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 all have benchmark scores within 2.7% of the Intel Arc B390, so they would produce similar FPS results in Downfall.