Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B570 is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming combination for Downfall, but it struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K. Benchmark data shows the system delivers playable frame rates at High settings for 1440p and even Ultra settings at 1080p, while 4K gaming is limited to Low settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The data is measured, not estimated, and the combination ranks 2988 out of 3716 tested hardware combos for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 78 FPS. Medium runs at 95 FPS and Low at 116 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while still staying above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 resolution with Low preset produces 72 FPS on average. Medium drops to 59 FPS, High falls to 49 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 30 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% slower). It also sits close to the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: What CPU performance tier does the Ryzen 5 5600X occupy?

A: The processor's average benchmark score is 21771, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its performance is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749, 0.1% faster) and within half a percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU more at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The frame rate drops sharply from 1080p to 4K at identical settings, while the CPU's performance remains constant, indicating the graphics card shoulders the scaling burden.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, producing an average of 68 FPS. While High runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 133 FPS, and Low at 163 FPS, only Ultra pushes the visual fidelity to maximum while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best balance, with an average of 78 FPS. Medium achieves 95 FPS and Low hits 116 FPS, but High provides superior image quality without sacrificing the playable frame rate. The Ultra preset is not viable here, as it drops to 49 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 72 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, High is noticeably worse at 49 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 30 FPS. The verdict data confirms Low as the best settings at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Downfall, especially at higher resolutions. Comparing the same settings across resolutions shows a steep decline in frame rates as pixel count increases. For instance, the High preset delivers 109 FPS at 1080p, drops to 78 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 49 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where the graphics card's rendering capacity determines the outcome.

The CPU's role is comparatively static across resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at all tested settings. Its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 11838 and a single-core score of 1541, suggest it is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The 3DMark multi-thread scores (5582 for 16 threads, 5588 for max threads) reinforce this conclusion.

However, the CPU becomes relatively more important at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 163 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K High result of 49 FPS. This gap implies that at lower loads, the CPU must work harder to keep up with the GPU's frame generation. Yet, the overall pattern remains clear: the Arc B570's performance ceiling is the deciding factor for playability, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

The preset scaling within each resolution further confirms this. At 1440p, moving from Low (116 FPS) to Ultra (49 FPS) shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, a change driven almost entirely by GPU workload. The CPU does not meaningfully alter this dynamic, as its performance is consistent regardless of the graphics settings applied.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in a tight cluster of comparable hardware. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a delta of only 0.1%, meaning it would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Downfall. The Intel Arc A750 is equally close at 20582, just 0.1% slower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) are also within a half percent, making all four cards viable substitutes with similar expected performance.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600X's average score of 21771 is matched by the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H at 21749 (0.1% faster). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both score slightly higher at 21874 and 21891 respectively, but the differences are under 1%, so gaming performance would be indistinguishable. The AMD EPYC 9554P also appears in the rivals list at 21899, though its data center focus makes it an unusual comparison for gaming.

Users upgrading from an Intel Arc A750 would see essentially no change in Downfall performance, as the delta is negligible. Similarly, those considering a Ryzen 5 5600X replacement would need to look beyond the listed rivals to find meaningful gains, since all nearby options are within 0.6% of the same score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 163 FPS, Medium averages 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. All presets remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting leaving a comfortable margin.

For 2560x1440, the results show a clear step down. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a range of 81 to 110, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra drops to 49 FPS. The first three presets are playable, but Ultra falls below the threshold, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset remains viable, averaging 72 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, which is borderline unplayable. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, both clearly below the playable standard. The data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening from 95 FPS at 1080p to 42 FPS at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at 1080p and 1440p with confidence, but 4K requires significant compromises. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 68 FPS, making it fully capable of maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option at 78 FPS, with Medium and Low also playable, but Ultra falls short at 49 FPS.

The 3840x2160 resolution is the weak point. Only the Low preset achieves the 60 FPS target, averaging 72 FPS. Medium is marginally below at 59 FPS, and higher presets are not viable. For gamers prioritizing 4K, this combination requires dropping to Low settings, which may not be acceptable for a horror title where atmosphere matters.

The data indicates the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 5600X provides ample CPU headroom across all resolutions. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this system is a solid choice. For 4K, it is a compromise solution that works only at the lowest visual quality. The overall ranking of 2988 out of 3716 combos reflects this mixed capability, with strong performance at mainstream resolutions and clear limitations at the high end.