Downfall

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a deeply lopsided matchup for Downfall: the CPU sits comfortably above average in the database, while the GPU ranks near the very bottom. The recorded data shows that this combination is only viable at 1080p and 1440p, and only when settings are kept in check. This analysis breaks down exactly where the limits are.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded average frame rate is 47 FPS on Low settings. High settings drop to 32 FPS, Medium to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 20 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings are the best option that stays above 60 FPS. The recorded average is 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. Low settings run at 76 FPS, but Medium provides higher visual quality while still clearing the threshold.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of only 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings are the most demanding preset that stays playable, hitting 71 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M is 1.5% lower at 1460, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% lower at 1446. These are all extremely close scores.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 perform in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852. Its Geekbench results are 13413 for multicore and 2521 for single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 26324.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo for Downfall?

A: The combination ranks 3303 out of 3716 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower tier of systems, primarily due to the GPU's limited performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific pairing at rank 3303 out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. That puts it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested, a position driven almost entirely by the graphics card. The CPU is not the limiting factor here.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 26324 is strong. In contrast, the Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, meaning roughly 91% of graphics cards tested are faster. Its average benchmark score is just 1482, a figure that aligns with entry-level integrated graphics rather than a discrete solution.

The measured frame rates confirm this imbalance. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 106 FPS, which shows the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 44 FPS, a drop of 62 FPS, or roughly 58%, purely from increasing graphical load. This pattern indicates the GPU saturates quickly as settings rise. The ranking of 3303 reflects this ceiling: the system can handle the game at low to medium presets, but it has no headroom for high-end settings or higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274, just 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7600. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5% lower. For Downfall, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the settings where this combo is playable.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, 1.3% lower than the Arc B390. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. In practice, swapping the Arc B390 for any of these would yield nearly identical performance in Downfall, with differences of a few frames per second at most. None of these alternatives would meaningfully improve the playable settings or resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, but with significant caveats. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best recorded result is 47 FPS on Low, which misses the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls to 20 FPS. This resolution should be avoided entirely.

At 2560x1440, the system clears the threshold with Low and Medium settings. Low runs at 76 FPS, and Medium runs at 62 FPS. The best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. High settings drop to 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS, both below the playable line.

At 1920x1080, the system performs adequately. Low runs at 106 FPS, Medium at 87 FPS, and High at 71 FPS. The best playable preset is High, with an average of 71 FPS. Ultra runs at 44 FPS and is not playable.

The practical verdict: 1080p High is the sweet spot, delivering 71 FPS. 1440p Medium is acceptable at 62 FPS, but with a minimum of 53 FPS, there may be occasional dips below 60. 4K is not viable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor. The CPU is more than capable for this game, while the GPU is the binding constraint.

At 1080p, the frame rate scaling between presets shows the GPU's influence. Low runs at 106 FPS. Medium drops to 87 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS, or roughly 18%. High drops to 71 FPS, another 16 FPS reduction, or 18%. Ultra drops to 44 FPS, a massive 27 FPS reduction, or 38%. This steep drop at Ultra indicates the GPU's rendering resources are exhausted. The CPU, with a strong single-thread score of 1852 in Cinebench R23, is not the bottleneck here.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low runs at 76 FPS, Medium at 62 FPS, High at 51 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 44 FPS drop, or 58%. The GPU's limited pixel throughput and texture rate are exposed as resolution increases.

At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed. Even Low settings only produce 47 FPS. The gap between 1080p Low (106 FPS) and 4K Low (47 FPS) is 59 FPS, a 56% reduction. This is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering capabilities, as the CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution. The Arc B390's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

The CPU's role becomes more prominent only at lower settings and resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 106 FPS, suggesting the CPU can push beyond that if the GPU allowed. But the GPU's ceiling is reached quickly, making the Ryzen 5 7600's extra headroom irrelevant for this game at higher presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following presets are the most demanding options that maintain an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High. The recorded average is 71 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the threshold. Low runs at 106 FPS and Medium at 87 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while staying playable. Ultra at 44 FPS is not viable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium. The recorded average is 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This is a marginal pass, and players sensitive to frame drops may prefer Low at 76 FPS for a more consistent experience. High at 51 FPS and Ultra at 32 FPS are below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low is the highest average at 47 FPS, followed by Medium at 39 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS. This resolution is not playable with this hardware.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p High at 71 FPS is the recommended configuration. For higher resolution, 1440p Medium at 62 FPS is the only option that clears the threshold, but it operates with a thinner margin.