Downfall

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers full Ultra settings at 81.8 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. The recorded data shows this is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution, and it does so without dropping below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra settings drop to 59.2 FPS average, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playable mark. The best settings that keep the frame rate at or above 60 FPS are High, producing 90.4 FPS average. This leaves a substantial buffer above the threshold, making High the recommended choice for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, High settings only manage 55.9 FPS average, below the playable threshold. Ultra is even more demanding at 36.9 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers 71.9 FPS average. Low settings at this resolution reach 84.2 FPS, providing an additional option for users who prioritize higher headroom over visual quality.

The pattern across resolutions is clear: as pixel count increases, the settings ceiling drops by roughly one tier per step. At 1080p the combo reaches Ultra, at 1440p it settles on High, and at 4K it is limited to Medium. Each of these best settings leaves at least 11 FPS of margin above the 60 FPS threshold, which indicates stable playability rather than a marginal pass.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 190.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the dataset. This suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings and lower resolutions; the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU workload is light.

As resolution increases, the frame rate drops consistently at every settings tier. For example, Low settings go from 190.8 FPS at 1080p to 136.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 84.2 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution rises. The RTX 2060 SUPER with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus is handling the increasing pixel throughput, while the Ryzen 5 7600 with 6 cores and 12 threads has enough headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck even at lower resolutions.

The settings scaling further clarifies the roles. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 109 FPS (from 190.8 to 81.8). At 1440p, the same settings spread costs 77.7 FPS (from 136.9 to 59.2). At 4K, the spread narrows to 47.3 FPS (from 84.2 to 36.9). The shrinking gap between Low and Ultra as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings to Low cannot fully relieve the pressure, while at 1080p the GPU has enough spare capacity that raising settings has a larger relative impact.

For a horror title like Downfall, the practical takeaway is that the CPU matters most at 1080p with lower settings, where frame rates exceed 190 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, and users should focus on GPU-bound settings adjustments to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 2592 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. That places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, but the percentile data for the individual components provides context. The Ryzen 5 7600 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The combo rank of 2592 out of 3716 is roughly the 30th percentile of all combos, which is lower than either component's individual standing.

This discrepancy makes sense given the game's demands. Downfall is a horror title from 2016, and the recorded data shows it is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060 SUPER, while a capable card at the 62nd percentile, holds the combo back relative to what the CPU alone could achieve. The Ryzen 5 7600 is a much stronger component in isolation, but its performance headroom cannot be fully utilized when the GPU is the constraint.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is not near the top, but it is far from the bottom. The 3716 total combos include many weaker pairings, and this configuration's ability to clear 60 FPS at every resolution with at least Medium settings demonstrates that it sits in a workable performance band. The exact rank of 2592 means there are 1124 tested combos that perform worse, which is useful context for users considering this hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows 81.8 FPS average at 1080p Ultra, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 21.8 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 1440p produce 90.4 FPS average. Ultra at this resolution only reaches 59.2 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the recommended ceiling.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Yes, but with limitations. Medium settings at 3840x2160 deliver 71.9 FPS average, making it the best playable preset. High drops to 55.9 FPS and Ultra falls to 36.9 FPS, both below the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5% lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The frame rate spread between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160 is only 47.3 FPS, compared to 109 FPS at 1080p, indicating the GPU is heavily loaded and the CPU has ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the complete measured frame rate data for this combination, organized by resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 190.8 FPS average
• Medium: 153.8 FPS average
• High: 131 FPS average
• Ultra: 81.8 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 136.9 FPS average
• Medium: 110.8 FPS average
• High: 90.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 59.2 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 84.2 FPS average
• Medium: 71.9 FPS average
• High: 55.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 36.9 FPS average

The data shows a consistent step-down at each resolution and settings tier. At 1080p, every settings level remains well above 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 81.8 FPS. At 1440p, three of four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra narrowly missing at 59.2 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium clear the threshold, and High falls short at 55.9 FPS.

The largest single drop occurs between Ultra settings at 1440p (59.2 FPS) and Ultra settings at 1080p (81.8 FPS), a difference of 22.6 FPS. The smallest drop is between High settings at 4K (55.9 FPS) and High settings at 1440p (90.4 FPS), a difference of 34.5 FPS, which shows that the resolution jump to 4K is the most punishing for this GPU.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this system can run Downfall, and it can do so at every resolution tested, provided the right settings are selected.

At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra with 81.8 FPS average, giving users full visual quality while staying 21.8 FPS above the playable threshold. This is the strongest showing for the combo.

At 2560x1440, three settings presets are playable: High at 90.4 FPS, Low at 136.9 FPS, and Medium at 110.8 FPS. The best playable setting is High, which offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra is not playable, as it falls to 59.2 FPS, just 0.8 FPS short of the threshold.

At 3840x2160, two settings presets are playable: Medium at 71.9 FPS and Low at 84.2 FPS. The best playable setting is Medium, which clears the threshold by 11.9 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable at this resolution.

In summary, the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 2060 SUPER combination is a reliable pairing for Downfall. Users at 1080p can max out the game, users at 1440p can run High settings, and users at 4K can run Medium settings, all while maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS. The only caveat is that 1440p Ultra and 4K High or Ultra are off the table.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for users considering alternative hardware.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. The closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX at 26274 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS at 26402 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-11900KF at 26212 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (0.5% lower). Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall. The Ryzen 7 7435HS is the strongest rival, edging out the 7600 by a marginal 0.3%, while the Ryzen 5 8540U trails by 0.5%.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% higher). The RTX 3060 Mobile is the closest match, with performance nearly identical to the RTX 2060 SUPER. The AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M are slightly faster in the database's aggregate benchmark, but the differences are small enough that gameplay in Downfall would be effectively indistinguishable.

Users looking to build or upgrade around this performance level should note that the CPU side has multiple equally capable options, while the GPU side has a tight cluster of rivals within 1.6% of each other. The data indicates that swapping any of these components for their nearest rival would not materially change the frame rates recorded in Downfall.