Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a surprisingly playable experience in Downfall, but the results are heavily dependent on your target resolution and willingness to adjust settings. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: this combo is a 1080p powerhouse, a solid 1440p performer, and only marginally viable at 4K with significant compromises. The measured frame rates, detailed below, provide a precise roadmap for what to expect.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this pairing reveals distinct performance tiers across the three resolutions tested. At 1920x1080, the combo is never below the playable threshold, even at the most demanding preset. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings push this to 109 FPS, a significant jump that suggests the Ultra preset is the bottleneck, not the hardware. Medium settings average 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. Low settings reach an impressive 163 FPS average, indicating that the CPU and GPU are far from saturated at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably but still offers strong options. The High preset delivers a smooth 78 FPS average, which is an excellent result for a 1440p experience. Medium settings are also highly playable at 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, showing a stable frame delivery. Low settings reach 116 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate option for competitive play. However, the Ultra preset falls to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This indicates that the visual uplift from High to Ultra at this resolution comes at a steep performance cost that this hardware cannot sustain.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. The only playable setting is Low, which averages 72 FPS. This is a passable experience, but it requires sacrificing most visual fidelity. Medium settings drop to an average of 59 FPS, just below the threshold, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, indicating noticeable frame dips. High settings average 49 FPS, which will feel stuttery in a horror title where smooth motion is critical. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at 30 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable when using the lowest settings preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this combination ranks 2988th out of 3716 combos for Downfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, which might seem surprising given the smooth 1080p performance. This rank is a reflection of the fact that the database includes many high-end and enthusiast-grade components that far exceed the capabilities of a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing. While the rank appears low, it is crucial to interpret it within the context of the entire test pool.

The percentile data for the individual components helps contextualize this rank. The Ryzen 5 9600X sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, indicating that its processing power is well above average. The Intel Arc B570, on the other hand, sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's overall rank is likely more heavily influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, which is the limiting factor in graphically intensive scenarios like Downfall's Ultra preset. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. This suggests that the system is well-balanced for mainstream gaming but is not designed to compete with high-end configurations that dominate the top of the ranking charts.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?*

A: Yes, but only on the Low settings preset. The measured data shows an average of 72 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS, and High settings fall to 49 FPS, so you must use Low for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

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

A: The High preset is the best choice for 2560x1440. It achieves an average of 78 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, as it only averages 49 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS at this resolution, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 49 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 30 FPS, both of which are unplayable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Intel Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, while the Intel Arc A750 has an average score of 20582, a difference of only -0.1%. In practical terms, you would expect very similar frame rates from these two GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at the tested settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 163 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS target. The performance drops at higher resolutions are more attributable to the GPU's workload.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 50 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum is 81 FPS, and at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum is 113 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the components in this combo offer a clear picture of what else would perform similarly. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the closest match, with an average benchmark score 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 5 9600X. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is also very close, being 0.8% faster. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is a hair slower at 0.2% below, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is 0.5% slower. In gaming, these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance, meaning the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than frame rates.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 is the direct and most significant rival, with an average score only 0.1% lower than the Arc B570. This suggests that the Arc A750 would produce almost identical frame rates in Downfall. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is a slightly faster alternative, with a score 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M are also within a 0.5% performance delta, though these are older or mobile-focused parts that may have other limitations. If you were considering a system with an Arc A750 instead of the B570, the Downfall performance would be indistinguishable.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides a clear directive for the optimal settings at each resolution to maintain a 60+ FPS average.

• 3840x2160: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 72 FPS. This is the only viable option at this resolution.
• 2560x1440: The best-preserved visual quality that remains playable is High, with an average of 78 FPS. This is the recommended target for 1440p.
• 1920x1080: The highest settings preset that clears the 60 FPS bar is Ultra, which averages 68 FPS. This allows for the full visual experience at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Downfall, and the experience is largely defined by your display. At 1920x1080, the verdict is a definitive yes; the system handles all presets, including Ultra, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo shines, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. At 2560x1440, the verdict is also yes, but with a caveat: the High preset is your ceiling, delivering 78 FPS. The Ultra preset is off the table, as it falls below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict is a conditional yes; you can play, but only with the Low preset at 72 FPS. The visual compromises required at 4K are substantial, making 1440p the sweet spot for this hardware. For a horror game that relies on atmosphere, the smoothness of the 1440p High preset at 78 FPS is likely the most compelling way to experience Downfall with this combination.