Downfall

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Downfall on this AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination shows a clear progression of performance across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers robust frame rates across every preset. Low settings produce an average of 174 FPS, while Medium settings average 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. High settings still hold an average of 117 FPS, and even Ultra settings remain comfortably above the playability threshold with an average of 73 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens but remains strong. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium settings average 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, and High settings deliver 83 FPS on average. Ultra settings, however, drop to an average of 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become apparent. Low settings average 77 FPS, Medium settings average 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, and High settings average 52 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution are the weakest result in the dataset, averaging only 32 FPS.

The frame time consistency, where recorded, shows that Medium settings at 1920x1080 maintain a minimum of 121 FPS, indicating a stable experience. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum of 86 FPS still provides headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum dips to 54 FPS, meaning occasional drops below the playability line are possible even though the average is 63 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals in the database for both components provides context for how this pairing behaves. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with an average score of 29656, which is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868, which is 0.5% faster. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879 (0.6% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955 (0.8% faster). These deltas are small enough that any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds the 58th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15290. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283, a negligible 0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% slower). A user upgrading from any of these GPUs to the RTX 2060 would see almost no change in Downfall performance, as the differences are within measurement noise.

The practical implication is that this combo is representative of a broad cluster of mid-range hardware. Swapping the CPU for any of the four listed rivals would not meaningfully alter the FPS results, and swapping the GPU for any of its four nearest rivals would similarly keep frame rates within a narrow band.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this exact CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2937 out of 3716 tested combinations for Downfall. This position, in the lower half of all tested combos, reflects the GPU's age and tier more than the CPU's capability. The Ryzen 5 9600X is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 5 architecture, and its CPU-side benchmarks are strong, but the RTX 2060 is an end-of-life Turing generation card. In a horror title like Downfall, which relies heavily on ambient effects and lighting, the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and presets.

The rank of 2937 indicates that roughly 21% of tested combos perform worse than this pairing, while 79% perform better. This is consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs, since many combinations in the database pair newer or higher-tier graphics cards with similar or weaker CPUs. The CPU rank of 81st percentile does not rescue the combo from the GPU's limitations, especially at 4K.

The Verdict

The data answers whether this PC can run Downfall with a clear yes, but with caveats at the highest settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 73 FPS, making 1080p Ultra the recommended target for full visual quality. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. High is the best of these with an average of 83 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 52 FPS, so it should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable. Medium is the best choice with an average of 63 FPS, though the recorded minimum of 54 FPS means brief dips below 60 FPS are possible during intense scenes. High at 4K averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, both below the playability threshold. The verdict by resolution is therefore: 1080p Ultra is fully playable, 1440p High is fully playable, and 4K Medium is marginally playable with occasional frame drops.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in Downfall. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is not fully saturated. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 101 FPS (from 174 down to 73), which shows that the GPU still carries the bulk of the load as settings increase, but the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 2060 at these frame rates. The Ryzen 5 9600X's single-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5, keeps the frame pipeline from stalling at high FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take over as the limiting factor. The drop from 124 FPS at Low to 83 FPS at High is a 33% reduction, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The CPU still has headroom, as indicated by the 3DMark 8-thread score of 6726 and max-thread score of 7590, but the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus become the bottleneck. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is adequate for 1440p but starts to strain under Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is decisively the limiting factor. The RTX 2060's 6 GB frame buffer and 1920 shading units cannot sustain high geometry and texture loads at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the frame rate is capped by the GPU's pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. The CPU's multicore strength, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17528.5 and Geekbench multicore score of 14438, is largely irrelevant at 4K because the GPU cannot produce frames fast enough to utilize it. The data shows that lowering settings at 4K from High to Medium recovers 11 FPS (from 52 to 63), and from Medium to Low recovers another 14 FPS (from 63 to 77), confirming that GPU settings, not CPU settings, are the lever for playability at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. Medium averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, while Low averages 77 FPS. High (52 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting, averaging 73 FPS. All four presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS, so users can choose the highest quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 9600X bottleneck the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, no. The CPU ranks in the 81st percentile and its nearest rivals are within 0.8% of its average score, meaning it has ample headroom. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck regardless of CPU.

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

A: The RTX 2060 averages 15290 in benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is 0% slower, the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% slower. All five perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the 2560x1440 Ultra preset playable?

A: No. It averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings at 1440p average 83 FPS and are the recommended maximum.

Q: What settings should be used at 3840x2160 to avoid drops below 60 FPS?

A: Medium settings average 63 FPS, but the minimum recorded is 54 FPS. Low settings average 77 FPS and provide a safer margin above the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This delivers the full visual experience without dropping below the playability line.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 83 FPS. Ultra falls to 52 FPS and is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, averaging 63 FPS. Users should accept the potential for brief dips to 54 FPS in heavy scenes, or drop to Low for a more consistent 77 FPS average.