Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, with playable 4K available at reduced settings. The recorded data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset, making it a versatile choice for this horror title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces high frame rates across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 188.8, which is a very high ceiling for fast-paced scenes. Medium settings still deliver a strong 155.1 average, while High settings yield 130.9. The most demanding preset, Ultra, brings the average down to 78.1, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected, but the system remains capable. Low settings produce an average of 134.7 FPS. Medium settings follow at 111.8, and High settings deliver 91.6. The Ultra preset, however, drops the average to 58.4 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a boundary for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the load becomes significantly heavier. Low settings manage an average of 83.1 FPS, which is still quite playable. Medium settings produce 70.7, also above the threshold. High settings fall to 56.1, and Ultra drops further to 39.1, making those presets less suitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database for this game, so the analysis relies on average performance. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear and consistent drop in average FPS at every preset level, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the graphics card carries most of the load in Downfall, particularly at higher resolutions. The FPS scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 shows a moderate drop, for example from 188.8 to 134.7 at Low settings, which is typical of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU, an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provides ample headroom for the game's logic, but it is not the limiting factor in these measurements.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The difference between 1440p and 4K at High settings is significant, dropping from 91.6 to 56.1. This large decline points to the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus being fully utilized, with the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handling the increased texture and geometry data. The data suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, which scores 901 in 3dmark_single_thread and 293 in cinebench_r15_singlecore, is more than sufficient for this title, even at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

The scaling between presets also reveals the GPU's influence. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is from 188.8 to 78.1, a reduction of more than half. This is a classic sign of GPU saturation as settings increase. The CPU, with a passmark_multithread score of 24303 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20655, does not show signs of bottlenecking in these measurements, as the frame rate differences track closely with the GPU's known capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Downfall, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at position 2659 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, meaning that while it can run the game, many other systems deliver higher average frame rates.

The CPU itself ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, which is 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, also 0.1% higher. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, which is 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% lower. This indicates the CPU is a strong performer on its own.

The GPU, however, is a more modest component. It sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. This suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly below some comparable options in raw compute, which helps explain the combo's overall rank in this specific game.

The combo's rank of 2659 out of 3716 is a reflection of the GPU's mid-tier standing rather than the CPU, which is clearly a high-end part. In a game like Downfall, where frame rates are heavily influenced by GPU performance, this is an expected outcome.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 78.1, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: High settings provide the best experience at 1440p, with an average of 91.6 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 58.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. Low settings at 4K average 83.1 FPS, and Medium settings average 70.7 FPS. High settings at 4K drop to 56.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, which is 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% lower.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2659 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Downfall.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 78.1 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while maintaining smooth gameplay.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is High, with an average of 91.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 58.4 FPS, so High is the recommended maximum.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains playable is Medium, producing an average of 70.7 FPS. Low settings also work at 83.1 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of quality and performance.

The data shows a clear pattern: at each resolution, the system can handle a specific preset tier, and pushing beyond that tier results in average frame rates below the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall, and it does so well at the two most common gaming resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable, with the best average at Ultra being 78.1 FPS. This makes 1080p a fully supported resolution for this combo, even at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the system is also capable, with Low, Medium, and High presets all clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The best option is High at 91.6 FPS, while Ultra falls just short at 58.4 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium being the best choice at 70.7 FPS. High and Ultra presets drop to 56.1 and 39.1 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS playability threshold. For 4K gaming, players will need to compromise on visual fidelity.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is fully playable, 1440p High is the best balance, and 4K is limited to Medium settings. The CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 78th percentile, but the GPU's 62nd percentile standing is the key factor at higher resolutions. Overall, this is a capable system for Downfall, with the main caveat being the need to lower settings for 4K.