Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a broad range of performance in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The recorded data shows this combination handles the game well at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires preset adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality settings provide a clear picture of what this system can achieve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 174, providing a very fluid experience. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. High settings yield an average of 117 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still delivers an average of 73 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with even the lowest recorded average more than double the threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down as resolution increases. Low settings produce an average of 124 FPS. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 86 and 117 FPS respectively. High settings maintain an average of 83 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p data shows a clear step-down from 1080p, with averages roughly 30% lower across comparable settings, but the playable presets still offer comfortable headroom.

At 3840x2160, the system faces its greatest challenge. Low settings achieve an average of 77 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, placing the average just above the 60 FPS line. High settings drop to an average of 52 FPS, and Ultra settings fall further to 32 FPS. The 4K results show a significant performance penalty, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 45 FPS on average. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium, 54 FPS, indicates occasional dips below the threshold even when the average is acceptable.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific processor and graphics card combination at position 2937 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the lower-mid range of all configurations evaluated for this game. The percentile data for the individual components provides context: the CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks at the 58th percentile among all tested graphics cards. This disparity suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, as its relative standing is notably lower than the processor's.

The combo rank of 2937 out of 3716 means roughly 79% of tested combinations deliver better performance in this game. This is consistent with the GPU's mid-range percentile, as many systems with stronger graphics cards would outperform this setup. The CPU's high percentile indicates that upgrading the graphics card alone could yield meaningful gains, as the processor has headroom to support a more powerful GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 73, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: High settings provide the best visual quality while maintaining playability, with an average FPS of 83 at 2560x1440.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 77 FPS and Medium averages 63 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How large is the performance gap between 1080p and 4K?

A: At the same settings, the difference is substantial. For example, Medium settings average 142 FPS at 1080p versus 63 FPS at 4K, a reduction of more than half.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the primary constraint. The graphics card ranks at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all processors, indicating the graphics card is the weaker link.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The average is 102 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, providing a consistently smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. The closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H with a score of 29093, just 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX achieves 29270, 0.5% above the 5800X. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall, with differences too small to meaningfully affect frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283, a 0.0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM achieves 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% below. These graphics cards would produce very similar FPS in Downfall, as their aggregate benchmark scores are effectively equivalent to the RTX 2060.

A system using any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would behave almost identically to the reviewed combination. The benchmark deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the measured FPS results would fall within a narrow margin. For users seeking similar hardware, these components represent close substitutes in terms of gaming performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the processor and graphics card in Downfall. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, ranks at the 81st percentile among all tested processors. This high standing indicates it can handle the game's computational demands without becoming a bottleneck. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, ranks at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards, which is a more mid-range position.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves average FPS ranging from 73 on Ultra to 174 on Low. The GPU is likely the primary driver of these results, as lower resolutions reduce the CPU's workload relative to the graphics processing. The large FPS spread between presets, from 73 to 174, suggests the graphics card's capabilities define the upper and lower bounds of performance.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 52 on Ultra to 124 on Low. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 30% reduction across settings, consistent with the increased pixel count placing more strain on the GPU. The CPU's high percentile suggests it is not the limiting factor here, as the processor has sufficient headroom to feed the graphics card at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance drops further, with averages from 32 on Ultra to 77 on Low. The GPU becomes even more dominant at this resolution, as the pixel workload increases by a factor of four compared to 1080p. The CPU's role diminishes, and the graphics card's mid-range percentile becomes the decisive factor. The recorded data, showing 4K Medium at 63 FPS and 4K Ultra at 32 FPS, highlights the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The pattern across resolutions indicates that the GPU matters more as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system has ample performance for all presets, suggesting neither component is severely stressed. At 1440p, the GPU begins to show constraints, particularly on Ultra. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with only Low and Medium presets remaining playable. The CPU's high percentile ensures it does not become a limiting factor at any resolution tested.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 can run Downfall, but the playable settings depend on the chosen resolution. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium. Low achieves an average of 77 FPS, while Medium averages 63 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 52 and 32 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. High provides an average of 83 FPS, Low achieves 124 FPS, and Medium averages 102 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it drops to 52 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable. Ultra achieves an average of 73 FPS, High reaches 117 FPS, Medium averages 142 FPS, and Low produces 174 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare.

The verdict is straightforward: this system delivers a fully playable experience at 1080p across all quality settings, and at 1440p up to High settings. At 4K, users must compromise on quality, selecting Low or Medium to maintain playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average FPS of 63. This preset provides the highest visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold, though the minimum FPS of 54 indicates occasional dips below that mark.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average FPS of 83. This offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance, with significant headroom above the 60 FPS line.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 73. This delivers the maximum visual quality available in the game while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

For users prioritizing consistent frame rates, the 4K Medium preset's minimum FPS of 54 warrants consideration, as it may cause brief stutters. The 1440p High and 1080p Ultra presets have no recorded minimum FPS values in the database, but their averages suggest they maintain smooth performance throughout. The recommended settings per resolution are Medium at 4K, High at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p, based on the recorded data.