Downfall

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Downfall at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, while High reaches 117 FPS, Medium hits 142 FPS, and Low tops out at 174 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 83 FPS. Medium runs at 102 FPS, and Low achieves 124 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 52 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: Partially. At 3840x2160, Medium settings average 63 FPS, and Low settings reach 77 FPS. High drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS, so only Low and Medium are viable at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby processors in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. It sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576, 0.5% faster), and it is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263) and 0.4% ahead of both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208).

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 places in the 58th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 15290, and it is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% difference), while sitting 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171).

Q: What is the combo's standing among all tested system combinations for this game?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2937 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in which component limits performance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more substantial role, as frame rates scale dramatically with preset changes. The jump from Low (174 FPS) to Ultra (73 FPS) at 1080p represents a 101 FPS spread, and even the step from Medium (142 FPS) to High (117 FPS) shows a 25 FPS cost. This wide scaling pattern indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly enough at lower resolutions, and the GPU becomes the bottleneck when settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate range narrows. Low settings produce 124 FPS, Medium drops to 102 FPS, High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The spacing between presets remains fairly consistent, suggesting the GPU is beginning to shoulder more of the load, though the CPU still provides enough headroom for high refresh rates at lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates the performance picture. The spread from Low (77 FPS) to Ultra (32 FPS) is 45 FPS, and the drop from Medium (63 FPS) to High (52 FPS) is an 11 FPS penalty. The fact that Medium barely clears 60 FPS while High falls short indicates the GPU is fully saturated at this resolution. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads are not the limiting factor here; the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are what constrain performance.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: at 1080p, the CPU matters more because the GPU can process frames quickly enough; at 4K, the GPU is the decisive component, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 1440p results sit between these extremes, with the CPU still relevant at Low and Medium presets but the GPU taking over at High and Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X performs nearly identically to several modern mobile and desktop processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H averages 41263 in benchmark scores, just 0.3% behind the 5900X. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, a 0.4% deficit, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also lands at 41208, another 0.4% gap. On the higher side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% ahead. In practical gaming terms, these differences are negligible, so any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2060 would produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches the RTX 2060's average score almost exactly (15283 versus 15290, 0% difference). The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, just 0.1% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM comes in at 15199, a 0.6% gap. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 trails by 0.8% with a score of 15171. In this game, any of these GPUs would deliver essentially the same performance as the RTX 2060, meaning the playable settings and frame rates listed here would carry over to those cards with minimal variation.

The implication is that a system with, say, an Intel Core i7-14650HX and a GeForce GTX 580 would behave almost identically to the tested combo. The same applies to an AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 paired with a Radeon 680M, which might be relevant for users considering integrated graphics solutions that land in this performance band.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Downfall, but the experience depends heavily on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every setting, including Ultra at 73 FPS. This makes 1080p the most flexible resolution, allowing users to prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the sweet spot, averaging 83 FPS. Medium runs at 102 FPS, and Low reaches 124 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Users who want max settings at 1440p would need to accept a sub-60 experience or dial back to High.

At 3840x2160, only Low (77 FPS) and Medium (63 FPS) are playable. High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, both under the 60 FPS line. The verdictByResolution data confirms Medium as the best playable option at 4K, with an average of 63 FPS.

The overall picture is that this combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine for Downfall, with 4K limited to lower presets. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's horror visuals at reduced settings, but the GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs explains why Ultra presets struggle at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2937 out of 3716 tested combinations in Downfall, placing it in the 21st percentile of all systems in the database. This is a low-to-mid ranking, consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile standing and the CPU's 87th percentile. The CPU is clearly the stronger component here, but the GPU anchors the overall performance.

The ranking reflects that many tested systems outperform this pairing in this specific game. The RTX 2060, while competent at 1080p and 1440p, does not have the raw throughput for demanding 4K presets. The 52 FPS result at 1440p Ultra and the 32 FPS result at 4K Ultra are the primary reasons the combo sits where it does.

However, the ranking also shows that this is a viable configuration for the game's target audiences. The 60 FPS threshold is met at multiple resolution and preset combinations, and the system handles 1080p Ultra with room to spare. Users with 1080p or 1440p monitors will find this a comfortable setup.

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 is the recommended choice for 1080p users who want maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 83 FPS. Medium is also strong at 102 FPS, but High offers a better visual experience while still clearing the threshold comfortably. Ultra is not recommended at this resolution since it drops to 52 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 63 FPS and a minimum of 54 FPS. Low runs faster at 77 FPS, but Medium provides a better balance of image quality and performance. High and Ultra are not recommended at 4K, as they fall to 52 FPS and 32 FPS respectively.

The takeaway is straightforward: for the best possible experience on this system, use Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K. These settings deliver the highest quality that still respects the 60 FPS playability threshold.