Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B580 lands at rank 2840 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This position is notable given the individual hardware credentials: the Ryzen 9 5950X sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B580 ranks in the 68th percentile among GPUs. The combination's rank suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for this title, as the CPU's strong standing does not translate into a top-tier combo ranking. The data indicates that this pairing is far from the worst, but it is also not among the elite performers for this specific game, which is a horror title that appears to place moderate demands on the system.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2840 out of 3716 means it outperforms roughly 23.5% of all tested configurations, a figure that contextualizes its position as a mid-to-low tier setup for Downfall. This is somewhat surprising when considering the CPU's percentile rank of 91, which indicates it outperforms 91% of all CPUs in the database. The disparity between CPU strength and combo rank highlights a significant bottleneck, pointing directly at the Intel Arc B580, which only outperforms 68% of GPUs. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 51947, while the GPU averages 23021, and the combination of these two numbers does not produce a synergistic result for this game. In practical terms, this ranking means that many systems with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would likely achieve higher frame rates in Downfall, as the game appears to be more sensitive to graphics processing power than to multi-core CPU performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution and preset, with CPU scaling being minimal. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra to Low settings changes the average FPS from 75.2 to 184, a massive 144.7% increase, which is entirely attributable to GPU workload reduction. The CPU's role is consistent across this range, as the Ryzen 9 5950X has ample headroom with its 16 cores and 32 threads, but the Arc B580's performance ceiling is what dictates the final numbers. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the FPS drops significantly: at High settings, the average falls from 124.7 to 86.5, a 30.6% decrease, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where High settings yield only 57.8 FPS, a 33.1% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling behavior confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as a CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller FPS differences across resolutions. The CPU's 3DMark scores, such as 11597 for max threads and 944 for single thread, show it is more than capable of feeding the GPU, but the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Arc B580 delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 184 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield 149.1 FPS, High settings drop to 124.7 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 75.2 FPS. All of these are comfortably above the playable threshold, with Ultra still providing a 25.3% buffer over 60 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers become more moderate: Low settings achieve 131.7 FPS, Medium hits 105.6 FPS, High reaches 86.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.5 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles more noticeably: Low settings deliver 81.2 FPS, Medium drops to 65.3 FPS, High falls to 57.8 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 33.8 FPS. The min and max FPS values are not provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on averages, but the averages alone paint a clear picture of performance scaling. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings shows a 38.2% decrease in FPS, from 105.6 to 65.3, which is a substantial loss that highlights the GPU's memory bandwidth constraint of 456.0 GB/s at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components, the data shows that this combo's performance is closely matched by several other configurations. For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has an average score of 52073, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 9 5950X's 51947, making them virtually identical in synthetic benchmarks. Similarly, the AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, also 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, which is 0.4% lower. These rivals would all produce nearly identical frame rates in Downfall when paired with the same Arc B580 GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B580's 23021, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower. The RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1.0% higher. These GPU rivals would also produce nearly identical FPS in Downfall, meaning a system with a Ryzen 9 5950X and an RTX 2080 would perform essentially the same as the tested combo. The data suggests that the Arc B580's performance is well within the range of these older and newer cards, making it a middle-of-the-road option for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 75.2 FPS. This is the best possible setting for this resolution, as all presets are playable, and Ultra provides a 25.3% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which delivers 86.5 FPS, while Ultra falls below the threshold at 57.5 FPS. This means users at 1440p should stick with High settings for a smooth experience, as the jump to Ultra would cost 33.5% of the frame rate. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, which yields 65.3 FPS, just 8.8% above the threshold. High settings at 4K drop to 57.8 FPS, which is below the playable line, and Ultra is not viable at 33.8 FPS. The data indicates that 4K users must make a compromise: Medium settings provide a playable experience, but High and Ultra are not recommended for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Medium shows a 13.2% FPS drop, from 75.2 to 65.3, which is a modest penalty for the resolution increase.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Downfall, but with significant caveats depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra providing 75.2 FPS, so users can enjoy the game at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the system runs High settings at 86.5 FPS, which is excellent, but Ultra is not playable at 57.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system runs Medium settings at 65.3 FPS, which is above the threshold, but High drops to 57.8 FPS and Ultra is far below at 33.8 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms that the playable settings for 4K are Low and Medium, for 1440p are High, Low, and Medium, and for 1080p are all four presets. The best settings per resolution are Medium at 4K, High at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. In summary, this system is a reliable 1080p and 1440p machine for Downfall, but 4K users will need to accept Medium settings or lower. The GPU is the clear limiting factor, and the CPU has substantial headroom that is not being utilized in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank for Downfall, and how many total combos were tested?

A: The combo ranks 2840 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: At 1920x1080, what is the average FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 75.2, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 2560x1440?

A: No, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The best playable setting at 3840x2160 is Medium, which achieves an average of 65.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, scores 52073, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has a percentile rank of 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all GPUs in the database.