Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination delivers a playable but heavily compromised experience in Downfall, ranking in the bottom twelfth of all tested configurations. At 1080p, the combo manages a strong 150.4 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to just 61.1 FPS on Ultra, revealing a system that is consistently bound by the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus. For a horror title from 2016, the data indicates that Medium settings at 1440p offer the best balance, while 4K Ultra is effectively unplayable at 25.7 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Downfall?*

A: The combination ranks 1527 out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the 88th percentile of all configurations (meaning only 12% of tested systems perform worse). This is a low ranking that reflects the age of both components relative to the current benchmark pool.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, which is virtually identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U and 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i7-10700F, with deltas of -0.4% and 0.6% against the Intel Core i5-1345U and Intel Core i5-11600KF respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on Medium settings provides the most balanced experience, delivering an average of 86.5 FPS. This is significantly smoother than 4K Medium (52.3 FPS) while maintaining higher visual fidelity than 1080p Low (150.4 FPS).

Q: Is the GPU or the CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The GTX 1660 Ti’s memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and 6 GB VRAM cause frame rates to scale dramatically with resolution, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads at up to 3.90 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom for the game’s demands.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti has an average benchmark score of 13925, making it 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 570X and 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680. It is 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla K10 and 0.8% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings costs 89.3 FPS on average. Low delivers 150.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 59% from the Low preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the dominant performance driver in Downfall, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth serving as the critical resource. The GPU’s 1500 MHz base clock and 1770 MHz boost clock provide a solid foundation, but the data shows that frame rates are heavily influenced by resolution-dependent memory pressure. At 1080p Low, the GPU easily sustains 150.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 25.7 FPS, which is a 124.7 FPS swing.

The GPU’s 192-bit memory bus and 6 GB capacity are clearly insufficient for high-resolution Ultra settings in this title. The pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 5.437 TFLOPS of FP32 performance struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that the GTX 1660 Ti’s 12 Gbps effective memory speed is the key differentiator between playable and unplayable performance, as evidenced by the steep drop from 52.3 FPS at 4K Medium to 41.5 FPS at 4K High.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 12871 and percentile ranking of 55 against all GPUs confirm its mid-range positioning. In Downfall, this translates to a component that can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease but cannot sustain 4K at any reasonable quality level. The 48 ROPs and 1536 shading units are sufficient for the game’s geometry, but the memory subsystem becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, creating a clear performance cliff between 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 provides a capable foundation for Downfall, with 6 cores and 12 threads running at a 3.40 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s CPU-bound tasks. Benchmark data shows the CPU achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579, indicating strong multi-threaded performance for its generation.

The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 13160 and single-thread score of 2239 demonstrate that it is not the primary bottleneck in this system. The percentile ranking of 77 against all CPUs places it above average, and its nearest rivals—all scoring within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 2600’s average of 19616—confirm its competitive position. In Downfall, the CPU’s 12 threads ensure that the game’s AI and physics calculations do not stall the frame pipeline.

However, the CPU’s Zen+ architecture from 2018 lacks the raw single-core speed of newer designs, which can become relevant in CPU-intensive scenes. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 150.4 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s ceiling for this game. The 3.90 GHz boost clock is the highest this processor can reach, and the 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery. The CPU’s 4,800 million transistors on a 12 nm process provide enough computational headroom to keep the GTX 1660 Ti fully utilized at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions: Low settings deliver the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 150.4 FPS on Low, 121.5 FPS on Medium, 100 FPS on High, and 61.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is 21.5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 38.9 FPS, showing that Ultra settings impose a significant performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop substantially. Low settings yield 105.8 FPS, Medium delivers 86.5 FPS, High produces 71.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 46.6 FPS. The 1440p results show a more linear progression, with each settings tier costing approximately 15-20 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 44.6 FPS on Low, 35 FPS on Medium, 28.9 FPS on High, and 14.5 FPS on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings produce 65.9 FPS, Medium drops to 52.3 FPS, High manages 41.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25.7 FPS. The 4K results indicate that the GPU is severely memory-limited, with the 6 GB VRAM buffer causing frame rates to plummet when texture quality increases. The difference between 1440p and 4K is particularly stark: at High settings, the drop is 29.6 FPS, and at Ultra, it is 20.9 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + GTX 1660 Ti combination ranks 1527 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU’s age and limited VRAM, as the CPU’s performance is solidly mid-range. The combo’s rank suggests that the vast majority of tested systems outperform it, particularly at higher resolutions where the GTX 1660 Ti’s 6 GB memory capacity becomes a severe handicap.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 55 against all GPUs is the more telling statistic, as it indicates that the GTX 1660 Ti is below average in the current benchmark pool. The CPU’s percentile of 77 is more respectable, but the combination of a below-average GPU with an above-average CPU still results in a poor overall ranking. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve playable frame rates on most settings, but it is not competitive at 1440p or 4K.

The nearest rival comparisons further illustrate the combo’s position. The GTX 1660 Ti is within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 570X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680, indicating that it is roughly equivalent to those older cards in raw compute. The CPU’s rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-11600KF, are all within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 2600’s average score, showing that the processor is not the weak link. The ranking of 1527 out of 1741 is a clear verdict: this system is entry-level by modern standards.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data strongly recommends Medium settings at 2560x1440, which yields 86.5 FPS. This is the highest resolution and settings combination that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS. At 1080p, Medium settings provide 121.5 FPS, which is an excellent experience for competitive play, while High settings at 1080p deliver a still-smooth 100 FPS.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Low at 150.4 FPS is the optimal choice, as it fully utilizes the GPU’s capabilities without exceeding its memory limits. The data shows that Ultra settings should be avoided at all resolutions, as the performance cost is disproportionate to the visual gains. Even at 1080p, Ultra drops to 61.1 FPS, which is only marginally above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the choice is between Low at 105.8 FPS and Medium at 86.5 FPS. The 19.3 FPS difference is worth accepting for the improved textures and effects, making Medium the recommended setting for 1440p. At 4K, only Low settings are viable at 65.9 FPS, but even this is marginal given the game’s horror genre, where smooth gameplay is critical. The data indicates that Medium settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system with severe memory constraints. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 150.4 at 1080p to 105.8 at 1440p and 65.9 at 4K. This represents a 44.6 FPS loss when moving to 1440p and a further 39.9 FPS loss when moving to 4K. The scaling is more severe at higher settings: at Ultra, the drop from 1080p to 4K is 35.4 FPS, from 61.1 to 25.7.

The resolution scaling pattern indicates that the GTX 1660 Ti’s 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p, the GPU can feed its 1536 shading units efficiently, but as pixel count increases, the memory bus becomes saturated. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is also exhausted at 4K on higher settings, causing the frame rate to plummet. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 29.6 FPS drop, while the 1080p to 1440p transition at High settings costs only 28.9 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is hitting a hard memory wall at 4K.

The CPU’s role in resolution scaling is minimal, as the Ryzen 5 2600’s 12 threads provide consistent performance regardless of resolution. The data shows that the system is firmly GPU-limited, with the CPU’s 3.90 GHz boost clock being more than sufficient for this game. The 4K results, particularly the 25.7 FPS at Ultra, are unplayable and confirm that this combo is not designed for high-resolution gaming. The 1080p results, by contrast, show a system that can deliver smooth gameplay, with even the most demanding settings exceeding 60 FPS.