Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable but uneven experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. Across the measured resolutions and presets, the combo shows a clear pattern: it is capable of high frame rates at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p with adjusted settings, and only marginally playable at 4K on lower presets. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results expose the RTX 2060 SUPER’s limits as the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 191 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 136 FPS, a 28.8% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 85 FPS, which is 55.5% lower than the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, since the CPU has enough headroom at 1080p to push frame rates well beyond 144 Hz.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is more pronounced at higher presets. At High settings, 1080p averages 128 FPS, while 1440p High averages 92 FPS — a 28.1% drop. At 4K High, the average is 57 FPS, which is 55.5% lower than 1080p High. This consistent percentage drop across Low and High presets suggests that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the pixel throughput demands exceed what the card can deliver at high frame rates.

The Medium preset data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the average is 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (59 FPS) is dangerously close to the 60 FPS threshold, meaning any complex scene could cause noticeable stutter. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS widens at lower resolutions, which is expected since the CPU has more room to vary frame times without being the bottleneck.

Ultra settings show the harshest scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 80 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 57 FPS — a 28.8% drop. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 36 FPS, which is 55.0% lower than 1080p Ultra. This 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 60 FPS at 1080p or 1440p, and it confirms that Ultra settings are not viable at 4K with this hardware. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, as the Ryzen 5 2600’s 6 cores and 12 threads are unlikely to constrain frame rates when the GPU is already producing only 36 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its architecture is Zen (Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge), built on a 12 nm process. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core. It achieves a Geekbench multi-core score of 5648 and a single-core score of 1154. Its PassMark multithread score is 13160, and its single-thread score is 2239.

In Downfall, the CPU’s role becomes evident when comparing frame rates across resolutions at the same settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 191 FPS, which is well above what most displays can show. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates at 1440p and 4K Low, since the GPU would still be waiting on the CPU. Instead, the frame rates drop significantly with resolution, which means the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 2600 has enough single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 2239) to feed the RTX 2060 SUPER without holding it back.

The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (46.9 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for a 2016 horror title. The game’s genre does not typically demand extreme multi-threading, so the 6 cores are sufficient. However, the single-core performance is modest by modern standards — the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 75, meaning it outperforms 75% of all CPUs in the database. In Downfall, this translates to solid 1080p performance but leaves no headroom for background tasks at higher resolutions where the GPU is already stretched.

Comparing the Ryzen 5 2600 to its nearest rivals, its average benchmark score is 21484. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367 (0.5% lower), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223 (1.2% lower). These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning the Ryzen 5 2600 is statistically comparable to those CPUs in overall benchmark performance. For Downfall, this suggests that any of these CPUs would produce similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the measured data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience per settings preset depends on the resolution target. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 156 FPS and a minimum of 133 FPS. This ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 120 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The Low preset at 1080p hits 191 FPS, but the visual quality loss is unnecessary when Medium still delivers 156 FPS. The High preset at 1080p averages 128 FPS, which is also excellent, but the minimum FPS is not listed, so Medium’s confirmed 133 FPS minimum makes it the safer choice.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 112 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS. This keeps frame rates above 90 FPS even in worst-case scenarios, which is smooth for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at 1440p averages 92 FPS, which is playable, but the lack of a minimum FPS figure means there is no guarantee against dips. The Low preset at 1440p averages 136 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset because it offers a 112 FPS average with a confirmed 95 FPS floor.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. The 59 FPS minimum is just below the 60 FPS threshold, which could cause occasional stutter in intense scenes. The High preset at 4K averages 57 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS, which is not smooth. For 4K, the Low preset is the only one that guarantees a comfortable experience, as the 85 FPS average leaves headroom. The Medium preset at 4K is a compromise — it offers better visuals but risks dropping below 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 80 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium at 1080p delivers 156 FPS — nearly double the frame rate — with minimal visual difference in a horror game. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. At 4K Ultra, the 36 FPS average is unplayable for a genre that relies on responsive controls. The data clearly shows that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo across 1080p and 1440p, while Low is the only viable option at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2630 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, with about 70.8% of combos ranking above it. Given that the RTX 2060 SUPER has a percentileVsAllGpus of 62 and the Ryzen 5 2600 has a percentileVsAllCpus of 75, the combo’s rank reflects the GPU being the limiting factor. The CPU’s percentile is higher than the GPU’s, which means the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score is 18093, with a G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (avg score 18159, 0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (avg score 18189, 0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (avg score 18373, 1.5% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M (avg score 18383, 1.6% higher). These deltas are all under 2%, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially on par with these GPUs in raw compute. In Downfall, this translates to the measured frame rates, which are competitive but not outstanding for 4K.

The combo rank of 2630 out of 3716 means that many other hardware pairings deliver better performance in this game. The data does not specify which combos rank higher, but the implication is that newer GPUs with higher memory bandwidth or more shading units would push frame rates higher, especially at 4K. The RTX 2060 SUPER has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specs are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the 64 ROPs and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to fill the frame buffer at high settings.

For a 2016 horror game, the combo’s rank suggests it is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom. The 4K Low preset’s 85 FPS average is respectable, and the 1080p Medium result of 156 FPS is excellent. The rank reflects that this hardware is a mid-range solution from its respective generations, and in Downfall it performs as expected — strong at lower resolutions, weaker at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium presets. At 4K Low, the average is 85 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. At 4K High, the average is 57 FPS, which is below 60 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, the average is 36 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice at 1440p, with an average of 112 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS. The High preset averages 92 FPS, and the Low preset averages 136 FPS, but Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and frame stability.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, as frame rates drop significantly with resolution at the same settings. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to allow 191 FPS on Low settings, indicating the GPU is not limiting at that resolution either.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600’s average benchmark score is 21484. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367 (0.5% lower), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223 (1.2% lower). All are within 1.2% of each other.

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Downfall?*

A: The highest average FPS is 191, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 156 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this combo?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The measured data shows that Low and Medium presets at 4K are the only playable options.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details every measured FPS data point for this combo in Downfall:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 57 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 85 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 69 | 59 | 80 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 36 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 92 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 136 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 112 | 95 | 128 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 57 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 128 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 191 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 156 | 133 | 180 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 80 | — | — |

At 1080p, the range spans from 80 FPS on Ultra to 191 FPS on Low. The Medium preset’s minimum of 133 FPS ensures smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset’s 80 FPS average is still playable but leaves no headroom for dips. The High preset at 128 FPS is close to Medium but without a listed minimum, so Medium is more reliable.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 136 FPS, which is high enough for most 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset’s 112 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum is the most stable option. The High preset at 92 FPS is acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 57 FPS is below 60 FPS and should be avoided.

At 4K, the Low preset’s 85 FPS is the standout result, making 4K playable for this combo. The Medium preset at 69 FPS (minimum 59 FPS) is borderline, and the High preset at 57 FPS is not smooth. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for any serious gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Medium settings provide the best frame stability at 1080p and 1440p, while Low settings are required for a comfortable 4K experience. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results highlight the GPU’s limitations. The Ryzen 5 2600 performs its role adequately, with no evidence of CPU bottlenecking in the measured results.