Downfall

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT in Downfall?

A: This combination ranks 583rd out of 1,741 tested combos in the benchmark database, placing it in the upper third of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its closest rival in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores an average benchmark of 18,129, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (18,158, delta -0.2%). It sits just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,982. Its closest competitor, the Intel Arc A550M, scores 49,737, placing the RX 6800 XT 0.5% ahead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the CPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is built on the Zen 2 architecture using a 7 nm process.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 287.4 FPS, achieved at Low settings. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 120.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this CPU-GPU pairing at rank 583 out of 1,741 tested combinations for Downfall. This position in the 33.5th percentile of all combos means the system sits comfortably above the median, though it does not reach the top tier of performance. To contextualize, the GPU alone sits in the 87th percentile of all graphics cards, while the CPU occupies the 76th percentile of all processors. The gap between the combo's relative position and the individual component percentiles suggests that Downfall's engine does not fully leverage the potential of either part, or that the CPU limits the GPU in certain scenarios.

The measured FPS data reinforces this interpretation. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo produces 57 FPS, while at 2560x1440 Ultra it reaches 90.2 FPS. These figures, when compared to the GPU's strong benchmark scores, indicate that the resolution and settings scale as expected for a high-end graphics card. The rank of 583 suggests that many other combos—likely featuring newer CPUs—achieve higher frame rates in this title, even if the raw component benchmarks are similar. For example, the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores nearly identically in synthetic tests, yet the overall combo ranking depends heavily on how the game engine distributes workloads across threads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In Downfall, a horror title, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations. The 12 threads allow the processor to manage background tasks while keeping the main game thread responsive. Benchmark results for the CPU show a single-thread score of 696 in 3DMark, which is modest compared to its multi-thread scores—4,605 in the 16-thread test and 4,603 at max threads. This indicates that the CPU has reasonable single-core performance but scales well with additional threads.

In the context of Downfall's measured FPS, the CPU's 4.20 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 287.4 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed frames quickly when the GPU load is light. However, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the frame rate drops to 57 FPS, which is primarily GPU-bound. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the strong performance at 1440p. The processor's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to thermal headroom, which is important for sustained loads in a horror game with variable scene complexity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 120.1 FPS at Ultra to 287.4 FPS at Low. Medium settings yield 236.6 FPS, and High settings produce 196.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, which is a significant drop but expected for a demanding horror title with advanced lighting effects.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce 209.8 FPS, Medium reaches 167 FPS, High achieves 138.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra here shows a 57% reduction, consistent with the 1080p results. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rates remain high but the relative differences between settings are similar.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop considerably. Low settings yield 127.4 FPS, Medium produces 105.9 FPS, High reaches 87.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 55% reduction, which is slightly less than at lower resolutions, indicating that the CPU is less of a bottleneck at 4K. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is a 17% drop, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 35% drop, showing that Ultra settings impose a heavy penalty on the GPU's compute resources.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this combo, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, 4,608 shading units, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The GPU's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is critical for Downfall's texture streaming and high-resolution rendering. The 72 ray tracing cores and 128 ROPs handle the game's horror-themed lighting and shadow effects, which are likely to be demanding at higher settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores show strong DirectX 12 performance (100 in PassMark's DX12 test, relative to its other scores) and excellent compute capabilities (13,245 in PassMark GPU Compute). In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU scores 3,689, which places it well above average. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking confirms its high-end status, and its 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute headroom for Downfall's visual effects.

In practice, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K resolution. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo produces 57 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for a horror game that relies on atmosphere over fast-paced action. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM ensures that texture-heavy scenes do not cause stuttering or texture pop-in, even at Ultra settings. The 300 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design allow the GPU to sustain high clock speeds during extended gaming sessions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, High settings (196.6 FPS) provide an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance, easily exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates. For players with 240 Hz monitors, Low settings (287.4 FPS) can push frame rates to the maximum, though the visual compromise may not be worth it for a horror game where atmosphere matters.

At 2560x1440, High settings (138.5 FPS) are the sweet spot, providing smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings (167 FPS) are also viable for competitive play, but High offers better visual quality for the genre's emphasis on environmental storytelling. Ultra settings (90.2 FPS) are playable but may cause noticeable frame drops in intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that High settings (87.9 FPS) offer the best experience, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate stability. Medium settings (105.9 FPS) provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while Ultra (57 FPS) dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which can be problematic for a horror game that relies on smooth motion to create tension. Low settings (127.4 FPS) are unnecessary at this resolution, as the visual downgrade is too severe for the frame rate gain.

For the best overall experience, High settings at 2560x1440 or 1920x1080 are recommended, as they provide frame rates well above 60 FPS while preserving the game's visual atmosphere. At 4K, Medium settings provide the safest balance, ensuring consistent performance without sacrificing too much detail. Ultra settings should only be used at 1920x1080, where the 120.1 FPS average remains smooth, or for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate at lower resolutions.