Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The data shows a system that scales predictably with settings and resolution, with the GPU typically acting as the primary performance limiter. This pairing sits in the 73rd percentile of tested combos for this game, indicating a solidly above-average configuration for the title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) and fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, within a 65 W TDP envelope. The processor features a shared 8 MB L3 cache alongside 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core. This configuration provides a robust foundation for gaming, with the 12 threads offering ample parallelism for modern game engines.

In Downfall, a horror game that relies heavily on atmospheric rendering and real-time lighting, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to that of the graphics card. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 189.6 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the processor is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The single-thread performance, indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919, is sufficient to feed the GPU effectively. The multi-core score of 13593 in the same test further reinforces that the 12 threads handle background tasks and game logic without limiting frame delivery.

Comparing to nearby processors, the Ryzen 5 4600G’s average benchmark score of 17489 places it within a narrow band of its rivals. It is effectively level with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (deltaPct 0.1). It slightly trails the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8% and the Intel Core i3-13100F by 1%. These tiny margins suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor would perform nearly identically to those alternatives, though the data for Downfall indicates the game is more dependent on the graphics subsystem.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?*

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with the combo achieving 189.6 FPS on Low settings and 82.8 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, performance remains playable, with 136.9 FPS on Low and 58.9 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the system drops to 85.2 FPS on Low and 37.4 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489. This is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17475, deltaPct 0.1). It falls slightly behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17636, deltaPct -0.8) and the Intel Core i3-13100F (17665, deltaPct -1).

Q: What is the GPU’s standing relative to other graphics cards based on benchmark data?

A: The RX 6600 XT holds an average benchmark score of 27985 and sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (27883, deltaPct 0.4). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 by 0.9% and the AMD FirePro S7150 by 1.5%.

Q: Does the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics in the CPU impact the gaming results?

A: No, the integrated graphics do not appear in the measured FPS data. The measured results are for the discrete AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT. The Vega 7 iGPU is a feature of the CPU but is not utilized when the dedicated GPU is present.

Q: How many threads does the CPU offer, and does that matter for this game?

A: The CPU offers 12 threads via 6 cores. The high frame rates observed, such as 189.6 FPS at 1080p Low, suggest that the game is not heavily multi-threaded or that the 12 threads are more than sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this title.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU, and how might that affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s via a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 37.4 FPS, which suggests that the memory bandwidth and capacity might be limiting factors at this extreme resolution, as the frame rate drops significantly from the 1080p Ultra result of 82.8 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average FPS drops from 125.3 to 91.7, a reduction of approximately 27%. Scaling further to 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 54.3, which is a 57% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline at 4K strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the scaling between settings shows a different pattern. The difference between Low (189.6 FPS) and Ultra (82.8 FPS) is substantial, a 56% reduction in frame rate. This suggests that even at 1080p, the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have enough headroom to allow the GPU to be the bottleneck, as the frame rates remain high even on Low settings where CPU load would be relatively higher.

The 4K Ultra result of 37.4 FPS is particularly telling. This is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered playable, and it highlights that the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth of the RX 6600 XT are not sufficient for the most demanding settings at this resolution. The data suggests that users targeting 4K would need to significantly lower settings, as the Low preset at 4K yields a much more playable 85.2 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1268 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This ranking places it in the 72.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 73% of all other configurations tested for this game. This is a respectable position, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for the title, though it is not at the very top of the performance hierarchy.

The rank suggests that while the RX 6600 XT is a capable card, there are many other GPU models that deliver higher frame rates in Downfall. The CPU’s position, with a percentile of 75 versus the GPU’s 71, suggests that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is. This implies that if a user were to upgrade the GPU, they could likely see meaningful performance gains without the CPU immediately becoming a bottleneck.

The combo’s rank of 1268 also indicates that the majority of higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs. The data shows that this pairing is not entry-level, but it is also not in the top tier. For a 1080p gaming setup targeting high refresh rates, this rank is quite favorable, but for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short of the top-performing configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080: The best performance is observed at this resolution. On Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 189.6 FPS. Medium settings yield 154.7 FPS, High settings produce 125.3 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 82.8 FPS. This shows a smooth progression where each settings tier reduces performance by a consistent margin, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 106.8 FPS.

2560x1440: Performance remains strong at this resolution. Low settings deliver 136.9 FPS, Medium settings produce 111.1 FPS, and High settings result in 91.7 FPS. Ultra settings are the only tier that dips below 60 FPS, with an average of 58.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 78.0 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

3840x2160: This resolution shows significant performance degradation. Low settings provide a playable 85.2 FPS, while Medium settings drop to 69.9 FPS. High settings fall to 54.3 FPS, and Ultra settings are the only configuration to drop below 40 FPS, with an average of 37.4 FPS. The scaling here is steep, with Ultra producing less than half the frame rate of Low.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a 1080p display, the High preset at 125.3 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, especially for a horror title where atmospheric effects matter. The Ultra preset at 82.8 FPS is still playable and provides the maximum visual quality, but the 34% frame rate drop from High may not be worth the marginal visual gain. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, the Low preset at 189.6 FPS is the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 91.7 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it maintains a high frame rate while preserving visual detail. The Ultra preset at 58.9 FPS is borderline, but for a slower-paced horror game, it could be acceptable for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate. The Medium preset at 111.1 FPS offers a safer margin above 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 85.2 FPS and Medium preset at 69.9 FPS provide a comfortable experience above 60 FPS. The High preset at 54.3 FPS is playable but may feel slightly less smooth. The Ultra preset at 37.4 FPS is not recommended due to the significant frame rate drop, which could detract from the horror experience. The data suggests that 4K users should stick to Low or Medium settings to ensure consistent performance.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (Navi 23 chip) using a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. This configuration is designed for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, and the data for Downfall confirms this role.

The GPU’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s. These specifications contribute to the card’s ability to handle the rendering demands of Downfall. The 32 ray accelerators are notable for a horror game, though the 2016 release date means it was not designed with ray tracing in mind. The card’s 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides a solid baseline for rasterized workloads.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB appears to be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the combo only manages 37.4 FPS. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is also modest for 4K workloads. In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU has ample resources, as evidenced by the 189.6 FPS on Low settings. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 27985 places it in the 71st percentile, with its closest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct 0.1), which is a much older card. This suggests the RX 6600 XT offers modern efficiency and features that give it an edge in current titles, though its raw performance is comparable to that older flagship.