Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust experience in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. This combination ranks 592nd out of 1,741 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. The data shows a system that excels at high refresh rates in lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor as resolution climbs to 4K. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions reveals a consistent pattern: the RX 6800 XT provides substantial headroom, but the Ryzen 5 4600G's six Zen 2 cores create a ceiling that becomes apparent at 1080p with lower graphical settings.

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 based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the chip connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes. The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present but irrelevant in this configuration given the dedicated GPU.

In Downfall, the CPU's impact is most visible at 1080p with lower settings where frame rates reach 287.1 FPS at Low. At that point, the processor's single-thread performance becomes the bottleneck. The 4600G scores 726 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1,919 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, which are modest figures by modern standards. Its multithreaded scores are stronger: 4,889 in 3dmark_max_threads and 13,593 in cinebench_r23_multicore. The percentileVsAllCpus of 75 indicates the chip outperforms three-quarters of all CPUs in the database. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 4600G's average benchmark score of 17,489 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482, 0% delta), slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,475, 0.1% delta), and behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17,636, -0.8% delta) and Intel Core i3-13100F (17,665, -1% delta). The 4600G's advantage in multi-core workloads like cinebench_r23_multicore (13,593) helps in games that utilize multiple threads, but Downfall's horror genre likely relies more heavily on single-thread responsiveness, where the 4600G's 1,919 single-core score is adequate but not exceptional.

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

Examining the measured FPS rows, the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p High, the system achieves 192 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. At 1440p High, the frame rate remains strong at 141.7 FPS, and even at 4K High, the system maintains 86.4 FPS. This consistency suggests High settings allow the GPU to stretch its legs without overwhelming the CPU. The Ultra preset, by contrast, shows a dramatic performance cliff: 120.6 FPS at 1080p, 88.9 FPS at 1440p, and just 54.1 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra figure drops below 60 FPS, which is suboptimal for a smooth horror experience where frame pacing matters for atmosphere. The Low preset delivers the highest raw frame rates — 287.1 FPS at 1080p, 207.3 FPS at 1440p, and 130.5 FPS at 4K — but these numbers are far beyond what any standard display can show, and the visual quality trade-off is unnecessary. Medium settings sit between Low and High, with 236.9 FPS at 1080p, 167.3 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K, but High provides a better visual experience for a modest FPS penalty. The data suggests High is the sweet spot: it keeps frame rates well above 60 FPS even at 4K, and at 1080p it still delivers nearly double the refresh rate of most monitors.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals the classic pattern of a GPU-bound system at higher resolutions and a CPU-bound system at lower ones. Moving from 1080p High (192 FPS) to 1440p High (141.7 FPS) represents a 26.2% drop, and further to 4K High (86.4 FPS) is a 55% drop from 1080p. At Ultra settings, the drops are even steeper: from 120.6 FPS at 1080p to 88.9 FPS at 1440p (26.3% drop) and 54.1 FPS at 4K (55.1% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings — roughly 26% from 1080p to 1440p and 55% from 1080p to 4K — strongly indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RX 6800 XT's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM are being taxed as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. However, at 1080p Low, the system hits 287.1 FPS, and the fact that raising settings to Ultra only drops this to 120.6 FPS suggests the CPU is beginning to constrain the GPU at this resolution. The 4600G's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest for a gaming CPU, and the data shows this combination excels at 1440p where the GPU workload is high enough to keep the CPU busy but not so high that the GPU becomes overwhelmed.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The system delivers 141.7 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the system achieves 86.4 FPS, which is smooth. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 54.1 FPS, which falls below 60 FPS and may cause noticeable stutter in a horror game.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,489, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482), 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,475), 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17,636), and 1% behind the Intel Core i3-13100F (17,665).

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: The High preset at 4K delivers 86.4 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 54.1 FPS, so High is the recommended choice for 4K gaming.

Q: Does the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics affect performance?

A: No, the dedicated Radeon RX 6800 XT handles all rendering. The Vega 7 iGPU is present in the CPU but is not used in this configuration.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Downfall?

A: This combination ranks 592nd out of 1,741 tested combos, placing it in the top 34% of all configurations.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end GPU from the Radeon RX 6000 series, based on the Navi 21 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture built on a 7 nm process. It features 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, with 72 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. Memory is 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's compute capabilities include 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 and 41.47 TFLOPS FP16, with a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. The GPU draws up to 300 W and requires a 700 W PSU, connecting via PCIe 4.0 x16.

In Downfall, the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for a 2016 horror title, even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the key asset for high-resolution performance, allowing the card to maintain 86.4 FPS at 4K High. The percentileVsAllGpus of 87 indicates the GPU outperforms 87% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 49,982 places it close to the Intel Arc A550M (49,737, 0.5% delta) and slightly behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50,826, -1.7% delta), while ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49,071, 1.9% delta) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48,704, 2.6% delta). The GPU's strong 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 3,689 and passmark_g3d score of 24,980 reflect its DirectX 12 capabilities, which Downfall can leverage. The card's 72 ray tracing cores are present but likely unused in this title, as Downfall predates widespread RT adoption.

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

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 287.1 FPS, Medium delivers 236.9 FPS, High reaches 192 FPS, and Ultra drops to 120.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution and the CPU is the primary constraint. At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still strong but show a clear step down: Low delivers 207.3 FPS, Medium hits 167.3 FPS, High maintains 141.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 88.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level is consistent at roughly 26-28%, which points to the GPU becoming more involved. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor: Low produces 130.5 FPS, Medium achieves 107 FPS, High manages 86.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 58.6% reduction, similar to the percentage at 1080p, but the absolute numbers are much lower. Notably, the 4K Ultra figure of 54.1 FPS is the only measurement below 60 FPS, making it the sole configuration where the experience might feel less fluid. The data shows a consistent pattern: the system scales predictably with resolution and settings, with no unexpected bottlenecks or anomalies.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 592nd out of 1,741 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, roughly in the 66th percentile. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's mid-range performance and the GPU's high-end capabilities. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 75 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 87 indicate that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The 592nd rank suggests there are 591 combos that achieve higher frame rates in Downfall, likely those pairing faster CPUs with similar or better GPUs. The gap between the CPU's 75th percentile and the GPU's 87th percentile highlights a potential imbalance: the 4600G may be holding back the RX 6800 XT in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at 1080p with Low settings where the system reaches 287.1 FPS but cannot push higher due to processor limitations. At 4K, the GPU's 87th percentile ranking becomes more relevant, as the frame rates of 86.4 FPS at High and 54.1 FPS at Ultra are more aligned with what the GPU alone can deliver. The data suggests that this combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU workloads are more evenly balanced, resulting in 141.7 FPS at High settings. For users prioritizing 4K, the GPU is capable, but the combo's rank indicates that a more powerful CPU would push the system higher in the rankings, particularly in scenarios where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.