Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 9060

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of this CPU and GPU pairing in Downfall?

A: This combo ranks 1667th out of 2928 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all tested hardware pairings for this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17507 on average, which is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and 0.6% above the Intel Core 7 150U (17395). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% and the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8%.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 9060 GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 9060 averages 16014 in GPU benchmarks, placing it 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% behind both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). It sits 2.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679).

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p in Downfall?

A: The highest measured average is 210 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The same resolution yields 172 FPS at Medium, 141 FPS at High, and 88 FPS at Ultra.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 39 FPS at Ultra to 93 FPS at Low. Medium settings deliver 76 FPS, while High settings yield 63 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's integrated graphics capability?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, though the system under analysis uses the discrete Radeon RX 9060 GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Downfall, a horror title released in 2016, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities matter less than raw single-thread performance, given the game's age and genre. The 4600G's single-thread benchmark scores are modest: 726 in 3DMark single-thread, 193 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 805 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These figures explain why the combo's frame rates scale downward dramatically at higher resolutions—the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, but it limits the ceiling for very high frame rates.

The processor's multi-threaded scores are comparatively stronger: 4889 in 3DMark max threads, 13593 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 6637 in Geekbench multicore. The CPU ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% faster), Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% slower), and Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% faster)—all sit within a narrow performance band, indicating the 4600G is competitive with contemporary low-power desktop parts.

For Downfall specifically, the CPU's 12 threads provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI workloads. The L3 cache of 8 MB is sufficient for a 2016 title, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth aligns with the era's requirements. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes (CPU only) does not hinder the discrete GPU, though it is a generation behind the GPU's native PCIe 5.0 capability.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 44 chip, Strix Point codename) using TSMC's 4 nm process. It packs 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, with 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The GPU includes 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU clocks are 1700 MHz base, 2400 MHz game, and 2990 MHz boost, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The card is rated at 132 W TDP, requires a 300 W suggested PSU, and connects via PCIe 5.0 x16.

In benchmark terms, the RX 9060 scores 17631 in Passmark G3D and 3322 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its percentile rank among all GPUs is 59, with an average benchmark score of 16014. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, is 0.7% faster; the AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 are each 1% slower; and the Radeon Pro W5500 is 2.1% slower.

For Downfall, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is more than adequate for a 2016 horror title, even at 4K Ultra. The 128-bit memory bus and 288 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's texture streaming demands. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS provides ample compute headroom, and the 64 ROPs handle pixel fill rates effectively—191.4 GPixel/s—which matters for the game's dark, atmospheric rendering with numerous light sources.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1667th out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested pairings. This rank reflects a mid-tier configuration: the CPU is competent but not top-tier (71st percentile among CPUs), and the GPU sits near the median (59th percentile among GPUs).

The rank suggests that while the GPU is capable of driving high frame rates, the CPU's single-thread performance prevents the combo from reaching the upper echelons of the ranking. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 210 FPS, but this is not exceptional for a modern GPU. The 4600G's single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark is the limiting factor when frame rates exceed 150 FPS.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the combo's rank could be slightly better or worse depending on pairing. The Intel Core i3-14100T, which is 0.8% faster in CPU benchmarks, might push the combo a few places higher. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, 0.6% faster, could yield marginal improvements. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, being 0.7% faster, suggests that a combo with that GPU would rank somewhat higher.

The rank of 1667 out of 2928 indicates that this pairing is squarely in the "solid mainstream" tier for Downfall. It will deliver smooth gameplay at most settings and resolutions, but it will not compete with high-end combos that achieve 4K Ultra at 60+ FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 210 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 150 FPS (a 28.6% reduction); and at 4K Low, it falls to 93 FPS (a 55.7% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at Low settings, where the CPU can feed frames fast enough and the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar: 172 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p (28.5% drop), and 76 FPS at 4K (55.8% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in both cases.

At High settings, the scaling becomes steeper: 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p (28.4% drop), and 63 FPS at 4K (55.3% drop). The percentage drops remain consistent, again pointing to GPU limitation.

The Ultra settings tell a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 88 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 63 FPS (28.4% reduction); and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 39 FPS (55.7% reduction). The consistent ~28% and ~55% drops across all settings presets confirm that the scaling is purely resolution-driven and GPU-bound.

The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings presets (28.4-28.6% for 1080p to 1440p, and 55.3-55.8% for 1080p to 4K) indicates that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any resolution. If the CPU were limiting, the percentage drops would be smaller at lower resolutions (where the CPU is more likely to be the constraint). The data shows no such effect, meaning the RX 9060 is the primary driver of frame rate changes across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 210 FPS. Medium settings yield 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. High settings average 141 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 88 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings average 150 FPS. Medium settings average 123 FPS, with a range of 104 FPS minimum to 141 FPS maximum. High settings average 101 FPS. Ultra settings produce 63 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the combo still maintains playable frame rates for most settings. Low settings average 93 FPS. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. High settings average 63 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 39 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a horror title where consistent frame pacing matters for atmosphere.

The Medium settings row is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the 65 FPS minimum and 88 FPS maximum represent a 35.4% variation, which is moderate for a horror game with sudden scene changes. At 1440p Medium, the range is 104 to 141 FPS (35.6% variation), and at 1080p Medium, it is 146 to 198 FPS (35.6% variation). The consistent variation percentage across resolutions suggests the game's frame pacing is stable regardless of resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

At 1080p, all settings presets are playable. Low settings at 210 FPS are excessive for a horror game, where high frame rates do not provide a competitive advantage. Medium settings at 172 FPS offer a good balance, with the 146 FPS minimum ensuring no noticeable stutter. High settings at 141 FPS are also excellent, providing better visual quality while still maintaining a high refresh rate. Ultra settings at 88 FPS are perfectly playable and offer the best visual experience. For most users, High settings at 141 FPS represent the sweet spot—smooth, responsive, and visually rich.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. Low settings at 150 FPS are overkill. Medium settings at 123 FPS (104 minimum) are excellent, offering a smooth experience with good visual quality. High settings at 101 FPS are also very good, providing better detail while staying above 100 FPS. Ultra settings at 63 FPS are playable but may show occasional frame pacing issues in dark scenes. The best experience is High settings at 101 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with frame rate.

At 4K, the options narrow. Low settings at 93 FPS are smooth, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. Medium settings at 76 FPS (65 minimum) are the best balance—the minimum of 65 FPS ensures smooth gameplay, and the visual quality is acceptable. High settings at 63 FPS are borderline; the average is fine, but the lack of recorded minimum FPS data means there could be dips below 60 FPS. Ultra settings at 39 FPS are not recommended for this title, as the frame rate is too low for a horror game where sudden jumpscares require responsive rendering.

The overall recommendation is to use High settings at 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, or Medium settings at 4K if resolution is the priority. The data shows that the combo is well-suited to 1440p High, delivering 101 FPS with no min FPS recorded, indicating stable performance.