Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing in Downfall, a horror game released on 2016-02-28, produces a mixed performance profile. Measured FPS data shows the combo can deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but 4K requires the Low preset to stay fluid. The CPU, with a launch MSRP of $154, and the GPU, with a launch MSRP of 379 USD, together rank 1471 out of 1741 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower portion of the field. The CPU's 75th percentile standing and the GPU's 51st percentile standing suggest a mismatch for this title's demands.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows indicate that the best experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 103.3 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate. Medium reaches 126.7 FPS and Low 153.5 FPS, but the visual trade-off is steep. Ultra drops to 68.8 FPS, still above the 31.1 FPS floor seen at 4K Ultra, but the margin over High is only 34.5 FPS, making High the more sensible choice for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, Medium yields 89.1 FPS, while High gives 77.2 FPS. Both are smooth, but Medium provides a higher headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 1440p reaches 111.1 FPS, but the quality loss is significant. Ultra falls to 47.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered playable, though the data does not include a 60 FPS marker. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset.

At 3840x2160, only Low exceeds 69.8 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra drop to 55.7, 48.5, and 31.1 FPS respectively. The gap between High and Ultra is 17.4 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 7.2 FPS, indicating a steep penalty for the Ultra preset. For 4K, Low is the only setting that maintains a fluid experience, and the data suggests that any higher preset will compromise frame rate significantly.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1471 out of 1741 places it in the lower quartile of tested configurations. This is surprising given the CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 51st percentile in their respective benchmark pools. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.1), Intel Core i3-14100T (-0.8), and Intel Core i3-13100F (-1). These deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 4600G is essentially on par with its closest competitors, with a negligible 0.1% lead over the i5-12450H and a 1% deficit against the i3-13100F.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7), GTX 880M (-1.3), GTX 1650 SUPER (-1.4), and Tesla K20Xm (-1.7). The GTX 1070 is 1.4% slower than a GTX 1650 SUPER in average benchmark score, yet in Downfall the combination underperforms relative to its component standings. The CPU's average benchmark score is 17489, while the GPU's is 12331. The low combo rank suggests that the game's engine is sensitive to factors beyond raw compute, such as memory bandwidth or driver optimization, which are not captured in the component-level benchmarks.

GPU Role

The GTX 1070 brings 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 1506 MHz and boost clock is 1683 MHz, with memory running at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). These specifications are adequate for a 2016 horror title, but the measured FPS shows a steep drop at Ultra settings, especially at 4K where the average falls to 31.1 FPS. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 13498, placing it at the 51st percentile. Its nearest rival, the GTX 1650 SUPER, has a deltaPct of -1.4, meaning the 1070 is 1.4% slower in average benchmark score. In Downfall, the GPU's performance at 1080p High (103.3 FPS) and 1440p High (77.2 FPS) suggests that the 8GB VRAM and 256-bit bus are sufficient for these settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K likely exceeds the memory bandwidth or fill rate limits, as indicated by the 31.1 FPS result. The GPU had a launch MSRP of 379 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 48.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 69.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 55.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 31.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 77.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 111.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 89.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 47.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 103.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 153.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 126.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 68.8 |

The data shows a consistent pattern: Ultra yields less than half the FPS of Low at every resolution. At 1080p, Low produces 153.5 FPS and Ultra 68.8 FPS; at 1440p, 111.1 versus 47.6; at 4K, 69.8 versus 31.1. The performance penalty from High to Ultra is larger than from Medium to High across all resolutions. For example, at 1440p, the drop from Medium to High is 11.9 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 29.6 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionate load on the GPU, likely due to increased shading and texture demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 103.3.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 1471 out of 1741 tested configurations.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Q: What is the game's release date?

A: Downfall was released on 2016-02-28.

Q: What is the CPU's L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.