Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title. The data places this combination at rank 1545 out of 1741 tested combos, placing it in the lower tier of systems tested. The benchmark results reveal a configuration where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, with the CPU's six Zen 2 cores providing sufficient headroom to push frame rates higher at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, confirming the GTX 1660 SUPER as the limiting component. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 99.7 FPS, but this drops to 68.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 42 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31% performance hit from 1080p to 1440p, and a 58% hit from 1080p to 4K, underscoring how pixel count directly strains the GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. With Low settings, the system achieves 147.7 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 106.2 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and 67.6 FPS at 4K (a 54% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets indicates that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, not the complexity of the game's graphical effects at each preset level.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low (147.7 FPS) is 2.37 times faster than Ultra (62.3 FPS). At 4K, this ratio expands to 2.75 times (67.6 FPS vs 24.6 FPS). This suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units become increasingly saturated at higher resolutions, making the extra work demanded by Ultra settings relatively more expensive.

The data implies that at 4K, even Low settings cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS (67.6 FPS is borderline), while Ultra at 4K is effectively unplayable at 24.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 44.1 FPS also falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming or 1440p with reduced settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1545 out of 1741 tested combinations places it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested for Downfall. This low standing is somewhat surprising given the hardware's specifications, but the data suggests that the GTX 1660 SUPER's position at the 55th percentile of all GPUs is the primary limiting factor. The GPU's average benchmark score of 14286 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 scoring 14314 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics at 14315 (-0.2%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT at 14389 (-0.7%).

The CPU, in contrast, performs relatively better. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17475 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17636 (-0.8% delta). This indicates the CPU is a stronger component relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its own peers.

The ranking data suggests that for Downfall, the GPU's performance ceiling is what drags the combo down. Since the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at higher frame rates (as evidenced by the 147.7 FPS Low-setting result at 1080p), the low rank is not due to CPU limitation but rather the GTX 1660 SUPER's inability to maintain high frame rates at more demanding settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K resolution?*

A: At 4K, the system achieves 42 FPS on High settings and 67.6 FPS on Low settings. While Low settings are playable, High and Ultra settings (42 and 24.6 FPS respectively) fall below smooth gameplay thresholds.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The 1080p resolution provides the most consistent performance, with all settings presets except Ultra (62.3 FPS) exceeding 99 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (106.2 FPS) and Medium (84.6 FPS) maintain high frame rates.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17489 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17475, 0.1% delta), while slightly ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100T (17636, -0.8% delta).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the data indicates this. The GPU's percentile rank (55th) is significantly lower than the CPU's (75th), and the consistent FPS drops across resolutions point to GPU limitation rather than CPU constraint.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 147.7 FPS while Ultra produces 62.3 FPS, a difference of 85.4 FPS. This represents a 137% performance increase when using Low versus Ultra.

*Q: Does this system support modern graphics APIs for Downfall?*

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for this 2016 title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance: Low settings produce 147.7 FPS, Medium achieves 118.6 FPS, High reaches 99.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.3 FPS. All 1080p results exceed 60 FPS, making this the most viable resolution for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly but remains respectable at lower settings. Low settings yield 106.2 FPS, Medium produces 84.6 FPS, High achieves 68.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.1 FPS. The 1440p results show that High settings are still playable, but Ultra requires a compromise on smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 67.6 FPS, Medium drops to 55.1 FPS, High falls to 42 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24.6 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K achieve a frame rate above 60 FPS, and even that is marginal.

The progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up requires approximately 40-50% more GPU processing power, which the GTX 1660 SUPER cannot sustain at higher quality presets. The largest absolute drop occurs from 1080p Medium (118.6 FPS) to 1440p Medium (84.6 FPS), a 34 FPS reduction.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER plays the decisive role in determining this combo's performance in Downfall. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU operates at a base clock of 1530 MHz and boost clock of 1785 MHz. These specifications place it at the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14286.

The GPU's performance metrics reveal its capabilities: 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS indicates the card's raw compute power, which is moderate by current standards but sufficient for a 2016 title like Downfall.

The data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth is a critical factor. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes particularly strained at 4K resolution, where the texture and pixel demands increase dramatically. This explains why the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is so pronounced: the GPU must move more data across its memory bus, and the 6 GB capacity can become a limiting factor for high-resolution textures.

The GPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.7% of its average benchmark score, indicating that this card sits in a tightly contested performance tier. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 14389 (-0.7% delta), while the AMD Radeon Vega 11 scores 14352 (-0.5% delta). This clustering suggests that the GTX 1660 SUPER's performance is well-established, and its position at the 55th percentile reflects a mid-range standing that aligns with the measured FPS results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides the processing backbone for this system, and the data suggests it is not the limiting factor in Downfall. With 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, this Zen 2 architecture chip (codenamed Renoir) delivers strong multi-threaded performance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17489 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, significantly higher than the GPU's 55th percentile.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks confirm its capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate solid performance for gaming workloads. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 726 (single-thread) to 4889 (max threads), with the 16-thread score of 4863 demonstrating effective thread utilization. The PassMark multi-thread score of 15992 and single-thread score of 2653 further reinforce the CPU's balanced performance profile.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface provides sufficient data throughput for the GPU. The 8 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core ensure that game data is readily accessible. The 7 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate efficient operation, though these factors are secondary to raw performance in gaming benchmarks.

The data implies that the CPU can easily feed the GTX 1660 SUPER at 1080p, as evidenced by the 147.7 FPS Low-setting result. Even at 4K Ultra (24.6 FPS), the CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU's rendering capacity is the constraint. This is confirmed by the CPU's nearest rivals, where the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17475 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0% delta), showing that the CPU is competitive with its peers.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings on this combo. At 1080p, High settings (99.7 FPS) offer the best balance between visual quality and performance, providing a smooth experience well above 60 FPS. Medium settings (118.6 FPS) are also viable for players prioritizing higher frame rates. Ultra settings (62.3 FPS) are playable but approach the 60 FPS threshold, making them a risky choice for maintaining consistent performance.

For 1440p, the recommendation changes. High settings (68.7 FPS) still exceed 60 FPS and provide good visual fidelity, but Medium settings (84.6 FPS) offer a safer margin. Low settings (106.2 FPS) deliver excellent performance but sacrifice visual quality. Ultra settings (44.1 FPS) should be avoided, as the frame rate drops below playable thresholds for many users.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low settings (67.6 FPS) is the only preset that maintains playable performance, while Medium (55.1 FPS) and High (42 FPS) fall short. Ultra (24.6 FPS) is not recommended. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant graphical compromises, making 1080p or 1440p more practical choices.

The best overall experience, per the measured rows, is 1080p High settings at 99.7 FPS. This preset provides near-Ultra visual quality while maintaining frame rates that are 60% above the 60 FPS threshold. For players who prefer maximum frame rates, 1080p Low at 147.7 FPS offers the smoothest experience, while those prioritizing visual fidelity at 1440p should choose High settings at 68.7 FPS.