Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, though 4K Ultra demands compromises. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high refresh rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to guide settings choices.

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, running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz can boost up to 4.20 GHz, and it accesses 8 MB of shared L3 cache. For a horror title like Downfall, which typically relies on fewer, heavier threads for gameplay logic and physics, this configuration is more than sufficient. The single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 726 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919, ensures that the game's primary simulation thread won't become a bottleneck.

The processor's overall standing is solid, holding a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 17507 places it in close competition with several other chips. For instance, it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U, and trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% and the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8%. These deltas are minimal, meaning the 4600G is squarely in a performance tier where its gaming capability is defined more by the GPU than by its own limits.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 2070 SUPER frames. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 210 FPS on average. This high frame rate shows that the 4600G is capable of directing the GPU to produce a massive number of frames. Even at 1440p Low, the average FPS of 150 suggests the CPU is still keeping up. The 12 threads and 4.2 GHz boost clock provide enough parallel processing power to handle the game's background tasks, AI, and streaming assets without introducing stutter, even when the frame rate is very high. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the tested configurations; instead, it provides a stable platform for the GPU to work at its full potential.

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

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 141 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra?

A: The average frame rate falls from 210 FPS at 1920x1080 Low to 39 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, a decrease of 171 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 2070 SUPER outperform the Intel Arc B570 based on average scores?

A: Yes, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, which is 1.3% higher than the Intel Arc B570's average score of 20556.

Q: Is there a measurable FPS difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: Yes, the average FPS drops from 101 at 2560x1440 High to 63 at 2560x1440 Ultra, a significant 38 FPS difference.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 65 FPS, with a maximum of 88 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded score compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE?

A: In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593, while the data shows it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in overall average score.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution scaling curve that points directly to the GPU as the performance limiter. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces 141 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 101 FPS, a 28% reduction. Scaling further to 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 63 FPS, which is a 55% reduction from the 1080p result. This pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count increases is a textbook sign of GPU-bound performance. The RTX 2070 SUPER is working harder to fill more pixels, and its workload scales almost linearly with resolution.

The trend is even more pronounced at the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 88 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 63 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls off a cliff to 39 FPS. The 1080p to 4K drop of 49 FPS shows that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are simply not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K with maxed-out settings.

Conversely, the CPU's influence on scaling is minimal. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see a smaller FPS difference between 1080p and 4K, as the CPU's workload would remain constant. Instead, the FPS drops dramatically with resolution, confirming that the Ryzen 5 4600G is providing a consistent stream of frames, and the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that dictates the final output. The result is that players looking for high refresh rates should stick to 1080p or 1440p, while 4K is only viable with lower settings.

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

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset yields an average of 210 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. The High preset brings the average down to 141 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still playable, reduces the average to 88 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the RTX 2070 SUPER shines, allowing for high refresh rate monitors to be fully utilized, even at High settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 150 FPS. The Medium preset averages 123 FPS, with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. The High preset averages 101 FPS, which is still very smooth for a horror game. The Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is on the edge of what is ideal for a smooth experience but remains playable. This resolution offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, with High settings being the recommended sweet spot.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. The Low preset averages 94 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. The High preset averages 63 FPS, which is right at the threshold for console-like smoothness. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that dips below playable levels, with an average of 39 FPS. This resolution demands significant compromises to the visual settings to achieve a smooth frame rate.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the driving force behind this system's gaming performance. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are responsible for the pixel-pushing power. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, though their impact on Downfall, a 2016 title, is likely minimal. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32, are the primary driver of the frame rates seen in the data.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. It is 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A750. The performance deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a well-established mid-to-high-end card. Its 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the game likely requires more than 8 GB of memory, which could contribute to the severe drop to 39 FPS, as the GPU may be forced to manage memory more aggressively.

The GPU's role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the card has enough headroom to push frame rates past 200 FPS on low settings. As the resolution increases, the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth become saturated, causing the frame rate to drop. The boost clock of 1770 MHz ensures that the card is running at its maximum potential when needed, but the architectural limits of the Turing chip are exposed at 4K. The data suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates with high-quality settings.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear winner. The 141 FPS average is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold and easily drives a 144Hz monitor. The jump from High to Ultra costs 53 FPS (from 141 to 88), which is a significant loss for a marginal visual improvement in a horror game. The Medium preset, at 172 FPS, is also an option for competitive play, but High offers a better balance of visual quality and speed. For players with 240Hz displays, the Low preset at 210 FPS is the only way to fully utilize the monitor's potential.

At 2560x1440, the High preset again provides the best experience. The 101 FPS average is smooth and responsive, and it is a 38 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset's 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 123 FPS is also excellent, but High is recommended for its superior visual detail without sacrificing playability. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as 63 FPS can feel less fluid in a game that relies on atmosphere and sudden movement. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering a 60% performance increase over Ultra.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most viable option. The 77 FPS average is playable, and the minimum of 65 FPS ensures that the experience remains smooth in most scenes. The High preset drops to 63 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as 39 FPS is too choppy for an enjoyable experience. The Low preset at 94 FPS is surprisingly good, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. Therefore, Medium is the best compromise between fidelity and performance at 4K, allowing the RTX 2070 SUPER to maintain a solid frame rate without overburdening the 8 GB of VRAM.