Downfall

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 built on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, which places it in the mid-range tier for modern gaming CPUs. The chip carries 8 MB of shared L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 and 64 KB of L1 per core, and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It is unlocked for overclocking and has a 65 W TDP, making it a relatively efficient part for the socket AM4 platform.

Benchmark results for this CPU show a mixed profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13,593 points in multi-core and 1,919 in single-core. The Geekbench results are 6,637 multi-core and 1,460 single-core. PassMark's multi-thread score is 15,992, while the single-thread score is 2,653. These numbers put the 4600G at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of ten processors tested. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% lower). Notably, the 4600G sits within a tight 1.4% band of all four rivals, so it is effectively a statistical tie with each of them in aggregate CPU performance.

For Downfall, a horror title that is not especially CPU-demanding at high frame rates, the 4600G's six physical cores and twelve threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The single-thread performance, while not class-leading, is adequate for the game's logic and AI routines. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 296 FPS average, which indicates the CPU is not creating a hard ceiling at that resolution. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,863 and max-thread score of 4,889 suggest that even under synthetic loads, the CPU scales reasonably well with additional threads, though the 2-thread score of 1,430 highlights that single-core-heavy workloads are not this chip's strongest suit. For Downfall specifically, the CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU's output, and given the measured frames, it does so without obvious bottlenecking at the tested settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It packs 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, 56 ray tracing cores, and 224 tensor cores. The compute output is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The card has a 220 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested PSU, with a dual-slot cooler and a single 16-pin power connector.

In GPU benchmark results, the RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,995 in PassMark G3D and 17,108 in PassMark GPU Compute. It sits at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% lower score), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% lower). The 4070 SUPER is essentially matched with these cards in aggregate synthetic performance, though the desktop 40-series card brings modern feature support like DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

For Downfall, the GPU is clearly the dominant component in this pairing. The game's measured FPS scales dramatically with resolution and settings, and the 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM is ample for the textures and effects at 4K Ultra. The high bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) helps maintain consistent frame delivery, especially at higher resolutions where memory throughput becomes more critical. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 296 FPS average, which is well beyond what most displays can show, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings. The card's boost clock of 2475 MHz provides the raw shader throughput needed to push high frame rates, and the data confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in this game.

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

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) across four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Looking at the High preset specifically, the average FPS goes from 233 at 1080p, to 167 at 1440p, to 104 at 4K. That is a drop of 28.3% from 1080p to 1440p, and then a further 37.7% from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K is 55.4%. For the Low preset, the numbers are 296 FPS at 1080p, 248 at 1440p, and 155 at 4K, representing a 16.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 37.5% drop from 1440p to 4K, for a total reduction of 47.6% at 4K compared to 1080p.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 276 FPS at 1080p, 203 at 1440p, and 126 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.4%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 37.9%, totaling 54.3% lower at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding: 146 FPS at 1080p, 104 at 1440p, and 65 at 4K. That is a 28.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 37.5% reduction from 1440p to 4K, for a total of 55.5% lower at 4K.

These scaling patterns are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The percentage drops from 1440p to 4K are remarkably uniform across all presets (roughly 37-38%), which indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the 1080p to 1440p drop would be much smaller, and the 1440p to 4K drop would be larger. Instead, the data shows a clear and predictable scaling curve that tracks with the GPU's rendering load. At 1080p Low, the 296 FPS average suggests the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows proportionally, and the frame rate falls accordingly. The 4600G's relatively modest single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 726, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,919) does not appear to hamper the combo, even at the highest frame rates measured. The conclusion is that this is a GPU-limited pairing for Downfall, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid becoming the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 686th out of 3,716 tested combos in the database for Downfall. This places it in the top 18.5% of all tested systems for this game. While that is a strong overall position, it is important to interpret it in context. The rank reflects the entire system's performance, and given that the GPU is a high-end part (83rd percentile of all GPUs) while the CPU is mid-range (71st percentile of all CPUs), the rank is largely buoyed by the graphics card.

The 686th rank out of 3,716 means there are 685 combos that outperform this pairing in Downfall. Many of those likely pair the same RTX 4070 SUPER with a faster CPU, or use a more powerful GPU altogether. The delta between the 4600G and its nearest CPU rivals is small (within 1% of the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, Ryzen 3 8300GE, Core 7 150U, and Core i3-14100T), so swapping the CPU for any of those would not meaningfully change the combo's rank. The GPU, by contrast, is within 1% of the Quadro M6000 24 GB, RTX 5050 Mobile, and Quadro M6000 in average score, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's real-world gaming performance is what pushes this combo into the top quintile.

For a horror game like Downfall, which is not particularly demanding on system resources compared to AAA open-world titles, this rank suggests the combo is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience at the tested settings. The fact that it achieves 104 FPS at 4K High and 146 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates that the combo is well above the threshold for playable frame rates at all measured configurations. The rank of 686 confirms the GPU's strength, but it also shows that the CPU is not holding the system back significantly—if it were, the rank would be lower given the GPU's capabilities.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and whether the priority is maximum frame rate or visual fidelity. At 4K, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering an average of 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 and maximum of 145 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum frame rate of 107 FPS ensures there are no noticeable dips. The High preset at 4K drops to 104 FPS average, which is still playable, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate (107 vs. no min data for High) makes it the safer choice for consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 65 FPS average, which is borderline for a horror game where smooth motion is important for immersion.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 167 FPS average. The Medium preset provides 203 FPS, which is higher but may not offer a visually significant improvement over High given the diminishing returns of quality settings. The Low preset at 248 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is playable but does not offer a meaningful advantage over High for the performance cost. At 1080p, the Medium preset at 276 FPS (minimum 234, maximum 317) is the best choice for high-refresh-rate displays, as it provides a very high frame rate with a solid minimum. The High preset at 233 FPS is also excellent and may be preferred for better visuals, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate (234 vs. no min data for High) suggests more consistent frame pacing.

Overall, the recommendation is to use Medium settings at 4K for a locked and smooth experience, High settings at 1440p for the best visual-to-performance ratio, and Medium or High at 1080p depending on whether the display is 240 Hz or 144 Hz. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p, where it still achieves 146 FPS, but it is not recommended at higher resolutions due to the significant frame rate drop.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Downfall?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 296 FPS average, and the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, appear sufficient to keep up with the GPU at all tested settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?

A: The measured data shows strong performance at all three resolutions. At 4K Medium, the combo averages 126 FPS, at 1440p High it averages 167 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it averages 276 FPS. The choice depends on the display's native resolution and refresh rate, but 1440p High offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% higher). These are all statistically similar scores.

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

A: Yes. At 4K High, the combo averages 104 FPS, and at 4K Medium it averages 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, it maintains an average of 65 FPS, which is playable, though not ideal for a horror game where smooth motion is preferred.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking, and what does it mean?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G is at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. This means it outperforms approximately 71% of tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 17,507, which is within 1% of its four nearest rivals.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity, and is it enough for Downfall?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Given that the game runs at 104 FPS at 4K High and 65 FPS at 4K Ultra, the VRAM capacity is clearly sufficient for all tested settings in Downfall, including the highest preset at 4K resolution.