Downfall

Downfall is a horror title from 2016, and the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination shows a clear pattern: this setup is more than capable of delivering high frame rates, but the gap between settings widens dramatically as resolution increases. The measured results indicate that the RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance, with the Ryzen 5 5500 providing sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. The sweet spot for this pairing is the High preset, which offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 225.7 FPS, Medium hits 185.3 FPS, High reaches 151.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 96.3 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is a substantial 55.6 FPS loss, which is a 36.6% reduction in performance for what is typically a marginal visual improvement. At 2560x1440, the pattern holds: Low averages 161.3 FPS, Medium 133.4 FPS, High 110.4 FPS, and Ultra 68.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below the 70 FPS threshold, which is a significant drop from the High preset’s 110.4 FPS.

For 4K resolution (3840x2160), the data reveals a more constrained environment. High settings average 65.9 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra drops to 42.2 FPS, which is below the smoothness most players expect. The Medium preset at 4K hits 83.9 FPS, while Low reaches 103.3 FPS. The recommendation is clear: use the High preset for the best overall experience. It provides 151.9 FPS at 1080p, 110.4 FPS at 1440p, and 65.9 FPS at 4K, which are all respectable numbers. The Ultra preset is only advisable for 1080p gaming, where 96.3 FPS is still smooth, but it becomes a poor choice at higher resolutions due to the steep performance penalty.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The data shows 65.9 FPS on High settings at 3840x2160, which is playable. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 42.2 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus struggle with the highest quality settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: 2560x1440 is the ideal target. The High preset delivers 110.4 FPS, which is smooth, while the Low preset hits 161.3 FPS for competitive play. The 1080p results are excellent, but the 1440p numbers show a better balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: At 1080p, the drop is from 151.9 FPS to 96.3 FPS, a loss of 55.6 FPS. At 1440p, it drops from 110.4 FPS to 68.4 FPS, a loss of 42 FPS. At 4K, the drop is from 65.9 FPS to 42.2 FPS, a loss of 23.7 FPS. The Ultra preset consistently costs over 35% performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 225.7 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration appears sufficient to feed the RTX 4060. The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 66 versus the CPU’s 79 indicates the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 962 out of 1741 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is expected given the mid-range nature of both components. The data shows it is capable of high frame rates, but it does not top the charts.

Q: What is the impact of the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM on results?

A: The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra results (42.2 FPS) indicate that memory capacity and bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) become limiting factors at that resolution. The High preset at 4K (65.9 FPS) shows the GPU can still perform when VRAM usage is more moderate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the main constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and its 3072 shading units allow it to handle the Low and Medium presets with ease, as shown by the 225.7 FPS and 185.3 FPS results at 1080p. The RTX 4060’s 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but Downfall is a 2016 title, so these features are not heavily utilized.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its position. It scores 19545 in Passmark G3D and 23181 in average benchmark score, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which is 0.6% faster, and the Intel Arc B580, which is 0.7% slower. This indicates the RTX 4060 is a solid mid-range performer. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution: dropping from 225.7 FPS at 1080p Low to 103.3 FPS at 4K Low. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for most settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K (42.2 FPS) demonstrates the memory bus’s limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 962 out of 1741 tested combos for Downfall. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, which is a middle-of-the-road position. The CPU alone scores in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile, suggesting the pairing is balanced but not exceptional. The Ryzen 5 5500’s average benchmark score is 20875, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, which scores 20897 (a delta of -0.1%). This shows the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range options.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23181 puts it just behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, delta -0.6%) and just ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (23021, delta 0.7%). The ranking of 962 suggests that while this combo can achieve high frame rates in Downfall, there are many other combinations that perform better, likely with higher-end GPUs. The measured FPS data confirms this: the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 42.2 FPS is a clear weakness. For a mid-range setup, this ranking is expected and the performance is respectable.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the limiting component. At High settings, the combo delivers 151.9 FPS at 1080p, 110.4 FPS at 1440p, and 65.9 FPS at 4K. This is a 56.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial scaling penalty. The Low preset shows a similar trend: 225.7 FPS at 1080p, 161.3 FPS at 1440p, and 103.3 FPS at 4K. The performance drop is consistent across settings, indicating that the RTX 4060’s memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are the primary bottlenecks as resolution increases.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep. At High settings, the drop is from 110.4 FPS to 65.9 FPS, a 40.3% reduction. This is more severe than the 1080p to 1440p drop, which is 27.3% (from 151.9 FPS to 110.4 FPS). This pattern suggests that the GPU hits a memory bandwidth wall at 4K. The Ryzen 5 5500’s performance is less of a factor, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and its 16 MB L3 cache are sufficient for a 2016 horror title. The data points to the GPU as the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are stressed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 225.7 FPS, Medium 185.3 FPS, High 151.9 FPS, and Ultra 96.3 FPS. All settings at 1080p are playable, with the Ultra preset still exceeding 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 161.3 FPS, Medium 133.4 FPS, High 110.4 FPS, and Ultra 68.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p dips below the 70 FPS mark, but it is still smooth for most players. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 103.3 FPS, Medium 83.9 FPS, High 65.9 FPS, and Ultra 42.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one that falls below 60 FPS, making it the weakest point of this combo.

Breaking down the numbers, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 129.4 FPS, at 1440p it is 92.9 FPS, and at 4K it is 61.1 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset’s performance penalty decreases as resolution increases, but the absolute frame rates become lower. The High preset is the most balanced, offering a 151.9 FPS at 1080p, 110.4 FPS at 1440p, and 65.9 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4060 is a capable card for this game, but the 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth limit its 4K potential. For the best experience, stick to 1080p or 1440p with High settings, and reserve 4K for the Medium or Low presets.