Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a strikingly balanced set of results in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The measured FPS data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher settings while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance keeps frame rates high at lower presets. This combination ranks 1248 out of 1741 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, yet the actual frame delivery tells a more nuanced story about where this pairing excels and where it strains.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but consistent with a GPU-bound workload. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 126.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 92.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 33.8 FPS, and then drops further to 54.6 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 56.7% decline from 1080p to 4K, indicating that resolution scaling has a pronounced effect on performance. The pattern is even more dramatic at Ultra settings, where 1080p yields 80 FPS, 1440p drops to 56.3 FPS, and 4K falls to 36.6 FPS — a 54.3% loss from the lowest to the highest resolution tested.

What is revealing is the behavior at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 191.6 FPS, which is a substantial 65.5 FPS higher than the High preset at the same resolution. This suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach near-triple-digit refresh rates, likely because the render load is light enough for the RTX 2060 SUPER to keep up. At 4K Low, the average is 84 FPS, which is still playable but shows a 56.2% drop from 1080p Low — nearly identical to the percentage drop seen at High settings. This consistency implies that the scaling penalty is tied to pixel count rather than settings complexity.

The data implies that the limiting component shifts depending on the preset. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 191.6 FPS approaches what the CPU can sustain, given that the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread score of 882 in 3dmark_single_thread is modest compared to modern parts. At 4K Ultra, however, the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is clearly the constraint, as the 36.6 FPS result is far below the CPU's potential. The sweet spot for this pairing appears to be 1440p, where the balance between CPU and GPU load produces playable frame rates across all settings, from 137.6 FPS at Low to 56.3 FPS at Ultra.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-generation card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 1650 MHz, and it carries 2176 shading units, which translates to 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specs are relevant to the measured results. At 4K Ultra, the card produces 36.6 FPS, which is a low but consistent figure for a game of this era. The memory capacity of 8 GB is sufficient for Downfall's textures, but the 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the limiting factors at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand increases significantly.

The GPU's percentile rank among all tested GPUs is 63, meaning it outperforms 63% of the database. Its nearest rival, the GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706 in average benchmark tests, a 0.3% difference, while the RTX 2070 is 0.5% behind at 19680. This proximity in synthetic scores is mirrored in the game's performance: the 2060 SUPER delivers 126.1 FPS at 1080p High, which is a solid result but not exceptional for a card released in 2019. The boost clock of 1650 MHz is on the lower end for the 20-series, and the 12 nm process node means power efficiency is not a highlight, but for a horror game with slower pacing, the frame delivery is adequate.

Interesting to note is the DirectX 12 benchmark score of 61 in Passmark, which is low relative to the card's DirectX 11 score of 130. Downfall is from 2016, so it likely uses an older API, and the data shows the card performs better under DirectX 11 conditions, which aligns with the game's era. The 4K High average of 54.6 FPS is playable, but the Ultra preset at 36.6 FPS suggests that the card's 64 ROPs and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate are insufficient for maximum settings at that resolution. The GPU's role is clearly dominant at 4K, where even Low settings (84 FPS) struggle to reach the 1080p Low result of 191.6 FPS.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600 is a Zen 3 part with 6 cores and 12 threads, base clock of 3.50 GHz, and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature for gaming, and the data supports its capability in this title. The CPU's single-thread score in 3dmark is 882, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2584, which is respectable for a mid-range desktop chip. In Downfall, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 191.6 FPS average is likely near the CPU's frame delivery ceiling. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1737 is relevant because older games like this often rely on fewer threads, and the 5600's strong per-core performance ensures high minimum frame rates.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are less critical here. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5641 and max-thread score of 5659 show that scaling beyond 8 threads is minimal, which is typical for a horror game from 2016. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7689 indicates that the chip can handle heavy workloads, but in Downfall, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is likely idle waiting for the GPU to render frames, as the 36.6 FPS result is far below what the 5600 can sustain. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a capable part, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21957 average score, a 0.9% difference.

What the data implies is that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1440p High, the 92.3 FPS average suggests the CPU has headroom, as the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. However, at 1080p Low, the 191.6 FPS figure could be capped by the CPU's single-thread performance, given that the 5600's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is solid but not exceptional. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node are efficient, but for this game, the CPU role is secondary to the GPU's rendering load.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1248 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. That puts it in the 28th percentile of all pairings, which may sound low, but the context of the game's age and the hardware's generation matters. The RTX 2060 SUPER is end-of-life, and the CPU is from 2022, so this is a mid-range pairing by modern standards. The rank of 1248 suggests that many newer GPUs and CPUs outperform it, but the measured FPS data shows that it can still deliver playable frame rates at most settings.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 9554P, scores 21899 in average benchmarks, a 0.6% difference, while the GPU's nearest rival, the GTX TITAN, is 0.3% ahead. These small deltas in synthetic scores do not translate to large differences in Downfall, where the combo produces 126.1 FPS at 1080p High. The rank of 1248 is likely dragged down by the GPU's 63rd percentile, as the CPU is in the 79th percentile. This suggests that if paired with a stronger GPU, the same CPU could rank higher, but with the 2060 SUPER, the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 4K, the Ultra preset is barely playable at 36.6 FPS, but the High preset at 54.6 FPS is acceptable. The rank of 1248/1741 is a fair assessment of its overall standing, but it undersells the 1080p performance, where the combo delivers over 80 FPS at all settings. For a game like Downfall, which is a horror title with slower pacing, the lower frame rates at 4K are less detrimental than they would be in a fast-paced shooter.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Downfall?*

A: The highest recorded average is 191.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the GTX TITAN?

A: The GTX TITAN has an average benchmark score of 19706, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 2060 SUPER's score of 19774, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 36.6, which is well below the CPU's capability, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: It ranks 1248 out of 1741 total tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance affect 1080p Low results?

A: Yes, the 3dmark single-thread score of 882 likely caps the 191.6 FPS result at 1080p Low, as the GPU has headroom at that setting.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop between consecutive resolutions?

A: The largest drop is from 1080p High (126.1 FPS) to 1440p High (92.3 FPS), a loss of 33.8 FPS, which is a 26.8% reduction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 191.6 FPS on Low, 155.4 FPS on Medium, 126.1 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 111.6 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 137.6 FPS on Low, 114.2 FPS on Medium, 92.3 FPS on High, and 56.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 81.3 FPS, which is less severe than at 1080p but still substantial. At 3840x2160, the results are 84 FPS on Low, 71.3 FPS on Medium, 54.6 FPS on High, and 36.6 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra gap here is 47.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at 4K.

The data reveals that the Medium preset offers a good balance between quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the 155.4 FPS average is 63.4 FPS higher than High, while at 1440p Medium, the 114.2 FPS is 21.9 FPS higher than High. At 4K Medium, the 71.3 FPS is 16.7 FPS higher than High, making it the most playable setting above Low at that resolution. The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer, with a 36.6 FPS average at 4K, which is below the 54.6 FPS High result at the same resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to the High preset at 1080p or 1440p. At 1080p High, the 126.1 FPS average is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold, while at 1440p High, the 92.3 FPS is still comfortable. The Medium preset offers a more significant performance boost, with 155.4 FPS at 1080p and 114.2 FPS at 1440p, but the visual quality difference in a horror game may not justify the lower settings. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where the 80 FPS average is playable, but at 1440p (56.3 FPS) and 4K (36.6 FPS), it falls below acceptable thresholds for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, the Low preset at 84 FPS is the only option that maintains high frame rates, but the visual downgrade is significant. The High preset at 54.6 FPS is a middle ground, but for a horror game where atmosphere matters, the Medium preset at 71.3 FPS might be the compromise. The data implies that this combo is best used at 1080p with High or Ultra settings, or at 1440p with High settings. Pushing to 4K requires dropping to Low or Medium to maintain playability, which undermines the game's visual presentation. For most users, 1440p High at 92.3 FPS is the recommended configuration, as it balances frame rate with graphical fidelity.