Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable experience across most of Downfall's settings, but the data reveals a clear pattern: this combo is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 architecture keeps frame rates high at 1080p. The measured results show a system that can handle 1440p High comfortably, but 4K Ultra pushes it to the edge of playability.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 211.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 147.4 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 91.7 FPS at 3840x2160 — a 56.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern suggests the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the drop is similar: 174.4 FPS at 1080p, 121.6 FPS at 1440p, and 79.5 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows 142 FPS at 1080p, 102.9 FPS at 1440p, and 62.8 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 89.6 FPS at 1080p, 63.1 FPS at 1440p, and just 41 FPS at 4K. The fact that 1080p Ultra (89.6 FPS) is nearly identical to 4K Low (91.7 FPS) highlights how much of the GPU's headroom is consumed by resolution rather than visual fidelity.

The gap between 1440p and 4K narrows as settings increase, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario — at Ultra, the difference is 22.1 FPS (63.1 to 41), while at Low it's 55.7 FPS (147.4 to 91.7). This indicates that at lower settings, the GPU has more headroom to render higher resolutions, but at Ultra, the workload is already so heavy that resolution scaling becomes less pronounced. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 3.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks, shows no signs of bottlenecking even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for this combo across most resolutions. At 2560x1440, High delivers 102.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra drops to 63.1 FPS — still playable but with a significant 38.7% performance penalty. At 1920x1080, High offers 142 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra's 89.6 FPS is still respectable but not ideal for competitive play.

For 3840x2160, the choice is more constrained. Medium at 79.5 FPS is the highest playable option, while High at 62.8 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 41 FPS is likely too choppy for a horror game where smooth camera movement matters. At 1440p, Medium (121.6 FPS) and High (102.9 FPS) both provide comfortable margins above 60 FPS, making High the recommended preset for visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

The Low preset is only worth considering for 4K gaming, where 91.7 FPS is a substantial improvement over High. However, the visual downgrade from Low to Medium at 4K is only 12.2 FPS (91.7 to 79.5), suggesting that Medium offers a better balance of image quality and performance for most users. The data does not show any min FPS values, so stutter behavior cannot be assessed, but the average frame rates indicate this combo is well-suited for High settings at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 1741 tested hardware combinations in Downfall, this pairing ranks 1036th. That places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is consistent with the measured frame rates showing solid 1080p and 1440p performance but struggling at 4K Ultra. The rank reflects the overall average performance across all settings and resolutions, not just the best-case scenario.

The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21765. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, scores 21635 (0.6% lower), while the AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899 (0.6% higher) and the Intel Core i7-11700F scores 21957 (0.9% higher). This shows the Ryzen 5 5600 is a capable mid-range CPU, but its ranking in Downfall is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The GPU ranks in the 65th percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307 (0.5% higher), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 22006 (0.9% lower) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670 (2.5% lower). The RTX 2070 SUPER's position in the 65th percentile explains why the combo ranks below the median in Downfall — it's a solid mid-range card, but not a high-end performer by current standards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results across all settings. Low settings produce 211.1 FPS, Medium drops to 174.4 FPS, High falls to 142 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 89.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 57.5% performance reduction, which is substantial but leaves even Ultra well above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU starting to strain. Low yields 147.4 FPS, Medium 121.6 FPS, High 102.9 FPS, and Ultra 63.1 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is 39.8 FPS, the largest single-step penalty in the entire dataset, indicating that Ultra settings introduce a significant additional load on the GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs.

At 3840x2160, the results are more varied. Low produces 91.7 FPS, Medium 79.5 FPS, High 62.8 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured frame rate below 60 FPS, and it's 21.8 FPS lower than 4K High. This suggests that Downfall's Ultra preset at 4K requires more than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 performance can deliver while maintaining a smooth experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the observed scaling. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K with higher settings. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), and the base clock of 1605 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz under load.

The card's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide a balanced workload distribution, but the 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores suggest this GPU was designed with ray tracing and DLSS in mind — features that may not be heavily utilized in Downfall given its 2016 release date. The 12 nm Turing architecture delivers 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is adequate for 1080p High and 1440p Medium, but the 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS indicates the card's raw compute power is insufficient for the most demanding settings.

The GPU's TDP of 215 W and suggested PSU of 550 W are standard for this class, and the dual-slot design with 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C outputs provides flexibility for multi-monitor setups. The fact that the GPU is end-of-life and was released in 2019, with a successor in the GeForce 30 series, explains why it ranks in the 65th percentile — it's a capable card that has been surpassed by newer generations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 4K Low at 91.7 FPS and 4K Medium at 79.5 FPS, both playable. 4K High drops to 62.8 FPS, which is borderline, while 4K Ultra at 41 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p with this hardware?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 102.9 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 63.1 FPS, a 38.7% penalty that may not be worth the visual improvements.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 211.1 FPS, which suggests the Ryzen 5 5600 has ample headroom. The FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER is being saturated.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1036th out of 1741 combos in Downfall. The CPU is in the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile, placing this pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database.

Q: Is Ultra settings worth using at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 89.6 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and playable. However, High at 142 FPS offers a 36.9% performance increase, making it the better choice if you prioritize smoothness over maximum visual fidelity.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, the memory bandwidth may contribute to the frame rate drops observed in the data.