Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Downfall, but the performance ceiling is defined by the CPU. Across all tested settings, the combo demonstrates that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, with frame rates scaling in a pattern that points directly to processor headroom as the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces a massive 362 FPS average. When resolution increases to 1440p, that figure drops to 263.9 FPS—a decline of 98.1 FPS. Moving to 4K Low yields 162 FPS, another 101.9 FPS reduction. This pattern shows that even at 4K, the GPU is still not being pushed to its absolute limit.

The High settings row confirms this analysis. At 1080p High, the average is 247 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 178.9 FPS. At 4K High, the average is 110.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K represents a 55.4% reduction in frame rate. Compare this to the Low preset, where the same resolution jump results in a 55.2% reduction. The nearly identical percentage drops across different settings presets indicate that the game's engine scales predictably with pixel count.

This behavior suggests a GPU that has substantial compute resources available. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth are clearly sufficient to feed the Ryzen 5 5600's six cores at 1080p. The data shows that the CPU's maximum output is roughly in the 360 FPS range, and the GPU only becomes the primary bottleneck when the workload increases enough to drop frame rates below that threshold.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes, it is. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 69.1 FPS, which is playable. At 4K High, the average rises to 110.2 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin above standard display refresh rates.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve in this game?

A: The maximum tested average is 362 FPS at 1080p Low settings. The data indicates this is near the CPU limit, as the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread score of 882 in 3DMark and 2584 in Cinebench R23 single-core establish its processing ceiling.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at the same resolution?

A: At 1440p, Ultra averages 108.2 FPS versus 178.9 FPS on High, a reduction of 70.7 FPS. At 4K, Ultra averages 69.1 FPS versus 110.2 FPS on High, a reduction of 41.1 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra grows as resolution decreases.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Medium, the combo produces 214.8 FPS. Since this exceeds the CPU's apparent limit at 1080p Low (362 FPS) by a considerable margin, the GPU is still not the bottleneck at 1440p. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock handle the game's logic without issue.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 247 FPS. This is well above any standard high-refresh-rate display's capability, making the setting effectively capped by the monitor rather than the hardware.

Q: Does the combo's rank improve or worsen with different settings?

A: The combo ranks 197 out of 1741 tested combos in this game. This top 11.3% placement reflects the strong overall performance, but the CPU's limitation at low resolutions prevents it from climbing higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at rank 197 out of 1741 tested combinations places it in the top 11.3% of all systems tested in Downfall. This is a strong showing, but the ranking data suggests that the pairing is not optimized for this specific title.

Examining the individual components provides context. The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700F with an average score of 21957, which is 0.9% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9554P at 21899, which is 0.6% higher. The 5600's performance is tightly clustered with these competitors.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 48704, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071, a 0.7% difference. The GPU's percentile ranking is notably higher than the CPU's, indicating that the graphics card has more headroom relative to its peers.

The data shows a 7 percentage point gap between the GPU's percentile (86) and the CPU's percentile (79). This imbalance means that in a game like Downfall, which appears to be CPU-sensitive based on the frame rate scaling, the processor holds the combo back from achieving a higher ranking. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 8448 shading units are underutilized when the CPU cannot deliver frames fast enough.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 362 FPS. Medium settings average 305.1 FPS. High settings average 247 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 153.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 208.2 FPS, showing a significant performance range.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high. Low averages 263.9 FPS. Medium averages 214.8 FPS. High averages 178.9 FPS. Ultra averages 108.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 155.7 FPS.

At 4K, the combo still performs admirably. Low averages 162 FPS. Medium averages 133.1 FPS. High averages 110.2 FPS. Ultra averages 69.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 92.9 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across settings. Low settings show a 55.2% reduction from 362 to 162 FPS. Medium settings show a 56.4% reduction from 305.1 to 133.1 FPS. High settings show a 55.4% reduction from 247 to 110.2 FPS. Ultra settings show a 55.1% reduction from 153.8 to 69.1 FPS. This uniformity across all presets reinforces that the scaling factor is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER brings substantial resources to Downfall. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2340 MHz, combined with its 8448 shading units, deliver 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The GPU's benchmark results support its strong showing in this game. Its Passmark G3D score of 31811 places it well above average, and its Geekbench OpenCL score of 223091 demonstrates significant compute capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a 2016 game that likely uses modern API features.

For Downfall, the GPU's role is primarily to handle the horror game's visual effects and texture work. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for any resolution tested. The data shows that the GPU never becomes the bottleneck until reaching 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 69.1 FPS. This suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU's shading units are finally being fully utilized.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 79th percentile means that the graphics card is comparatively stronger. In a GPU-limited scenario, this combo would rank higher. The fact that it ranks 197 out of 1741 suggests that in Downfall, the CPU is the constraining factor.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz boosts to 4.40 GHz. The CPU has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal its strengths and limitations. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 is respectable, but its single-core score of 2584 is more telling for gaming performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and 2-thread score of 1737 indicate that the CPU's per-core performance is moderate by modern standards.

In Downfall, the CPU's role appears to be the primary frame rate limiter at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low average of 362 FPS likely represents the CPU's maximum frame output. The Passmark single-thread score of 3256 and the 3DMark 4-thread score of 3313 suggest that the game benefits from multi-threading but is also sensitive to single-thread performance.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking places it in the upper tier of processors, but its nearest rivals show it is not class-leading. The 0.9% gap to the Intel Core i7-11700F and the 0.6% gap to the AMD EPYC 9554P indicate that the 5600 is competitive but not dominant. In a game like Downfall, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS at low settings, the CPU's limitations become apparent.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for different use cases. For 4K displays, the High preset at 110.2 FPS is the optimal choice. It provides a 41.1 FPS improvement over Ultra (69.1 FPS) while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K is only suitable for users with 60 Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual fidelity.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 178.9 FPS is recommended. This provides a 70.7 FPS advantage over Ultra (108.2 FPS) and remains above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on 1440p monitors. Users with 165 Hz displays can also run High without issue. The Medium preset at 214.8 FPS offers a substantial buffer for high-refresh displays but sacrifices visual quality.

For 1080p, the High preset at 247 FPS is the best balance. This comfortably exceeds any display refresh rate available. The Medium preset at 305.1 FPS offers diminishing returns for most users. The Ultra preset at 153.8 FPS is still playable but represents a 93.2 FPS reduction from High, making it a poor trade-off for the visual improvements.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates are desired. At 1080p Low, the 362 FPS average provides the lowest input latency. However, the visual degradation in a horror game may negatively impact the experience. The data shows that High settings at any resolution provide the best balance of performance and visual quality for this combo.