Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a striking performance profile in Downfall, with measured frame rates that swing dramatically based on resolution and quality preset. The data reveals a system that can push well past 200 FPS at 1080p on lighter settings, yet drops to under 50 FPS at 4K Ultra — a spread that invites a close look at where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU as workload intensity changes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a steep, consistent drop as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 263 at 1080p to 188 at 1440p, then to 117 at 4K — a reduction of roughly 28% from 1080p to 1440p and another 38% from 1440p to 4K. This pattern strongly suggests the GPU becomes the limiting component as pixel count rises, since the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

At High settings, the scaling is less steep in percentage terms: 176 FPS at 1080p drops to 126 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 78 FPS at 4K (a 38% decrease from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets indicates that resolution scaling follows a predictable curve, with the GPU bearing progressively more of the load.

Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 215 FPS at 1080p, 154 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, however, reveals a more dramatic cliff: 110 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and just 49 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra figure, suggesting that the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings overwhelms the GPU's capabilities.

The data implies that at 1080p, particularly on Low and Medium settings, the CPU may be holding the system back from even higher frame rates — the 263 FPS at 1080p Low is the highest measured value, but the gap to 4K shows the GPU still has headroom to spare at lower resolutions. At 4K, however, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint, with frame rates dropping by roughly half from 1440p across all presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 7 nm process node from TSMC position it as a capable mid-range part, and its PassMark multithread score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872 confirm solid mainstream performance.

In Downfall, the CPU's role appears most significant at lower resolutions and lighter settings. The jump from 1080p Low (263 FPS) to 1080p Medium (215 FPS) to 1080p High (176 FPS) shows that even at 1080p, the GPU is still the primary driver of performance — otherwise, frame rates would plateau regardless of settings. However, the fact that 1080p Low achieves 263 FPS while 4K Low achieves 117 FPS indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p; the GPU still has room to render more frames if the resolution were lower or the settings lighter.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's 65 W TDP and 12 threads are likely sufficient to feed the RX 7700 XT at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates there. But the data also shows that at 4K Ultra, the system drops to 49 FPS — a figure that could be GPU-bound, but the CPU's relatively modest boost clock of 4.00 GHz may also contribute to frame pacing issues in a horror title that could be sensitive to CPU draw calls. The percentile ranking of 85 for this CPU versus all other processors suggests it outperforms most CPUs, but in a game like Downfall, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is probably adequate rather than exceptional.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1,041 out of 2,928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested systems. That ranking reflects a setup that is above average but not elite — the combo outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested configurations, yet it falls short of the top-tier systems that likely pair higher-end CPUs with more powerful GPUs.

The ranking is notable because the GPU alone sits in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The combo's rank being lower than either component's individual percentile suggests that the pairing may not be perfectly balanced for this game — the CPU is comparatively stronger than the GPU, which could mean the GPU is holding the combo back from a higher overall ranking. The nearest GPU rivals for the RX 7700 XT include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (0.5% higher average score), the RTX 4060 Mobile (0.8% lower), and the RTX 2080 (1.5% lower), while the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score — indicating the CPU is very closely matched to its peers, but the GPU has more variance relative to its competition.

Given that 2,928 combos were tested, a rank of 1,041 means this system is solidly mid-pack. In a horror game like Downfall, where atmosphere and frame consistency matter, this ranking implies the combo can handle most scenarios well, but may struggle with the most demanding settings at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 263 FPS, Medium reaches 215 FPS (with a minimum of 183 and maximum of 247), High hits 176 FPS, and Ultra drops to 110 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 153 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 188 FPS on Low, 154 FPS on Medium (minimum 131, maximum 177), 126 FPS on High, and 79 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 75 FPS on Low to 31 FPS on Ultra, with the percentage decrease being larger at lower settings — Low loses 28.5%, while Ultra loses 28.2%.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 117 FPS on Low, 96 FPS on Medium (minimum 81, maximum 110), 78 FPS on High, and 49 FPS on Ultra. From 1440p to 4K, the decreases are 71 FPS on Low, 58 FPS on Medium, 48 FPS on High, and 30 FPS on Ultra — again showing that the absolute drop narrows at higher settings, but the percentage drop is more consistent.

The only preset with min/max data is Medium, which shows tight frame ranges at each resolution: 183–247 at 1080p, 131–177 at 1440p, and 81–110 at 4K. These ranges indicate that frame pacing is relatively stable on Medium, with no extreme spikes or drops that would be visible in gameplay.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz, combined with 3,456 shading units, give it a theoretical FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS — figures that place it in the upper mid-range of GPUs.

In Downfall, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings rise. The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS is likely GPU-bound, as the pixel count and quality settings demand more from the GPU's 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs. The 12 GB VRAM is probably sufficient for this 2016 horror title, even at 4K, since the game's release date predates modern VRAM-hungry textures. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 22,547 and its 67th percentile ranking among all GPUs support the notion that it is a capable but not top-tier part.

The nearest GPU rival comparisons show a tight cluster: the RTX 5060 Mobile scores 0.5% higher, the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 0.8% lower, and the RTX 2080 scores 1.5% lower. This indicates the RX 7700 XT is performing in line with its expected class. The measured FPS data, however, shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU is able to produce 263 FPS — a figure that suggests it is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 49 FPS result is more likely GPU-limited, since the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting high refresh rates at 1920x1080, the Low preset at 263 FPS is the clear choice if maximum frame rate is the goal, though Medium at 215 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and speed — the 48 FPS difference between them may be worth the graphical upgrade for most users. High at 176 FPS still provides a smooth experience, while Ultra at 110 FPS is playable but sacrifices frame rate for marginal visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 154 FPS appears to be the sweet spot, delivering well above 144 Hz while maintaining a reasonable visual quality. High at 126 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz displays, but Low at 188 FPS is overkill for most monitors and Ultra at 79 FPS may struggle to maintain smooth motion in a horror game where frame consistency is important.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Ultra at 49 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience, while High at 78 FPS is borderline playable. Medium at 96 FPS provides the best balance at this resolution, with Low at 117 FPS offering the highest frame rate without dropping to the visual floor. The Medium preset's min/max data (81–110 FPS at 4K) shows acceptable frame pacing, making it the recommended choice for 4K play.

Overall, the Medium preset at 1440p appears to offer the best overall experience, combining a 154 FPS average with a measured minimum of 131 FPS — ensuring no significant frame drops below 120 FPS. At 1080p, Medium at 215 FPS is also excellent, but the 1440p Medium result provides more visual detail without sacrificing playability.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 263, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 49 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 263 FPS, suggesting the GPU still has headroom, so the CPU (with a 4.00 GHz boost clock and 6 cores) may be limiting frame rates above that threshold.

*Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems in Downfall?*

A: This combo ranks 1,041 out of 2,928 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 154 FPS average with a minimum of 131 FPS, making it the most balanced option for smooth gameplay at that resolution.

*Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7700 XT have, and is it sufficient for Downfall?*

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, which is ample for this 2016 horror title even at 4K resolution, as the game predates modern VRAM-intensive textures.