Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Downfall, ranking 1591st out of 1741 tested combos. The data shows a system that is firmly mid-range, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides adequate headroom at lower settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with performance degrading sharply as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 69.2. This is the most balanced setting for a smooth experience on this hardware.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, scores 19949, which is a 0.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 7713P scores 20024, putting the 5600G 0.2% behind it.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 13559, with its closest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, which has a delta of 0%.

Q: Is the CPU's integrated graphics a factor in this combo?

A: The CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the system uses the discrete AMD Radeon RX 580. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more relevant to game performance than its iGPU.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining a consistent 60+ FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 104.9 FPS. At Medium settings, it drops to 86.4 FPS, and at High settings, it hits 69.2 FPS, all above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth influence 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is insufficient for smooth 4K gaming, as the highest 4K average FPS is 43.5 on Low settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the performance ceiling. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, with 2304 shading units. It has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the game's results, as higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth.

The GPU's raw compute capability is rated at 6.175 TFLOPS for FP32 and FP16 (1:1). This is a 14 nm Polaris 20 chip from the GCN 4.0 architecture. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 8813 in Passmark G3D and 1005 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The GPU's performance percentile is 53, placing it in the middle of the pack. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, has an identical average score of 13564 (delta 0%), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 is 0.1% faster.

The data shows the GPU's role shifts with settings. At 1080p High, it delivers 69.2 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 18.4 FPS. This dramatic drop indicates that the RX 580's 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 32 ROPs are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K. The GPU is the limiting factor in all resolutions above 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the average is 69.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops this to 51.7 FPS, a reduction of 17.5 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 30.5 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result.

The scaling is more severe at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 44.5 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 34.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 18.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The 1080p to 1440p drop at Ultra is 10.4 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 15.7 FPS, showing that the pixel count increase disproportionately impacts the RX 580.

The limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's performance remains consistent. The RX 580's 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is a bottleneck at 4K, where even Low settings only yield 43.5 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo, with 1080p being the optimal resolution for high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows a wide range of performance. Low settings produce an average of 104.9 FPS. Medium settings yield 86.4 FPS. High settings deliver 69.2 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 44.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 60.4 FPS, showing a significant scaling with settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower across the board. Low settings achieve 71.7 FPS. Medium settings hit 59 FPS. High settings produce 51.7 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 34.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 37.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU struggles more at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal. Low settings average 43.5 FPS. Medium settings average 39.6 FPS. High settings average 30.5 FPS. Ultra settings average 18.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 25.1 FPS, but even the best case at 4K is below the 60 FPS target.

The data shows that the combo is most effective at 1080p, where it can exceed 100 FPS on Low and maintain playable frame rates on High. At 1440p, it remains viable on Medium and High, but Ultra is not recommended. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, and Ultra is effectively a slideshow.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G provides the processing foundation for this combo. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture chip has 16 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, offering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU's TDP is 65 W.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 16758 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2365 in single-core. It achieves a Geekbench multicore score of 7693 and a single-core score of 1933. The Passmark multithread score is 19717, and the single-thread score is 3177. The CPU's percentile is 78, placing it above the majority of tested processors.

The CPU's nearest rivals are close in performance. The Intel Core i7-11600H has an average score of 19949, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P both score 20024, putting them 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928, which is 0.3% behind.

In Downfall, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 104.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, at 4K Ultra, the system drops to 18.4 FPS, which is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one. The CPU's high single-thread score of 2365 in Cinebench R23 helps maintain frame pacing in this horror title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows indicate that High settings at 1920x1080 provide the best overall experience. The average of 69.2 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, and it offers a significant visual upgrade over Low settings. Medium settings at 1080p also work well, delivering 86.4 FPS, but High is the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings. The average of 59 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target, and High settings drop to 51.7 FPS. Low settings at 1440p achieve 71.7 FPS, but the visual quality is likely too compromised for a horror game that relies on atmosphere.

For 4K, the data suggests avoiding this resolution entirely. Even Low settings only achieve 43.5 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Ultra settings at 18.4 FPS are not viable. The best experience is found at 1080p High, which balances the GPU's capabilities with the game's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1591st out of 1741 tested combinations in Downfall. This places it in the bottom 8.6% of all tested hardware pairings. The rank reflects the RX 580's age and the CPU's mid-range positioning, despite the CPU's strong synthetic scores.

The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking drags the combo down, as it is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking shows it is capable, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver playable frame rates.

The low rank is consistent with the measured FPS at 4K, where the combo fails to reach 60 FPS on any setting. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the GTX 570 and GTX 950, have similar average scores, confirming that the RX 580 is an entry-level to mid-range part by modern standards. The CPU's rivals, including the i7-11600H and EPYC 7713P, show that the 5600G is competitive in processing power, but the overall combo is limited by the graphics card.