Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a wide performance envelope in Downfall, ranging from a highly playable 61.8 FPS average at 4K High to a fluid 210.5 FPS average at 1080p Low. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical fidelity, though the relationship between these two variables is not linear. This analysis walks through the collected FPS figures to determine where this combination excels, where it strains, and what the numbers indicate about the balance between the CPU and GPU in this specific horror title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, but the magnitude varies significantly depending on the preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 210.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 92.1 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 56.3% reduction in performance. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, must work progressively harder to fill the additional pixels at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more punishing. The average FPS drops from 88.4 at 1080p to 36.7 at 4K, a 58.5% reduction. This larger relative drop at Ultra compared to Low suggests that the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical features creates a compounded load on the GPU. The 36.7 FPS figure at 4K Ultra is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this resolution and preset combination is not viable for this hardware pairing.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern, falling from 171.3 FPS at 1080p to 78.4 FPS at 4K, a 54.2% decrease. High settings drop from 142.1 to 61.8 FPS, a 56.5% reduction. The consistency of these drops—all hovering around the 54-58% range—points to a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains sufficient headroom even at 1080p where the CPU typically plays a larger role, as evidenced by the 210.5 FPS Low result which shows no apparent CPU bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 142.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay while offering a substantial visual upgrade over Medium's 171.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 88.4 FPS is still playable, but the 37.9% drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains in a horror title where atmospheric lighting and shadows are often key. For players prioritizing maximum fluidity, Low at 210.5 FPS offers headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 99.2 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium runs at 122 FPS, which could be preferable for those with 120Hz monitors. Ultra at 60.8 FPS is borderline, sitting just above the playable line but with little margin for demanding scenes. Low at 152.9 FPS is exceptionally smooth but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for most users at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow considerably. High at 61.8 FPS is the recommended choice, providing a playable experience with decent visual quality. Medium at 78.4 FPS offers a better margin for frame rate fluctuations. Low at 92.1 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting that Downfall is not overly demanding on the GPU when graphical effects are minimized. Ultra at 36.7 FPS should be avoided, as the average frame rate falls below what most players would consider acceptable for a horror game where reaction time matters.

FAQ

*Q: Is this CPU and GPU combination capable of 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: Yes, but only at Low through High settings. The measured data shows 92.1 FPS at 4K Low, 78.4 FPS at 4K Medium, and 61.8 FPS at 4K High. Ultra at 4K produces 36.7 FPS, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference between Low (210.5 FPS) and Ultra (88.4 FPS) is 122.1 FPS, a 58% reduction. At 1440p, the gap between Low (152.9 FPS) and Ultra (60.8 FPS) is 92.1 FPS. At 4K, Low (92.1 FPS) exceeds Ultra (36.7 FPS) by 55.4 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600G bottleneck the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 210.5 FPS, and at 1080p High it reaches 142.1 FPS. These high frame rates indicate the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, with the GPU becoming the constraint as resolution and settings increase.

*Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM affect performance in Downfall?*

A: The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient across all tested configurations, as evidenced by playable frame rates at 4K High. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s supports the high pixel throughput required at 4K without causing a significant performance cliff.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Medium at 122 FPS is the only preset that comes close to 144Hz, while High at 99.2 FPS falls short. Low at 152.9 FPS exceeds the 144Hz target, but requires significant visual compromises.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High across all resolutions?

A: Ultra consistently reduces performance by roughly 37-40% compared to High. At 1080p, Ultra drops from 142.1 to 88.4 FPS; at 1440p, from 99.2 to 60.8 FPS; and at 4K, from 61.8 to 36.7 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1062 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the hardware's age and tier: the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600G ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's percentile is notably lower than the CPU's, suggesting that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing for this particular game.

The measured frame rates support this interpretation. At 1080p High, the system produces 142.1 FPS, which is competitive for the hardware class. However, at 4K Ultra, the 36.7 FPS result places this combo well below what higher-tier GPUs would achieve. The CPU's nearest rivals—the Intel Core i7-11600H with a 0.2% higher average score, the Intel Core i7-11800H at 0.2% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7713P at 0.2% lower—are all within a narrow performance band, indicating that the 5600G is well-positioned among its peers. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA RTX A400 at 0.5% higher and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 at 2.5% lower, show that the RTX 2070 SUPER is also competitively placed within its segment.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's specifications directly influence the measured results. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for the high-resolution textures and effects in Downfall. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver the raw compute throughput needed for the game's horror-themed lighting and particle effects.

The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, while not necessarily utilized in this title, are part of the Turing architecture's feature set. The 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die position this as a mid-to-high-end part from its generation. The measured performance shows the GPU scaling from 210.5 FPS at 1080p Low to 36.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, a range that demonstrates both its capability at lower resolutions and its limitations at the highest settings. The passmark G3D score of 18169 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 provide additional context for its overall compute ability, though the in-game measurements are the most relevant data for this analysis.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs and its position relative to the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% lower average score) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% higher average score) confirm that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid mid-tier performer that handles 1080p and 1440p easily, with 4K playable at reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 210.5 FPS on Low, 171.3 FPS on Medium, 142.1 FPS on High, and 88.4 FPS on Ultra. These figures represent a smooth progression where each setting tier reduces performance by roughly 20-30 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 53.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 152.9 FPS on Low, 122 FPS on Medium, 99.2 FPS on High, and 60.8 FPS on Ultra. The progression here shows a similar pattern, with the High-to-Ultra drop of 38.4 FPS being the most significant. The 1440p results are approximately 27-32% lower than their 1080p counterparts across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 92.1 FPS on Low, 78.4 FPS on Medium, 61.8 FPS on High, and 36.7 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a compressed range compared to lower resolutions, with only a 55.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This compression indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, with the CPU's role becoming negligible. The 4K High result of 61.8 FPS is the highest setting that maintains playability at this resolution, while 4K Ultra at 36.7 FPS falls into the range of slideshow territory.