Downfall

# Downfall with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers playable performance in Downfall, a 2016 horror title, but the data reveals a pairing that shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p to firmly GPU-bound at 4K. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a spread of 29 to 157 FPS, with the most consistent experience appearing at 1440p Medium where the average of 92 FPS sits comfortably in the sweet spot for this hardware. The combination ranks 3074th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the actual gameplay numbers tell a more nuanced story about where this older GPU and mid-range CPU excel.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K in Downfall shows the classic signature of a GPU-limited configuration at higher resolutions, but with an interesting twist at the low preset. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 157 FPS, which drops to 112 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 70 FPS at 4K Low. That is a 44% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another 38% from 1440p to 4K, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GTX 1070 is working progressively harder as pixel count increases. The 1080p Low result of 157 FPS likely approaches the ceiling of what this CPU can feed, given that the Ryzen 5 5600GT has a passmark single-thread score of 3348 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 913.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern becomes more pronounced. The 1080p Medium average of 128 FPS drops to 92 FPS at 1440p Medium (a 28% decrease) and then to 57 FPS at 4K Medium (a 38% decrease from 1440p). The minimum frame rates at Medium settings also scale predictably: 109 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. This consistent scaling suggests that the GTX 1070 with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth is the primary limiter once resolution increases, as the CPU has ample headroom with its 6 cores and 12 threads.

At High settings, the scaling steepens. The 1080p High average of 105 FPS falls to 75 FPS at 1440p High (a 29% drop) and then to 47 FPS at 4K High (a 37% drop). The Ultra preset tells the most dramatic story: 66 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and just 29 FPS at 4K. The Ultra 4K result of 29 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 30 FPS threshold, making it effectively unplayable. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra represents a 29% reduction, while the jump to 4K Ultra costs another 38%, showing that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are stretched to their limits.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU still plays a meaningful role in frame delivery, particularly at Low settings where the 157 FPS result likely represents a practical ceiling for this processor in this game. At 4K, however, the GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate become the dominant factors, with the CPU essentially waiting on the GPU at every preset. The 47 FPS average at 4K High versus 29 FPS at 4K Ultra shows a 38% performance penalty for the highest preset, a gap that suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the Pascal architecture.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Downfall?

A: The data shows 1440p Medium as the strongest overall choice, delivering a 92 FPS average with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality, unlike 4K where even High settings only reach 47 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K in Downfall?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The 4K Low average is 70 FPS and 4K Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS. At 4K High the average drops to 47 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 29 FPS, which is below the generally accepted playability threshold.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, placing it 0.2% behind the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832). It sits 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724) and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716).

Q: What is the CPU's performance position relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802) and 0.4% behind both the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821) and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826). It sits 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845).

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable with this hardware?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 47 FPS, which remains playable for many users. At 4K Ultra, the 29 FPS average is marginal at best, and the lack of a reported minimum frame rate suggests inconsistent performance.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks 3074th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. While this places it in the lower 17% of the database, the measured frame rates show it is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p across most presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide the computational headroom needed for a 2016 horror title like Downfall. The CPU's benchmark results show a strong single-thread capability, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 913 and a passmark single-thread score of 3348, which matters for a game that likely relies on a primary game thread. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1794 suggests that Downfall benefits from at least two threads, and the 4-thread score of 3446 indicates reasonable scaling up to four threads.

The 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core provide adequate data locality for game assets, while the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The cinebench r23 multicore score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 demonstrate that this processor has ample compute for a game released in 2016, which likely does not utilize all 12 threads effectively. The passmark multithread score of 20325 and physics score of 875 further confirm that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 74 against all CPUs means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, has an average score of 20802, which is a negligible 0.3% difference. This places the 5600GT in a competitive position for gaming, particularly in a title like Downfall where the GTX 1070 will typically be the performance ceiling. The data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Low, the 157 FPS result likely approaches what the CPU can deliver, but at every other resolution and preset, the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and GTX 1070 ranks 3074th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 17th percentile of all combinations in the database. This ranking may seem low, but it reflects the age of the GTX 1070, which has a percentile ranking of 47 against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms just under half of all GPUs in the database. The CPU, by contrast, has a percentile ranking of 74, indicating it is a relatively strong processor that is paired with a mid-range GPU from 2016.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 9780 places it within 1% of its nearest rivals: the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716). These deltas of -0.2%, -0.5%, 0.6%, and 0.7% respectively show that the GTX 1070 sits in a tight cluster of comparable GPUs, none of which would be considered high-end by modern standards. The CPU's rivals show similarly close scores, with the nearest competitor, the Intel Core i5-12490F, just 0.3% ahead at 20802.

The combination's rank of 3074 suggests that many newer and more powerful combos have been tested in this game, but the measured FPS data reveals that this pairing is far from inadequate. The 1080p results show playable frame rates at every preset, and the 1440p results are playable at all presets except possibly Ultra for users who demand 60+ FPS. The 4K results are the weakest, with only Low and Medium presets providing acceptable performance. This ranking reflects the GPU's position in the market rather than a fundamental inability to run the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 157 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS, providing a smooth experience with no dips below the 100 FPS mark. The High preset averages 105 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which is the lowest 1080p result but remains playable for most users.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. The Low preset averages 112 FPS, a 29% reduction from 1080p. The Medium preset averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS, offering a balanced experience that stays above 60 FPS even in the worst case. The High preset averages 75 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for those who prioritize visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 70 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, showing that even the minimum stays above 45 FPS. The High preset averages 47 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 29 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that falls below 30 FPS. The lack of minimum frame rate data for the Ultra preset at 4K suggests that the result may be inconsistent.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 128 FPS average with a 109 FPS minimum ensures no noticeable stuttering, and the 147 FPS maximum shows there is headroom for occasional spikes. At 1440p Medium, the 92 FPS average and 78 FPS minimum keep the experience smooth on high-refresh monitors, while the 105 FPS maximum indicates the combo can handle bursts of action without dropping below playability.

For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1440p provides 112 FPS average, which is a 22% improvement over Medium while still offering a resolution upgrade from 1080p. The 4K Low preset at 70 FPS is also viable for users with 4K displays who prefer smoothness over detail. However, the Medium preset at 4K, with its 57 FPS average and 48 FPS minimum, represents the best visual quality that remains comfortably playable at that resolution.

The High preset is a reasonable choice at 1080p and 1440p, with averages of 105 FPS and 75 FPS respectively, but the 4K High result of 47 FPS may be too low for some users. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, where the 29 FPS average is below playability standards, and is only recommended at 1080p where the 66 FPS average provides a smooth experience. Based on the measured data, the Medium preset at 1440p is the single best configuration for this combo, offering a strong balance of resolution, visual quality, and frame rate consistency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with a base clock of 1506 MHz and boost clock of 1683 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, and the card's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specifications that determine its performance in Downfall.

The GTX 1070's benchmark results show a passmark g3d score of 13498 and a passmark g2d score of 846, with a 3dmark steel nomad dx12 score of 1082. The directx 12 passmark score of 48 is notably lower than the directx 11 score of 100, which suggests the Pascal architecture performs better in older graphics APIs. Given that Downfall was released in 2016, it likely uses DirectX 11, which plays to the GTX 1070's strengths. The directx 9 score of 197 is the highest among the directx tests, and the directx 10 score of 82 also exceeds the directx 12 result.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 47 against all GPUs means it sits right at the median, and its average benchmark score of 9780 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The 0.2% gap to the AMD FirePro W5000 and 0.5% gap to the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M show that the GTX 1070 is competitive with comparable professional cards, while the 0.6% lead over the NVIDIA Tesla M10 and 0.7% lead over the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 demonstrate its edge over older compute-oriented cards. The GTX 1070's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Downfall at all tested resolutions and presets, as the game's 2016 release date means it does not require the memory capacity of modern titles. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a power-efficient card for its era, though the data does not include power consumption measurements for this specific game.