Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 862nd out of 3,716 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations. This is a strong position for a horror title that demands both raw GPU throughput and consistent frame delivery, with the pairing demonstrating that a mid-range CPU can support a high-end graphics card without becoming the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The 862nd rank out of 3,716 combos places this system firmly in the upper quartile of tested configurations for Downfall. The percentile positioning reflects a balanced pairing where the RTX 4070's GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions offsets the Ryzen 5 5600GT's more modest multi-threaded capabilities. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 74 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 81 indicate that while the graphics card is the stronger component, the processor does not drag the overall result down disproportionately.

The data shows that this combo outperforms roughly 77% of all tested pairings, which is notable given that the RTX 4070's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the NVIDIA Tesla P4, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. The desktop 4070's deltaPct of 0.1% versus the Tesla P4 and 0.4% versus the RX Vega 56 in average benchmark score suggests that within the GPU hierarchy, this card is closely matched with those alternatives, yet the measured FPS in Downfall demonstrates where architectural advantages like Ada Lovelace's ray tracing and DLSS capabilities translate into real-world gains.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Downfall's texture-heavy horror environments. The memory clocks run at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU core operates between a 1920 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost clock. This clock headroom is critical in a game where frame pacing matters for atmosphere, and the measured results show the card scaling predictably across resolutions.

The GPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC houses 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output processors. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are particularly relevant for Downfall's modern rendering features, though the game's 2016 release date means traditional rasterization performance carries most of the load. The FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS provides the raw compute headroom, and the 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, the card can push through the pixel fill requirements without becoming the limiting factor.

At 1080p Low, the card delivers 312 FPS average, which demonstrates that the GPU is not being constrained by the CPU in lower-resolution scenarios. The transition from Low to Medium at 1080p shows a drop from 312 to 256 FPS, a 17.9% reduction, while the jump from Medium to High further reduces performance to 210 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p brings the average down to 131 FPS, which is still well above playable thresholds but shows the exponential cost of the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested configurations in Downfall?

A: The combo ranks 862nd out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this setup at 1080p?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 312 at 1080p Low settings, with Medium hitting 256 FPS, High reaching 210 FPS, and Ultra dropping to 131 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest synthetic benchmark rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37,648, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4, 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, and 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6400.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 155, with the average at 182 FPS and maximum at 210 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600GT bottleneck the RTX 4070 in Downfall?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking at higher resolutions, as the 4K High average of 93 FPS and 4K Low average of 139 FPS show the GPU scaling with workload, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient processing for the game's demands.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a launch MSRP of $140.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 139 FPS average, Medium follows at 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131, High achieves 93 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58 FPS. These numbers show that even at 4K, the RTX 4070 maintains playable frame rates across all settings, though Ultra requires a significant sacrifice.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially. Low settings produce 223 FPS average, Medium reaches 182 FPS with a minimum of 155 and maximum of 210, High hits 150 FPS, and Ultra maintains 94 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that this resolution is the sweet spot for the combo, offering high refresh rate potential on High settings while remaining above 90 FPS even at Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates become extremely high. Low settings achieve 312 FPS average, Medium hits 256 FPS with a minimum of 217 and maximum of 294, High reaches 210 FPS, and Ultra still manages 131 FPS. The 1080p numbers indicate that the CPU begins to play a larger role at this resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom that the Ryzen 5 5600GT's single-thread performance becomes more relevant.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's components interact under increasing GPU load. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 reduces the average FPS from 312 to 223, a 28.5% drop, while moving to 3840x2160 further reduces it to 139, representing a 55.4% decline from 1080p. This scaling pattern is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where the RTX 4070's rendering workload increases proportionally with pixel count.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows a similar trend: 256 FPS at 1080p drops to 182 FPS at 1440p (28.9% reduction) and then to 114 FPS at 4K (55.5% reduction from 1080p). The High preset follows with 210 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p (28.6% reduction), and 93 FPS at 4K (55.7% reduction). This consistent percentage decrease across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at all resolution points, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid introducing additional bottlenecks.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 131 FPS at 1080p drops to 94 FPS at 1440p (28.2% reduction) and then to 58 FPS at 4K (55.7% reduction). The fact that the percentage drops remain nearly identical across all presets suggests that the RTX 4070's performance scales predictably with resolution, and the Ryzen 5 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads are not introducing variability into the frame delivery.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates at a 3.60 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes ensure compatibility with the RTX 4070, though the PCIe 4.0 support on the GPU side is not fully utilized.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but its single-thread performance matters for game logic and draw call processing. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 and multi-core score of 17272 indicate that this processor provides adequate computational power for a 2016 horror title. The 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and 16-thread score of 5523 further confirm that the CPU can handle the game's threading requirements without becoming a bottleneck.

The nearest rival comparison shows that the Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20,733 is only 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F's 20,802 and 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon 6325P's 20,821. This close grouping in synthetic benchmarks suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5600GT performs comparably to these alternatives, though the measured FPS data in Downfall shows that such scenarios are limited to the highest frame rate situations at 1080p Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings across different resolutions and refresh rates. For 4K displays, the High preset at 93 FPS average offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as Ultra drops to 58 FPS which may not be smooth enough for a horror game that relies on motion fidelity. The Medium preset at 114 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing frame rate over visual detail, with the minimum FPS of 97 ensuring consistent performance.

At 1440p, the High preset at 150 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides excellent visual quality while maintaining frame rates that exceed typical 144 Hz refresh rates. For those with 165 Hz or higher displays, the Medium preset at 182 FPS with a 155 FPS minimum ensures that the frame rate stays above the refresh rate threshold. The Ultra preset at 94 FPS is acceptable for players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity, but the 150 FPS High setting represents the better overall experience.

For 1080p, the data reveals that the combo is capable of extremely high frame rates. The High preset at 210 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, while the Medium preset at 256 FPS provides additional headroom for frame time consistency. The Ultra preset at 131 FPS remains playable and visually superior, but the 210 FPS High setting offers the most balanced experience for the majority of users. The Low preset at 312 FPS is only recommended for esports-style play where maximum frame rate is the sole priority, as the visual quality trade-off is substantial.