Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Downfall, a horror title from 2016. The benchmark results show that this combination is capable of crushing the game at virtually every resolution and preset, making it a highly versatile option for players who prioritize high frame rates and smooth gameplay. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data to help you select the right settings and understand the workload distribution between the CPU and GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on your display's resolution and refresh rate. The data indicates that Ultra settings are only viable at 2560x1440 and below, while High settings are the best all-around choice for 4K gameplay.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the High preset delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is a solid baseline for a smooth experience on a 120Hz display. The Medium preset at this resolution reaches 145 FPS on average, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS, making it the better choice if you want a larger headroom above 144Hz. Ultra at 4K drops to 74 FPS average, which is still playable but sacrifices the fluidity that the other presets offer. Low at 4K produces 178 FPS, but this requires significant visual compromises that are unnecessary given the GPU's strength.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset shines with an average of 120 FPS, perfectly matching a standard 144Hz monitor. If you have a higher-refresh-rate panel, the High preset's 191 FPS average or the Medium preset's 233 FPS average (with a minimum of 198 FPS) will keep you well above 144 FPS consistently. The Low preset at 1440p exceeds 285 FPS, which is overkill for most displays and only recommended for competitive play at extreme refresh rates.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset's 168 FPS average is sufficient for a 144Hz monitor, but the Medium preset's 327 FPS average is where this combo truly excels, leaving massive headroom for 240Hz or even 360Hz panels. The High preset at 268 FPS is also a strong option. The Low preset's 374 FPS average is the peak performance available, but it is far beyond what any typical gaming display can utilize.

The practical recommendation is to use High settings at 4K, Ultra settings at 1440p, and Medium settings at 1080p to balance visual fidelity with the highest reliable frame rates. The measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings show strong 1% lows (123 FPS at 4K, 198 FPS at 1440p, 278 FPS at 1080p), indicating stable frame pacing even during intense horror sequences.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing, acting as the primary driver of performance in Downfall. The GPU's massive 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for this game's texture and geometry demands at any resolution. The memory clocks are rated at 1400 MHz, translating to 22.4 Gbps effective, ensuring that memory bandwidth never becomes a bottleneck.

The Ada Lovelace architecture powering this GPU features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. These specifications directly translate to the high fill rates seen in the data, with a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The GPU also includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, which are available for enhanced visual effects, although the measured FPS data suggests that the game's standard rasterization workload is already handled effortlessly.

Looking at the benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and a Passmark G3D score of 34457. Its average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival data shows it is essentially tied with the RTX 4080 SUPER (deltaPct of 0.1%), while being 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. This indicates the RTX 4080 is a top-tier performer, and the FPS data confirms that its capabilities are not fully stressed by Downfall, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's role is best illustrated by the FPS scaling across presets. At 4K, dropping from Ultra to High increases average FPS by 45 (from 74 to 119), and further dropping to Medium adds another 26 FPS (to 145). This steep scaling curve shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher preset levels, but it is so powerful that even the most demanding settings remain playable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 4K 120 FPS?*

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset averages 119 FPS, which is just shy of 120 FPS. The Medium preset averages 145 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 120 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K only reach 74 FPS average.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 120 FPS, which is close to 144Hz but not fully saturating it. For a perfect match, the High preset averages 191 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 233 FPS, both of which keep the frame rate well above the 144Hz refresh rate.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 scores 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. This results in a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 is effectively identical in performance to the SUPER variant.

*Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 4080 sufficient for Downfall?*

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related issues. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is more than adequate for the game at all tested resolutions and settings, including 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 374, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 327 FPS, and at 1080p High it is 268 FPS.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck this system in Downfall?*

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary performance driver. The FPS scales significantly with preset changes (e.g., 74 FPS at 4K Ultra vs. 178 FPS at 4K Low), which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination holds a combo rank of 316 out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the top 8.5% of all systems tested, which is an excellent result given the game's age and the hardware's modern capabilities.

This high ranking is largely attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, meanwhile, is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, making it a mid-to-high-range processor that does not hold back the RTX 4080 in this title. The data shows that the combo is not being limited by the CPU, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load changes across presets.

When compared to other systems, this combo's rank suggests it outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% delta), perform almost identically, meaning this combo's ranking is robust. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-12490F (-0.3% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (-0.4% delta), show that the 5600GT is competitive with modern mid-range options, further solidifying the combo's position.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT plays a supporting but crucial role in this system. This 6-core, 12-thread processor is based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) and operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has a 65W TDP and is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, which helps maintain efficiency.

In Downfall, the CPU's workload is moderate, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. The 5600GT's 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core provide sufficient memory hierarchy for this game's AI and physics calculations. The processor's 3DMark scores show a single-thread score of 913 and a max-thread score of 5554, indicating balanced performance across cores.

The CPU's benchmarks reveal its capability: it scores 17272 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2438 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 20733, placing it in the 74th percentile. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5600GT is only 0.3% slower than the Intel Core i5-12490F and 0.4% slower than the Intel Xeon 6325P, showing that it is a competitive performer in its class.

For Downfall, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck. The FPS at 1080p Low (374 average) is extremely high, indicating that the CPU can feed frames to the GPU without limitation. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate for this 2016 title, which likely does not utilize more than a few threads. The processor's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant here since a discrete GPU is present, but its presence does not detract from performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All values are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 74 FPS average. This is the most demanding configuration, yielding the lowest frame rate.
• High: 119 FPS average. A significant jump of 45 FPS from Ultra, indicating a major reduction in GPU load.
• Medium: 145 FPS average, with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. This provides strong performance with good frame consistency.
• Low: 178 FPS average. The highest performance at 4K, but with considerable visual quality reductions.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 120 FPS average. Perfectly aligned with a 120Hz refresh rate.
• High: 191 FPS average. A 71 FPS increase over Ultra, making it ideal for 144Hz displays.
• Medium: 233 FPS average, with a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS. Excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming.
• Low: 285 FPS average. Very high frame rates suitable for extreme refresh rates.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 168 FPS average. More than enough for 144Hz, with room to spare.
• High: 268 FPS average. Perfect for 240Hz monitors.
• Medium: 327 FPS average, with a minimum of 278 FPS and a maximum of 376 FPS. Exceptional performance for competitive play.
• Low: 374 FPS average. The highest measured average FPS in the entire dataset.

The scaling from 4K to 1080p is consistent across all presets, with roughly a 2.1x to 2.5x increase in average FPS when moving from 4K to 1080p. The Medium preset consistently shows the best minimum FPS values relative to its average, indicating stable performance. The Ultra preset at all resolutions shows a significant performance penalty, but remains playable at 1440p and 1080p.