Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a distinctly balanced experience in Downfall, a horror title where frame pacing and consistency matter as much as raw output. The measured data shows a system that can handle high-refresh 1080p and 1440p play, but which begins to show its limits as resolution climbs toward 4K. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, scaling behavior, ranking context, and settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark database entries.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of L3 cache. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1541 indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for Downfall’s horror genre that often relies on single-threaded game logic, physics, and AI routines. The processor’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 1793 suggests that even light-threaded workloads are handled efficiently.

In the context of this game’s measured frames, the CPU does not appear to be the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 210 FPS average, which is well beyond what most displays can show, and even at 1080p Ultra it holds 88 FPS average. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides enough headroom for the game’s background tasks, and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5582 (almost identical to the max-threads score of 5588) shows that the CPU’s scaling plateaus quickly beyond 8 threads, which is typical for a 6-core part. This indicates that Downfall does not heavily utilize more than 12 threads, and the 5600X’s strong single-core performance is what keeps minimum frame rates from collapsing.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen 5 5600X’s average benchmark score is 21771, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749, +0.1% delta) and slightly below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874, -0.5%) and Intel Core i7-11700 (21891, -0.5%). This places the CPU in the 75th percentile of all processors, meaning it outperforms the majority of CPUs but is not a top-tier part. For Downfall, this translates to a processor that can comfortably feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests that at 4K, the GPU’s workload dominates, as the CPU’s relative performance becomes less critical.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz and a game clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 44 chip) and offers 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor for Downfall, a 2016 horror title that may not require massive memory pools, but the data shows that the GPU’s performance degrades noticeably when moving from Medium to Ultra settings, likely due to increased memory pressure and shader complexity.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 9060’s PassMark G3D score of 17631 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129 on average, which is 0.7% lower than the RX 9060’s average benchmark score of 16014. Interestingly, the RX 9060’s average score is actually lower than its PassMark G3D score, suggesting that other benchmark tests (like OpenCL and Vulkan) pull the average down. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183 and Vulkan score of 39476 indicate competent compute performance, but the DirectX 12 PassMark score of 44 is notably low, which could hint at driver optimization issues or a specific workload mismatch.

For Downfall, the GPU’s role is dominant at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 210 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 93 FPS. This scaling pattern is heavily influenced by the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the pixel throughput requirements (191.4 GPixel/s) and texture rate (334.9 GTexel/s) become limiting factors. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Low and Medium presets, but Ultra settings at 4K may exceed what the card can handle, as evidenced by the 39 FPS average at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 210 FPS, which drops to 150 FPS at 1440p Low and 93 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 55.7% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter as resolution increases. The CPU’s 6-core/12-thread design is capable of maintaining high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU’s throughput cannot keep pace at 4K.

The scaling is even more pronounced at High settings: from 141 FPS at 1080p, to 101 FPS at 1440p, to 63 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.4%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37.6%. The increasing pixel count and shading complexity at 4K overwhelm the GPU’s 1792 shading units, and the 128-bit memory bus becomes a bottleneck. At Ultra settings, the frame rates fall from 88 FPS at 1080p to 63 FPS at 1440p and 39 FPS at 4K, showing that Ultra presets at 4K are not viable for smooth play.

The medium preset provides the most interesting data, as it includes minimum and maximum frame values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and maximum of 198 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 123 FPS (min 104, max 141), and at 4K Medium, it falls to 76 FPS (min 65, max 88). The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (65 FPS) are close to the average at 4K High (63 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is consistently operating near its limit at 4K, regardless of preset. This data indicates that the limiting component shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p (where 210 FPS is achievable) to GPU-bound at 4K, where the GPU’s compute and memory resources are fully saturated.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1667 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, roughly in the 57th percentile (1667/2928). This ranking reflects a system that is capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but which falls behind higher-end combinations at 4K.

The ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits in the 75th percentile, while the GPU sits in the 59th percentile. The combo’s overall rank is slightly lower than the CPU percentile but slightly higher than the GPU percentile, indicating that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows that this combo is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming (39 FPS), but it is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh play.

Compared to other possible combinations in the database, this rank suggests that users with this setup will experience smooth gameplay at 1080p High (141 FPS) and 1440p Medium (123 FPS), but will need to lower settings at 4K to maintain acceptable frame rates. The combo’s position in the middle of the pack is further evidenced by the fact that the GPU’s nearest rivals (RTX 3060 Ti with a -0.7% delta, and Radeon RX 7700 with a +1% delta) are all in a similar performance band, meaning that swapping the GPU for a close competitor would not drastically change the Downfall experience.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate consistency. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 141 FPS average, which is excellent for any display, and the Medium preset offers 172 FPS (min 146, max 198) for those seeking maximum smoothness. The Low preset hits 210 FPS, but the visual quality loss in a horror game may not be worth the extra frames, as the game’s atmosphere relies on lighting and texture detail. Ultra at 1080p produces 88 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, with 123 FPS average and a minimum of 104 FPS that ensures no major stutters. The High preset at 101 FPS is also viable, but the drop from Medium to High is 17.9%, and the minimum frame rate is not recorded for High, so the consistency is unknown. The Low preset at 150 FPS is excessive for most displays, and Ultra at 63 FPS is borderline for smooth play, especially in a horror game where sudden frame drops can be jarring.

At 4K, the only viable preset is Medium, which delivers 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS. This is just at the edge of playability, but the 65 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable. Low at 93 FPS is smoother, but the visual compromise is significant. High at 63 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS are not recommended for a consistent experience. The data suggests that users with a 4K display should either use Medium settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better balance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table summarizes the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum values are provided only where recorded in the database.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 63 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 93 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76 | 65 | 88 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 101 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 150 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123 | 104 | 141 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 63 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 141 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 210 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 172 | 146 | 198 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 88 | — | — |

At 1080p, the range from Low to Ultra spans 122 FPS (210 to 88), showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, and the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1440p, the range narrows to 87 FPS (150 to 63), and at 4K, it narrows further to 54 FPS (93 to 39). This progressive narrowing confirms that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The Medium preset consistently shows the tightest min-max range, indicating the most stable frame delivery across all resolutions. For instance, at 1080p Medium, the min is 146 and max is 198, a spread of 52 FPS, while at 4K Medium, the spread is only 23 FPS (65 to 88), showing that the GPU is more consistently loaded at higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: At 4K Medium settings, the combo achieves 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High drops to 63 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 39 FPS, so only Medium or Low settings are recommended for 4K.

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

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides 123 FPS average with a minimum of 104 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS, offering the best balance of visual quality and frame consistency. High is also viable at 101 FPS, but with no recorded minimum frame data.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X’s average benchmark score is 21771, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749), 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874), and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i7-11700 (21891).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest competitor?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), 1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862), and 1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852).

Q: Does the GPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 210 FPS, and at 1080p High, it maintains 141 FPS. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 917) prevents any CPU bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: Is there a settings preset that provides consistent frame rates across all resolutions?

A: The Medium preset is the most consistent, with minimum frame rates of 146 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. The minimum-to-average ratio is tighter compared to High or Ultra, making it the most stable choice for this combo.