Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, a 2016 horror title, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates. The measured data places this combination at rank 1667 out of 2928 tested combos, indicating a solid mid-to-upper-tier standing for this specific game. The RX 9060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and the Ryzen 5 7600’s 6-core/12-thread configuration work together to produce strong average frame rates across most settings, though the Ultra preset proves demanding at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 141 FPS.

Q: How does the average FPS at 4K with Medium settings compare to 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 76, while at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 123. This represents a 47 FPS difference, or roughly 61.8% higher performance at 1440p.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 39, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo support ray tracing in this game?

A: The GPU’s architecture, RDNA 4.0, includes 28 ray tracing cores, and the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), but the measured FPS data for Downfall does not specify whether ray tracing is enabled or tested.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60+ FPS experience at 4K?

A: Based on the data, High settings at 3840x2160 yield 63 FPS on average, while Medium settings yield 76 FPS. Both presets achieve above 60 FPS, but Medium provides a higher margin above the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 12735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This indicates that multi-threaded performance is roughly 6.9 times higher than single-threaded, reflecting the benefit of its 6 cores and 12 threads.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, codenamed Strix Point, and utilizes the Navi 44 chip manufactured on a 4 nm process. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps. The card is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly relevant to Downfall’s performance, as the game’s frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, reflecting the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth constraints.

At 1080p, the RX 9060 demonstrates its strength, with average frame rates ranging from 88 FPS at Ultra to 210 FPS at Low. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this resolution, as even the highest preset does not appear to bottleneck the GPU. The jump from Medium to Ultra at 1080p is substantial, with the average FPS dropping from 172 to 88, a 48.8% reduction. This suggests that Ultra settings impose a significant graphical load, likely due to increased texture detail and shading effects that stress the GPU’s shading units, TMUs, and ROPs.

At 1440p, the GPU’s capabilities remain strong, but the limits begin to show. High settings produce 101 FPS, while Medium produces 123 FPS, and Low reaches 150 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 63 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 50% decrease from High. The 8 GB VRAM may be a factor at this resolution with Ultra settings, as higher resolution textures and effects require more memory bandwidth and capacity. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus are sufficient for 1440p High and below, but the Ultra preset’s demands expose the GPU’s limitations.

At 4K, the RX 9060’s 8 GB VRAM becomes a more critical constraint. High settings yield 63 FPS, and Medium yields 76 FPS, but Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The average FPS at 4K Medium is 76, which is higher than 4K High at 63, indicating that Medium is a more balanced preset for this resolution. The GPU’s 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s, are taxed heavily at 4K, and the 8 GB memory capacity likely causes texture streaming issues at Ultra settings. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling across resolutions, as the CPU’s capabilities remain relatively constant.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different performance targets. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p, Ultra settings are achievable with an average of 88 FPS, though this is the lowest average at that resolution. For players prioritizing higher frame rates, High settings at 1080p deliver 141 FPS, which is 60.2% higher than Ultra, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium at 1080p offers 172 FPS, and Low reaches 210 FPS, but these presets sacrifice visual fidelity for marginal gains beyond High.

At 1440p, the best experience per the measured rows is High settings, which produces 101 FPS on average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium, which yields 123 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 63 FPS, which is still playable but close to the 60 FPS floor, making High the recommended preset for a balance of quality and performance. Low at 1440p reaches 150 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For 4K, Medium settings are the recommended choice, delivering 76 FPS on average with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, ensuring consistent performance during intense scenes. High at 4K averages 63 FPS, which is close to the threshold and may dip below during demanding moments, as the minimum FPS is not measured. Ultra at 4K averages 39 FPS, which is not recommended for a playable experience. Low at 4K averages 93 FPS, but the visual quality is drastically reduced. Based on the data, Medium at 4K offers the best combination of frame rate and visual fidelity, while High at 1440p and High at 1080p are the optimal presets for those resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo’s performance is robust across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 210 FPS, the highest in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. High settings average 141 FPS, and Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with each preset step reducing average FPS by approximately 38 to 53 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium is 146, which is still above 60 FPS, indicating stable performance.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are lower but remain high. Low settings average 150 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, or 58% of the Low value. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 104 ensures a smooth experience, while Ultra’s 63 FPS average is close to the 60 FPS target. The data shows that 1440p is well-suited for this GPU, with High providing a solid 101 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits are evident. Low settings average 93 FPS, Medium averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54 FPS, representing a 58.1% reduction. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 65 is the only 4K configuration with a measured minimum above 60 FPS, making it the most reliable choice for 4K gaming. High’s average of 63 FPS is borderline, and Ultra’s 39 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The data reveals that 4K performance is heavily dependent on settings, with only Medium and Low providing averages above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1667 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 56.9th percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7600 CPU and the RX 9060 GPU, which together deliver strong 1080p and 1440p performance but struggle at 4K Ultra. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 78, indicating it outperforms 78% of tested processors, while the GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 59, showing it outperforms 59% of tested graphics cards. This discrepancy suggests that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which may influence the combo’s overall ranking in a GPU-intensive game like Downfall.

The GPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti’s 16129, and 1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X’s 15862 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700’s 15852. The RX 9060 also leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 2.1%. These deltas indicate that the GPU sits in a competitive mid-range tier, with performance close to the RTX 3060 Ti. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which is 0.2% lower in average score, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is 0.5% lower. These small deltas suggest that the Ryzen 5 7600 is well-positioned among its peers.

The combo’s rank of 1667 out of 2928 is influenced by the GPU’s mid-range standing. In a game like Downfall, which is a horror title from 2016, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for most settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K exposes its limitations. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735, ensures that it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The rank indicates that this combo is above average, but not exceptional, for this specific game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It runs on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die.

In Downfall, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2521. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s single-threaded tasks efficiently, which is important for a 2016 title that may not utilize many cores. The multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 13413, ensures that the CPU can manage background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 210, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame rate limit for this game. The CPU’s 3DMark scores, including 999 in single-thread and 6503 in max threads, support its capability to push high frame rates. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops when settings increase. The CPU’s percentile of 78 versus all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier processor, and its average benchmark score of 26324 is close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which scores 26274, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which scores 26402.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, but these factors do not directly affect game performance. The 32 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access. The CPU’s support for PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes ensures fast communication with the GPU, which uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. This high-bandwidth connection minimizes data transfer bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to receive data quickly. In Downfall, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and ample cache make it a reliable partner for the RX 9060, ensuring that frame rates are not limited by processor performance at standard settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales from 1080p to 4K, providing insight into the limiting component. At 1080p with High settings, the average FPS is 141. At 1440p with High settings, the average FPS drops to 101, a 28.4% reduction. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 63, which is 55.3% lower than 1080p and 37.6% lower than 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing resolution places more demand on the graphics card’s pixel processing and memory bandwidth.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar. At 1080p, the average FPS is 172, at 1440p it is 123, and at 4K it is 76. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.5%, and from 1440p to 4K is 38.2%. The 4K Medium average of 76 FPS is higher than the 4K High average of 63 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s resources are more efficiently utilized at Medium settings. The measured minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 65, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while the maximum is 88. This suggests that Medium settings at 4K provide a stable experience.

For Low settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 210, at 1440p it is 150, and at 4K it is 93. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 28.6% drop, and from 1440p to 4K is a 38% drop. These percentages are consistent across settings, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component regardless of preset. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its benchmarks, is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The scaling analysis shows that the RX 9060’s performance degrades by roughly 28-38% for each resolution step, which is a typical pattern for a mid-range GPU. The fact that the percentage drop is similar across Low, Medium, and High settings suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units are the primary constraints, rather than the CPU. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 39 represents a 55.7% drop from 1440p Ultra’s 63 FPS, which is more severe than the scaling for other presets. This indicates that Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU beyond its optimal operating range, likely due to VRAM capacity limits and the heavy load on the 1792 shading units. The data confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is capable of supporting high frame rates at 1080p.