Downfall

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for this AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination in Downfall show a clear and expected pattern: performance degrades as resolution increases, but the rate of that degradation tells an interesting story about where the bottleneck sits. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 140.4 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops that to 103.7 FPS, a 26% reduction. Jumping to 3840x2160 High yields 62.7 FPS, which is another 40% drop from the 1440p figure.

The scaling pattern becomes more revealing when looking at the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 211.6 FPS. At 1440p Low, it hits 150.2 FPS, and at 4K Low it manages 91.7 FPS. The fact that 1080p Low exceeds 200 FPS suggests the CPU is doing its part — a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz can feed frames quickly. However, the steep decline from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Ultra settings illustrate this most dramatically. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 87.5 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that falls to 63.5 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it collapses to 39.5 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, Ultra costs roughly 38% of the High preset's frame rate; at 4K, Ultra is 37% slower than High. This consistent penalty suggests the Ultra preset loads the GPU heavily, and the RTX 2070 SUPER — with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth — starts to struggle.

The overall picture is that this is a GPU-limited combo at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3246, keeps up even at 1080p Low where frame rates approach 212 FPS. But the GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs means it is the ceiling once resolutions climb.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Downfall, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1053 out of 1741 tested combos. That places it in the lower half of all configurations, which is worth considering given the hardware involved.

The CPU itself is a strong performer relative to other processors. Its average benchmark score of 26617 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Looking at its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 26574, which is 0.2% lower, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK scores 26672, 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K both sit within 0.3% of the 7600's average score. This tells you the CPU is not the weak link here.

The GPU, however, sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 at 22307 (0.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 22006 (0.9% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile at 22729 (2.3% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670, which is 2.5% lower than the 2070 SUPER. This GPU is a mid-pack performer, and its rank in Downfall reflects that reality.

The combination ranking of 1053 out of 1741 suggests that many other pairings — likely those with newer GPUs — can do better in this title. But the data also shows this combo is not a poor performer; it simply sits in the middle of a large field. For a 1080p-oriented setup, the results are strong, but the rank reflects performance across all resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz.

In Downfall, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth matter. The game is from 2016, and 8 GB is generally sufficient, but the 4K Ultra preset at 39.5 FPS suggests the GPU is hitting its compute limits rather than running out of memory. The shading units number 2560, with 160 TMUs and 64 ROPs, and the pixel rate is 113.3 GPixel/s. The texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s helps with the game's horror-themed environments, which often rely on detailed textures.

Comparing to its nearest GPU rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER sits between the RTX A400 and the GTX TITAN Z in average benchmark score. It trails the RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3% but beats the RX 5700 by 2.5%. These are small margins, and in real-world Downfall performance, the GPU's role is clear: it delivers playable frame rates at 1440p High (103.7 FPS) but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (39.5 FPS).

The GPU's 12 nm process and 545 mm² die size mean it runs at a 215 W TDP, which is worth considering for system power planning, though the data here focuses on performance rather than thermals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results across all settings. Low settings produce 211.6 FPS average, Medium brings 174.7 FPS, High yields 140.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 87.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is about 34 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is about 53 FPS. This suggests that Ultra settings impose a significant additional load, likely through higher shadow quality, reflections, or draw distances.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers are 150.2 FPS at Low, 121.4 FPS at Medium, 103.7 FPS at High, and 63.5 FPS at Ultra. The Medium-to-High gap narrows to about 18 FPS, but the High-to-Ultra gap widens to about 40 FPS. At this resolution, 1440p High is comfortably above 100 FPS, making it a sweet spot for smooth gameplay. Ultra remains playable but sits below 70 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limitations. Low settings deliver 91.7 FPS, Medium drops to 75.2 FPS, High falls to 62.7 FPS, and Ultra manages only 39.5 FPS. The Low-to-Medium gap is about 16 FPS, the Medium-to-High gap is about 12 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra gap is about 23 FPS. At 4K, even High settings are only marginally above 60 FPS, and Ultra is not really playable for a smooth experience.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Medium settings provide a substantial improvement over Low but cost about 20-25% of the frame rate. High settings cost another 15-20% over Medium, and Ultra is the most punishing, costing 35-40% over High. For this GPU, the data suggests that 1080p Ultra (87.5 FPS) and 1440p High (103.7 FPS) are the most balanced configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It runs on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting to 5.10 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is less demanding than in strategy or simulation titles, but it still matters for high frame rates. The 3DMark scores show strong multi-threading: 6499 for 16 threads, 5508 for 8 threads, and 3686 for 4 threads. Single-thread performance is excellent at 999 in 3DMark, and Cinebench R23 scores of 22992 (multi-core) and 3246 (single-core) confirm this is a capable processor for gaming.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. This 32 MB L3 cache helps with game data locality, and the DDR5 memory support with dual-channel configuration provides 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes gives ample bandwidth for the GPU and storage.

Compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the 7600 is essentially tied with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (0.2% difference), the Core i9-12900HK (0.2% difference), and the EPYC 8024P (0.2% difference). It edges out the Core i9-11900K by 0.3%. This means the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the measured FPS at 1080p Low (211.6 FPS) suggests the CPU can push well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions.

The CPU was released on 2023-01-13 and has a launch MSRP of $229. It is an active production part with an unlocked multiplier, making it a flexible choice for overclocking if the rest of the system permits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this setup in Downfall?

A: Based on measured data, 2560x1440 High offers 103.7 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. For a higher frame rate, 1920x1080 High delivers 140.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, High settings only reach 62.7 FPS, so 4K gaming is possible but not ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Downfall?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low, the system averages 91.7 FPS, and at 4K High it manages 62.7 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 39.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold most players consider smooth. The GPU's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K Low and Medium, but High settings strain the hardware.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong benchmark scores — including an 83rd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22992 — allow it to push high frame rates at 1080p Low (211.6 FPS). The GPU's 65th percentile ranking and the steep FPS drops at 4K point to it being the limiting component.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX A400 (22307) and 0.9% higher than the GTX TITAN Z (22006). It trails the RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3% (which scores 22729) but beats the RX 5700 by 2.5% (which scores 21670). This places it in the middle of its immediate competition.

Q: What does the combo's rank in Downfall mean for real-world performance?

A: The combo ranks 1053 out of 1741 tested combinations in this game, putting it in the lower half of all configurations. This does not mean it is a bad performer — it delivers 140.4 FPS at 1080p High — but it indicates that many other pairings, likely with newer GPUs, achieve higher overall frame rates across the tested settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a strong CPU for this game?

A: Yes. The 7600 sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 26617. Its nearest rivals — the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, Core i9-12900HK, EPYC 8024P, and Core i9-11900K — are all within 0.3% of its score. With 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 5.10 GHz boost clock, it provides ample performance for Downfall's demands.