Downfall

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

The measured FPS data for Downfall with this AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combo reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 171.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 121.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 50 FPS, and then 4K Low lands at 80.1 FPS. That is a steep decline — from 171.5 to 80.1 — indicating that the GPU is being progressively saturated as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all settings. At High settings, 1080p yields 114.9 FPS, 1440p yields 84.2 FPS, and 4K drops to 52.3 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 4K at High is 62.6 FPS, which is a 54.5% reduction. At Ultra, the same resolution jump sees 70.4 FPS at 1080p fall to 34.7 FPS at 4K — a 50.7% drop. The consistency of these reductions across presets suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor here, not settings complexity.

What does this imply about the limiting component? At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 171.5 FPS is high enough that the CPU may be nearing its ceiling, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low is 50.2 FPS, which is a substantial GPU-driven penalty. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where even Low settings only manage 80.1 FPS. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus become increasingly strained as resolution increases.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. At Medium settings, 1440p delivers 102.1 FPS, but 4K Medium falls to 64.7 FPS — a 37.4 FPS drop. That is a larger absolute loss than the 1080p-to-1440p transition at the same settings (142.1 to 102.1, a 40 FPS drop, which is comparable). The 4K results, all below 80 FPS even at Low, strongly suggest that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at this resolution.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1365 MHz, boosting to 1680 MHz. The GPU's 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. These specifications directly explain the measured FPS results in Downfall.

At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 34.7 FPS. That is a demanding workload for a GPU with 6 GB VRAM, especially in a horror title that likely uses high-resolution textures and complex lighting. The 4K High result of 52.3 FPS is close to playable but not smooth, while 4K Medium at 64.7 FPS is more viable. The jump from Low to Ultra at 4K — from 80.1 to 34.7 FPS — shows that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's additional effects.

The RTX 2060's position relative to its nearest rivals reinforces its mid-range standing. Its average benchmark score is 16074, which places it slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996, deltaPct 0.5%) and below the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 (both 16351, deltaPct -1.7%). The GPU's percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs means it sits in the upper-middle tier. In Downfall, this translates to 1440p High at 84.2 FPS, which is a comfortable experience, but 4K Ultra at 34.7 FPS is clearly beyond its comfort zone.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a notable factor. At 1080p, the GPU can maintain high frame rates across all settings, with Ultra at 70.4 FPS still being playable. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 54.4 FPS, and at 4K, the combination of higher resolution and Ultra settings likely exceeds the VRAM budget, causing the significant performance collapse. The data suggests that the GPU's memory subsystem, not its raw shading power, may be the limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using a 5 nm process. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specs position it as a strong gaming CPU, and the benchmark data supports this.

In Downfall, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the system produces 171.5 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance and memory latency matter. The 7600X's single-thread benchmark scores are robust: 1060 in 3DMark single-thread, 4135 in Passmark single-thread, and 3406 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores indicate that the CPU can keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions.

The CPU's multi-thread capabilities are less critical for this game, but they still contribute. The 7600X scores 24128 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12905 in Geekbench multi-core. With 6 physical cores, the CPU can handle background tasks and game threads without becoming a bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p High, the system still achieves 114.9 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not limiting performance at that resolution.

However, the CPU's percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs places it well above the GPU's percentile of 58. This disparity indicates that in this combo, the GPU is the more likely bottleneck. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (avgScore 26262, deltaPct 0%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (avgScore 26214, deltaPct 0.2%), showing that the 7600X's average benchmark score of 26272 is competitive with higher-tier mobile and older desktop chips. In Downfall, the CPU's headroom means it is not the limiting factor until frame rates exceed roughly 170 FPS, which only happens at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1426 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. That places it in the bottom 18% of all combinations, which might seem surprising given the individual component scores. The GPU's percentile of 58 and the CPU's percentile of 83 suggest a mismatch: the CPU is strong, but the GPU holds the combo back.

This rank of 1426 out of 1741 means that 315 combos performed worse, but 1425 performed better. The data implies that many other GPU+CPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in this game. The RTX 2060, being an end-of-life product from the GeForce 20-series, is simply outclassed by newer GPUs in the benchmark database. The combo's rank reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability.

The ranking also highlights that Downfall, as a horror game released in 2016, may have optimization quirks that favor certain hardware. The measured FPS data shows that the combo can achieve 171.5 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a high frame rate, yet the overall rank is low because other combos likely exceed this substantially. The rank is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is still respectable for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 171.5 FPS, Medium 142.1 FPS, High 114.9 FPS, and Ultra 70.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 101.1 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a massive performance penalty. At 1080p, even Ultra remains playable at 70.4 FPS, but the step from High to Ultra is steep — a 44.5 FPS drop.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 121.3 FPS, Medium 102.1 FPS, High 84.2 FPS, and Ultra 54.4 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 66.9 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still significant. The High-to-Ultra drop at 1440p is 29.8 FPS, less severe than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is already becoming the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 80.1 FPS, Medium 64.7 FPS, High 52.3 FPS, and Ultra 34.7 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 45.4 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions. This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, and the settings presets have diminishing impact on frame rate. 4K Low at 80.1 FPS is the only 4K result that exceeds 60 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the High preset offers a consistent middle ground. At 1080p High, 114.9 FPS is smooth; at 1440p High, 84.2 FPS is still good; at 4K High, 52.3 FPS is borderline. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where 70.4 FPS is acceptable, but it falls below 60 FPS at both 1440p (54.4) and 4K (34.7).

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Downfall?*

A: 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with Low at 171.5 FPS, Medium at 142.1 FPS, High at 114.9 FPS, and Ultra at 70.4 FPS. All settings are playable at 1080p.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. 4K Low achieves 80.1 FPS, 4K Medium reaches 64.7 FPS, and 4K High manages 52.3 FPS. 4K Ultra is not recommended at 34.7 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262, deltaPct 0%) and slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (26214, deltaPct 0.2%).

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking?

A: The RTX 2060 has a percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 16074. It is 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.7% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 171.5 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1060) may start to matter, but the GPU is still the primary constraint.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1426 out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database despite achieving playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 70.4 FPS provides the best visual experience while remaining playable. If higher frame rates are preferred, High at 114.9 FPS is an excellent choice, offering a significant FPS boost with minimal visual compromise. Medium at 142.1 FPS is for those who prioritize smoothness above all else.

At 2560x1440, High at 84.2 FPS is the recommended preset, as it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that remains above 60 FPS. Medium at 102.1 FPS is also a strong option for smoother gameplay. Ultra at 54.4 FPS is borderline and should only be used if the visual quality is paramount and the user can tolerate sub-60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low at 80.1 FPS is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 64.7 FPS is acceptable for players who want better visuals. High at 52.3 FPS and Ultra at 34.7 FPS are not recommended due to the low frame rates. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires compromising on settings to maintain smoothness, and the GPU's 6 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor to the steep performance drop at 4K Ultra.