Downfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 lands at rank 1667 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. That places this configuration in the upper-middle tier of the database, sitting just past the 56th percentile of all tested pairings. The data shows a system that can handle the game's horror atmosphere with solid frame rates at mainstream resolutions, though it is not positioned among the top-tier performers for this title.

The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25005 places it in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 16014 sits in the 59th percentile against all GPUs. This slight imbalance—where the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card—shows up in the measured frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The combo's position at 1667 suggests that many other pairings deliver higher frame rates in Downfall, but this configuration remains competitive for the resolution targets it handles well.

In context, the combo rank indicates that roughly 43% of tested configurations outperform this pairing, while roughly 57% fall behind. The practical takeaway is that this system delivers playable performance across all tested settings at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring careful settings choices. The horror genre's emphasis on atmosphere and tension means consistent frame pacing matters more than raw peak numbers, and the measured data shows this pairing maintains reasonable minimums at the Medium preset where such data was recorded.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective data rate. These specifications directly influence Downfall's performance, particularly at higher resolutions where texture data and geometry demands increase. The 8 GB capacity proves adequate for the game's requirements across all tested settings, though the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS suggests the memory bandwidth and capacity are stretched at the highest preset.

Clock speeds for the RX 9060 show a base of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The substantial difference between base and boost clocks—over 70%—indicates the card can aggressively ramp up under load. The measured frame rates in Downfall reflect this boost behavior, with the GPU delivering 210 FPS at 1080p Low and 63 FPS at 4K Ultra. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's visual effects, while the 1792 shading units handle the shader workloads typical of horror titles.

The GPU's RDNA 4.0 architecture with 28 ray tracing cores doesn't factor heavily into Downfall's measured results, as the game's 2016 release predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs handle the rasterization workload, and the FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS gives the card enough compute headroom for the game's effects. The GPU's benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 17631 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322, placing it in the 59th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% higher average score) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (1% higher average score), indicating the RX 9060 sits in a competitive mid-range segment.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 delivers the highest frame rates across all settings, ranging from 88 FPS at Ultra to 210 FPS at Low. The 2560x1440 resolution remains solid with 63-150 FPS depending on settings, while 3840x2160 dips to 39-93 FPS and requires settings compromises for smooth play.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 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). These margins are narrow, indicating similar overall performance levels.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the RX 9060 in this game?

A: The CPU's 77th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 59th percentile suggests the processor has more headroom than the graphics card. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, while at 1080p the balanced pairing delivers high frame rates without obvious CPU constraint.

Q: What settings preset gives the best balance of performance and quality?

A: The Medium preset shows the most consistent performance with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, Medium delivers 172 FPS average with a 146 FPS minimum, while at 1440p it achieves 123 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum. This preset balances visual fidelity with playable frame rates.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K High, the average is 63 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it improves to 76 FPS with a 65 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset drops to 39 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K delivers 93 FPS for competitive play.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F's average score of 25005 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 0.4% higher at 25103.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to the Medium preset as the optimal choice for this combo in Downfall. This preset delivers the best combination of frame rate stability and visual quality across all three tested resolutions. The Medium preset is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, showing consistent performance rather than just averages. At 1080p Medium, the average of 172 FPS with a 146 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay with no noticeable dips. At 1440p Medium, the 123 FPS average and 104 FPS minimum maintain fluidity even during intense horror sequences.

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset offers a reasonable compromise. At 1080p High, the average of 141 FPS remains highly playable, while 1440p High delivers 101 FPS. The 4K High result of 63 FPS is borderline but acceptable for slower-paced horror gameplay. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, proves too demanding for this pairing. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 88 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it falls to 63 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS falls below acceptable playability thresholds and should be avoided.

The Low preset exists primarily for competitive play or hardware limitations. At 1080p Low, the 210 FPS average provides maximum responsiveness, while 1440p Low at 150 FPS and 4K Low at 93 FPS remain functional. For most players, the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p offers the best experience, balancing the horror genre's need for smooth motion with the visual atmosphere that makes the game effective.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates span three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of this combo's performance in Downfall.

At 1920x1080, the highest tested resolution performance appears. The Low preset achieves 210 FPS average, representing the ceiling for this pairing. The Medium preset delivers 172 FPS average with a 146 FPS minimum and 198 FPS maximum, showing consistent frame delivery. The High preset reaches 141 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 88 FPS average. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is well within this combo's comfort zone at any settings level.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's increasing load. The Low preset delivers 150 FPS average, maintaining high refresh rate capabilities. The Medium preset achieves 123 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum and 141 FPS maximum, still excellent for smooth gameplay. The High preset produces 101 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 63 FPS average. The 1440p results demonstrate that this resolution is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset delivers 93 FPS average, which is surprisingly playable for 4K. The Medium preset achieves 76 FPS average with a 65 FPS minimum and 88 FPS maximum, maintaining playability. The High preset drops to 63 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. These 4K results show that the RX 9060's 8 GB memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle the game at medium settings but struggle with the highest preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. The CPU's base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz offer strong single-thread performance, which matters for Downfall's game logic and physics calculations. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient operation, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample data throughput for feeding the GPU.

The CPU's benchmark results show balanced performance across workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 demonstrate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The 3DMark scores reveal scaling from 1874 at 2 threads to 6165 at max threads, indicating effective use of all 12 threads. The PassMark multithread score of 24389 and single-thread score of 3685 confirm the CPU handles both lightly and heavily threaded scenarios well.

In Downfall specifically, the CPU's role becomes more significant at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce higher frame rates. At 1080p Low with 210 FPS, the CPU must keep up with the GPU's output, and the 6-core/12-thread configuration with 4.70 GHz boost clock appears sufficient based on the measured results. The 16 MB shared L3 cache provides decent data locality for game assets, while the 4 nm process node and 25,000 million transistors suggest efficient instruction processing. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it ahead of its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F by 0.2%, Intel Core i7-11850H by 0.3%, and Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.4%—while trailing the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.4%. This positioning indicates the 8400F provides adequate processing power for this gaming workload without becoming a limiting factor.