Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows a clear pattern in Downfall: performance is heavily dictated by the graphics card, with the CPU providing ample headroom at every resolution. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its absolute limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the RTX 2060 SUPER scales as resolution increases, demonstrating where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 192.2 FPS, which drops to 134.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 84.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 56% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that pixel throughput is the primary constraint.

The scaling pattern shifts with higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 127.3 FPS at 1080p to 93.2 FPS at 1440p, then to 54.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is particularly telling — it sits below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are working near capacity at this resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. The combo manages 77.8 FPS at 1080p, falls to 59.9 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 37.3 FPS at 4K. This 52% drop from 1080p to 4K Ultra confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the definitive bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the CPU's capabilities becoming irrelevant once pixel load increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1242nd out of 1741 combos in Downfall. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, reflecting the GPU's age rather than the CPU's potential. The Ryzen 5 8400F is a modern processor with an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs.

The rank suggests that while this combo can handle Downfall at reasonable settings, it is outpaced by most modern pairings. The CPU's performance headroom is evident from its benchmark scores — a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 — which are far beyond what this game requires. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 16462, while respectable for its class, limits the overall combo ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz drive 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. This configuration produces a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s.

In Downfall, the GPU's memory capacity appears to be the deciding factor at higher settings. The 4K Ultra result of 37.3 FPS suggests that 8 GB of VRAM is insufficient for the game's highest preset at that resolution. The RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rival, the RTX 2070, scores only 0.5% higher in average benchmarks, confirming that this GPU is positioned near the top of its performance tier — but that tier is now several generations old.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across all resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo achieves 192.2 FPS on Low, 156.2 FPS on Medium, 127.3 FPS on High, and 77.8 FPS on Ultra. All results exceed the 60 FPS target, with even the Ultra preset maintaining playable frame rates.

At 1440p, performance remains strong: 134.6 FPS on Low, 113.1 FPS on Medium, 93.2 FPS on High, and 59.9 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset barely misses the 60 FPS mark, suggesting that minor settings tweaks could push it over the threshold.

At 4K, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 84.9 FPS, Medium drops to 69.3 FPS, High falls to 54.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 37.3 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are the only configurations that fail to reach 60 FPS, with Ultra being the least playable option.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 77.8 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the frame rate remains well above playable thresholds. The GPU has sufficient headroom at this resolution to handle the game's highest settings.

At 1440p, the High preset at 93.2 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers a smooth experience while maintaining visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 59.9 FPS is borderline acceptable but risks dropping below 60 FPS during intense scenes. Medium at 113.1 FPS is a safer alternative for players who prioritize frame rate stability.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 69.3 FPS is the best option. High at 54.6 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS target, while Ultra at 37.3 FPS is too demanding for this GPU. Low at 84.9 FPS achieves smooth performance but sacrifices significant visual quality. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting Medium settings as the practical ceiling.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Downfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p?*

A: The measured data shows 59.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Minor settings adjustments or driver updates could potentially push it over, but the stock configuration falls slightly short.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: Medium at 69.3 FPS is the best 4K option. High drops to 54.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 37.3 FPS, while Low reaches 84.9 FPS but at reduced visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in average benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 scores 0.5% higher on average, while the GTX TITAN scores 0.3% higher. The Quadro K5200 trails by 0.8% and the Tesla K40m by 1.3%.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck in Downfall?*

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, far exceed the game's demands. The GPU is the limiting component, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Low settings?

A: The measured average is 192.2 FPS, which is the highest result across all tested configurations. This confirms that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 37.3 FPS suggests yes. The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears insufficient for the game's highest preset at that resolution, leading to significant frame rate drops.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is minimal due to the game's modest processing demands. The data shows that at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lightest, the combo still achieves 192.2 FPS — a result that would require substantial CPU capability to support. The processor's passmark single-thread score of 3684 and multi-thread score of 24530 indicate it can easily handle the game's logic, physics, and AI computations without becoming a constraint.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores within 0% of the 8400F in average benchmarks, while the Ryzen 5 7500F trails by 0.3%. This parity confirms the 8400F's position as a strong mid-range processor. Its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores that the bottleneck in this combo lies entirely with the RTX 2060 SUPER, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's rendering capabilities are exceeded.