Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination in Downfall delivers a playable experience at most settings, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling tied to the GPU. The measured FPS shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K Ultra proving too demanding for the hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, pointing directly at the Radeon RX 6600 XT as the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 191 FPS at 1920x1080 to 136 FPS at 2560x1440, a 29% reduction, and then to 85 FPS at 3840x2160, a 55% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count becomes the dominant workload.

The Medium preset tells a similar story: 156 FPS at 1080p drops to 111 FPS at 1440p and then to 69 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows the same trajectory, with 128 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, collapsing from 80 FPS at 1080p to 57 FPS at 1440p and finally to 36 FPS at 4K.

What this data indicates is that the Ryzen 7 5700's eight cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck at any resolution. The FPS declines are proportional to the resolution increase, which is the signature of a GPU-limited system. The CPU's 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks, combined with its 16 MB of L3 cache, are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the RX 6600 XT reaches 191 FPS on Low. The fact that the FPS scales down smoothly as resolution climbs confirms that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth—256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus—are the constraining factors.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain 60 FPS even on Medium, hitting 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable at 36 FPS average. This makes the resolution scaling data clear: the RX 6600 XT is a 1080p and 1440p card, and pushing it to 4K requires significant settings reductions to stay within a playable frame rate range.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution, with the average FPS ranging from 80 on Ultra to 191 on Low. At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 57 on Ultra to 136 on Low, which is still playable, but 4K at 36 FPS on Ultra is not a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS, while High averages 91 FPS. This is a 60% increase in average frame rate when dropping from Ultra to High, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 holding back the RX 6600 XT?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The FPS scales consistently with resolution, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-limited workload. The CPU's performance is sufficient to drive the GPU to 191 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a high frame rate that would expose CPU limitations if present.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 4K Medium?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 59, with an average of 69 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. This shows that the combo can stay above 60 FPS at 4K Medium, but with little headroom.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2674 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of all results. This indicates that while the hardware is capable of running the game, many other combos deliver higher average frame rates.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 191 FPS, while Ultra averages 80 FPS. This represents a 139% increase in average FPS when using Low instead of Ultra, showing the large performance cost of the Ultra preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. For a 60 FPS target, the best experience at 4K is the Medium preset, which averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that keeps the average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers the best balance, averaging 91 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable at 111 FPS, but the jump to High provides a visual quality improvement while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 1080p, the High preset is the standout choice, averaging 128 FPS. This provides a high refresh rate experience while retaining visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is also playable and is the best option for maximum visual quality, but the 60% FPS advantage of High makes it the more balanced recommendation for most users. The Low preset at 191 FPS is only necessary for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset is the minimum for a playable experience at 4K, High is the sweet spot at 1440p and 1080p, and Ultra is reserved for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate and have a 1080p display. The min FPS data at Medium settings—59 FPS at 4K, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 133 FPS at 1080p—indicates that this preset provides stable frame times without severe drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2674 out of 3716 tested combinations places it in the 28th percentile of all systems tested in Downfall. This is a below-average result, indicating that most other hardware pairings deliver higher average FPS in this game. The ranking is not surprising given the GPU's position in the broader market: the RX 6600 XT sits at the 70th percentile among all GPUs, and the Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with a 0.7% score difference, the Intel Arc A350M with a -0.8% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti with a 0.8% difference. The RTX 2080 SUPER is also within 1.1% of the RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score, showing that the GPU is competitive with a wide range of older and newer cards. However, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, are within 0.1% of its average score, indicating that the CPU is not a differentiator in performance.

The combination of a mid-range GPU and a mid-range CPU results in a system that is capable but not exceptional for Downfall. The rank of 2674 out of 3716 means that roughly 72% of tested combos perform better, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus limiting performance at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the decisive component in this combo's Downfall performance. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The measured FPS drops at 4K across all settings are consistent with a GPU that lacks the memory bandwidth and pixel throughput for 2160p rendering.

The GPU's clock speeds are relatively high, with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These clocks allow the GPU to reach 191 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the core is capable of high frame rates when not constrained by memory bandwidth. The 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs provide 165.7 GPixel/s of pixel rate and 331.4 GTexel/s of texture rate, which are the raw throughput numbers that drive the 1080p and 1440p results.

The GPU's 32 ray tracing cores are present, but their impact on Downfall is not directly measured in the data. The FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS gives the GPU enough computational power for the game's horror visuals, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a concern at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 36. The memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is a clear bottleneck when moving from 1440p to 4K, as the FPS drops by 37% at High settings (91 to 57 FPS) and by 37% at Medium settings (111 to 69 FPS).

In the context of its benchmark rivals, the RX 6600 XT is closely matched with the GTX 1630 and GTX 780 Ti, but the data shows that the card's performance in Downfall is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p on most presets. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 160 W TDP indicate that it is a mature design, but its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limit its longevity for future titles at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 191 FPS average
• Medium: 156 FPS average, 133 FPS minimum, 180 FPS maximum
• High: 128 FPS average
• Ultra: 80 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is clearly GPU-bound only at the Ultra preset. The Low preset's 191 FPS shows the CPU can deliver high frame rates, while the Medium preset's 133 FPS minimum indicates stable performance. The High preset at 128 FPS is the most balanced for visual quality and speed, while Ultra at 80 FPS sacrifices 38% of the High preset's frame rate for higher visual fidelity.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 136 FPS average
• Medium: 111 FPS average, 95 FPS minimum, 128 FPS maximum
• High: 91 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

At 1440p, the average FPS drops by 29% from 1080p on Low, 29% on Medium, 29% on High, and 29% on Ultra. This consistent scaling confirms the GPU is the limiting factor. The Medium preset's 95 FPS minimum shows that the combo can handle 1440p gaming without dipping below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, making High the recommended preset for 1440p.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 85 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, 59 FPS minimum, 80 FPS maximum
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain 60 FPS on all presets. The Low preset at 85 FPS is the only setting with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's 59 FPS minimum shows that it can drop below 60 FPS, while High and Ultra are not recommended for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is a 55% drop from the Low preset's 85 FPS, highlighting the enormous cost of the Ultra preset at 2160p.

The data shows a clear progression: the combo is a 1080p powerhouse, a solid 1440p performer, and a marginal 4K option. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, but the 4K Ultra preset's 36 FPS average is the lowest measured result, cementing the GPU's role as the performance limiter.