Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a playable experience in Downfall, but the data shows a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher settings and resolutions. The combo ranks in the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it consistently beats a majority of setups. For a horror title released in 2016, this combination provides enough headroom to enjoy the game at high framerates on 1080p and 1440p displays, though 4K Ultra settings will challenge the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Downfall?*

A: The combo ranks 1262 out of 1741 tested combinations, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all recorded configurations.

*Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: The data shows a clear preference for 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High settings, the system achieves 130.9 FPS, while at 4K High, it drops to 56.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra setting yields only 39.1 FPS, suggesting the GPU struggles at that resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores an average benchmark of 27220, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006). It also leads the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 0.8% and 1.2%, respectively.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 2060 SUPER and its closest GPU competitors?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706) and 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680). It also outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 and Tesla K40m by 0.8% and 1.3%.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the system produces 134.7 FPS on Low settings and 58.4 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 76.3 FPS drop when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this configuration?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2916 in single-core. The substantial FPS drops when increasing resolution and settings point to the GPU as the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it features 2176 shading units. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps. This configuration places the GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

In Downfall, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling. At 1920x1080, the card pushes 188.8 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 78.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap widens significantly at 4K, where the Low preset yields 83.1 FPS but Ultra plummets to 39.1 FPS. The RTX 2060 SUPER's direct competitors include the GTX TITAN (19706) and RTX 2070 (19680), with the 2060 SUPER scoring 19774. This suggests it is a solid mid-range card, but its 8 GB VRAM and 175 W TDP limit its ability to handle the most demanding presets at high resolutions.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. When comparing 1080p High (130.9 FPS) to 1440p High (91.6 FPS), the frame rate drops by 39.3 FPS, a 30% decrease. Moving to 4K High (56.1 FPS) results in another 35.5 FPS loss. This pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being saturated as pixel count increases, rather than the CPU failing to feed it data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has a 65 W TDP and is manufactured on a 7 nm process. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it is a capable performer. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. In PassMark tests, it scores 24303 in multithreaded and 3296 in single-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, rivaling the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and Intel Core i7-12700H (27006).

In Downfall, the CPU's impact is less visible than the GPU's because the game appears to be graphically intensive. The FPS differences between Low and High settings at the same resolution are substantial, but the differences between resolutions at the same settings are also large. For instance, at Medium settings, the system delivers 155.1 FPS at 1080p, 111.8 FPS at 1440p, and 70.7 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern suggests the CPU can maintain adequate frame pacing, allowing the GPU to be the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1262 out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall, placing it in the 72nd percentile. This means it outperforms roughly 72% of all configurations tested, but it is not in the top tier. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance complements the GPU's mid-range capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043, and the Intel Core i7-12700H, which scores 27006. The Ryzen 7 5700 leads both, but by less than 1%. On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER edges out the GTX TITAN by 0.3% and the RTX 2070 by 0.5%. These small deltas indicate that the components are closely matched with their immediate competitors.

The 72nd percentile rank suggests that for a 2016 horror game, this system is more than adequate. It is not a top-100 contender, but it delivers a smooth experience at mainstream resolutions. The combo's position in the middle-upper tier of the rankings is consistent with its measured FPS, which shows playable framerates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the system achieves 130.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 91.6 FPS, a 30% drop. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 56.1 FPS, another 39% decrease. This trend holds across all settings, with the Low preset dropping from 188.8 FPS at 1080p to 134.7 FPS at 1440p and 83.1 FPS at 4K.

The scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions. Instead, the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count, indicating the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being stressed. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K resolution demands more than the card can deliver at high settings.

At Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced. The system goes from 78.1 FPS at 1080p to 58.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 39.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that players should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. Low settings produce 188.8 FPS, Medium settings yield 155.1 FPS, High settings give 130.9 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 78.1 FPS. All presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the most comfortable resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's strain. Low settings drop to 134.7 FPS, Medium to 111.8 FPS, and High to 91.6 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 58.4 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. This resolution is playable for most settings, but Ultra requires a tolerance for slightly lower framerates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings yield 83.1 FPS, Medium drops to 70.7 FPS, and High falls to 56.1 FPS. Ultra settings produce only 39.1 FPS, which is not ideal for a horror game that benefits from smooth motion. The 4K results indicate that this resolution is only viable on Low or Medium settings, and even then, the framerate is borderline.

The FPS breakdown shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p High or 1440p Medium, offering framerates of 130.9 FPS and 111.8 FPS, respectively. These settings provide a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, allowing the RTX 2060 SUPER to operate within its comfort zone.