Downfall

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks #2937 out of 3716 tested combos for Downfall. This places the pairing in the bottom 21% of all configurations tested for this horror title, which is a surprisingly low standing given the individual component profiles. The CPU holds a 79th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at a 58th percentile among all graphics cards — yet the combined result is dragged down significantly by the GPU's modest standing relative to the game's demands.

The data indicates a system that is CPU-heavy but GPU-light in the context of this game's benchmark hierarchy. The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 puts it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936). Meanwhile, the RTX 2060's average score of 15290 is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and sits just 0.6% behind the RTX 3050 OEM (15199). This GPU performance tier is simply not competitive enough to push the combo higher in the rankings for a game that appears to scale aggressively with graphics hardware.

The ranking gap becomes more telling when examining the measured frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 73 FPS, which is playable but far from the high-refresh territory that the CPU alone could theoretically support. The 5700G's strong multi-threaded performance — evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and 3DMark max-threads score of 6627 — suggests the processor is not the limiting factor here. Instead, the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, which is consistent with the observed frame rate degradation.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The system delivers an average of 73 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, and the frame rate drops significantly from the 117 FPS seen at High settings, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the RTX 2060.

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings yields 83 FPS average, while 3840x2160 with High settings drops to 52 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings appears optimal, as the 4K results fall below the 60 FPS threshold at every preset except Low.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G holding back the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: No, the CPU appears more than sufficient. With 8 cores and 16 threads boosting up to 4.60 GHz, the 5700G scores 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1494 in single-core. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are more consistent with GPU limitations, as the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM becomes a constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is essentially identical to the GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and only 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M (15270). It trails the RTX 3050 OEM by 0.6% and the RX 7600 by 0.8%, showing that the 2060 sits at the lower end of modern GPU performance tiers.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 73 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though the minimum frame rate suggests occasional dips below that threshold.

Q: Does the combo's ranking improve at lower resolutions?

A: The combo's rank of 2937 out of 3716 is fixed for the entire configuration, but the measured data shows that 1080p Low achieves 174 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tests. This suggests that the pairing is more competitive at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strengths can compensate for GPU limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is achieved at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding 83 FPS average. This resolution provides a meaningful upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, High settings deliver 117 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh displays, but the visual fidelity gain from 1440p may be worth the 34 FPS reduction.

For users prioritizing maximum smoothness at 4K, the 3840x2160 Medium preset is the only viable option, producing 63 FPS average with a 54 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 32 FPS, which is unplayable by most standards. At 1440p, Medium settings provide 102 FPS average with a 86 FPS minimum, making this the safest choice for consistent performance without major visual compromises.

The Low presets are technically playable at all three resolutions — 174 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K — but the visual degradation is substantial for a horror game where atmosphere matters. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p or 1080p represents the best experience, as these presets maintain high frame rates while preserving the game's intended visual presentation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 174 FPS, Medium reaches 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS, High achieves 117 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS. The gradient from Low to Ultra shows a consistent 58% reduction in frame rate, with the Ultra preset imposing nearly double the load of High settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales proportionally. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium hits 102 FPS with a range of 86-117 FPS, High maintains 83 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 29% of the frame rate at each corresponding setting level, which is a moderate penalty for the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060's limitations become pronounced. Low settings produce 77 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS with a 54-73 FPS range, High drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 32 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p High performance, illustrating the GPU's inability to handle the pixel throughput at maximum settings. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows the tightest minimum-to-maximum frame time distribution, suggesting better frame pacing stability.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, performance drops from 117 FPS at 1080p to 83 FPS at 1440p (-29%) and further to 52 FPS at 4K (-56% from 1080p). This scaling is steeper than the pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus become increasingly saturated at higher resolutions.

The Low preset shows similar degradation: 174 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p (-29%), and 77 FPS at 4K (-56%). This consistent proportional drop across settings confirms that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, regardless of visual complexity. The RTX 2060's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth appears to be the limiting resource, as higher resolutions require proportionally more memory throughput.

The scaling pattern suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, provide ample headroom for the frame rates observed. Even at 1080p Low with 174 FPS, the CPU maintains consistent performance, indicating that the 5700G can feed the GPU faster than the RTX 2060 can process frames at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings substantial processing power to this pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, this CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5648 and 16-thread score of 6629 demonstrate strong scaling across threads, which is relevant for Downfall's horror gameplay that may involve complex AI and physics calculations.

The processor's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it ahead of most desktop processors, with its average benchmark score of 27051 nearly matching the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, -0.2% delta). The 5700G's advantage over the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (0.4% faster) and Intel Core i7-1370P (0.6% faster) shows that this is a competitive mid-range processor that should not limit gaming performance in most scenarios.

The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate efficient operation, with the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics present as a fallback but not used in this discrete GPU configuration. The CPU's DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data throughput for the RTX 2060, though the PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) is one generation behind current standards. For Downfall, the data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the limiting component in this combo. Based on the TU106 chip with Turing architecture on a 12 nm process, this GPU offers 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K.

The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all graphics cards is modest, with an average benchmark score of 15290 that is statistically tied with the GTX 580 (15283) and only 0.1% ahead of the Radeon 680M. The RTX 2060 trails the RTX 3050 OEM by 0.6% and the RX 7600 by 0.8%, placing it at the bottom of the current GPU performance hierarchy. Its PassMark G3D score of 14111 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 reflect its mid-range positioning.

The 160W TDP and dual-slot design require a 450W power supply, which is reasonable for the performance offered. The 6 GB VRAM is the most critical limitation for Downfall at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops from 117 FPS at 1080p High to 52 FPS at 4K High demonstrate. The GPU's 1365 MHz base clock and 1680 MHz boost clock are modest by modern standards, and the 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient for the pixel throughput demanded at 4K with Ultra settings.