Downfall

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 paired with the Intel Core i5-12400F delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Downfall, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff as resolution and settings increase. The combo ranks 1391st out of 1741 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all combos, yet its measured frame rates show it is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at standard resolutions. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the defining constraints, with the GPU's 2491 MHz boost clock providing ample raw speed at lower loads.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo achieves 118 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while 2560x1440 at High drops to 87.1 FPS, still playable but less headroom.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score is 25235, with the AMD Radeon 890M at a deltaPct of 0.0, making them effectively tied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is only 0.5% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700M is 0.2% ahead.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and single-core score of 2332 provide strong headroom, as evidenced by the 177.2 FPS average at Low settings on 1080p, which indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS falls from 71.7 at 1920x1080 to 33.7 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 38 FPS. This represents a 53% decline, showing that Ultra settings at 4K are not viable for this hardware.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1391 out of 1741 total combos, placing it in the 79th percentile from the bottom. This indicates it is a lower-mid-tier setup, but the measured FPS shows it still handles Downfall well at mainstream resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration matter for this game?

A: Yes, the 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provide consistent frame pacing. The 3DMark max threads score of 5912 supports that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, even at High settings where 118 FPS is achieved.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, while the game clock sits at 2044 MHz, providing a substantial performance envelope. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the critical resource for Downfall's texture-heavy scenes.

Benchmark results show the GPU's compute capabilities: 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 performance and a PassMark G3D score of 15096. The GPU's 28 ray tracing cores and 1792 shading units are present, but the game's horror aesthetic relies more on fill rate than ray tracing. The 64 ROPs and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key factors here, as they determine how quickly the GPU can fill the screen with detailed geometry and lighting effects.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is fully utilized, with the 177.2 FPS at Low settings showing the raw ceiling of the card. At 4K, however, the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained, as evidenced by the 33.7 FPS at Ultra settings. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235, places it just above the AMD Radeon 890M and RX 580 2048SP, but the measured FPS suggests it performs better in this specific title than those synthetic benchmarks imply.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 177.2 at 1920x1080 to 123.3 at 2560x1440, a 30% reduction, and then to 80.6 at 3840x2160, a further 35% drop. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the RX 6600's memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor.

At High settings, the same trend holds: 118 FPS at 1080p, 87.1 FPS at 1440p, and 51.4 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 26% and 41%, respectively, showing that the performance penalty accelerates at higher resolutions. This is a classic sign of VRAM pressure, as the 8 GB frame buffer gets saturated by 4K textures, forcing the memory controller to work harder.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset, where the 4K average of 33.7 FPS is less than half the 1080p average of 71.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.9 FPS, while at 1080p the gap is 105.5 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources are not the bottleneck at 4K; rather, the memory subsystem is overwhelmed, making the resolution scaling curve steep and unforgiving for this card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 177.2 FPS, Medium achieves 143.4 FPS, High reaches 118 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a playable 71.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset remaining above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 123.3 FPS at Low, 100.6 FPS at Medium, 87.1 FPS at High, and 51.5 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not catastrophic, with High settings still delivering smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it a marginal choice for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 80.6 FPS, Medium drops to 62.5 FPS, High is at 51.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33.7 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings maintain a consistent 60+ FPS experience, while Medium is borderline, and High or Ultra require compromises in visual fidelity for acceptable frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides a solid foundation for this GPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic, while the 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core ensure low-latency access to frequently used data.

Synthetic benchmarks confirm the CPU's strength: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332 place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The Geekbench multicore score of 9138 and single-core score of 2221 further validate its capabilities. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K, which has a deltaPct of 0.1, showing that the 12400F is a modern equivalent to older flagship chips.

In Downfall, the CPU's role is to maintain frame pacing, and the data indicates it does so effectively. At 1080p Low settings, the 177.2 FPS average is only possible if the CPU can process game logic faster than the GPU renders frames. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max threads score of 5912 show that the CPU scales well under load, preventing stalls even during intense horror sequences with many on-screen entities.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the clear recommendation, delivering 118 FPS average. This provides a 47 FPS improvement over Ultra while still offering substantial graphical detail. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 143.4 FPS, which is ideal for players prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, offering a 25 FPS increase over High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 87.1 FPS is the optimal choice, as it stays above 60 FPS while providing strong visuals. The Medium preset at 100.6 FPS is also viable, but the visual difference between Medium and High is worth the 13.5 FPS trade-off for most users. The Ultra preset at 51.5 FPS is not recommended, as the sub-60 FPS average could lead to noticeable stuttering in fast-paced horror moments.

For 4K, the data shows that only Low settings at 80.6 FPS are fully playable. The Medium preset at 62.5 FPS is playable but close to the edge, while High at 51.4 FPS and Ultra at 33.7 FPS are too demanding. Players with 4K displays should accept Low or Medium settings to maintain a smooth experience, as the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is insufficient for higher presets at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1391 out of 1741 total combos places this setup in the lower 80% of all tested configurations. This ranking might seem low, but it is important to contextualize it against the measured FPS data. The RX 6600's 69th percentile GPU ranking and the i5-12400F's 77th percentile CPU ranking suggest that the combo is balanced, but the overall position reflects the GPU's limitations at high resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-8700K with a deltaPct of 0.1 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS with a deltaPct of -0.7, show that the processor is competitive with older high-end parts. However, the GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon 890M with a deltaPct of 0.0 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with a deltaPct of 0.5, highlight that the RX 6600 is a mid-range card that cannot compete with top-tier options.

Despite the 1391st rank, the measured FPS in Downfall tells a more favorable story. At 1080p, this combo outperforms many higher-ranked configurations due to the game's optimization, achieving 118 FPS at High settings. The rank primarily reflects performance across a broad range of games, not this specific title, where the combo demonstrates that it is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K being the only area where it falls short.