Downfall

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable but setting-sensitive experience in Downfall. At 1080p, the combination easily clears 60 FPS on every preset, but 4K Ultra drops to 33 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. This combo ranks in the 77th percentile of tested configurations, sitting at position 2270 out of 2928.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 is the most consistent choice. The measured data shows 73 FPS at Ultra, 117 FPS at High, 143 FPS at Medium, and 175 FPS at Low. Every setting at this resolution produces an average above 60 FPS, making it the only resolution where all presets remain fluid.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Downfall?*

A: Only with significant settings compromises. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 33 FPS, which is not smooth. Lowering to High yields 52 FPS, Medium reaches 64 FPS, and Low hits 78 FPS. So 4K is playable only on Low or Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.5% higher), while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.6% lower) and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% lower). The performance differences are minimal.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, scores 19030 (0% difference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% lower at 19049, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 0.4% higher at 18954.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. From 1080p Medium (143 FPS) to 1440p Medium (102 FPS), the drop is 29%. From 1440p Medium to 4K Medium (64 FPS), the drop is 37%. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU's rendering load dominates as pixel count rises, with the CPU having sufficient headroom.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience?

A: High at 1080p is the sweet spot. It delivers 117 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while maintaining better visual fidelity than Medium (143 FPS) or Low (175 FPS). At 1440p, High also works well at 84 FPS. Ultra is only viable at 1080p with 73 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps. The GPU's base clock is 1626 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. These specifications define its rendering throughput.

The GPU's shading units number 1792, with 112 texture mapping units and 64 render output units. It also includes 28 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 8.928 TFLOPS, which is modest for modern titles but sufficient for a horror game like Downfall.

In the measured results, the GPU's influence is clear when comparing the same settings across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 117 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p to 52 at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but at 4K the rendering pipeline struggles to maintain high throughput.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score is 15096, and its DirectX 12 score is 51, indicating that while it supports modern APIs, it does not excel in heavy compute workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 67623 shows better performance in that API. The GPU's overall percentile rank of 63 means it outperforms a majority of GPUs but sits below high-end options.

The 7 nm process node and RDNA 2.0 architecture contribute to its efficiency, with a TDP of 132 W. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides adequate bandwidth for this class of card. The GPU's boost clock of 2491 MHz is relatively high, helping to compensate for its limited core count.

For Downfall, the GPU's role becomes dominant at 1440p and 4K. The frame rate differences between Low and Ultra at each resolution show the GPU's scaling: at 1080p, Low gives 175 FPS and Ultra gives 73 FPS (a 58% reduction). At 4K, Low gives 78 FPS and Ultra gives 33 FPS (a 58% reduction). This consistent proportional drop indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck when settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 175 at 1080p to 125 at 1440p to 78 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 29%, and from 1440p to 4K is 38%. This suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU's pixel throughput is being taxed at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the numbers are 143 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 29% and 37%, respectively. These reductions are consistent with the Low settings pattern, implying that resolution has a predictable impact regardless of quality level.

High settings show 117 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The drops are 28% and 38%. Again, the scaling is uniform. Ultra settings produce 73 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K, with drops of 29% and 37%.

The consistency of these percentage drops (roughly 29% from 1080p to 1440p and 37% from 1440p to 4K) points to the GPU as the limiting component. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with 14 cores and 14 threads, has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 32924 and single-core is 4648, indicating strong processing power that is unlikely to bottleneck at these frame rates.

The resolution scaling also shows that 1080p is the most forgiving. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, only High (84 FPS) and Medium (102 FPS) exceed 60 FPS; Low reaches 125 FPS, but Ultra falls to 52 FPS. At 4K, only Low (78 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) are above 60 FPS.

This pattern indicates that the CPU has ample headroom even at 1080p with high frame rates. The 175 FPS at 1080p Low is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The limiting factor is clearly the GPU's ability to fill pixels at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2270 out of 2928 tested combos in Downfall. This places it in the 77th percentile, meaning it outperforms 77% of all tested configurations. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it indicates a competent mid-range setup.

The CPU's individual standing is strong. Its average benchmark score of 48995 puts it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, has an average score of 49196, which is just 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.5% higher), while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.6% lower) and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% lower). This means the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors.

The GPU's standing is more modest. Its average benchmark score of 19036 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19030 (0% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (0.1% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m at 19089 (0.3% lower). The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954 (0.4% higher). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating the RX 6600 is exactly at the median of its immediate peers.

The combo's rank of 2270 suggests that while the CPU is strong, the GPU holds the overall performance back. A higher-tier GPU would likely push this combo into a higher percentile. However, the measured FPS data shows that for Downfall, this pairing is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming with appropriate settings.

The gap between the CPU's 90th percentile and the GPU's 63rd percentile creates an imbalance. The CPU can handle more demanding graphics cards, but the RX 6600 limits the system's overall capability. This is reflected in the combo rank, which sits below what the CPU alone would suggest.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended starting point. It delivers 117 FPS average, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold. The visual quality is significantly better than Medium (143 FPS) or Low (175 FPS), and the performance is still excellent.

At 1440p, High remains the best choice with 84 FPS average. This is playable and looks good. Medium at 1440p offers 102 FPS, which is smoother but with reduced visual fidelity. Ultra at 1440p drops to 52 FPS, which is not recommended for consistent gameplay.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, averaging 64 FPS. Low at 4K hits 78 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. High at 4K drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra at 4K is unplayable at 33 FPS.

The data shows that Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p, where the combo still achieves 73 FPS. At any higher resolution, Ultra should be avoided. The High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across 1080p and 1440p.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low at 1440p (125 FPS) or 1080p (175 FPS) provides a very responsive experience. The Medium preset is a good middle ground, offering 143 FPS at 1080p and 102 FPS at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 175 FPS, Medium produces 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 164, High produces 117 FPS, and Ultra produces 73 FPS. All four presets exceed 60 FPS, making 1080p the most versatile resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 125 FPS, Medium at 102 FPS (minimum 87, maximum 117), High at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS. The first three presets remain above 60 FPS, while Ultra falls below the threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 87 FPS indicates stable performance.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 78 FPS, Medium at 64 FPS (minimum 54, maximum 73), High at 52 FPS, and Ultra at 33 FPS. Only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 54 FPS shows some frame dips, but the average remains playable.

The data shows a clear progression: at 1080p, the combo is overkill for Low settings but adequate for Ultra. At 1440p, it handles most presets well but struggles with Ultra. At 4K, it is limited to Low and Medium for smooth gameplay.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 122 to 164 FPS. At 1440p, it is 87 to 117 FPS. At 4K, it is 54 to 73 FPS. These ranges indicate that the Medium preset is stable, with no severe frame drops.

The Low preset at 1080p reaches 175 FPS, which is the highest measured value in this dataset. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 33 FPS, the lowest value, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at high resolutions and settings.