Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a remarkably consistent experience across all tested configurations in Doom, with every single resolution and preset combination clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The recorded data shows a system that is not just playable, but overwhelmingly fast, with the only potential concern being the gap between average and minimum frame rates at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates that will satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset averages 268 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 255 FPS, with a minimum of 217 FPS and a maximum of 294 FPS. The High preset averages 221 FPS, while the Ultra preset still manages a very strong 181 FPS average. Even the minimum recorded value at Medium, 217 FPS, is more than three times the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high. The Low preset averages 195 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS. The High preset delivers 143 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium, 144 FPS, indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system does not drop below the refresh rate of most standard 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down as expected, but the results are still very strong. The Low preset averages 105 FPS, the Medium preset averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, and the High preset averages 78 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still averages 63 FPS. The minimum recorded value of 78 FPS at Medium shows that the system holds up well under load at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 3600 and the RTX 3080, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is 87 FPS (268 down to 181), a 32% reduction in average frame rate. This indicates that while the GPU is working hard, the CPU is also contributing significantly to the overall throughput, as the lower resolution allows the processor to feed frames quickly.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between presets is less dramatic. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78 FPS (195 down to 117), a 40% reduction. The absolute numbers are lower than at 1080p, which shows the GPU is starting to become the primary bottleneck. The CPU still has enough headroom to keep the frame rate high, but the graphics card is now doing more of the heavy lifting.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly takes over. The difference between Low and Ultra is 42 FPS (105 down to 63), a 40% reduction from the Low preset. The average frame rates are much lower than at 1440p, which is a direct result of the increased pixel count. The RTX 3080 is working at its limit here, and the Ryzen 5 3600 has ample capacity to keep up with the GPU's demands. The data shows a system where the CPU is never the limiting factor, even at 1080p, and the GPU becomes increasingly important as the resolution climbs.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 181 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves considerable headroom for future driver updates or more demanding game patches. The performance is so high that users could enable additional visual enhancements without worrying about dropping below playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 117 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The system can handle the highest settings while maintaining smooth, responsive gameplay on high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding configuration where this combo can still run at maximum settings. For users who want a larger margin of safety, the High preset averages 78 FPS, offering a more comfortable buffer without a significant visual downgrade. The data suggests that Ultra at 4K is playable, but it is the edge of what this combination can sustain.

The Verdict

According to the verdict by resolution, this PC can absolutely run Doom. At 1920x1080, all presets clear 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 181 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 117 FPS. At 3840x2160, all presets clear 60 FPS, including the Ultra preset which averages 63 FPS. The best settings for each resolution are always the Ultra preset, as the system maintains playable frame rates even at the highest visual quality.

The data indicates that this combination is overkill for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates that are several times higher than the playability threshold. At 4K, the system is still capable of running the game at maximum settings, but the margin above 60 FPS is slim, at only 3 FPS. For those who want a more stable experience at 4K, the High preset at 78 FPS average provides a safer choice.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, which is 0.2% lower, meaning it would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% higher, also a negligible difference. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2% lower. In practice, all four of these processors would deliver the same level of performance in Doom, as the game is not particularly CPU-intensive and the differences are within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 with a score of 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, 0.4% higher. All of these GPUs are within 0.4% of the RTX 3080's average score, so they would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom. Users with any of these alternative components could expect the same playability results at each resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1153 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places the system in the top 31% of all combinations in the database, which is a strong result given the game's age and the fact that many newer, more powerful components have been released since its launch. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 3600's solid multi-threaded performance and the RTX 3080's high-end rasterization capabilities.

The percentile data supports this assessment. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors, indicating it outperforms most CPUs in the database. The GPU is at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, showing it is also above average. When combined, the two components produce a system that is well-suited for Doom, delivering high frame rates at all resolutions. The rank of 1153 out of 3712 reflects the fact that this pairing, while not the absolute fastest available, provides a very capable gaming experience that will not disappoint.