Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a combination that ranks 546th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 85th percentile of all recorded configurations. This is a strong result for a game that launched in 2016, as the measured frame rates show this pairing consistently delivers well beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold across every resolution and preset tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 546 out of 3712 represents the top 15% of all configurations in the database for Doom performance. This ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU is a mid-range processor from 2019, while the GPU is a flagship card from 2022, and the benchmark data shows the combination works effectively for this title.

The Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 17035 across all recorded tests. Its closest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-1260P (avg score 17007, only 0.2% lower), the Intel Core i5-11400 (avg score 17067, 0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 7573X (avg score 17070, 0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7742 (avg score 16998, 0.2% lower). These tiny deltas show the Ryzen 5 3600 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior.

The RTX 4090 ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (avg score 60326, 0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (avg score 60140, 0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (avg score 61896, 2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (avg score 58657, 2.9% lower). The RTX 4090 is clearly at the top end of GPU performance, and the measured FPS data confirms this dominance in Doom.

What the rank of 546 out of 3712 tells you is that while the GPU is elite, the CPU holds the combo back from the absolute top positions. Configurations with faster processors would likely rank higher, but the data shows this pairing still delivers exceptional frame rates in Doom.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Doom, the measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU split their workload across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the gap between presets is narrow: Low averages 269.3 FPS, Medium 256.7 FPS, High 242.2 FPS, and Ultra 224.7 FPS. The difference from Low to Ultra is 44.6 FPS, or about 16.6%. This relatively small spread suggests the CPU is becoming a limiting factor at high frame rates, since the GPU has enough headroom to handle even Ultra settings without major performance drops.

At 2560x1440, the preset spread widens: Low averages 234.5 FPS, Medium 222.1 FPS, High 206.4 FPS, and Ultra 170.8 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is now 63.7 FPS, or about 27.2%. This indicates the GPU is starting to take on more of the workload, though the absolute numbers remain very high.

At 3840x2160, the preset differences become more pronounced: Low averages 155.7 FPS, Medium 138.7 FPS, High 114.5 FPS, and Ultra 94.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 61.2 FPS, or about 39.3%. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor, as the frame rate drops significantly with each preset increase.

The scaling between resolutions tells a similar story. At Ultra settings, going from 1920x1080 (224.7 FPS) to 2560x1440 (170.8 FPS) is a 24% drop, and then to 3840x2160 (94.5 FPS) is another 44.7% drop. This steep decline at 4K confirms the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU becomes relatively more important.

For Doom specifically, the data shows the RTX 4090 provides massive GPU headroom, and the Ryzen 5 3600 is sufficient to feed it at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the GPU workload dominates, and the CPU matters less. This is a balanced pairing for this game, though the CPU would limit performance in more CPU-intensive titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rates in Doom show this combo delivers playable performance at every resolution and preset. Here is the full breakdown.

At 1920x1080, the lowest preset tested, Low averages 269.3 FPS. Medium averages 256.7 FPS, High averages 242.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 224.7 FPS. The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the database, so only average figures are available. These numbers represent the absolute ceiling of what this combo can produce, and they are far beyond any display refresh rate currently on the market.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 234.5 FPS, Medium averages 222.1 FPS, High averages 206.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 170.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but modest: at Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 224.7 to 170.8, a 24% reduction. Still, every preset at 1440p is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 155.7 FPS, Medium averages 138.7 FPS, High averages 114.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 94.5 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration, and it shows the GPU working harder. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 94.5 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS but represents a 58% reduction from 1080p Ultra.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up reduces frame rates by roughly 25-45%, depending on the preset. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 61.2 FPS, while at 1080p that gap is only 44.6 FPS. This confirms the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Doom? Yes, definitively. The verdict by resolution shows that all three tested resolutions, 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, have all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) listed as playable. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every measured average exceeds this mark.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 94.5 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario, and it still clears the threshold by 34.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 170.8 FPS, leaving enormous headroom. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 224.7 FPS, which is over three and a half times the playable threshold.

The data indicates this combo can run Doom at maximum settings at any resolution tested, with no compromises required. The RTX 4090 is so powerful that even the weakest preset at 4K (Low, 155.7 FPS) is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This is a configuration where the GPU is effectively overkill for this title, but the measured results confirm it delivers exceptional performance.

For a 60 Hz display, any preset at any resolution works. For a 144 Hz display, 4K Ultra at 94.5 FPS is below the refresh rate, but 1440p Ultra at 170.8 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 224.7 FPS both exceed it. For a 240 Hz display, only 1080p Ultra at 224.7 FPS comes close, while 1080p Low at 269.3 FPS would be the best match.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering alternatives to this pairing, the nearest rivals in the database provide useful reference points. For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2% lower. These four processors are all within a 0.4% band of the Ryzen 5 3600, meaning swapping to any of them would produce nearly identical CPU performance in Doom.

For the GPU, the RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower. These GPUs are all within a 5.4% performance band, so the RTX 4090's nearest alternatives would deliver very similar frame rates in Doom.

In practical terms, if you already own a Ryzen 5 3600 and are considering a GPU upgrade, the RTX 4090 is the most powerful option in this data set, and the measured FPS confirms it pairs well with this CPU for Doom. If you are building from scratch, any of the rival CPUs listed would perform essentially identically, and the GPU choices would all stay well above the 60 FPS threshold in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest recorded average is 269.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Ultra settings, the maximum is 224.7 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K with Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 94.5, which is 34.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 224.7 at 1920x1080 to 94.5 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 130.2 FPS or about 58%.

Q: Which component is more important for Doom at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the dominant factor at 3840x2160. The preset spread at 4K (Low at 155.7 FPS to Ultra at 94.5 FPS) is much wider than at 1080p, indicating the GPU workload scales significantly with resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Core i5-11400, AMD EPYC 7573X, and AMD EPYC 7742, are all within 0.2% of this score, meaning they would perform nearly identically in Doom.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's nearest rival significantly different in performance?

A: No. The RTX 4090 scores 60347 on average. The closest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower. All these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Doom.