Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Doom, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly every tested configuration. The recorded data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most demanding 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS target. This combination places in the 1640th position out of 3712 tested combos in the database, indicating a solid, above-average pairing for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this game is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings tiers. The results show a clear hierarchy, with performance decreasing as resolution and graphical demands increase.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 is barely challenged. The Low preset delivers an average of 243 FPS, with the Medium preset recording an average of 211 FPS and a minimum of 180 FPS. High settings produce 179 FPS on average, while the most demanding Ultra preset still achieves a very high 146 FPS average. Even the lowest recorded figure across all 1080p settings, the 180 FPS minimum at Medium, is nearly three times the playability threshold. This resolution is clearly where this combo has the most headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong, though the scaling is evident. Low settings produce an average of 157 FPS, which drops to 137 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 116 FPS). The High preset yields an average of 116 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a very playable 95 FPS average. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium, 116 FPS, is still well above the 60 FPS target, indicating excellent frame pacing and stability at this resolution. The data shows that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware, offering high visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the limits of the combination begin to show, but it remains largely playable. Low settings achieve an 85 FPS average, and Medium settings follow closely with a 74 FPS average (with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS). High settings are still above the threshold at 63 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the 60 FPS playability line with an average of 51 FPS. The minimum recorded at Medium, 63 FPS, is just above the threshold, showing that even with fluctuations, the game remains fluid at these settings. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is notable, representing a 12 FPS drop.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The database shows an average of 95 FPS at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making Ultra settings a viable option at this resolution.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K with this CPU and GPU?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The recorded data shows that High, Medium, and Low presets at 3840x2160 all maintain an average FPS above 60. The Ultra preset, with an average of 51 FPS, is the only configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare to 4K performance?

A: The performance delta is significant. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 146, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 51 FPS. This represents a 95 FPS difference, highlighting the heavy load that 4K rendering places on the GPU.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) stay above 60 FPS at 1920x1080. The most demanding, Ultra, still achieves a 146 FPS average, so users can select any preset without worrying about the playability threshold.

Q: Are the minimum FPS values significantly lower than the averages?

A: In the configurations where minimum FPS was recorded, the variance is modest. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 180 FPS versus an average of 211 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 116 FPS versus an average of 137 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 63 FPS versus an average of 74 FPS. This suggests stable performance without severe frame drops.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems tested in this game?

A: The combination ranks 1640th out of 3712 tested combos in the database for Doom. This places it in the upper half of all systems, indicating a strong performance level for this specific game.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): High settings. The average FPS at this preset is exactly 63, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. While Medium and Low also qualify, High offers the best visual quality that still meets the playability target. The Ultra preset is not recommended here due to its 51 FPS average.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings. The average FPS at this preset is 95, which provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS target. All four presets are playable, but Ultra is the most visually demanding option that delivers an excellent framerate.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings. The average FPS at this preset is 146, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity. The performance is so high that even the most demanding settings leave plenty of room for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 1640 out of 3712 total tested combinations for Doom. This places the system in the 44th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a majority of the other hardware pairings in the database for this game. The ranking reflects a balanced system where neither the CPU nor the GPU acts as a significant bottleneck at most settings, though the 4K Ultra result does show the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The data indicates that this is a strong pairing for a fast-paced FPS like Doom, where high frame rates are critical. The rank is likely buoyed by the excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, where the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates that many other combos cannot match.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar performance in this game.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, the closest competitors by average benchmark score include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742, also 0.2% higher. On the lower side, the Intel Core i5-11400 and the AMD EPYC 7573X both score 0.2% lower. These deltas are essentially negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom when paired with the same GPU. The i5-11400 is a particularly relevant desktop alternative, as it represents a similar tier of performance for gaming workloads.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M, which scores 0.3% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, also 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 1.2% higher. These small percentage differences suggest that a system with, for example, an RTX 5060 and an Intel Core i5-11400 would perform almost identically to the reviewed combo. Similarly, swapping the RTX 5060 for an RX 6750 XT would yield a very slight performance increase, while the other listed GPUs would offer marginally lower, but still comparable, performance.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this PC can absolutely run Doom with excellent performance. At 1920x1080, every preset, including Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin, with the Ultra preset averaging 146 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system again clears the threshold on all presets, with Ultra averaging a very smooth 95 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High averaging exactly 63 FPS. The only configuration that fails to hit the 60 FPS target is 4K Ultra, which averages 51 FPS.

For the best experience, the data suggests using Ultra settings at both 1080p and 1440p to take full advantage of the hardware’s capability. At 4K, High settings are the optimal balance, delivering an average of 63 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. The system is a robust performer for this title, offering high frame rates across the vast majority of the tested spectrum. Users with high refresh rate monitors will find plenty of headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while those with 4K displays can still enjoy the game with a slight reduction in graphical fidelity from the maximum preset.