Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing sits in a well-trodden performance tier for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The database places this combo at rank 2934 out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom, which means a large portion of the hardware pool delivers similar or better frame rates. However, the measured results here show that this specific pairing is highly capable for the game's fast-paced action, with the only real compromise appearing at 4K resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close neighbors in the database that help define this combo's performance envelope. The Ryzen 5 5500 posts an average benchmark score of 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617, a delta of just -0.1 percent. That is effectively identical performance. The Intel Core i5-12500 sits 0.4 percent higher at 19668, while the Intel Core i7-10700F trails by 0.5 percent with 19499. The Intel Core i5-11600KF leads this group at 19723, a 0.7 percent advantage. In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of these chips would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Doom, since the game's engine is not particularly CPU-bound at the frame rates this GPU can deliver.

On the graphics side, the RTX 2060 averages 15290 in benchmark scores, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which matches at 15283 with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1 percent behind at 15270, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM sits 0.6 percent ahead at 15199. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 leads the group at 15171, a 0.8 percent delta. The data indicates that any of these GPUs would deliver near-identical frame rates in Doom when paired with the Ryzen 5 5500. The RTX 2060's advantage lies in its feature set, such as ray tracing cores and DLSS support, but for raw Doom performance, these rivals are all within a rounding error.

CPU and GPU Roles

Doom's engine scales heavily with GPU throughput, and the measured data confirms that the RTX 2060 is the primary performance driver. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at all settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 drops the average frame rate from 175 to 105 FPS, a 40 percent reduction that is entirely attributable to graphics load. The CPU's influence becomes more visible at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rate ceiling is higher. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU is working harder to maintain that pace.

At 1440p, the GPU load increases substantially. The average frame rate at Ultra falls to 68 FPS, compared to 113 FPS at Low, a 40 percent drop. The pattern repeats at 4K, where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 37 FPS average, while Low manages 61 FPS. The scaling across resolutions shows a clear trend: the RTX 2060's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks at higher pixel counts, while the Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep the game running smoothly at any setting below 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a complete picture of this combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset delivers an average of 175 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium drops to 152 FPS average, with a minimum of 130 and a maximum of 175. High averages 129 FPS, and Ultra averages 105 FPS with no min or max values logged. All presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, making this resolution entirely comfortable for the game's fast movement and combat.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong. Low averages 113 FPS. Medium averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 113. High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. Every preset at 1440p stays above 60 FPS, though Ultra is the closest call with a 68 FPS average. The minimum recorded at Medium is 84 FPS, indicating that even the worst frame dips stay well above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 61 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 61. High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The 4K data shows that only the Low preset is playable at this resolution, and even that is marginal. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 24 FPS, a 39 percent drop, which highlights the GPU's struggle with the higher pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2934 out of 3712 places this pairing in the bottom 21 percent of all tested combinations for Doom. That sounds worse than the actual experience, but the ranking includes many high-end systems with far more powerful GPUs. The percentile position is more informative: the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU's mid-tier status, not by any CPU deficiency.

In the context of Doom, what matters is whether the frame rate clears the playable threshold. At 1080p and 1440p, this combo performs exceptionally well, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS. The rank reflects the presence of hundreds of faster GPUs in the database, but for a player targeting 1080p or 1440p, this pairing delivers a smooth experience. At 4K, the rank becomes more relevant, as the RTX 2060 simply lacks the raw throughput to handle Ultra settings at that resolution.

The Verdict

The database's verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Doom at 1080p and 1440p with every preset, including Ultra, at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 68 FPS, still comfortably playable. The 4K resolution is the only limitation: the Low preset averages 61 FPS, which clears the threshold, but Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to use Low settings, which is the only preset that maintains playable performance.

The data shows a system that is well balanced for its intended use case. The Ryzen 5 5500 provides ample CPU performance for Doom's engine, and the RTX 2060 handles the graphics load up to 1440p without issue. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures at 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset exceeds the GPU's capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 105 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the highest quality preset delivers more than enough frame rate for smooth gameplay. Players could choose Medium for 152 FPS or Low for 175 FPS if they want maximum responsiveness, but Ultra remains fully playable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 68 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, though not by a massive margin. Players who prefer a larger safety buffer could drop to High for 83 FPS or Medium for 99 FPS, but Ultra is viable for those who prioritize visual quality. The minimum recorded at Medium is 84 FPS, so frame drops are not a concern at any preset below Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K. Medium falls to 53 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS, all of which fail the playable threshold. Players with a 4K display should accept Low settings or consider a GPU upgrade, as the RTX 2060 cannot handle higher presets at this resolution. The 61 FPS average at Low is functional, but the margin is thin, and any demanding scene could push the frame rate below 60.