Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Doom across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear path to high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains viable at reduced settings. This pairing of a Zen 3 six-core processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold in the vast majority of scenarios, making it a strong choice for this fast-paced FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination in Doom reveals a consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly GPU-bound at lower settings, with the Low preset producing an average of 230.5 FPS, while Medium reaches 200.7 FPS and High delivers 170.6 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an impressive 136.1 FPS average, indicating that this resolution is well within the comfortable operating range of the hardware for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 147.7 FPS, Medium reaches 125.4 FPS, and High delivers 107.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 87.6 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and represents a roughly 35% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, demonstrating that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to keep pace at this resolution without severe penalties.

At 3840x2160, the hardware begins to show its limits under maximum load. The Low preset averages 78 FPS, Medium achieves 70 FPS, and High narrowly clears the playability bar at 60.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold to 50.1 FPS, making it the only tested configuration that fails to maintain a smooth experience. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K represents a significant 10 FPS drop, suggesting that the primary bottleneck at this resolution is the GPU's raw compute throughput rather than memory capacity.

The data shows a consistent pattern where each step up in settings costs roughly 15-20% performance at 1080p, with the gap narrowing slightly at higher resolutions. The min and max FPS values are not available in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which still provide a clear picture of the system's capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for both components, several alternative configurations would produce very similar performance in Doom. The CPU's closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20454 in average benchmark performance, just 0.1% behind the Ryzen 5 5600's 20468. This indicates that swapping in this Intel chip would result in virtually identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though Doom's engine is typically more GPU-dependent.

Other near-identical CPU alternatives include the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with a score of 20425 (0.2% difference) and the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2% difference). The AMD EPYC 7713 trails slightly at 20363 (0.5% behind), but all four processors are within half a percent of each other, meaning any of them would deliver statistically indistinguishable performance in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 in average benchmarks, a mere -0.2% difference from the RTX 4060's 17639. This is a surprising pairing given the generational gap, but the data indicates these cards produce nearly identical average scores. The AMD Radeon 780M follows at 17588 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% behind) rounds out the closest alternatives. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% behind) is slightly further off but still within a narrow margin.

For a system builder looking at comparable performance, pairing any of these similar CPUs with any of these similar GPUs would yield frame rates within a couple of percent of the tested configuration in Doom. The practical implication is that the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4060 sit in a performance tier where minor component swaps will not meaningfully change the gaming experience at any resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions in Doom. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 230.5 FPS on Low settings, which is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 94.4 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as graphical complexity rises.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 147.7 FPS, which is a 35.9% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This substantial drop points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor, as the CPU workload remains constant while pixel count increases by 77.8%. The Ultra preset at 1440p (87.6 FPS) shows a 35.7% decrease from 1080p Ultra (136.1 FPS), maintaining a consistent GPU-bound relationship.

The 3840x2160 results reinforce this trend with even more pronounced GPU dominance. The Low preset at 4K (78 FPS) is 47.2% slower than at 1080p, while Ultra (50.1 FPS) is 63.2% slower. This disproportionate scaling at 4K Ultra indicates that the RTX 4060's compute resources are fully saturated, while the Ryzen 5 5600's six cores and twelve threads are likely idle waiting for GPU output.

The CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 230.5 FPS result suggests the processor can handle high frame-rate scenarios without becoming a bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread score of 882 in 3DMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 support this capability. As resolution increases, the GPU's influence grows proportionally, with the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute becoming the determining factor for frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves playable averages on High (60.1 FPS), Medium (70 FPS), and Low (78 FPS) presets. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 50.1 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 87.6 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This is the highest quality setting that maintains a smooth experience at this resolution, and it is the recommended configuration for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% difference) and the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% ahead). The AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551) and Pro 460 (17509) trail by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively, meaning all these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Doom.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 230.5 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, scores only 0.1% higher in average benchmarks, so the Ryzen 5 5600 is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 4060 at any tested setting or resolution.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset drops from 136.1 FPS at 1080p to 87.6 FPS at 1440p, representing a 35.7% reduction. This is consistent with the increased pixel count and indicates the GPU is the primary performance limiter at these settings.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 50.1 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 60.1 FPS is the highest quality setting that clears this requirement at 4K.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this system can run Doom with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra (136.1 FPS) exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 2560x1440 resolution also offers playable performance across all presets, with Ultra delivering 87.6 FPS and even the most demanding settings maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but with limitations. The High preset (60.1 FPS) barely clears the 60 FPS bar, while Medium (70 FPS) and Low (78 FPS) provide more headroom. The Ultra preset at 50.1 FPS is the only configuration that fails to meet the playability standard, so 4K gaming requires sacrificing some visual quality. Overall, this combination is fully capable of delivering a smooth Doom experience with the correct settings, and the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity is sufficient for this game's requirements.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 136.1 FPS average. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for 144Hz or even 240Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again offers the best experience with 87.6 FPS average. This is comfortably above the playable threshold and represents the maximum quality setting that maintains smooth gameplay. The High preset (107.9 FPS) is also viable for users who prioritize higher frame rates.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 60.1 FPS. This is a borderline result, so users seeking more headroom should consider the Medium preset (70 FPS) or Low preset (78 FPS) for a more stable experience. The Ultra preset (50.1 FPS) is not recommended at this resolution due to falling below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1988 out of 3712 total combos for Doom. This places it in the 53.6th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 53.6% of all tested systems while trailing the remaining 46.4%. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this configuration, which offers solid performance but is not at the top tier of hardware.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 74 (vs all CPUs) indicates the Ryzen 5 5600 is a strong processor overall, while the GPU's 61st percentile (vs all GPUs) shows the RTX 4060 is a mid-to-upper-range card. The combination's overall rank is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile might suggest, which is typical for a game like Doom that benefits from both high CPU clock speeds and strong GPU compute. The data confirms this is a competent mid-range pairing that handles Doom effectively at all resolutions, with the primary limitation being the GPU's performance at 4K Ultra settings.