Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Doom (2016), with benchmark results showing that this pairing is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at nearly every resolution and preset tested. The measured data reveals a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across the board, with the only exception being the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. At 1080p and 1440p, this combo produces frame rates that would satisfy esports-competitive players and enthusiast users alike, while 4K remains viable at most settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, compares this combo to nearby hardware alternatives, and examines where the CPU and GPU each exert their influence.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four quality presets, offering a comprehensive picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 258 FPS, which drops to 225 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 191 FPS and maximum of 258 FPS), 190 FPS on High, and 155 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3070 is never the bottleneck — even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average well above what most 144Hz monitors can display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely strong, though the scaling shows the expected resolution penalty. The Low preset averages 167 FPS, while Medium delivers 145 FPS (minimum 124 FPS, maximum 167 FPS). High settings produce 123 FPS, and Ultra still manages a 100 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 67 FPS, which represents a performance drop of roughly 40% — a substantial but not crippling cost for the visual upgrades that Ultra provides.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the first signs of strain. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, Medium drops to 79 FPS (with a minimum of 67 FPS and maximum of 91 FPS), and High averages 67 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playability threshold, averaging just 54 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a steady decline: 90 → 79 → 67 → 54 FPS. This suggests that each settings tier costs roughly 11-13 FPS at this resolution, with the Ultra preset being the only one that fails to clear the 60 FPS bar.

The min/max data available for Medium presets provides additional insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 191 FPS against a 225 FPS average indicates a tight frame delivery window. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 124 FPS versus the 145 FPS average shows slightly more variance but remains well within smooth territory. At 4K Medium, the 67 FPS minimum against a 79 FPS average reveals that even the worst-case frame dips stay above the 60 FPS threshold, which is reassuring for players using VRR displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar results in this game. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 36,945. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36,938 — a delta of 0%, meaning these two processors are statistically indistinguishable in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018 (0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (0.4% faster), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (0.5% faster). All four rivals fall within a 0.5% performance band, so any of these CPUs would produce near-identical frame rates in Doom.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, the GPU sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,208. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17,083 (0.7% slower). The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037 (1% slower), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17,019 (1.1% slower), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17,468 (1.5% faster). The tight clustering of these scores — all within 1.5% of each other — suggests that swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Doom, with the RX 7600 XT being the closest consumer-oriented alternative.

What the rival data implies is that this combo's performance in Doom is not uniquely tied to the specific silicon chosen. A system built with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and RX 7600 XT would likely land within a few FPS of the measured results at every resolution and preset. The Intel Core i9-12900T, despite being a lower-power variant, matches the Ryzen 5 5600F within 0.5%, so users upgrading from an older Intel platform would see similar gaming behavior.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playability threshold, the best settings per resolution are those that maximize quality while maintaining an average at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best setting is High, which delivers an average of 67 FPS. While Medium averages 79 FPS and Low averages 90 FPS, High is the most demanding preset that still clears the threshold, offering a balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS falls short, so 4K users should stick with High or lower.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which averages 100 FPS. This is notable because even the highest quality preset at 1440p maintains a 100 FPS average, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS minimum. Players with 144Hz monitors can enable Ultra with confidence, as the 100 FPS average suggests the system will rarely dip below smooth territory.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, delivering an average of 155 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset exceeds 150 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate displays. The 155 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is 55 FPS higher than the 4K High result, demonstrating the significant resolution scaling in this game.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC can run Doom exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p, and adequately at 4K with the right settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (67 FPS), Low (90 FPS), and Medium (79 FPS), with Ultra (54 FPS) being the sole unplayable option. The best 4K experience is High at 67 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold but does not offer much margin for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 100 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo — users get the visual benefits of Ultra settings while maintaining a frame rate that supports high refresh rate gaming. The data indicates no reason to lower settings at 1440p, as even the most demanding preset clears the playability threshold by 40 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 155 FPS. This resolution offers the best performance headroom, with even the Low preset reaching 258 FPS for competitive play. The verdict is unambiguous: at 1080p and 1440p, this combo runs Doom with elite performance, while 4K requires a modest settings reduction to High for a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Doom performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 258 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that begins to approach CPU limits. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 103 FPS (258 vs 155), indicating that GPU load scales significantly with settings even at low resolution. However, the fact that Low at 1080p does not exceed 300 FPS suggests the Ryzen 5 5600F is likely the limiting factor at this extreme — the CPU's multithread score of 19,236 and single-thread score of 2,872 are sufficient for high frame rates but cap the absolute ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset drops to 167 FPS, a 91 FPS reduction from 1080p Low. This 35% performance decline when moving from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU is becoming more influential, as the resolution increase directly impacts pixel throughput. The Ultra preset at 1440p (100 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (155 FPS) shows a 55 FPS drop, which is a smaller absolute decline than the Low preset's drop. This suggests that at higher settings, the GPU is already heavily loaded, so the resolution increase has a proportionally smaller effect.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. The Low preset drops to 90 FPS, which is a 77 FPS reduction from 1440p Low. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, below the playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 258 → 167 → 90 FPS, showing a consistent halving of frame rates at each resolution step. This pattern clearly indicates that Doom at 4K is GPU-bound, with the RTX 3070's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 compute being the primary constraints.

The CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the 258 FPS average represents a practical ceiling for the Ryzen 5 5600F. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient. The data shows that players targeting 1440p or 4K will be entirely GPU-limited, while those chasing maximum FPS at 1080p with the Low preset may find the CPU is the limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1,596th out of 3,712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 43% of all systems in the database. This ranking is notable because it positions the combo in the upper-middle tier of all possible configurations, despite the RTX 3070 being an end-of-life product. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 5600F's strong CPU performance (85th percentile among all CPUs) and the RTX 3070's solid but not top-tier GPU performance (61st percentile among all GPUs).

The 1,596 rank from 3,712 combos means that approximately 2,116 tested systems performed worse in Doom, while 1,595 performed better. Given that the RTX 3070 is a previous-generation GPU, this ranking suggests that Doom's engine is well-optimized for mid-range to high-end hardware, allowing this combo to punch above its weight. The combination of a modern 6-core CPU and a 8 GB GDDR6 GPU appears well-matched for this title, as the rank indicates the system outperforms many newer and more expensive configurations.

The ranking also implies that users with this exact combo are getting near-optimal performance for the hardware's specifications. The 67 FPS at 4K High, 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 155 FPS at 1080p Ultra are strong results that place this system in the top half of all tested configurations, making it a reliable choice for Doom players who want high frame rates without needing top-tier hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable 4K setting is High, which averages 67 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 100 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17,208 in average benchmarks, which is 0.7% faster than the RX 7600 XT's 17,083. This difference is negligible, meaning frame rates in Doom would be nearly identical between the two GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with the Low preset, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as the 258 FPS average is likely near the Ryzen 5 5600F's maximum frame delivery capability. At higher settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Q: What is the best overall resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the sweet spot, as the Ultra preset delivers 100 FPS — a strong balance of visual quality and performance. 4K requires a drop to High settings, while 1080p offers even higher frame rates but at lower visual fidelity.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested systems?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 1,596th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 43% of all systems. This is a solid position considering the RTX 3070 is an end-of-life product.