Doom

Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 handle the demands of Doom? The data indicates a resounding yes. This combination ranks in the 1001st position out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 27% of all systems tested for this title. More importantly, the measured frame rates show that this PC does not merely run the game; it dominates it, delivering well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested, including 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 secures a combo rank of 1001 out of 3712 tested hardware combinations for Doom. This places the system in the top 27% of all configurations, a strong position that reflects a balanced pairing capable of high-refresh-rate gaming. The ranking is a composite indicator that the CPU and GPU work well together for this specific title, avoiding significant bottlenecks that would drag the system down the leaderboard. This is not a top-tier enthusiast build, but it is firmly in the upper echelon of tested systems, suggesting it can handle the game with maximal settings at standard resolutions and still provide a smooth experience at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the optimal visual settings to maintain at least 60 FPS. The system is so powerful that it can run the most demanding preset at every tested resolution.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is playable, achieving an average of 189 FPS. This is the best setting, and the frame rate is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average of 122 FPS. This resolution provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while still maintaining a frame rate that is double the playability threshold, ensuring a fluid experience.
• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset is still the best setting, averaging 66 FPS. While this is the lowest average frame rate of the three resolutions, it stays above the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning the game is fully playable at maximum visual fidelity in 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this configuration. At lower resolutions, the system's frame rate is exceptionally high, and the bottleneck shifts between components.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, ranging from 293 FPS on Low to 189 FPS on Ultra. This indicates that the CPU is a significant factor, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the processor can issue draw calls. The performance difference between Low and Ultra presets is 104 FPS, showing that the GPU load is not the primary constraint at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, from 203 FPS on Low to 122 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear reduction in frame rates, indicating the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases. The performance delta between Low and Ultra is 81 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Frame rates drop significantly, from 110 FPS on Low to 66 FPS on Ultra. The scaling between resolutions is steep, and the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 44 FPS. This is classic GPU-bound behavior; the CPU has ample headroom, and the graphics card's rendering throughput is the deciding factor for performance.

The data shows a clear transition: at 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's performance is more critical for achieving the highest possible frame rates. As the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's workload grows, and it becomes the primary determinant of the final frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users looking at comparable hardware, the benchmark data offers insights into components with similar overall performance profiles.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 5600F):

The average benchmark score of the Ryzen 5 5600F is 36945. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band:

• The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average score of 36938, a delta of 0%, making it a direct performance equivalent.
• The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is -0.2% relative to the 5600F, indicating near-identical performance.
• The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a -0.4% difference.
• The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a -0.5% difference.

These results indicate that any of these CPUs would provide a nearly identical experience in Doom when paired with the same GPU, as the performance difference is negligible.

For the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070):

The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are a mix of professional and older consumer cards:

• The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, a delta of 0.1%, showing very similar raw compute performance.
• The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% difference, making it a comparable alternative in terms of benchmark score.
• The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a -1.3% difference, indicating the desktop RTX 4070 is slightly behind this mobile part in average score.
• The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a 1.3% difference.

While the RTX 4070 and RX Vega 56 have similar average scores, their architectural differences could lead to different in-game performance, but based on the aggregate benchmark data, they are positioned closely.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 122 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate double the playability threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is a more significant factor. The frame rates are very high (up to 293 FPS on Low), and the performance difference between Low and Ultra presets is 104 FPS, suggesting the GPU has headroom and the processor is a key limiter for maximum frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to an AMD Radeon RX Vega 56?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 4070 scores 37648, while the RX Vega 56 scores 37507. This is a 0.4% difference, indicating very similar aggregate performance levels.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, a delta of 0%. They are performance equivalents.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset smooth, or does it dip below 60 FPS?

A: The average FPS is 66, but the data for the Medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 81. While the min FPS for Ultra is not listed, the average of 66 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a playable experience.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination can run Doom with exceptional performance. The system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset.

• At 1920x1080, the system achieves 189 FPS on the Ultra preset, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.
• At 2560x1440, it delivers 122 FPS on Ultra, providing a perfect balance of visual fidelity and speed.
• At 3840x2160, it maintains 66 FPS on Ultra, proving that even the most demanding resolution is playable at maximum settings.

This PC is not just capable of running Doom; it is powerful enough to run the game at its highest visual quality with a substantial performance margin. Users can confidently select the Ultra preset at any resolution and expect a smooth, responsive experience.