Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a definitive verdict for Doom: it is a highly capable pairing that handles the game with ease at standard and high resolutions. The data shows a system that is firmly playable at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth performance. The recorded measurements indicate that this is a balanced setup where the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Doom reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination produces excellent frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 175, which is exceptionally high. Medium settings yield an average of 152 FPS, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High settings produce an average of 129 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a very strong 105 FPS. At this resolution, the system is never challenged, and all presets provide a far smoother experience than the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 113 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 99 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 84 and 113 FPS respectively. High settings average 83 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain an average of 68 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable performance cost, but the system retains a comfortable margin above the playability threshold even at the highest quality preset.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K rendering become apparent. The Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to an average of 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. High settings average 45 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 37 FPS. This resolution clearly stresses the GPU, and the data shows that only the Low preset can sustain an average frame rate above the playable limit. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a significant drop in performance, indicating that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 in the 78th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which scores 25530 and is 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, also 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, which is 0.3% faster. These results show that the Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a tightly contested performance band, where the differences between these processors are negligible for gaming workloads. Any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom when paired with the same GPU.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds the 58th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in average score. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches with a 0% difference, the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% slower. These deltas are within the margin of error for real-world gaming performance. A user with any of these GPUs would experience very similar average frame rates in Doom, meaning the RTX 2060 is not uniquely positioned but rather part of a cluster of hardware with comparable capability. The practical takeaway is that the GPU market segment is crowded with options that perform at a similar level, and in this game, the differences are minimal.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 2060 ranks 2934 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Doom. This rank reflects the overall performance of the pair, and it places the system in the lower-middle portion of all possible pairings. This is not a negative assessment, as the absolute frame rates are high, but it indicates that many other combinations in the database achieve higher performance, likely due to more powerful GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2934 out of 3712 combinations for Doom puts this system in the 79th percentile of all tested pairings. This means that roughly 21% of the tested combinations perform worse, while a majority perform better. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the RTX 2060 is a mid-range card from a previous generation. The CPU, while capable, is not the primary driver of this ranking. The data indicates that the system is more than adequate for Doom, but it is not at the top of the performance hierarchy. Users seeking higher rankings would need a more powerful graphics card, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to support faster GPUs in this game.

The frame rates achieved by this combination are consistently strong at 1080p and 1440p, which are the most common gaming resolutions. The rank reflects the absolute performance of the pair, and while it is not near the top, the actual gaming experience is smooth and responsive. The gap between this ranking and the top combinations is primarily due to GPU performance, not CPU performance. In Doom, the engine is well-optimized and scales effectively with GPU power, so the RTX 2060 becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and presets.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer to whether this PC can run Doom. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at all presets. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is also fully playable at all presets, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable with the Low preset, which averages 61 FPS. The verdict by resolution is straightforward: this system can run Doom at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings without issue, but 4K gaming requires dropping to Low settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at 4K all fall below 60 FPS on average, making them unsuitable for a smooth experience.

The playable settings at each resolution are dictated by the GPU. The CPU has more than enough performance to handle the game's logic and physics at any resolution, but the GPU's rendering capacity limits the achievable frame rates at higher pixel counts. The data shows that the system is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, and a marginal 4K performer with reduced settings. For users with a 4K display, the Low preset is the only viable option, and it provides an average frame rate that just barely clears the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Doom. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not heavily stressed, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 175 FPS to 105 FPS, which is a 40% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary factor in preset scaling, as the CPU workload remains constant. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with Low at 113 FPS and Ultra at 68 FPS, a 40% reduction. The CPU is not the bottleneck at these resolutions; the RTX 2060 is fully utilized.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 61 FPS, while Ultra drops to 37 FPS, a 39% reduction. The CPU's role is minimal in this scenario, as the GPU is rendering four times the pixels of 1080p. The data shows that the CPU is more than sufficient for Doom, and its performance is consistent across all resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom, and the game does not appear to be CPU-limited at any tested configuration. The GPU is the sole determinant of the frame rate at each resolution and preset combination.

The scaling between resolutions further supports this conclusion. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 175 at 1080p to 113 at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and then to 61 at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). This steep drop is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's performance, as measured by its benchmark scores, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at all tested settings. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 2060 is the component that matters most, and upgrading the GPU would yield the largest performance gains.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 105. This is the highest quality preset, and it provides a frame rate that is well above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 68. This preset delivers maximum visual quality while maintaining a smooth experience, though the frame rate is closer to the threshold than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average FPS of 61. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, which is below the threshold, and the High and Ultra presets are even lower. The data shows that 4K users must accept a significant reduction in visual quality to achieve playable frame rates. The Low preset at 4K provides a frame rate that is just above the threshold, so there is little headroom for demanding scenes. The recommended settings are clear: Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and Low at 4K.