Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the data shows a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. This combination ranks in the 48th percentile among all tested combos for this title, landing at rank 870 out of 1681. That mid-pack placement is somewhat misleading, however, as the measured frame rates reveal a system that is exceptionally strong at lower resolutions and only truly struggles when pushing maximum settings at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a well-balanced pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 870 out of 1681 tested combinations places it just below the median for Doom, yet this aggregate position masks its actual performance profile. The data suggests that this ranking is heavily weighted by the 4K Ultra result, which is the weakest link in the chain. When examining the 1080p and 1440p results, the system performs like a top-tier configuration, delivering triple-digit frame rates across all settings. The ranking reflects a system that is more than capable for most gaming scenarios but falls short of the very highest-end builds that can maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The Ryzen 5 2600 sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6750 XT holds the 79th percentile among GPUs, suggesting both components are evenly matched in their respective tiers. The combination's overall rank is dragged down by the 4K Ultra result, which at 48.5 FPS is below the smooth-playability threshold.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why the system excels at lower resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Doom's textures at 1080p and 1440p, where the data shows the card flexing its muscle. The boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz provide the raw processing power needed for high frame rates. The card's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are well-suited for a fast-paced FPS like Doom, which relies on quick geometry and pixel processing. The GPU's performance data shows it sits at the 79th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 35327, placing it in direct competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which is only 1.3% faster in aggregate benchmarks. This closeness in raw compute manifests in Doom's frame rates, where the RX 6750 XT proves it can handle the game's demands at 1440p with ease, but the 4K Ultra result of 48.5 FPS reveals the GPU's limits when pushed to maximum settings at the highest resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about which component is the limiting factor. At High settings, the system delivers 177 FPS at 1080p, drops to 114.6 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 59.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU has more headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's workload becomes increasingly demanding as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the system achieves 235.4 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, and 83.6 FPS at 4K, showing that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the limiting factor at 4K. The data suggests that the CPU can sustain well over 200 FPS in this game, but the GPU cannot maintain that pace beyond 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to High settings as the optimal choice for most users. At 1080p, High settings deliver 177 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor, and the visual upgrade over Medium (208.4 FPS) is significant. At 1440p, High settings produce 114.6 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making this the sweet spot for this resolution. For 4K gaming, the data shows that High settings yield 59.6 FPS, which is just barely playable, but Medium settings at 71.7 FPS provide a more comfortable margin. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it drops below 100 FPS even at 1080p (146.9 FPS) and falls to 48.5 FPS at 4K, which is below the playable threshold. The Low preset offers the highest frame rates but sacrifices too much visual quality, especially given that the system can already achieve high frame rates at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent pattern across all settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers 235.4 FPS on Low, 208.4 FPS on Medium, 177 FPS on High, and 146.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the CPU and GPU combination is exceptionally well-suited for 1080p gaming, with even the most demanding preset staying well above 144 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop to 156 FPS on Low, 137.9 FPS on Medium, 114.6 FPS on High, and 95.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show that the system can handle high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution, with High settings providing a comfortable 114.6 FPS. At 4K, the performance drops more significantly: 83.6 FPS on Low, 71.7 FPS on Medium, 59.6 FPS on High, and 48.5 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results demonstrate that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring reduced settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the system achieves 59.6 FPS on High settings, which is just below 60 FPS. However, at Medium settings it delivers 71.7 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: High settings at 1440p deliver 114.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p still provides 95.6 FPS, so it is also viable for those prioritizing visuals.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to the RTX 3080 in this context?

A: The aggregate benchmark scores show the RTX 3080 is 1.3% faster than the RX 6750 XT, with average scores of 35787 and 35327 respectively. This close margin suggests similar performance in Doom.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 235.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, are sufficient for this game.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 48.5 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is the weakest performance point for this combination.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 870 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the 48th percentile. This mid-pack ranking is influenced by the weaker 4K Ultra performance, while the 1080p and 1440p results are strong.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 plays a supporting role in this pairing, but the data shows it is more than capable of keeping pace with the GPU in Doom. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate bandwidth for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579. In the context of Doom, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, as the system achieves over 200 FPS at 1080p on Low settings. The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 places it in the upper quartile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11600KF, which is only 0.6% faster in aggregate benchmarks. The Ryzen 5 2600's performance in this game is sufficient to feed the GPU at all but the most extreme settings, and the bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases.