Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a very strong experience in Doom, with the data showing this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate play. The CPU, based on the Zen 2 architecture, provides six cores and twelve threads, which is ample for this title. The GPU, built on RDNA 2.0, brings substantial rendering power with its 2560 shading units. Together, they form a robust foundation, and the measured FPS confirms that this system comfortably handles the demands of the game across various resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Doom?

A: This specific combination ranks 918th out of 1681 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle portion of all tested systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 18150, showing a negligible delta of -0.1%. It also performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 18101, a delta of 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile and how does it rank among all GPUs?

A: The RX 6700 XT sits in the 77th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of graphics cards. This is a strong position, reflecting its capability in modern titles like Doom.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score compared to the AMD Radeon RX 6800?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, scores 33493, meaning the RX 6700 XT is actually 0.7% ahead of it in this aggregate metric.

Q: Does the CPU have a higher single-thread or multi-thread benchmark score?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded performance is significantly stronger. For example, in Cinebench R23, it scores 15045 in multi-core and 2124 in single-core. Similarly, in Passmark, it scores 17700 in multithread and 2562 in single thread.

Q: What are the memory specifications for the GPU?

A: The RX 6700 XT comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of video memory for the era of this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate, and the best setting depends on your target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 170.8 FPS, which is an excellent balance and will easily saturate a 144Hz monitor. For those seeking maximum smoothness on a 240Hz display, the Low preset at 230.7 FPS is the option, though it sacrifices visual quality. The Medium preset at 201.3 FPS is a strong middle ground for high-refresh 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset remains very viable, producing an average of 113.2 FPS. This is ideal for a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor. The Low preset here yields 151.2 FPS, ensuring a highly responsive experience. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 87.4 FPS, which is still playable but starts to compromise the fluidity that Doom benefits from. For a competitive edge, Medium at 132.9 FPS provides a significant boost over Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed much harder. The High preset manages an average of 56.4 FPS, which is smooth but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset delivers a more playable 84.2 FPS, while Medium achieves 71.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 51.9 FPS is the most demanding and offers the lowest frame rate. For a 4K experience, the data suggests that Low or Medium settings are preferable to maintain a consistent and responsive frame rate. The sweet spot for this combo appears to be High settings at 1440p, where the frame rate is high enough for competitive play without sacrificing too much visual detail.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this combination, especially at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for Doom's textures and assets, ensuring that memory capacity is not a bottleneck. The card's high clock speeds are notable, with a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. These high frequencies contribute directly to its strong pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with a FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS. This is reflected in its benchmark scores, where it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 19786 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 108032. In comparison to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, it is 0.7% ahead in average benchmark score, showing that it is a very capable performer in its class. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where frame rates drop significantly compared to 1440p, highlighting that its strengths are best utilized at lower and more common resolutions for high-refresh gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 918 out of 1681 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 55th percentile of all systems tested for Doom. This is a respectable position, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it significantly outperforms a majority of other combinations. The ranking suggests that the balance between the Ryzen 5 3600 and the RX 6700 XT is effective, with neither component being a glaring bottleneck for the other in this specific game.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the component's individual standings. The CPU is in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 77th percentile of all GPUs. The fact that the combo rank is lower than the individual component percentiles suggests that other tested combos may feature higher-end CPUs or GPUs that provide a larger performance uplift in this game, but for this specific pairing, the results are solid. The performance is demonstrably well-balanced, as the system can achieve very high frame rates at 1080p and remains highly playable at 1440p, which confirms its overall capability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for Doom. The game benefits from the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and Passmark multithread score of 17700. While single-thread performance is also important, the data suggests that the CPU's ability to manage multiple tasks is a key asset. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep data readily available for the cores, reducing latency.

The CPU's performance is competitive with its nearest rivals. It is virtually identical in average benchmark score to the Intel Core i5-11400, with a delta of only -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, with a delta of 0.2%. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is not a weak link in the system. The data from the measured FPS shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at 1080p, where the system reaches 230.7 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate is a strong indicator that the CPU is not holding back the GPU at lower resolutions, allowing the graphics card to stretch its legs. In this title, the Ryzen 5 3600 proves to be a capable partner, ensuring that the GPU can operate at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 230.7 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded. Moving up, Medium delivers 201.3 FPS, High produces 170.8 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still manages a very playable 137.3 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the combo is more than capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset yields 151.2 FPS, Medium provides 132.9 FPS, and High is a solid 113.2 FPS. These numbers are excellent for 1440p gaming. The Ultra preset at 87.4 FPS is still smooth, but it represents a significant drop from the High setting, showing the performance cost of the highest visual fidelity at this resolution. The gap between High and Ultra is about 25.8 FPS, which is a notable difference.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The Low preset delivers 84.2 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution to break past the 60 FPS mark. Medium follows at 71.1 FPS, and High drops to 56.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most taxing, producing an average of 51.9 FPS. This data clearly shows that for a consistently smooth 4K experience, users should opt for Low or Medium settings. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, with the High preset dropping from 170.8 FPS to 56.4 FPS, illustrating the immense workload increase on the GPU at higher resolutions.