Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data revealing a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings scale. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the roles of each component, and what the numbers imply for gameplay.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture (Matisse) using a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, boosting up to 4.20 GHz, and it features a 32 MB shared L3 cache. While the FACT PACK does not include a dedicated gaming benchmark for the CPU, its synthetic scores provide context for its processing power. For instance, it scores 15,045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,124 in single-core. Its overall average benchmark score is 18,129, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs.

In Doom, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less strained. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 229.4 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a very high rate. The CPU's 12 threads are likely well-utilized by the game's engine, which is known for scaling across multiple cores. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 3600's average score is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-11400 (deltaPct of -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct of 0.2). This near-identical performance profile means the CPU is not a differentiator in this specific benchmark, and the frame rate differences across settings are primarily dictated by the graphics card.

The single-thread performance of 2,124 in Cinebench R23 is also relevant, as Doom's core game logic can still rely on a few heavily loaded threads. However, the data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU load is higher, the system still pushes 134.7 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a hard bottleneck in most scenarios tested. The processor's memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support, which is sufficient for this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz. The GPU's architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 19,545 in Passmark G3D and 9,213 in GPU Compute, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 23,181.

The RTX 4060's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the system hits 166.6 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 58.6 FPS. This is a typical pattern where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Doom at these settings, as the game is from 2016 and not particularly VRAM-hungry. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct of -0.6) and the Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct of 0.7), showing the RTX 4060 sits in a competitive mid-range tier. The data shows the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance, as the FPS scales inversely with resolution and settings, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario in most of the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, confirming the RTX 4060 as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the system moves from 229.4 FPS at 1080p to 146 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 83.4 FPS, and then to 78.8 FPS at 4K, another drop of 67.2 FPS. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is struggling to fill pixels at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 134.7 FPS at 1080p, 90.1 FPS at 1440p, and 50.3 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is about 44%. This non-linear scaling suggests that while the GPU is the main constraint, the CPU's ability to process draw calls and game logic becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 229.4 FPS figure is likely close to the CPU's maximum frame output, as the GPU has less work to do. The data implies that for a 60 FPS target, 4K is only feasible at Low settings (78.8 FPS), while 1440p can comfortably handle High settings (110.7 FPS), and 1080p can push beyond 200 FPS at Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 78.8 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 67.9 FPS, and at High, it falls to 58.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1080p, the combo exceeds 200 FPS on Low (229.4) and Medium (200.5) settings, and stays above 134 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, it can achieve 146 FPS on Low and 128.1 FPS on Medium, making it suitable for 144Hz monitors at those settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its direct rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 18,129, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150, deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18,101, deltaPct 0.2). This indicates performance parity within a 0.3% margin.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Doom?

A: The data shows no VRAM-related issues, as the game runs at all tested settings and resolutions. The 8 GB capacity, combined with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is adequate for this title's demands.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 146 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 90.1 FPS. This represents a performance cost of 55.9 FPS for the higher visual fidelity.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Doom?

A: The combo ranks 964 out of 1,681 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a complete grid of performance.

1920x1080:

• Low: 229.4 FPS
• Medium: 200.5 FPS
• High: 166.6 FPS
• Ultra: 134.7 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 146 FPS
• Medium: 128.1 FPS
• High: 110.7 FPS
• Ultra: 90.1 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 78.8 FPS
• Medium: 67.9 FPS
• High: 58.6 FPS
• Ultra: 50.3 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs a similar amount of performance, but the absolute impact is larger at lower resolutions. For example, moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 94.7 FPS, while at 4K, the same move costs 28.5 FPS. This is because at 4K, the GPU is already saturated, leaving less headroom for setting changes to have a proportional impact.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests Low settings (78.8 FPS) is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS. Medium (67.9 FPS) is playable but close to the threshold, while High (58.6 FPS) and Ultra (50.3 FPS) will result in noticeable frame drops.

For 1440p, Medium settings (128.1 FPS) offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 120 FPS. High settings (110.7 FPS) is also excellent for a 100Hz+ display. Ultra (90.1 FPS) remains above 90 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh monitors.

For 1080p, the choice is between maximum frame rates and visual fidelity. Low (229.4 FPS) and Medium (200.5 FPS) are ideal for competitive play on 240Hz monitors. High (166.6 FPS) is a great middle ground, and Ultra (134.7 FPS) still provides a very smooth experience on 144Hz displays.

The best overall experience per the data is likely 1440p on High settings, as it delivers 110.7 FPS while maintaining a high level of visual detail, avoiding the diminishing returns of 4K and the less immersive 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 964 out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 57th percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms more than half of the configurations in the database but is not in the top tier.

The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding the other back. The CPU's performance (76th percentile) is slightly higher than the GPU's (66th percentile), but in Doom, the GPU is the primary driver of the frame rates seen in the measurements. The rank suggests that while this combo is far from the fastest available, it provides a robust and consistent experience, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The system's ability to push past 200 FPS at 1080p Medium and maintain over 100 FPS at 1440p High indicates it is well-suited for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay, even if it falls short of the top 100 combos that likely feature higher-end hardware.