Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 383rd out of 1681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 23% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing for a pairing that pairs a mid-range 2019 processor with a high-end 2023 graphics card, and the benchmark data confirms the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The combo’s percentile ranking reflects a system that can deliver high refresh rates even at demanding resolutions, though the CPU becomes a noticeable bottleneck at lower settings where frame rates climb past 250 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 383 out of 1681 tested combinations puts it in the upper quartile of all systems measured for Doom. This is a decisive result: the pairing outperforms roughly 77% of all tested configurations. The ranking is driven primarily by the RTX 4070 Ti’s raw throughput, as the GPU sits in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 3600 sits in the 76th percentile among all CPUs. The data shows that when paired, the system’s overall standing is dominated by the graphics card, which is expected for a game like Doom that relies heavily on rasterization performance. The 4070 Ti’s nearest rivals in the database include the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% higher average score) and the Intel Arc A730M (1.5% higher), while the Radeon Pro 580 trails by 1.6% — these margins are small, indicating the 4070 Ti is tightly clustered with other high-end parts. The Ryzen 5 3600’s nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping, with the Intel Core i5-11400 matching it almost exactly at -0.1% delta, and the Ryzen 5 7535HS just 0.2% ahead.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti is the clear performance leader in this combo, and its specifications explain why. It packs 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2310 MHz and boosts to 2610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). This memory configuration is ample for Doom at all tested settings, even at 4K Ultra, where the game’s textures and lighting effects demand significant memory throughput. The GPU’s 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines provide the computational foundation for the high frame rates seen in the measured data. Its FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s are directly reflected in the benchmark results — at 1080p High, the combo hits 243 FPS average, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 78.7 FPS. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 44900 places it in the 85th percentile, confirming it is a top-tier part for this title. The 4070 Ti’s nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152 (0.6% higher), but the desktop 4070 Ti’s advantage in sustained power delivery likely explains its strong showing in a game like Doom.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 267.5 FPS, which drops to 232.8 FPS at 1440p Low (-13%) and further to 132.1 FPS at 4K Low (-50.6% from 1080p). This steep decline at 4K indicates the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has more headroom to feed frames. The scaling is more moderate at higher settings: at High, the drop from 1080p (243 FPS) to 1440p (172.5 FPS) is -29%, and from 1440p to 4K (93.6 FPS) is -45.7%. At Ultra, the pattern continues — 221.1 FPS at 1080p, 145.5 FPS at 1440p (-34.2%), and 78.7 FPS at 4K (-45.9%). The data shows that the CPU bottleneck manifests most clearly at 1080p Low, where the 267.5 FPS result is likely near the Ryzen 5 3600’s maximum frame delivery capability for this game. The Ryzen 5 3600’s single-thread score of 696 in 3DMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 indicate it can sustain high frame rates, but the GPU’s workload at 4K means the processor has more time to prepare frames, reducing its influence on the final FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the High preset at 1440p offers the strongest balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 172.5 FPS average. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, and the 4K High result of 93.6 FPS is also playable for those prioritizing resolution over frame rate. At 1080p, Ultra settings are the clear choice, achieving 221.1 FPS — still far above any display’s refresh rate, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 145.5 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play, but High’s 172.5 FPS provides additional headroom for 165 Hz or 180 Hz displays. At 4K, the choice is starker: Low delivers 132.1 FPS, Medium 112.7 FPS, High 93.6 FPS, and Ultra 78.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, High is recommended as it remains above 90 FPS while offering significantly better visuals than Medium. The data shows no reason to use Low settings at any resolution, as even 4K Ultra maintains 78.7 FPS, which is playable for a single-player FPS.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes. At 4K High, the system averages 93.6 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains 78.7 FPS. Low settings push this to 132.1 FPS, so the GPU has enough headroom for smooth 4K play.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 267.5 FPS, which is likely near the Ryzen 5 3600’s limit. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is only 46.4 FPS (267.5 vs. 221.1), showing that the CPU constrains frame rates when the GPU is under less load.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh monitors?

A: For 144 Hz displays, 1440p High (172.5 FPS) or Ultra (145.5 FPS) both exceed the refresh rate. For 240 Hz displays, 1080p Ultra (221.1 FPS) is the only preset that comes close, while 1080p Low (267.5 FPS) exceeds it.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 44900 is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc A730M, but 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580. These are negligible differences in real-world gaming.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 3600 bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: Only at 1080p with Low settings, where the 267.5 FPS result is likely CPU-limited. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops when increasing resolution.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking?

A: The combo ranks 383rd out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems measured for Doom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 2 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosting to 4.20 GHz. It draws 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In Doom, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with frames, and its performance is adequate for most settings. The processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are demonstrated by its 3DMark max-threads score of 4603 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045, while its single-thread score of 696 in 3DMark and 2124 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance. The CPU sits in the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18150 (just 0.1% higher), meaning the Ryzen 5 3600 is effectively tied with that part. The data shows the CPU can sustain high frame rates in Doom, but it becomes a limiting factor at 1080p Low where the system hits 267.5 FPS — a result that likely represents the CPU’s maximum frame output. At 4K Ultra, the CPU’s load is lighter relative to the GPU, and the 78.7 FPS result is almost entirely GPU-bound. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 7 nm process node contribute to the processor’s efficiency, but the benchmark results indicate that for a game like Doom, the CPU is secondary to the GPU’s raw power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings average 267.5 FPS, Medium 252.7 FPS, High 243 FPS, and Ultra 221.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 46.4 FPS, indicating the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution — the GPU has plenty of headroom, but the Ryzen 5 3600 cannot push frames much higher than 267.5 FPS. At 1440p, the results are 232.8 FPS for Low, 206 FPS for Medium, 172.5 FPS for High, and 145.5 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 87.3 FPS, showing the GPU is now becoming more influential. At 4K, the numbers fall significantly: Low averages 132.1 FPS, Medium 112.7 FPS, High 93.6 FPS, and Ultra 78.7 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a consistent reduction of roughly 43-46% across settings, confirming the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K. The data reveals that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Doom at all settings, as even 4K Ultra does not cause a catastrophic frame drop. The combo’s performance is consistent with the GPU’s 85th percentile ranking, and the CPU’s 76th percentile ranking means it keeps pace in most scenarios. For competitive play, 1080p Ultra at 221.1 FPS is ideal, while 1440p High at 172.5 FPS offers the best balance for quality and speed. 4K gaming is viable at High settings, delivering 93.6 FPS, which is smooth for a single-player experience.