Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable but aging experience in Doom, with performance that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings. This combination sits near the bottom of the database's tested configurations, ranking 1604 out of 1681 combos, indicating that while it can run the game, it requires careful tuning to hit smooth frame rates. The data reveals a clear story: this is a 1080p-focused pairing that struggles as pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and immediate, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 58.6 FPS, which is respectable for this hardware. However, moving to 1440p Ultra drops that figure to 36.8 FPS, a substantial reduction of roughly 37%. The slide continues at 4K Ultra, where the average falls to a stuttery 20.5 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at that quality level.

The scaling pattern reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system produces 95.3 FPS, but at 4K Low, that number collapses to 31.1 FPS. This 67% reduction in frame rate when quadrupling the pixel count indicates that the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply overwhelmed by the higher resolution workloads. The gap between settings also widens at higher resolutions: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 36.7 FPS (95.3 vs 58.6), while at 4K, that gap shrinks to just 10.6 FPS (31.1 vs 20.5). This compression of performance across settings at 4K suggests that even the lowest settings cannot relieve the GPU pressure enough to maintain playable frame rates.

The data indicates that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo, but only with reduced settings. At 1440p Medium, the system hits 52.1 FPS, which is acceptable for a single-player FPS. Pushing to High at 1440p yields 45 FPS, still playable but approaching the edge of comfort. The 4K results, ranging from 20.5 to 31.1 FPS across all settings, are uniformly below the threshold for smooth gameplay, making 4K a non-starter for this pairing.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This processor is not the limiting factor in Doom, as the benchmark results show the GPU bottleneck dominating at higher resolutions. However, the CPU's capabilities do set a floor for minimum frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the GPU has more headroom.

The 4600G's single-thread performance, as measured by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 726, is adequate for Doom's engine, which is known for being well-optimized but still reliant on strong per-core performance. The multi-threaded score of 4889 in the 3dmark_max_threads test shows that the six cores can handle background tasks without stealing resources from the game. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache provides decent data locality for game assets, though it is modest compared to larger desktop parts.

In practical terms, the CPU's role becomes evident when comparing frame rates across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 95.3 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game. The fact that this number does not scale dramatically higher with lower GPU load suggests the CPU is providing a reasonable ceiling. The processor's percentile ranking of 75 against all CPUs indicates it is a mid-range part, but for Doom specifically, it is sufficient to keep the RX 570 fed at 1080p and even at 1440p Medium, where the 52.1 FPS result is more GPU-limited than CPU-limited.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 65.5 FPS at 1080p High, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is the most demanding setting that maintains a comfortable frame rate.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No, the 4K results are uniformly poor. The highest average at 4K is 31.1 FPS on Low settings, and Ultra drops to 20.5 FPS. These are below playable thresholds for an FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this combo?

A: The data suggests 1080p Medium (79.6 FPS) or 1080p High (65.5 FPS) as the sweet spot. At 1440p, only Low (62.8 FPS) or Medium (52.1 FPS) are viable.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p Low, the 95.3 FPS result may approach the CPU's practical limit, but overall the six-core processor is adequate.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1604 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations. This is a low-end pairing for Doom.

Q: Can the game run at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: No, the 1440p Ultra result is 36.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. It is playable but will feel less smooth, and the 4K Ultra result of 20.5 FPS confirms this is not a high-resolution setup.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1604 out of 1681 tested combinations, this pairing is firmly in the bottom tier of the database. This position reflects the RX 570's age and the 4600G's integrated-graphics-oriented design, which was never intended for high-end discrete GPU pairing. The combo's percentile placement suggests that roughly 95% of tested configurations outperform it in Doom.

The ranking is consistent with the hardware's specifications. The RX 570, an end-of-life product from 2017, has a 4 GB frame buffer that is small by modern standards. The 4600G, while a competent CPU, is a 4000-series part with a 65 W TDP that prioritizes efficiency over raw gaming performance. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, where it can achieve playable frame rates. For anyone considering this pairing, the benchmark results make clear that expectations should be modest, and 1440p should only be attempted with reduced settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its limitations define the gaming experience. Built on the Polaris 20 chip with a 14 nm process, this GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. Its base clock of 1168 MHz and boost clock of 1244 MHz are modest, but the 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the key specification for resolution scaling.

The GPU's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for 1080p gaming in a well-optimized title like Doom. The data confirms this: at 1080p High, the combo achieves 65.5 FPS, and at Low, it reaches 95.3 FPS. However, the 4 GB memory capacity becomes a critical constraint at higher resolutions. At 1440p and 4K, the frame buffer is insufficient to hold the larger textures and geometry, causing the performance collapse seen in the results. The gap between 1080p Ultra (58.6 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (36.8 FPS) is a direct result of this memory pressure.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 74 against all GPUs places it in the mid-range, but its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, both of which are substantially more modern and powerful. This comparison underscores the RX 570's age. The GPU's 150 W TDP is modest, and its dual-slot design with a single 6-pin power connector suggests it is an efficient but low-power part. For Doom specifically, the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, and even at 1080p, it limits the frame rate below what the CPU could potentially deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce 95.3 FPS, Medium drops to 79.6 FPS, High yields 65.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 58.6 FPS. This resolution is the only one where all settings maintain playable frame rates, with the jump from Ultra to Low representing a 62.7% performance increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the impact of the 4 GB frame buffer becomes apparent. Low settings still manage 62.8 FPS, but Medium falls to 52.1 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 36.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 37.2%, and even the Low setting at 1440p is 34% slower than its 1080p equivalent. This resolution requires settings at Medium or below to stay above 50 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is uniformly poor. Low settings average 31.1 FPS, Medium 25.7 FPS, High 22 FPS, and Ultra 20.5 FPS. The differences between settings are compressed, with only a 10.6 FPS spread between Low and Ultra. This indicates that the GPU is completely overwhelmed, and no amount of graphical reduction can bring the frame rate to a playable level. The data clearly shows that 4K is out of reach for this combination, and even 1440p requires compromises. For a smooth experience, 1080p with High settings is the recommended configuration, offering a balance of visual quality and performance that this hardware can sustain.