Doom

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 lands at rank 1314 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This positioning reflects a system that is capable of delivering smooth gameplay across most settings, though it is not at the top of the leaderboard. The combo's percentile standing is reinforced by the GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 71st percentile among all CPUs, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other. In practical terms, this rank means the combo sits ahead of more than half of all tested configurations, but there is ample headroom above it for users chasing maximum frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. Clock speeds are substantial: a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The memory operates at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective throughput. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 25.18 TFLOPS.

For Doom, a fast-paced FPS that responds well to raw GPU throughput, the RX 7700's memory bandwidth and shader count (2560 shading units) are directly relevant. The game's id Tech 6 engine is known for scaling across resolutions, and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM buffer ensures no capacity-related stutters even at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its capability: a Passmark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7700 sits within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (which scores 16129 on average), 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014), and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679). The delta versus the R9 370X is negligible at -0.1%.

In Doom specifically, the GPU's role is most evident at higher resolutions. At 4K, the combo's average frame rates range from 51 FPS on Ultra to 85 FPS on Low, showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance as resolution scales. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for Ultra settings, where texture streaming demands are high, and the 624.1 GB/s bandwidth keeps data flowing without bottlenecking the shader array.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a Zen 2 architecture processor (codename Renoir) built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 support with 20 lanes is adequate for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface, though it limits bandwidth slightly.

In Doom, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU's, but it still matters for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The 4600G's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593, Passmark multithread score of 15992) ensures that game logic and physics threads are handled without creating a CPU-side ceiling. Single-thread performance, which matters for Doom's main rendering thread, is reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2653.

The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% higher). This clustering indicates that the 4600G is competitive with modern low-power and entry-level desktop parts, though it lacks the top-end throughput of higher-core-count processors.

For Doom at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 240 FPS on Low settings, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without stalling. The 8 MB L3 cache is modest by modern standards but adequate for Doom's working set. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant in this discrete GPU configuration, but the processor's 7 nm process node and 65 W TDP keep thermals manageable under sustained gaming loads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance: 241 FPS on Low, 210 FPS on Medium (with a min of 179 and max of 242), 178 FPS on High, and 145 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RX 7700 is the limiting factor only at Ultra settings, while the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower presets. The delta from Low to Ultra is 96 FPS, showing that Doom's settings have a significant impact on frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected resolution penalty. Low settings yield 156 FPS, Medium drops to 136 FPS (min 116, max 156), High delivers 115 FPS, and Ultra falls to 94 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35% lower on average across settings, consistent with the increased pixel count. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 62 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the combo enters more demanding territory. Low settings produce 85 FPS, Medium yields 74 FPS (min 63, max 85), High drops to 62 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51 FPS. The delta from Low to Ultra is 34 FPS, the smallest of any resolution, confirming that 4K Ultra pushes the RX 7700 to its limits. The min FPS of 63 at Medium settings is notable, as it suggests occasional dips below the average, but still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K High result of 62 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays, while Ultra's 51 FPS requires a variable refresh rate monitor or a lower preset for comfortable play.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo suitable for 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The measured data shows 62 FPS average at 4K High and 51 FPS at 4K Ultra. For a 60 Hz display, High settings are playable, while Ultra will require a VRR display or accepting occasional frame drops below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852 is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), 1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014), and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679). The delta versus the AMD Radeon R9 370X is negligible at -0.1%.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to similar processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals are within 0.8%: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614), Intel Core 7 150U (17395), and Intel Core i3-14100T (17648).

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the data shows 156 FPS on Low, 136 FPS on Medium (min 116, max 156), 115 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. All settings are well above 60 FPS, making 1440p a strong resolution for this pairing.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 7700 matter for Doom?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture data is never a bottleneck, even at 4K Ultra settings. This is evident in the consistent performance scaling across resolutions without stutters from VRAM exhaustion.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G's single-thread performance sufficient for Doom's engine?

A: Yes. The CPU's single-thread score of 1919 in Cinebench R23 and 2653 in Passmark single-thread tests is adequate for Doom's main thread, as evidenced by 241 FPS at 1080p Low where CPU overhead is most visible.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 145 FPS, which is excellent for 144 Hz monitors and still sufficient for 165 Hz displays. For users with 240 Hz panels, the Medium preset at 210 FPS (min 179, max 242) is the better choice, as it maintains frame rates above the refresh rate while sacrificing some visual fidelity. The Low preset's 241 FPS is only necessary for the highest refresh rate displays, where the visual tradeoffs may not be worth the extra frames.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 115 FPS is the sweet spot for 120 Hz monitors, offering a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Medium preset at 136 FPS (min 116, max 156) is better suited for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra's 94 FPS is acceptable for 100 Hz panels but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 156 FPS is overkill for most 1440p monitors and sacrifices too much visual detail.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 74 FPS (min 63, max 85) is the recommended setting for 60 Hz displays, as it stays above the refresh rate threshold with minimal dips. The High preset at 62 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz but acceptable with VRR, while Ultra at 51 FPS is only viable on 48-60 Hz VRR displays or for users willing to tolerate frame pacing issues. The Low preset at 85 FPS is the best choice for 4K monitors with 75 Hz refresh rates, though it noticeably reduces visual quality.

Overall, the data indicates that the combo is best utilized at 1440p High for a premium experience, or 1080p Medium/High for maximum frame rates. The 4K Ultra setting is the only configuration where the GPU is pushed to its limits, and users targeting 60 FPS should prefer Medium or High at that resolution.