Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combination produces high frame rates that suggest strong CPU headroom, while the 4K results show the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor. The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of how this specific hardware pairing behaves across the three most common gaming resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline tells an interesting story about where this system’s limits lie. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 142 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 92 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS. Pushing further to 4K High yields 50 FPS, another 42 FPS drop. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to keep up.

The Low settings preset offers the clearest view of the CPU’s capability. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 193 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600 can push well beyond typical refresh rates. At 1440p Low, the average falls to 125 FPS, and at 4K Low, it drops to 68 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Low is 68 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Low is 57 FPS. This relatively consistent decline across resolutions points to a GPU-bound scenario, as the frame rate scales with the number of pixels being rendered.

The Medium settings preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 168 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing 116 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and just 41 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS is notably below the 60 FPS threshold many gamers consider playable, which suggests that this combination struggles with the highest visual fidelity at 4K.

What the data implies is that this hardware pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work together efficiently. At 4K, however, the RX 7600’s compute capabilities become the limiting factor, as even the Low preset only achieves 68 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings shows a consistent 60-70% performance drop, which aligns with the four-fold increase in pixel count, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this pairing, running on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark results show a single-thread score of 882 in 3dmark and 2584 in Cinebench R23, which are solid figures for a desktop processor. The multi-threaded performance is equally respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a Passmark multithread score of 21541.

In Doom, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU at most settings, but the 1080p Low result of 193 FPS demonstrates that the processor can handle high frame rate scenarios. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5641 and max-thread score of 5659 indicate consistent performance across all threads, which is beneficial for games that utilize multiple cores. The 3dmark single-thread score of 882 shows that single-thread performance is adequate for older game engines like the one used in Doom.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory bandwidth for the game’s data streaming needs. The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 193 FPS while the 1080p Ultra preset drops to 116 FPS suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in either case, but rather the GPU’s workload increases with higher settings.

Comparing to the nearest rivals from the CPU benchmark data, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 20468 on average, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. These negligible deltas indicate that the CPU is competitively positioned within its performance class, though the game’s results are more heavily influenced by the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 168 FPS, which is 26 FPS higher than High and 52 FPS higher than Ultra. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 143 is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. High at 142 FPS is also viable, but the 26 FPS advantage of Medium suggests that the visual difference between these two presets is not worth the performance cost.

At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 109 FPS, while High drops to 92 FPS and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 92 FPS ensures consistent frame pacing, making it the best option for this resolution. Low at 125 FPS is faster, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial for only a 16 FPS gain over Medium.

At 4K, the situation changes significantly. Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, which is borderline playable but may experience noticeable drops. Low at 68 FPS is the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming with this combo. High at 50 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are both below the playable threshold for most users.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 1080p and 1440p, offering high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. For 4K, Low is the only viable option if maintaining 60 FPS is a priority. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions, as it provides the lowest frame rates with diminishing visual returns.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 168 FPS at 1080p with Medium settings, with a minimum of 143 FPS and a maximum of 193 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: At 4K, the system produces 50 FPS on High, 59 FPS on Medium, and 68 FPS on Low settings. The Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G.

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

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 125 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 75 FPS, representing a 50 FPS difference between the lowest and highest settings.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset only reaches 68 FPS, while the CPU can push 193 FPS at 1080p Low. This indicates the RX 7600 is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum FPS of 143, ensuring consistent performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, featuring 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2655 MHz, and a game clock of 2250 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Doom’s texture requirements at most settings.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 16634 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 88051 and Vulkan score of 34401 indicate strong compute performance. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 57 places it in the upper-middle tier of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171.

In Doom, the GPU’s performance is the deciding factor at higher resolutions. The 4K results show a clear GPU limitation, with the average FPS dropping from 68 at Low to 41 at Ultra. The RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Doom’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset may exceed the memory capacity, contributing to the low 41 FPS average.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 7600’s 15171. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, placing it 0.6% lower. These small deltas suggest that the RX 7600 is competitively positioned against its direct competitors, but the measured FPS data shows that this performance level translates to playable frame rates only up to 1440p.

The GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate provide adequate compute for Doom’s engine. The texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s helps maintain smooth frame pacing at lower resolutions, but the 4K results indicate that the GPU’s raw throughput is insufficient for high settings at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1080p, the Low preset averages 193 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 168 FPS, with a minimum of 143 and a maximum of 193. High averages 142 FPS, while Ultra drops to 116 FPS. This 1080p range shows a 77 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is handling the workload without significant CPU interference.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 125 FPS, Medium averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 and maximum of 125, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 75 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 50 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more stressed. The Medium preset’s minimum of 92 FPS ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the Low preset averages 68 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 27 FPS, the smallest of all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is saturated and additional settings changes have less impact. The Medium preset’s minimum of 50 FPS shows that even at this setting, there are moments where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p provides the best performance across all settings, 1440p is playable with Medium or High, and 4K requires Low settings for consistent frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it offers the lowest frame rates with the highest GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2540 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 68th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the combo’s overall performance across all resolutions and settings, with its strongest results coming at 1080p and its weakest at 4K.

The ranking indicates that this combo performs better than roughly two-thirds of all tested systems in Doom, which is a positive result for a mid-range pairing. The combo’s 1080p performance is particularly strong, with the Low preset achieving 193 FPS and the Medium preset hitting 168 FPS, both of which would place it in the upper quartile of systems at that resolution.

At 1440p, the combo’s performance is still respectable, with Medium averaging 109 FPS and High averaging 92 FPS. These results are competitive with many higher-end systems, though the 4K results drag down the overall ranking. The 4K Ultra average of 41 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, which places the combo in the lower half of systems at that resolution.

The combo’s rank of 2540 out of 3712 suggests that while it is not a top-tier performer, it offers a solid balance of CPU and GPU capabilities for Doom. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s adequate compute power combine to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the 4K experience being the primary weakness. The data implies that this combo is best suited for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at 1080p or smooth 1440p gameplay, rather than 4K enthusiasts.