Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination in Doom delivers a highly playable experience at 1080p, but the data clearly shows that the GTX 1070 is the primary factor limiting performance at higher resolutions. This pairing of a six-core Zen 3 processor with a Pascal-generation GPU produces a predictable bottleneck profile, where CPU headroom is abundant and GPU load dictates the final framerate.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Built on the Zen 3 architecture and the 7 nm process, this processor has a 65 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform. For a 2016 title like Doom, the workload demands are modest, and the Ryzen 5 5600’s single-thread performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU.

The benchmark data underscores this point. In the 3DMark single-thread test, the CPU scores 882, while the 3DMark 4-thread test yields 3313. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 further confirms that per-core performance is a strength. These numbers indicate that the CPU will not be the limiting factor in Doom’s frame generation, as the game’s engine is well-optimized for the available threads. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps maintain smooth frame pacing, which is crucial for a fast-paced FPS.

Looking at the broader CPU landscape, the Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700F, which scores 21957 and is just 0.9% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9554P, which scores 21899 and is 0.6% behind. This places the Ryzen 5 5600 in a competitive position, but for Doom specifically, the processor’s ability to sustain high clock speeds across its six cores is what matters most. The data shows that at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can push framerates to very high levels, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the clear constraint.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective 8 Gbps. With 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs, this GPU was designed for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, and the measured data in Doom reflects that heritage.

The GTX 1070’s performance profile is consistent with its hardware specifications. Its PassMark G3D score of 13498 places it in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4% ahead), which shows that the GTX 1070 remains a mid-tier performer. In Doom, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is more than adequate, as the game’s texture requirements are well within this capacity, even at 4K. The bottleneck is not memory capacity but raw compute throughput.

The data shows that at 1080p Ultra settings, the GTX 1070 averages 95.1 FPS, which is a solid result for a game that demands fast reflexes. However, the drop from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p, from 156.3 FPS to 95.1 FPS, represents a 39.2% performance hit, indicating that the GPU is sensitive to shader and lighting effects. This sensitivity becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are stretched thinner.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 114 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 78.2 FPS, a 31.4% decrease. At 4K High, the average falls to 40 FPS, a 64.9% drop from 1080p High. This steep decline is typical of a GPU that is hitting its compute limits, not a CPU issue.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the 1080p average is 156.3 FPS, which drops to 100.7 FPS at 1440p (a 35.6% decrease) and then to 56.7 FPS at 4K (a 63.7% decrease from 1080p). The fact that even at Low settings the 4K framerate struggles to stay above 60 FPS confirms that the GTX 1070’s fill rate and shading capacity are the limiting factors. The Ryzen 5 5600 has ample headroom, as evidenced by its strong multi-threaded scores like 18309 in Cinebench R23, but it simply cannot compensate for the GPU’s inability to process the increased pixel count.

The data indicates that 1440p is the effective ceiling for smooth gameplay with this combo, as the High preset at 1440p (78.2 FPS) is still comfortably playable, while 4K Ultra (33 FPS) is not. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a near-linear relationship with pixel count, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. This analysis is reinforced by the fact that the CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as the 3DMark max threads score of 5659, does not translate into higher framerates at 4K, where the GPU is saturated.

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

For this combination, the data suggests that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across resolutions, providing significant framerate gains over Ultra while maintaining visual quality. At 1080p, Medium averages 136.1 FPS, which is 43.1% higher than Ultra’s 95.1 FPS. At 1440p, Medium delivers 86.6 FPS, a 45.2% improvement over Ultra’s 59.6 FPS. This makes Medium the sweet spot for competitive play, as it keeps framerates well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the choice is more constrained. Medium yields 49.6 FPS, while Low yields 56.7 FPS. Neither is ideal for a fast-paced FPS, but Low is the only preset that approaches playability, though it still falls short of 60 FPS. For users with a 1440p monitor, the High preset (78.2 FPS) is a viable option if visual fidelity is prioritized over maximum framerate, as it stays above the 60 FPS mark. However, the data shows that High at 1440p is 9.6% slower than Medium, and this gap widens at 4K, where High drops to 40 FPS.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize image quality over performance, as it is the only preset that pushes the GPU to its limits. At 1080p Ultra, the 95.1 FPS average is still smooth, but the 1440p Ultra result of 59.6 FPS is borderline, and 4K Ultra at 33 FPS is unplayable for most users. The practical advice from the data is clear: stick to Medium for the best balance of speed and visuals, or use High at 1080p if you want a visual upgrade without sacrificing too much performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination ranks 1422 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the bottom 15.4% of all configurations, which is a direct consequence of the GTX 1070’s age and mid-range positioning. The rank is not a reflection of poor CPU performance, but rather the GPU’s inability to compete with modern cards that have higher fill rates and more shading units.

The ranking is consistent with the GPU’s percentile of 51, which means it performs better than roughly half of all GPUs, but in a game like Doom where high framerates are a priority, the mid-tier position of the GTX 1070 holds the combo back. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking is significantly higher, but the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU. This suggests that if a user were to upgrade the GPU to a more powerful model, the Ryzen 5 5600 would be able to support higher framerates without becoming a bottleneck, given its strong single-thread performance.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the GTX 1070 can still deliver high framerates. The data confirms that the combo is not competitive at 4K, as the measured FPS at that resolution is below 60 FPS across all settings. The rank of 1422 out of 1681 is a clear signal that this is a budget-oriented pairing, but for its intended purpose of 1080p or 1440p gaming, it performs adequately.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance across all resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are strong. With Low settings, the average FPS is 156.3. Medium settings reduce this to 136.1, which is a 12.9% decrease. High settings average 114 FPS, a 27.1% drop from Low. Ultra settings bring the average down to 95.1 FPS, which is a 39.2% decrease from Low. These numbers show that the GTX 1070 can handle 1080p with ease, even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings average 100.7 FPS, which is a 35.6% decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 86.6 FPS, a 14.0% decrease from 1440p Low. High settings average 78.2 FPS, a 22.3% decrease from 1440p Low. Ultra settings average 59.6 FPS, a 40.8% decrease from 1440p Low. This resolution is still playable for most settings, but Ultra is borderline.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overmatched. Low settings average 56.7 FPS, which is a 43.7% decrease from 1440p Low. Medium settings average 49.6 FPS, a 12.5% decrease from 4K Low. High settings average 40 FPS, a 29.5% decrease from 4K Low. Ultra settings average 33 FPS, a 41.8% decrease from 4K Low. None of these results reach the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K gaming impractical with this combo. The data shows that the GTX 1070’s performance degrades significantly as pixel count increases, and the Ryzen 5 5600 cannot offset this limitation.