Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks at 1030 out of 1681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems. This rank reflects a pairing where the GPU is the primary performance driver, yet the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking in most scenarios. The data indicates a system that can comfortably handle the game’s demands, though it is not at the top of the leaderboard. The 79th percentile standing of the CPU and 65th percentile of the GPU among all parts suggest a balanced, if not exceptional, pairing for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1030th position out of 1681 combos means this system sits above the median, outperforming roughly 38% of tested configurations while trailing the top performers. This is a solid result for a mid-range pairing, indicating that Doom runs well without requiring flagship hardware. The ranking is influenced by both components: the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile score places it above average, while the Ryzen 5 5600’s 79th percentile shows it is a strong partner. In practical terms, this combo should deliver smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions, with the data showing it can push well past 60 FPS at 1440p in most settings. However, it does not crack the top tier, meaning 4K Ultra settings will be a challenge, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the workhorse here, equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost clocks, combined with 2560 shading units, provide the raw compute power needed for Doom’s fast-paced rendering. The GPU’s 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is ample for this game, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The 12 nm Turing architecture, with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, though not fully utilized in a 2016 title, ensures the card is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is capable of delivering 214.9 FPS on Low settings, indicating it is well ahead of the CPU’s ability to feed it frames. At 4K, however, the GPU’s workload increases significantly, and the 47.3 FPS at Ultra settings reflects its limits with this resolution and preset.

Resolution Scaling

Frame rates scale predictably across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the combo averages 159 FPS on High, 126.1 FPS on Ultra, and 214.9 FPS on Low, showing that the CPU can drive the GPU to high output. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop to 98.6 FPS on High, 80.8 FPS on Ultra, and 138.2 FPS on Low, a reduction of roughly 38% from 1080p to 1440p on High settings. The jump to 4K is steeper: 55.3 FPS on High and 47.3 FPS on Ultra, representing a 44% decrease from 1440p on High. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-bound, but by 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the dominant factors. The 73.7 FPS at 4K Low versus 55.3 FPS at 4K High further confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution, as reducing settings yields a significant FPS boost.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience balancing visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, delivering 98.6 FPS with strong image quality. This is a playable and visually appealing configuration for most users. At 4K, the Medium preset at 65.4 FPS is the highest playable option, as Ultra drops to 47.3 FPS, which may feel less smooth. For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset at 214.9 FPS is ideal for maximum refresh rate, but High at 159 FPS is a better balance for most. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 126.1 FPS, which is still smooth, but the performance cost over High is notable. Overall, the data suggests that High at 1440p or Medium at 4K provides the best trade-off between fidelity and frame rate for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates, with 214.9 FPS on Low, 182.7 FPS on Medium, 159 FPS on High, and 126.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear scaling pattern, with Ultra costing roughly 21% of the frame rate compared to High. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 138.2 FPS on Low, 116.4 FPS on Medium, 98.6 FPS on High, and 80.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with High losing about 38% of its frame rate. At 3840x2160, the system manages 73.7 FPS on Low, 65.4 FPS on Medium, 55.3 FPS on High, and 47.3 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show that even Low settings struggle to reach 75 FPS, and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold, emphasizing the GPU limit. Across all resolutions, the difference between Medium and High is roughly 10-15%, while Ultra is the most demanding preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K 60 FPS?

A: No, the data shows that at 4K, the highest playable setting is Medium at 65.4 FPS, but High drops to 55.3 FPS and Ultra to 47.3 FPS. Only Low settings at 73.7 FPS exceed 60 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p, all presets exceed 126 FPS, with Low reaching 214.9 FPS. At 1440p, High and below stay above 98 FPS, making it suitable for 100Hz+ displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 214.9 FPS suggests CPU headroom, but the GPU’s workload at 4K Ultra, yielding 47.3 FPS, shows it is the bottleneck.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 0.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, but it is 2.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth 1440p experience?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 98.6 FPS, which is smooth. If you prefer more headroom, Medium at 116.4 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 80.8 FPS is still playable.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance affect this game’s results?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600’s 79th percentile rank and 18309 score in Cinebench R23 multicore indicate it is a strong processor. In Doom, it prevents CPU-bound framerates at lower settings, as shown by the high FPS at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable partner for the RTX 2070 SUPER in Doom. Its Zen 3 architecture, running at a 3.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock, provides strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for this game’s engine. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure data flows efficiently to the GPU. In benchmark tests, the processor scores 2584 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p, where the combo reaches 214.9 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s role diminishes, and the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11700F, scores 21957 on average, a mere 0.9% difference, showing that the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitive with newer mid-range chips. For Doom, this CPU provides more than enough processing power, ensuring that the GPU is the sole determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions.