Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Doom, with the data showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The measured results place this combination at rank 230 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.7% of all systems, a position that reflects the balanced capability of the Zen 3 processor and Ada Lovelace graphics card. This pairing demonstrates that high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p is fully achievable, while 4K performance remains smooth even at maximum settings, with the only potential bottleneck appearing at lower resolutions where the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration begins to limit the GPU’s output.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the most significant drops occurring when moving from 1440p to 2160p. At High settings, the average FPS declines from 274 at 1920x1080 to 175.7 at 2560x1440, a 35.9% reduction, and then falls further to 94.8 at 3840x2160, representing a 46% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline at 4K strongly indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at this resolution, as the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits with the increased pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern shifts noticeably, with 1080p producing 341.5 FPS compared to 237.8 at 1440p and 128 at 4K. The smaller relative drop between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (30.4% reduction) compared to High settings (35.9% reduction) suggests that the CPU becomes more relevant at lower graphical loads. However, the 46.2% drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings still points to the GPU as the dominant constraint, as the Ryzen 5 5600’s 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread performance for the game’s engine at these frame rates.

The Ultra preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior, with 224.6 FPS at 1080p, 144.9 at 1440p, and 80 at 4K. The 35.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and the 44.8% reduction from 1440p to 4K indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 7680 shading units are progressively more saturated as resolution increases. Overall, the data demonstrates that this combo is GPU-limited across all resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a secondary factor at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on lower presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Doom?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 341.5, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling for this pairing, with the RTX 4070 Ti’s 2610 MHz boost clock and the Ryzen 5 5600’s 4.40 GHz boost clock working in tandem.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 94.8 FPS on High settings, 111.8 on Medium, 128 on Low, and 80 on Ultra. The data shows that even the most demanding Ultra preset remains playable, with the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth proving sufficient for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all tested resolutions, particularly at 4K where frame rates drop by 44–46% compared to 1440p. At 1080p with Low settings, the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent as frame rates approach 341.5 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems?

A: This AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 230 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.7% of all configurations tested in Doom.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: In average benchmark scores, the RTX 4070 Ti scores 44900, which is 0.6% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and 1.5% below the Intel Arc A730M (45592), while being 1.6% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44195).

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p provides 341.5 FPS, which is 24.3% higher than Medium settings at 320.8 FPS. However, High settings at 1440p offers 175.7 FPS, which balances visual quality with refresh rates above 144 Hz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process, provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Doom, which is a fast-paced FPS with a focus on single-thread performance, this CPU demonstrates its capability through the high frame rates achieved at 1080p, where the processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for this game’s engine.

The CPU’s role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 341.5 FPS, and the fact that this is only 21.4% higher than the 4K High result (94.8 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not severely limiting performance even in the most favorable GPU scenario. The Ryzen 5 5600’s 65 W TDP and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die contribute to efficient operation, with the processor’s 3DMark max threads score of 5659 showing that multi-threaded workloads are handled adequately, though the game’s frame pacing relies more heavily on the CPU’s single-thread capabilities.

The nearest rival comparisons for the CPU show it performs within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957 vs 21765 average score), with a delta of -0.9%, and within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899). This narrow margin in synthetic benchmarks translates to the measured in-game results, where the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 Ti’s demands without introducing significant bottlenecks, even at 1080p with frame rates near 342 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 341.5 FPS, Medium achieves 320.8 FPS, High reaches 274 FPS, and Ultra yields 224.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 34.2% reduction in performance, with the largest single-step drop occurring between High and Ultra at 18% fewer frames. These results demonstrate that the RTX 4070 Ti can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with even the most demanding preset staying above 220 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured results show 237.8 FPS on Low, 210.1 on Medium, 175.7 on High, and 144.9 on Ultra. The 1440p resolution represents a sweet spot for this combo, as Ultra settings still deliver frame rates above 144 Hz, which matches common high-refresh monitor specifications. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 39.1%, which is a slightly larger spread than at 1080p, reflecting the GPU’s increasing workload with more pixels.

At 3840x2160, the data shows 128 FPS on Low, 111.8 on Medium, 94.8 on High, and 80 on Ultra. The 4K results reveal that even the Ultra preset remains playable, with the 80 FPS average providing a smooth experience for most players. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 37.5% reduction, which is consistent with the pattern observed at other resolutions, confirming that the GPU’s 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability is the determining factor across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 230 out of 1681 tested combinations places it in the 86.3rd percentile of all systems tested in Doom, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations. This ranking is particularly impressive given that the RTX 4070 Ti, with a percentile rank of 85 among all GPUs, is paired with a CPU that ranks at the 79th percentile among all processors. The combination of these two components results in a system that is well-above average for this game, with only 229 other combos achieving higher measured performance.

The data suggests that the ranking is primarily driven by the GPU’s strong performance, as the RTX 4070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 44900 places it in the top 15% of all graphics cards. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 1.6% (44900 vs 44195) but trails the Intel Arc A730M by 1.5% (44900 vs 45592). These small deltas in synthetic benchmarks translate to the in-game results, where the combo’s 4K Ultra score of 80 FPS demonstrates that it can handle demanding scenarios without significant frame rate drops.

The CPU’s ranking, at the 79th percentile with an average benchmark score of 21765, places it in the upper tier of processors, but its performance is closely matched by rivals such as the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, +0.6%) and the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899, -0.6%). This tight grouping indicates that the CPU choice has minimal impact on the overall combo ranking in Doom, as the game’s performance is more sensitive to GPU capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 341.5 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on high-refresh monitors. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs only 6.1% of performance (341.5 to 320.8 FPS) while providing better visual detail, making Medium a strong recommendation for those who want improved graphics without sacrificing responsiveness. At 1440p, the High preset provides 175.7 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates, and the data shows that this gives the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness for most users.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 111.8 FPS offers the best experience, as it provides frame rates above 100 FPS while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 94.8 FPS is also viable, but the drop to Ultra at 80 FPS represents a 15.6% reduction in performance for marginal visual gains. The measured data indicates that the Ultra preset is best reserved for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, as the 80 FPS result at 4K is still playable but falls below the 90+ FPS threshold that many consider optimal for fast-paced FPS games.

The overall recommendation from the data is to use High settings at 1440p or Medium settings at 4K, as these configurations provide the best combination of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, Medium settings offer the most sensible choice, delivering 320.8 FPS with minimal performance loss compared to Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, plays the dominant role in this combo’s Doom performance. With 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the GPU provides 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power, which is more than sufficient for this game’s Vulkan-based engine. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and the 2310 MHz base clock with 2610 MHz boost clock ensures high sustained performance across all tested scenarios.

The GPU’s percentile rank of 85 among all graphics cards is reflected in the measured frame rates, where the RTX 4070 Ti consistently delivers playable performance even at 4K Ultra settings. The 80 FPS result at 4K Ultra demonstrates that the GPU’s 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for this title’s demands. The comparison to its nearest rivals shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is competitive, with a 1.6% advantage over the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and a 1.5% deficit to the Intel Arc A730M, though these differences have minimal impact on the in-game experience.

The GPU’s role becomes increasingly critical at higher resolutions, where the pixel throughput requirements double from 1080p to 4K. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti handles this scaling efficiently, with the 4K Ultra score of 80 FPS representing 35.6% of the 1080p Ultra score of 224.6 FPS. This scaling efficiency reflects the GPU’s architecture, which is designed to maintain performance as pixel count increases, and confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary component driving this combo’s strong ranking in Doom.