Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. This analysis examines the measured data to understand the CPU and GPU roles, optimal settings, and how this combination ranks against other tested configurations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and it features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. As a 65 W TDP part on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In Doom, the CPU’s role is evident through the measured frame rates across different resolutions and settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 211 FPS average, which is the highest recorded figure in the dataset. This indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently to reach very high frame rates. However, the difference between the CPU’s multi-threaded benchmark score of 19236 and its single-thread score of 2872 suggests that Doom, like many FPS titles, benefits from strong per-core performance. The 5600F’s boost clock of 4.00 GHz and Zen 3 architecture provide that single-thread strength, which is critical for maintaining high minimum frame rates in fast-paced action.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 (deltaPct of 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (deltaPct of -0.2), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (deltaPct of -0.4), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (deltaPct of -0.5). These extremely small deltas indicate that the 5600F is essentially performance-equivalent to these processors in general compute tasks. In Doom specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU does not become a bottleneck until the highest settings and resolutions are considered, where the GPU’s limitations become more prominent.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 45, which is the lowest in the dataset. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution, as the GPU is clearly struggling to maintain higher frame rates. The data indicates that the 5600F provides ample headroom for the RX 9060 across the tested scenarios, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads handling the game’s logic without causing significant frame rate dips.

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

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 127 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, the High preset at 1080p achieves 155 FPS average, a 22% improvement over Ultra while likely offering visually similar results in a fast-paced shooter like Doom. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 184 FPS average, with a minimum of 156 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing. Given that Doom is a fast-paced FPS where high frame rates directly impact responsiveness, the Medium preset at 1080p appears to be the sweet spot for competitive play, offering a 45% performance increase over Ultra while still maintaining a high visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 101 FPS average, which is still highly playable for most users. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS, making it the best choice for those prioritizing smoothness over maximum visual detail. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 82 FPS average, which is acceptable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. For 4K, the High preset achieves 54 FPS average, while Medium sits at 65 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS. The data suggests that Medium at 4K is the most viable option for maintaining playable frame rates, as Ultra drops to 45 FPS average.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides a significant performance boost over Ultra while retaining reasonable visual quality. The delta between Medium and Ultra is consistent: at 1080p, Medium is 45% faster (184 vs 127 FPS); at 1440p, Medium is 45% faster (119 vs 82 FPS); and at 4K, Medium is 44% faster (65 vs 45 FPS). This pattern indicates that the Medium preset offers the best performance-per-visual-quality trade-off for this hardware combination in Doom.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 155 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 101 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 54 FPS, a further 47% reduction from 1440p. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains constant while the GPU’s workload increases with pixel count.

The same pattern holds for other settings. At 1080p Low, the average is 211 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 137 FPS (35% reduction); and at 4K Low, it reaches 74 FPS (46% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings strengthens the conclusion that the RX 9060’s rendering capabilities, not the CPU, determine the frame rate ceiling at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the difference between Low (211 FPS) and High (155 FPS) is 56 FPS, while at 4K, the difference between Low (74 FPS) and High (54 FPS) is only 20 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s demands even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate exceeds 200 FPS, indicating that the 5600F is not holding back the system in this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1686 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 57.5th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations but sits below the top tier of hardware pairings. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s solid single-thread performance and the GPU’s mid-range capabilities.

Given that the GPU’s average benchmark score of 16014 places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, and the CPU’s average score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the combo’s overall rank is somewhat dragged down by the GPU’s relatively lower standing. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an average score of 16129 (deltaPct of -0.7), the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (deltaPct of 1), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (deltaPct of 1), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 (deltaPct of 2.1). The RX 9060 is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks, which explains why its performance in Doom at 4K is moderate.

The combo’s rank of 1686 suggests that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it provides consistent performance across the tested settings and resolutions. For a 1080p-focused gaming system, this rank is more than adequate, as the measured FPS at 1080p exceeds 127 FPS even at Ultra settings, which is well above the minimum requirements for smooth gameplay.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 44 chip) using a 4 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). It contains 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores, delivering 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Doom, the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth play a crucial role at higher resolutions. At 4K, the game’s texture demands increase significantly, and the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at Medium (65 FPS average) and High (54 FPS average). The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the 128-bit bus, though it is not exceptional. The GPU’s boost clock of 2990 MHz helps maintain performance in bursty scenes, while the game clock of 2400 MHz represents the sustained frequency under load.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 17631 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322, indicating solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Doom’s rendering engine. The GPU’s percentile rank of 59 among all GPUs aligns with the measured frame rates: it is a mid-range performer that excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra (45 FPS average). The data suggests that the RX 9060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are adequate for this game, but they do limit performance at the highest settings and resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s performance in Doom across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 211 FPS average
• Medium: 184 FPS average, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS
• High: 155 FPS average
• Ultra: 127 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS
• High: 101 FPS average
• Ultra: 82 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 74 FPS average
• Medium: 65 FPS average, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo easily exceeds 60 FPS at all settings, with even Ultra maintaining 127 FPS average. This makes the RX 9060 and 5600F a strong pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors. At 1440p, the performance remains playable across all settings, with Ultra at 82 FPS average still suitable for most displays. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra dip to 54 and 45 FPS average respectively, indicating that 4K gaming requires a reduction in settings for smooth gameplay.

The Medium preset consistently provides the best balance at every resolution, with 4K Medium offering 65 FPS average and a minimum of 55 FPS, ensuring that even the most demanding scenes remain playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo in Doom at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 184 FPS average with a minimum of 156 FPS, making it the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. Ultra still provides 127 FPS average, but Medium offers a 45% performance increase with only a modest visual quality reduction.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the combo achieves 74 FPS average, while Medium provides 65 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS. High and Ultra settings drop to 54 and 45 FPS average respectively, which may not be smooth enough for all users.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060’s average benchmark score is 16014, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, deltaPct of -0.7). It also performs similarly to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, deltaPct of 1) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, deltaPct of 2.1).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RX 9060 in Doom?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 211 FPS average, showing the 5600F can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The frame rate drops at higher resolutions are consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 1686 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the 57.5th percentile. This reflects a balanced mid-range configuration that performs well but is not among the top-tier pairings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo delivers 155 FPS average. At 4K High, it drops to 54 FPS average, representing a 65% reduction in frame rate. This steep decline confirms that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.