Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. This pairing produces a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The benchmark data reveals a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, but which requires careful settings management to maintain high refresh rates at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 129 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 45 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 35.7% performance loss when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45.8% loss when moving from 1440p to 4K. The magnitude of these drops suggests that the RTX 2060's pixel throughput is the limiting factor, as the workload scales directly with the number of pixels rendered.

Comparing the Low preset across resolutions reveals a similar pattern, though with higher absolute values. The system achieves 175 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are comparable to the High preset, confirming that the resolution scaling behavior is consistent regardless of graphical fidelity. This consistency indicates that the rendering pipeline is well-optimized, with no unexpected bottlenecks appearing at any particular resolution.

The Medium preset data provides the most complete picture, as it includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 152 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 113 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61 FPS. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS narrows as resolution increases, which suggests that the system becomes more consistently GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with less variance caused by CPU-side frame pacing.

The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 175 FPS while the 4K Ultra preset only manages 37 FPS highlights the dramatic impact of resolution on this hardware combination. The data implies that the RTX 2060 has sufficient raw power for 1080p gaming at maximum settings, but becomes severely strained at 4K, even at lower presets. This is characteristic of a mid-range GPU being paired with a capable CPU, where the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity become the dominant factors at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2294th out of 2930 tested combinations for Doom. This places it in the 21.7th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 78% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this title. This relatively low ranking is somewhat surprising given the game's reputation for excellent optimization, but it reflects the age and tier of the components involved.

Looking at the individual components provides context for this ranking. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all processors, indicating that it is a strong performer relative to the broader market. The GPU, however, only achieves the 58th percentile among all graphics cards. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combination, dragging down the overall combo ranking despite the CPU's solid performance. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant improvement in Doom than upgrading the CPU.

The combo's ranking becomes more understandable when examining the GPU's nearest rivals. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% delta). These scores indicate that the RTX 2060 is performing exactly as expected for its tier, and the combo ranking is a direct consequence of this mid-range GPU performance. The system is not underperforming; rather, it is simply outclassed by the many higher-end combinations in the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the TU106 chip using a 12 nm process and features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly relevant to the Doom benchmark results, as the game's texture streaming and geometry processing rely heavily on memory bandwidth and shading throughput.

The GPU's performance in Doom aligns with its benchmark scores. Its PassMark G3D score of 14111 and PassMark GPU Compute score of 5488 indicate a card that is capable but not exceptional. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 further confirms this assessment. The fact that the GPU achieved a 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests that it is a solid mid-range option, but one that is clearly outmatched by more modern or higher-tier cards.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Doom at the tested settings, as the measured FPS values do not show signs of texture thrashing or memory-related stuttering. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings (130 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, 45 FPS at 4K) are all relatively close to their corresponding averages, indicating stable frame delivery. This suggests that the game's texture requirements fit comfortably within the 6 GB frame buffer at these resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 175 FPS, achieved at the Low preset. The Ultra preset still delivers a respectable 105 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does this system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system achieves 45 FPS on High, 53 FPS on Medium, and 61 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset drops to 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile, and the FPS drops significantly with resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU limitation.

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking for Doom performance?*

A: This combination ranks 2294th out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the bottom half of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS values are 130 at 1920x1080, 84 at 2560x1440, and 45 at 3840x2160. These values are within 10-15% of the average FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the GTX 580 (15283), the Radeon 680M (15270), and the RTX 3050 OEM (15199), with delta percentages of 0%, 0.1%, and 0.6% respectively.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for different priorities. For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the 1080p Ultra preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 105 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, the High preset achieves 83 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS and offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance.

For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, particularly for competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 175 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Even at 1440p, the Low preset maintains 113 FPS, making it a viable option for players who prefer higher resolutions but still want fast-paced performance. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 99 FPS and a minimum of 84 FPS, represents the sweet spot for most users, offering a solid visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS.

At 4K resolution, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 53 FPS may be playable for some, but the High and Ultra presets at 45 FPS and 37 FPS respectively are likely to feel sluggish. For a 4K experience, the Low preset at 61 FPS is recommended, as it provides the best combination of playability and resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration provides strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its PassMark scores of 2872 for single-thread and 19236 for multi-thread tests.

The CPU's performance in Doom is consistent with its benchmark results. Its PassMark physics score of 1043 and floating-point math score of 34548 indicate solid computational capabilities. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all processors, suggesting that it is a strong performer for gaming workloads. The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 175 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit, indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (avg score 36938, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4% delta). These scores are all within 0.5% of the 5600F's average of 36945, indicating that the CPU performs in the expected range for its class. The data suggests that the CPU provides ample headroom for the RTX 2060, and that any performance limitations in Doom are attributable to the GPU rather than the processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 175 FPS, followed by Medium at 152 FPS, High at 129 FPS, and Ultra at 105 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The differences between presets are substantial, with a 40% performance gap between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is sensitive to the graphical settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are significant but the system remains highly playable. The Low preset averages 113 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS, High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS demonstrate consistent performance. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 39.8%, showing that the resolution increase has compressed the performance range across presets.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset achieves 61 FPS, Medium averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 61 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 39.3%, consistent with the other resolutions. The 4K data reveals that only the Low preset can maintain an average above 60 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The complete dataset shows a clear trend: the RTX 2060 provides playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but is only suitable for Low settings at 4K. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings across all resolutions (130, 84, and 45) demonstrate that the system maintains acceptable frame pacing even when under load, with the minimum values staying within 15% of the average in most cases. This consistency is a positive indicator for the overall stability of the combination, even if the absolute performance is limited by the GPU's mid-range capabilities.