Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution, transitioning from a CPU-limited state at 1080p to a GPU-bound state at 4K. This pairing is exceptionally strong for the game, ranking in the top 25% of all tested combos, and offers a clear settings hierarchy that prioritizes the High preset for the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a classic performance scaling curve that shifts the bottleneck between components as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combination produces massive frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 293 FPS and the Medium preset reaching 273 FPS. The gap between Low and High settings at 1080p is only 62 FPS (293 vs 231 FPS), which suggests that the CPU is starting to limit raw output; the GPU has enough headroom that even reducing settings to Low cannot push the frame rate significantly higher. This indicates a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p, where the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores are the primary constraint.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern changes. The frame rates drop substantially, with Low at 203 FPS, Medium at 177 FPS, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 122 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant; for example, the High preset falls from 231 FPS to 150 FPS, a 35% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is now becoming the limiting factor, as the increased pixel count demands more from the RTX 4070's rendering pipeline. The scaling between settings at 1440p is more linear, showing that the GPU has less headroom to absorb the extra workload of higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck. The frame rates compress into a tighter range, with Low at 110 FPS, Medium at 96 FPS, High at 81 FPS, and Ultra at 66 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest settings at 4K is only 44 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than the differences seen at lower resolutions. This compression demonstrates that at 4K, the RTX 4070 is fully saturated, and the CPU's role is diminished. The data suggests that the 4K performance is almost entirely GPU-bound, with the Ryzen 5 5600F providing enough throughput to avoid becoming a major constraint even at the highest settings.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep. For the High preset, the frame rate drops from 150 FPS to 81 FPS, a 46% reduction. This is a much larger penalty than the 1080p to 1440p transition, confirming that the RTX 4070's memory bandwidth and compute resources are the limiting factor at 4K. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but the sheer pixel count at 4K overwhelms the GPU's ability to maintain the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this combination at rank 740 out of 2930 tested combos, which places it in the top 25% of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4070 is well-balanced for this game. The rank is a relative measure of the combo's average performance across all tested settings and resolutions, and it shows that this system outperforms a significant majority of other combinations in the database.

The CPU's individual benchmark scores support this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600F achieves a Passmark multithread score of 19236 and a single-thread score of 2872, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which has an almost identical average score (36938 vs 36945), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which is only 0.2% slower. This indicates that the 5600F is competitive with modern mid-range processors, and its performance is not a weak link in the combo.

The GPU also contributes to the high ranking. The RTX 4070's Passmark G3D score of 26927 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which is 0.4% faster. The RTX 4070 is a high-end part, and its performance is consistent with its position in the GPU hierarchy. The combination of a top-quartile CPU and a top-quartile GPU results in a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and capable of 4K gaming with adjustments to settings.

The rank of 740 is particularly notable because it reflects the synergy between the two components. A weaker CPU would likely bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions, while a weaker GPU would fail to deliver playable frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows that this pairing avoids both pitfalls, achieving high frame rates across the board.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 150 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. At 1920x1080, High produces 231 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play on high-refresh-rate panels. The High preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium, but the performance penalty is moderate.

For users with 4K displays, the High preset is also the recommended starting point, as it delivers 81 FPS on average. This is playable, though not ideal for 120 Hz or 144 Hz panels. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 66 FPS, which is a 18.5% reduction from High. This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects are not worth the frame rate cost at 4K, unless the user prioritizes maximum visual fidelity over smoothness.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative for users who need higher frame rates. At 4K, Medium provides 96 FPS, which is a significant improvement over High. At 1440p, Medium delivers 177 FPS, which is suitable for 165 Hz monitors. The Low preset is only recommended for users with very high refresh rate displays (240 Hz or higher) at 1080p, where it achieves 293 FPS. However, the visual quality trade-off is substantial, and the High preset at 1080p is likely a better choice for most users.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset is rarely the optimal choice. At 1440p, it delivers 122 FPS, which is 28 FPS lower than High. At 1080p, the gap is 42 FPS (189 vs 231). These differences indicate that the Ultra preset's performance cost is high relative to its visual benefits. The High preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all settings and resolutions. The data is presented as average FPS, with some entries including minimum and maximum values.

At 1920x1080:

• Ultra: 189 FPS average
• High: 231 FPS average
• Medium: 273 FPS average, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS
• Low: 293 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Ultra: 122 FPS average
• High: 150 FPS average
• Medium: 177 FPS average, with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS
• Low: 203 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Ultra: 66 FPS average
• High: 81 FPS average
• Medium: 96 FPS average, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS
• Low: 110 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only setting with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum of 232 FPS and maximum of 314 FPS show a frame time variance that is typical of a CPU-bound scenario. At 1440p, the range of 150 to 204 FPS indicates a more stable experience, while at 4K, the range of 81 to 110 FPS shows that the GPU is handling the load consistently.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution is linear, with each step adding a consistent frame rate penalty. At 1080p, the step from Low to Medium costs 20 FPS, Medium to High costs 42 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 42 FPS. At 1440p, the steps are 26 FPS (Low to Medium), 27 FPS (Medium to High), and 28 FPS (High to Ultra). At 4K, the steps are 14 FPS (Low to Medium), 15 FPS (Medium to High), and 15 FPS (High to Ultra). This shows that the absolute cost of each settings tier decreases as resolution increases, because the GPU is already more heavily loaded.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination to achieve 144 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 150 FPS on average, which is above 144 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 189 FPS. For 4K, no preset reaches 144 FPS, with the highest being Low at 110 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The frame rate scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep (e.g., High drops from 150 to 81 FPS), and the differences between settings at 4K are smaller, suggesting the RTX 4070 is fully saturated.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938, which is a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% slower.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 177 FPS, while the High preset averages 150 FPS. This represents a 27 FPS difference, or an 18% reduction in frame rate for the High preset.

Q: Does the RTX 4070's performance justify its ranking?

A: The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 26927, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, which is 0.1% higher. This indicates the RTX 4070 is a high-performing part, consistent with its rank.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but not at maximum refresh rates. The data shows playable frame rates at 4K, with High settings averaging 81 FPS and Medium at 96 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below 70 FPS, averaging 66 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a modern mid-range desktop processor, and its performance is reflected in its Passmark multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is most pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the high frame rates (up to 293 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates. However, the scaling from Low to High at 1080p (293 to 231 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint, as the GPU's workload increases with higher settings. The CPU's six cores are sufficient for this game, which is not highly multi-threaded.

At 4K, the CPU's influence is reduced. The frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU's pixel processing capabilities. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 12 threads provide enough headroom for the game's simulation and physics, even at lower frame rates. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5600F does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the limiting component.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus are standard for its class. Its performance relative to rivals is tight, with a 0% delta versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 225. This indicates that the 5600F is a competitive part for gaming, and its pairing with the RTX 4070 results in a balanced system that avoids significant CPU-related frame pacing issues across all tested resolutions.