Doom

The pairing of AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 SUPER produces a compelling dataset for Doom, a 2016 FPS that remains highly scalable across modern hardware. The measured frames per second reveal a combination that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still capable of exploiting the CPU’s six Zen 3 cores at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against rival components, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS deltas across the three tested resolutions clearly illustrate where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 293 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, that figure drops to 226 FPS, a reduction of roughly 23%. The jump to 4K Low yields 123 FPS, which is a further 45% decline from 1440p. This steep, consistent drop as pixel count rises points directly at the GPU as the primary limiter, even on the lowest settings.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the High preset. Here, 1080p produces 257 FPS, 1440p drops to 166 FPS (a 35% decrease), and 4K falls to 90 FPS (a 46% decrease from 1440p). The increasing percentage drop at higher resolutions with more demanding settings suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory are sufficient for 4K, but the data shows that the architecture’s raw throughput dictates the ceiling, not the CPU.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (293 FPS) and Ultra (210 FPS) is 83 FPS. At 4K, that spread shrinks to 49 FPS (123 vs 74). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing the graphical fidelity to its lowest level cannot restore the frame rates seen at 1080p. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost clock, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the data suggests that at 4K, the GPU’s execution units are the sole constraint.

FAQ

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the constraint. However, at 1080p Low, the 293 FPS average suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as the frame rate ceiling is likely tied to the Ryzen 5 5600F’s 12 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache rather than the GPU’s capabilities.

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

A: For 144Hz or higher displays, 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 200 FPS across all settings, with Ultra averaging 210 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset (226 FPS) and Medium preset (197 FPS) break the 144 FPS barrier, while High and Ultra fall below that threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to Medium?

A: The Ultra preset demands a significant performance tax. At 1440p, Ultra averages 136 FPS compared to Medium’s 197 FPS, a difference of 61 FPS. At 4K, Ultra drops to 74 FPS, while Medium holds at 107 FPS. The data suggests Medium offers a more balanced trade-off for higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER overkill for this game?

A: Given that the GPU’s average benchmark score of 43223 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, it is a high-end part. However, the measured data shows it is fully utilized at 4K, with Ultra settings producing 74 FPS. It is not overkill; it is the component that dictates performance at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU’s cache on gaming?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is typical for the Zen 3 architecture. While this cache size helps with data locality, the measured FPS at 1080p (293 FPS Low) indicates that the CPU is capable of high throughput, but the lack of a 3D V-Cache variant means it does not have the extra cache that some rivals might use to boost 1% lows in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The data shows 4K Medium produces an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, which is smooth. 4K High averages 90 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K Ultra drops to 74 FPS, which may be below the threshold for some high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. Its role in this game’s results is to provide a stable foundation that does not interfere with the GPU’s output. The data supports this, as the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating robust performance for a mid-range desktop part.

In Doom, which is an older title with a well-optimized engine, the CPU’s clock speeds are more critical than its core count. The 5600F’s 4.00 GHz boost clock allows it to process the game’s draw calls and physics calculations efficiently. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (293 FPS) is likely near the engine’s or CPU’s practical limit, as the GPU would otherwise produce even higher numbers. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency.

Comparing the 5600F to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, with a deltaPct of 0. It is also within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the Intel Core i9-12900T. This suggests that in a CPU-bound scenario, swapping between these processors would yield negligible differences. The Ryzen 5 5600F is not a bottleneck at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the deciding factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset stands out as the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 1080p, Medium averages 280 FPS with a minimum of 238 FPS, which is well above any high-refresh-rate monitor’s capability. At 1440p, Medium averages 197 FPS, still comfortably above 144Hz. Even at 4K, Medium produces an average of 107 FPS, which is very playable.

The High preset offers a marginal visual improvement over Medium but costs 35% of the frame rate at 1440p (166 vs 197 FPS). At 4K, High drops to 90 FPS, which is a 16% reduction from Medium. For users with a 144Hz monitor at 1440p, Medium is the clear choice. For 4K users with VRR displays, Medium provides the headroom to avoid dips below 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 4K, it averages 74 FPS, which is below the 90 FPS threshold many consider smooth. At 1440p, it averages 136 FPS, which is still high but not as fluid as Medium. The Low preset is only useful for competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, where the 293 FPS and 226 FPS averages respectively eliminate any potential for input lag, but the visual compromise is severe.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 558th out of 2930 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 19% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing given the CPU’s budget-oriented positioning. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking drives this result, while the CPU’s 85th percentile rank ensures it does not hold the system back.

The comboRankInGame of 558 out of 2930 indicates that while this system is fast, there are many other combos with higher-end CPUs (like the Ryzen 7 or Core i7 variants) that can achieve higher frame rates at 1080p. However, at 4K, the ranking is likely higher due to the GPU’s dominance. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the star of this pairing, and the 5600F is a capable partner that maximizes the GPU’s potential without wasting money on unnecessary CPU overhead.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, as measured in the data:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 293 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 280 | 238 | 322 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 257 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 210 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 226 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 197 | 167 | 227 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 166 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 136 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 123 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 107 | 91 | 123 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 90 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 74 | - | - |

At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset’s 293 FPS is only 13 FPS higher than Medium’s 280 FPS, showing that the CPU begins to limit returns at this resolution. The jump from High (257 FPS) to Ultra (210 FPS) represents a 47 FPS hit, which is substantial. For 1440p, the pattern is consistent, with Low (226 FPS) being the only preset to break 200 FPS. Medium (197 FPS) is still excellent, while High (166 FPS) and Ultra (136 FPS) are more demanding. At 4K, the GPU is fully engaged. Low produces 123 FPS, which is surprising for a 4K resolution, but Medium (107 FPS) and High (90 FPS) are more realistic. Ultra (74 FPS) is the only preset that dips below 60 FPS, though it remains playable. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings at each resolution (238 at 1080p, 167 at 1440p, 91 at 4K) shows that frame pacing is stable, with no severe stutters. This indicates that the 12 threads of the Ryzen 5 5600F are sufficient to feed the GPU consistently, even under load.