Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a compelling 1080p experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data shows this combination is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, optimal settings, and the distinct roles of each component.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 211 FPS, which drops to 137 FPS at 1440p and further to 74 FPS at 4K. This represents a substantial 65% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the rendering load at higher resolutions dramatically outpaces what the GPU can sustain.

The scaling at Ultra settings follows the same trajectory but with a steeper curve. The combo produces 127 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 82 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and only 45 FPS at 4K Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 64.6%, nearly identical to the Low settings percentage. This consistency across settings presets suggests that resolution is the dominant factor in performance scaling, not the specific graphical features enabled.

Looking at the Medium settings row, which includes min and max FPS data, we see a similar pattern. At 1080p Medium, the average is 184 FPS with a min of 156 FPS and max of 212 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 119 FPS with min 101 and max 137. At 4K Medium, the average is 65 FPS with min 55 and max 74. The spread between min and max FPS remains relatively consistent across resolutions, suggesting stable frame pacing rather than occasional stutters.

The High settings preset shows the most balanced scaling: 155 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.2% drop from 1080p to 4K, which aligns with the other presets. The fact that all four settings presets show nearly identical percentage drops when moving from 1080p to 4K strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The 1440p results are particularly telling. At 1440p High, the combo still manages 101 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, at 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 74 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width become bottlenecks when pushing 3840x2160 pixels, regardless of the graphical complexity.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient headroom at 1080p to allow the GPU to reach 211 FPS on Low settings. But at 4K, the frame rates are constrained by the GPU’s pixel throughput capabilities rather than any CPU limitation. The data supports a conclusion that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being playable only at reduced settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance with an average of 184 FPS and a minimum of 156 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences, while the jump to High only reduces performance to 155 FPS. The Ultra preset at 127 FPS is still highly playable, but the performance cost relative to High is significant.

For 1440p, the High preset emerges as the sweet spot. The 101 FPS average comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for most displays, and the visual quality improvement over Medium (119 FPS) is noticeable in a fast-paced FPS like Doom. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity, but the 19% performance drop from High may not justify the graphical gains in a game that relies on rapid movement and quick reactions.

At 4K, the recommendations become more constrained. The Low preset at 74 FPS is the only configuration that consistently maintains frame rates above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 65 FPS is playable, but the minimum of 55 FPS suggests occasional dips below the smoothness threshold. The High preset at 54 FPS and Ultra at 45 FPS are not recommended for competitive or fast-paced play, as the frame rates fall below the 60 FPS target.

The data shows that the Medium preset provides the best overall experience across all three resolutions when considering the balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the 184 FPS average and 156 FPS minimum ensure no perceptible stutter. At 1440p Medium, the 119 FPS average with a 101 FPS minimum maintains smooth gameplay. Only at 4K does the Medium preset fall short of the 60 FPS ideal, with a 65 FPS average that still offers acceptable playability.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p Low preset at 211 FPS is the clear choice, as it maximizes frame throughput. However, the visual compromises at Low settings may detract from the game’s atmospheric lighting and particle effects. The High preset at 155 FPS provides a better visual experience while still exceeding the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors.

Considering the min FPS data available for Medium settings, the consistency of frame delivery is noteworthy. At 1080p Medium, the min of 156 FPS is only 15% below the average, indicating stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the min of 101 FPS is 15% below the 119 average. At 4K Medium, the min of 55 FPS is 15% below the 65 average. This consistent 15% delta between min and average suggests that the combo handles frame pacing uniformly across resolutions, with no unexpected stutters or hitches.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 5600G plus Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1686 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 57.5th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced but not exceptional performance of this pairing. The combo outperforms a significant portion of tested systems, but it does not reach the upper echelon of high-end configurations.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 59 versus all GPUs indicates that the Radeon RX 9060 is slightly above average in the broader GPU landscape. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060’s 16014 average. This close margin suggests that the RX 9060 performs nearly identically to the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks, and this parity likely carries over to Doom’s gameplay.

The CPU’s percentile of 74 versus all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU’s 59. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600G is a stronger component relative to its competition than the RX 9060. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P, has an average score of 21066, which is only 0.1% lower than the 5600G’s 21088. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 0.1% higher at 21112, showing that the 5600G sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The combination of a top-74th-percentile CPU with a 59th-percentile GPU explains the 57.5th-percentile combo ranking. The CPU’s strength prevents the combo from falling into lower rankings, but the GPU’s mid-pack performance limits the overall position. In Doom, which is known for its demanding graphics, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of the combo’s ranking at higher resolutions.

When comparing to other combos in the database, the data suggests that systems with stronger GPUs but weaker CPUs would likely rank higher in this game. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is particularly indicative of GPU limitation, as a more powerful graphics card would substantially improve this metric. Conversely, upgrading the CPU would yield diminishing returns in Doom, as the 5600G already provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RX 9060 at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Doom with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 1080p is optimal, with 127 FPS at Ultra settings and 211 FPS at Low settings. The 1440p resolution is also viable, offering 82 FPS at Ultra and 101 FPS at High. The 4K resolution is only playable at Low settings with 74 FPS.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 9060 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1% lower than the RX 9060.

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

A: The data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 211 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently. The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 74 versus the GPU’s 59 suggests the CPU has more relative headroom.

Q: What settings preset provides the most consistent frame delivery?

A: The Medium preset includes min and max FPS data, showing consistent 15% deltas between min and average FPS across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 184 FPS with a 156 FPS minimum, indicating stable performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 1686 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the 57.5th percentile. This indicates it outperforms the majority of tested systems but does not reach the top tier.

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

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 74 FPS on Low settings and 65 FPS on Medium settings. The Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. High settings at 4K produce 54 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary determinant of performance in Doom, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the 54 FPS High and 45 FPS Ultra results indicate memory bandwidth constraints.

The GPU’s clock speeds show a wide operational range, with a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. This 56% boost over the base clock allows the GPU to dynamically scale performance based on thermal and power headroom. The 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs work together to deliver a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s, which are critical for Doom’s fast-paced rendering.

The GPU’s RDNA 4.0 architecture with 1792 shading units provides 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This compute capability is sufficient for the game’s lighting and particle effects at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the 101 FPS at 1440p High. However, the 4K results reveal that the GPU’s raw compute power is insufficient for the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160, particularly when combined with higher-quality settings.

The GPU’s benchmark performance places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 16014. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (0.7% higher), the R9 370X at 15862 (1% lower), and the RX 7700 at 15852 (1% lower). This grouping indicates that the RX 9060 performs within a narrow band of mid-range GPUs, and its Doom performance reflects this positioning.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which enables advanced features in Doom, though the measured FPS data suggests that the GPU prioritizes raw frame throughput over feature utilization. The 74 FPS at 4K Low settings demonstrates that the GPU can handle the game’s core rendering when graphical complexity is reduced. The 21.43 TFLOPS FP16 performance matches the FP32 figure, indicating a 1:1 ratio that provides no compute advantage for mixed-precision workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G provides the processing foundation for this combo, with 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor on the 7 nm TSMC process node delivers strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Doom’s game logic and physics calculations. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache provides ample fast-access storage for frequently used game data.

The CPU’s benchmark results show balanced performance across workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10551 and single-core score of 1409 indicate that the 5600G handles both multi-threaded rendering and single-threaded game tasks effectively. The Geekbench scores of 8428 multicore and 1801 single-core further confirm this balance, with the single-core score being particularly relevant for Doom’s main game thread.

The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088, places it well above the GPU’s 59th percentile. This disparity suggests that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this combination. The nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the Core i3-1220P at 21066 (0.1% lower), the Core Ultra 7 256V at 21112 (0.1% higher), and the Ryzen 5 7530U at 21133 (0.2% higher). This indicates that the 5600G performs within a narrow band of mainstream processors.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for feeding the GPU’s 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU, though the RX 9060’s PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is not fully utilized by the older CPU platform. This potential bandwidth limitation does not appear to significantly impact Doom’s performance, as the 1080p Low result of 211 FPS demonstrates the CPU can keep up with the GPU.

In Doom, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. The difference between 1080p Low (211 FPS) and 4K Low (74 FPS) is primarily GPU-driven, but the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery at all resolutions. The measured min FPS at Medium settings, which shows a consistent 15% delta from average across all resolutions, indicates that the CPU does not introduce frame pacing issues. The 5600G’s 12 threads provide sufficient parallelism for Doom’s background tasks, while the high single-thread score of 1801 in Geekbench ensures responsive game logic.