Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a highly capable Doom experience, with measured performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that can comfortably handle high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable with adjusted settings. This pairing ranks in the 70th percentile of all tested combos for this title, placing it firmly in the upper tier of systems.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves over 116 fps on every preset, with the Low preset reaching 190.3 fps. At 2560x1440, all presets except Ultra stay above 91 fps, making 1440p a strong choice for high-refresh monitors. 4K is playable but requires dropping to Low (68.5 fps) or Medium (58.6 fps) to maintain smooth motion.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform across different resolutions?

A: Ultra is demanding on this system. At 1080p it delivers 116.5 fps, at 1440p it drops to 72.3 fps, and at 4K it falls to 37.6 fps. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 fps threshold, indicating that this preset is not recommended at that resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 1440p yields 126 fps, while Ultra yields 72.3 fps. This represents a 53.7 fps difference, or a 74.3% improvement in frame rate when moving from Ultra to Low. The Medium preset sits between them at 109.7 fps.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti paired with the 5600G a balanced combo for Doom?

A: The data indicates yes. The system ranks 1178 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it above average. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power.

Q: How does the 4K High preset compare to the 4K Medium preset?

A: At 4K, High averages 53.2 fps, while Medium averages 58.6 fps. The Medium preset provides a 5.4 fps advantage over High, making it the better choice at 4K for users who want a smoother experience without dropping to Low.

Q: What are the strongest synthetic benchmark scores for this GPU?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,349 in Passmark G3D and 10,006 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its average benchmark score is 25,120, and it sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the Doom experience with this hardware. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, but the distinction between High (143.4 fps) and Ultra (116.5 fps) is worth considering. The High preset delivers 26.9 more fps than Ultra while still offering substantial visual fidelity, making it the optimal choice for 1080p users seeking high refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more nuanced. The High preset (91.5 fps) and Medium preset (109.7 fps) both clear the 90 fps threshold, but Medium offers a significant 18.2 fps advantage over High. For users prioritizing smoothness, Medium is the recommended preset at 1440p, as it provides nearly the same visual quality as High while maintaining a higher frame rate. The Ultra preset (72.3 fps) is still playable but falls into a range where input latency becomes more noticeable.

For 3840x2160, the data strongly recommends the Medium preset (58.6 fps) or Low preset (68.5 fps). High (53.2 fps) and Ultra (37.6 fps) both fall below 60 fps, which can result in a less responsive experience in a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset offers a balance of visual quality and performance, providing 5.4 more fps than High. Users who prioritize frame rate above all else can opt for Low, which delivers 68.5 fps and is the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 60 fps.

The overall pattern suggests that the "sweet spot" for this combo is the Medium preset at 1440p, which delivers 109.7 fps. This configuration balances visual fidelity with performance, ensuring the game remains fluid without requiring significant graphical compromises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of frame rate in Doom, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for this title's texture-heavy environments. The 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs handle the game's rendering workload, with a boost clock of 1665 MHz enabling sustained performance.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20,349 places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,120. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25,180, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25,235, -0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon 890M (25,246, -0.5% delta). This indicates the 3060 Ti is competitive with mid-range options from the same generation.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K resolutions. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset (68.5 fps) is noticeably slower than the 1080p Low preset (190.3 fps), a 121.8 fps drop. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources are saturated at 4K, and the CPU is no longer the primary bottleneck. In contrast, the difference between 1080p and 1440p is smaller, with the 1440p Low preset (126 fps) still offering excellent playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1178 out of 1681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the 70th percentile of all systems. This rank reflects a balanced configuration that can handle the game's requirements without significant bottlenecks. The combo outperforms approximately 70% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a solid mid-to-high-tier setup for this title.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 19,983, with a percentile of 78 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11600H (19,949, 0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-11800H (20,024, -0.2% delta), and AMD EPYC 7713P (20,024, -0.2% delta). This places the Ryzen 5 5600G in a tight cluster with these competitors, where performance differences are minimal.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 25,120, with a percentile of 69 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25,180, -0.2% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25,235, -0.5% delta). The combo's overall rank is consistent with these individual component rankings, suggesting that neither the CPU nor GPU is disproportionately holding back the other.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G provides the processing foundation for this combo, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz deliver strong single-threaded performance for game logic and physics. The 16 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency, which is beneficial for Doom's level streaming and AI computations.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,758 and single-core score of 2,365 indicate solid all-around performance. Its Geekbench multicore score of 7,693 and single-core score of 1,933 further confirm its capability. The Passmark multithread score of 19,717 shows that the 12 threads are effectively utilized, while the single-thread score of 3,177 indicates strong per-core performance.

In Doom, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 190.3 fps, a figure that requires the CPU to feed the GPU efficiently. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 5,455 and 8-thread score of 4,694 show that it scales well with threading, which is important for a game that can use multiple cores. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19,983 and 78th percentile ranking indicate that it is not a weak link in this configuration, allowing the GPU to perform to its potential across most settings.