Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a robust experience in Doom, placing in the 1023rd position out of 1681 tested combos. This ranking places it squarely in the upper-middle tier of the database, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it comfortably outperforms a significant majority of the tested systems. The combo’s standing is supported by the CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all processors, a strong showing for a desktop chip, and the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all graphics cards. This combination suggests a balanced partnership where neither component is drastically holding back the other in this particular title, resulting in a smooth and highly playable experience across most settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s overall rank of 1023 out of 1681 tested combinations places it in the 61st percentile of all tested systems for this game. This is a respectable position, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for Doom’s engine, which is known for its scalability. The CPU’s performance is a key contributor here; its average benchmark score of 20740 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The data shows a virtual tie with the Intel Core i7-10700, which has an average score of 20746 and a deltaPct of 0, and it is a mere 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which scores 20680. This indicates that the 5600GT provides compute performance on par with some very capable mainstream processors, ensuring that the system’s frame delivery is not bottlenecked by the CPU in most scenarios.

On the graphics side, the RTX 2070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 22206 places it in a similar competitive bracket. It sits just 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z. More notably, it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3%, a mobile part that is demonstrably faster in synthetic tests. This suggests that the desktop 2070 SUPER, while older, remains a potent force. The combination of a top-80th-percentile CPU with a top-65th-percentile GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for Doom, allowing the game’s high frame rates to be realized without a clear single point of failure in the hardware chain.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this configuration, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Doom, which features fast-paced, texture-rich environments, this memory configuration is more than sufficient to prevent frame drops due to texture streaming or memory capacity limits at the tested resolutions. The GPU’s architecture is built around a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, which allows it to maintain high throughput in sustained gaming sessions. Its compute capabilities are substantial, with a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS, which directly translates to the raw shader processing power needed to render the game’s particle effects and lighting at high frame rates.

The benchmark results show a clear correlation between the GPU’s workload and the frame rates achieved. At 1080p, the GPU is the deciding factor, as the CPU is capable of feeding it frames faster than it can render them. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings demonstrates the GPU’s headroom. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 125.1 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 211.4 FPS seen at Low settings, highlighting the cost of the advanced visual effects. However, even at the most demanding setting, the GPU maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a fluid experience. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s role is to translate the CPU’s instructions into pixels, and the data indicates it performs this task admirably, never becoming a bottleneck that would render the game unplayable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo produces an average of 158.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 100.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 36%. This steep decline is indicative of the GPU being the primary limiting factor, as the pixel count increases significantly, demanding more from the ROPs and memory bandwidth. This trend continues at 4K, where the High preset yields an average of 52.9 FPS. This is a further drop of about 48% from the 1440p result, demonstrating the immense pressure that 4K resolution places on the graphics card.

This scaling behavior provides insight into the system’s balance. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting that the CPU has ample headroom and is not the limiting component. The 211.4 FPS at 1080p Low reflects the CPU’s ability to process game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. However, as resolution climbs, the GPU’s rendering workload increases, and the frame rate drops correspondingly. The fact that the 4K Ultra setting produces an average of 45.6 FPS, below the 60 FPS target, confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the definitive bottleneck at that extreme resolution. The data shows that for a consistently high-refresh-rate experience, sticking to 1440p or lower is advisable, as the GPU still has the power to drive very high frame rates at those resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset, with an average of 125.1 FPS, is the clear recommendation for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it delivers a substantial visual upgrade over High (158.7 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate that far exceeds the 60 FPS standard. For those prioritizing maximum frame rates in competitive scenarios, the Low preset at 211.4 FPS offers the absolute best performance, but the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset at 187 FPS strikes a balance, but the data suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to run Ultra without sacrificing playability.

At 1440p, the analysis changes. The Ultra preset drops to 80.7 FPS, which is still very smooth for most players. However, the High preset at 100.9 FPS is arguably the sweet spot, as it provides a nearly 25% performance increase over Ultra while likely offering visually similar quality in fast-paced action where details are less noticeable. The 4K resolution is where settings management becomes critical. The High preset at 52.9 FPS is borderline playable, but the Medium preset at 67.9 FPS is the recommended choice for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The Low preset at 71.6 FPS is an alternative, but Medium provides a better visual experience for only a small performance cost. The Ultra preset at 45.6 FPS should be avoided for smooth gameplay, as it dips below the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Doom?

A: The combo ranks 1023rd out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT’s average benchmark score is 20740, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680).

Q: What is the best resolution to use for a high-refresh-rate experience?

A: The data shows that at 1440p High, the combo achieves 100.9 FPS, and at 1080p High it reaches 158.7 FPS, making both resolutions excellent choices for high-refresh-rate monitors.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium, it achieves an average of 67.9 FPS, which is playable, while the High preset drops to 52.9 FPS and Ultra to 45.6 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The CPU’s high performance is evidenced by the 211.4 FPS at Low settings, and the frame rate drops as GPU load increases with higher settings.

Q: What is the recommended setting for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 4K is recommended, as it is the only setting that provides an average frame rate above 60 FPS (67.9 FPS) without dropping to Low quality.