Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate as settings scale. The measured results place this combo in the 71st percentile of all tested configurations for this title, indicating strong performance relative to the broader database.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 191.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 115.9 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 38.2 FPS on Ultra to 67.4 FPS on Low, with Medium and High yielding 60 FPS and 51.1 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The difference is 49.3 FPS, with Low settings producing 125.1 FPS and Ultra producing 75.8 FPS at 2560x1440. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F. Its performance is essentially on par with these alternatives.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score relative to the GeForce RTX 3070?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average score of 27985, which is 0.9% lower than the RTX 3070's score of 28238. The RX 6600 XT ranks in the 71st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the combo's overall ranking in Doom higher or lower than its individual component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1193 out of 1681 tested combos (71st percentile), which aligns closely with the CPU's 78th percentile and the GPU's 71st percentile, suggesting balanced performance without a significant bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Doom, a fast-paced FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical for maintaining high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The benchmark data shows a single-thread score of 917 in 3dmark and 2622 in Cinebench R23, indicating strong per-core capability.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance, while less critical for this title, is still solid, with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7802 and a Passmark multithread score of 21858. The 32 MB of L3 cache and DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s provide adequate bandwidth for game data. The 65W TDP and AM4 socket make it a mainstream part, and its nearest rivals—the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700—have nearly identical average scores (20740 and 20746, respectively), with the 5600X trailing by only 0.3% in both cases. In Doom, this CPU is not the limiting factor; the measured FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, High yields 138.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and only 53 FPS lower than Low, while providing significantly better visuals than Low. At 1440p, High delivers 90.7 FPS, maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 4K, High drops to 51.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, but is still playable for many users.

For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, the "Low" preset is the clear choice, producing 191.8 FPS at 1080p and 125.1 FPS at 1440p. The "Medium" preset sits between Low and High, offering 169.6 FPS at 1080p and 109.3 FPS at 1440p, which may be a good compromise for users with high-refresh-rate displays. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, with 115.9 FPS at 1080p and 75.8 FPS at 1440p, but it falls to 38.2 FPS at 4K, making it unsuitable for that resolution. Based on the data, High is recommended for 1080p and 1440p, while Low or Medium are more appropriate for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RX 6600 XT ranks 1193 out of 1681 total combos. This places it in the 71st percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 71% of all tested systems. The ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 71st percentile of all GPUs.

The combo's rank suggests it is a mid-to-upper-tier configuration for Doom, capable of delivering high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but not at the top tier reserved for flagship hardware. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, with neither component significantly holding back the other. The GPU's nearest rival, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, has a nearly identical average score (27956, a 0.1% difference), while the RTX 3070 is 0.9% faster, indicating the RX 6600 XT is competitive within its class.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, featuring 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2589 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz. These specifications are well-suited for a game like Doom, which is known for its efficient engine.

The GPU's role in this combo is paramount, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is able to push frame rates from 115.9 FPS on Ultra to 191.8 FPS on Low, demonstrating its capability at this resolution. At 1440p, the GPU still delivers strong performance, with 75.8 FPS on Ultra and 125.1 FPS on Low. The 4K results show the GPU's limits, with only the Low preset achieving above 60 FPS at 67.4 FPS. The GPU's average benchmark score of 27985 places it in the 71st percentile, with its nearest rival, the GTX 980 Ti, being 0.1% slower in average score. The RX 6600 XT's performance in Doom is consistent with its overall standing, providing a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 191.8 FPS, Medium settings produce 169.6 FPS, High settings produce 138.8 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 115.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 75.9 FPS drop, with each step up in quality costing roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 125.1 FPS, Medium at 109.3 FPS, High at 90.7 FPS, and Ultra at 75.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 49.3 FPS, and all settings remain above the 60 FPS target, making 1440p a viable resolution for this combo with any preset.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 67.4 FPS, Medium at 60 FPS, High at 51.1 FPS, and Ultra at 38.2 FPS. Only the Low and Medium presets achieve 60 FPS or higher, with High and Ultra falling below this threshold. The 4K data shows a steep performance penalty, with a 29.2 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

The data reveals that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates even at higher settings. At 4K, users would need to sacrifice visual quality to maintain playable performance. The measured FPS values align with the combo's 71st percentile ranking, confirming its position as a competent mid-range solution for Doom.