Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear progression as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 134.3 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra drops that to 91.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31.5%. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls to 45.5 FPS, which is about 66% below the 1080p Ultra result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly under the heaviest preset.

The pattern is consistent across all settings tiers. For High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees a drop from 170.4 FPS to 105.3 FPS, and then to 61.5 FPS at 4K. The Low preset shows the least dramatic scaling: 229 FPS at 1080p, 148.4 FPS at 1440p, and 82.1 FPS at 4K. This suggests that when the GPU workload is lighter (Low settings), the relative performance hit from resolution scaling is still substantial but the absolute frame rates remain high enough to be playable.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU across all settings. The jump from 134.3 FPS (Ultra) to 229 FPS (Low) at 1080p is a 70.7% improvement, which shows the GPU has headroom when graphical load is reduced. At 4K, the same settings change yields only a 44.6% improvement (45.5 to 82.1 FPS), reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600X's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 at 1080p, but the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become constraining as pixel count rises.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance setting at 1080p for this combo?

A: The Low preset delivers 229 FPS average at 1920x1080, which is the highest measured result for this resolution. However, even the Ultra preset maintains 134.3 FPS, so players can choose Ultra for visual fidelity while staying well above 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Arc B580 scores 23021, 0.7% lower. The GTX 780 Ti scores 23338, 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999, 0.8% lower. These deltas are all within 1%, indicating very close synthetic performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a strong CPU relative to other processors?

A: The CPU sits in the 78th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20680. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-10700 by 0.3%, while leading the Intel Xeon 6325P by 0.7%. Its single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2622, and multi-core is 18578.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 61.5, which is playable. With Medium settings, it reaches 69.8 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to 45.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings yield 82.1 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4060 combination ranks 955th out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, reflecting solid but not top-tier performance.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance look?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 18578. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 21858, and Geekbench multi-core is 8673. The 3DMark max-threads score is 5588, while the 16-thread score is 5582, showing near-linear scaling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has 32 MB of L3 cache. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3364. These numbers suggest the processor can handle the per-thread demands of an FPS title like Doom.

The 3DMark results provide insight into thread scaling. The 2-thread score is 1793, the 4-thread score is 3363, and the 8-thread score is 4811. The max-threads score of 5588 is only 0.1% higher than the 16-thread score of 5582, indicating that the CPU saturates its 12 threads effectively. For Doom, which is not a heavily multi-threaded game, the single-thread and 4-thread performance matters most. The 4-thread score of 3363 represents good scaling from 2 threads, and the 8-thread score continues that trend.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU's role becomes clear at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 229 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this title. The fact that Ultra settings at 1080p still produce 134.3 FPS suggests the CPU is not the primary limiter even under heavy graphical load. The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, both within 0.3% of its score. This places the 5600X in a competitive position for gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 955th out of 1681 tested combinations for Doom. This means 726 combos perform worse and 954 perform better. The rank reflects the mid-tier positioning of both components: the CPU sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU produces a balanced system that performs above average but not near the top of the database.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 20680 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with deltas under 1%. This suggests the processor is not the differentiator in the combo's ranking. Instead, the RTX 4060's 66th percentile GPU ranking likely drives the overall position. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with Doom's Vulkan-based rendering.

When compared to other combos in the database, the 955th rank out of 1681 places this system in the 56.8th percentile of tested configurations. This is a respectable position, especially considering the game is from 2016 and the hardware is from 2020 (CPU) and 2023 (GPU). The ranking suggests that for Doom specifically, this combo provides a smooth experience at most settings and resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra pushes the GPU beyond its comfort zone.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 229 FPS, Medium averages 199.3 FPS, High averages 170.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 134.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 94.7 FPS, or about 41.4% of the Low value. This indicates that even at the highest settings, the system maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p gaming exceptionally smooth on any preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a noticeable step down. Low averages 148.4 FPS, Medium averages 128.9 FPS, High averages 105.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 91.9 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 56.5 FPS, representing a 38.1% drop from Low to Ultra. All settings at 1440p stay above 90 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play and well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle under heavier presets. Ultra averages 45.5 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. High averages 61.5 FPS, just crossing that threshold. Medium averages 69.8 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. Low averages 82.1 FPS, which is still quite playable. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steepest on Ultra: 91.9 to 45.5 FPS, a 50.5% reduction. This confirms that 4K Ultra is beyond the RTX 4060's capability for consistent performance, while 4K Medium or High offers a balanced experience.

Settings Recommendations

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4060 combination in Doom, the data supports different settings based on resolution and performance goals. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The 134.3 FPS average is more than double the 60 FPS baseline, and the visual benefits of Ultra settings are substantial for an FPS title. Even if a player prefers maximum competitive fluidity, the Low preset at 229 FPS offers minimal advantage since Ultra already exceeds typical high-refresh-rate needs.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains viable with 91.9 FPS. This is above 90 FPS, which is smooth for most players. The High preset at 105.3 FPS provides additional headroom for frame-time fluctuations without a major visual sacrifice. For players with 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 128.9 FPS is the best choice to approach the refresh limit while maintaining decent graphical quality. The Low preset at 148.4 FPS offers the highest frame rates but may look noticeably less detailed.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to Medium or High. The Medium preset at 69.8 FPS provides a safe margin above 60 FPS with acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 61.5 FPS is borderline; players with VRR displays may find it acceptable, but those with fixed 60 Hz monitors might experience occasional dips. The Ultra preset at 45.5 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay, as the frame rate falls significantly below the smoothness threshold. The Low preset at 82.1 FPS is the best choice for players who prioritize frame rate over visuals at 4K.

Overall, the data indicates that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, with the sweet spot being 1440p Ultra or 1080p Ultra for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, the system requires a settings compromise, with Medium offering the best experience per the measured rows.