Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (launch MSRP $229) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (launch MSRP 399 USD) was measured in Doom across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data set includes average FPS for 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. This analysis interprets those measurements, the components' specifications, and the combo's ranking among 1681 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of degradation as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 142.2 at 1920x1080 to 94 at 2560x1440, then to 49 at 3840x2160. The same trend appears across all presets: Low goes from 190.4 to 127.1 to 66.5; Medium from 166.1 to 106.6 to 57.6; Ultra from 113.7 to 75.2 to 40.5. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the further drop to 4K is even steeper, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single thread score 999, Cinebench R23 single-core 3246) allows the GPU to run near its potential, but at 4K, the RTX 3060 Ti's capabilities cap the output. The scaling is not linear; the gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p for every setting, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1410 MHz and boost clock is 1665 MHz, with 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The GPU's average benchmark score is 25120, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (average score 25180, deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (average score 25235, deltaPct -0.5), showing that the RTX 3060 Ti sits in a tight performance cluster. In Doom, the GPU's memory bandwidth and 8 GB capacity are sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 40.5, suggesting that the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth are stretched. The Passmark G3D score of 20349 further indicates a mid-range part that can handle high refresh rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum quality.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. Its average benchmark score is 26617, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (average score 26574, deltaPct 0.2) and the Intel Core i9-12900HK (average score 26672, deltaPct -0.2), indicating that the 7600 is competitive with higher-tier parts. In Doom, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3246, 3DMark single thread 999) is critical for achieving high frame rates at 1080p, where the measured Low preset reaches 190.4 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU becomes less of a bottleneck, as the GPU takes over the workload. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for Doom, which is not heavily multi-threaded, and the CPU's high boost clock ensures responsive frame delivery even in CPU-bound scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1221st out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, despite the individual components performing above average (CPU 83rd percentile, GPU 69th percentile). The low combo rank suggests that other pairings with similar or even lower-tier parts achieve better results in this specific game. The CPU's nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (26574 vs 26617), but the combo rank may be influenced by the GPU's performance relative to other cards in the test pool. The RTX 3060 Ti's average score is 0.2% lower than the RX 6700M, yet the combo rank indicates that the pairing does not translate into top-tier Doom performance. This could be due to the game's optimization favoring certain architectures or the specific balance of CPU and GPU in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver high frame rates: Low 190.4, Medium 166.1, High 142.2, and Ultra 113.7. For a balance of visual quality and performance, High is a strong choice, while Ultra still maintains a playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, High (94) and Ultra (75.2) are both viable, with Medium (106.6) offering a smoother experience if needed. At 3840x2160, only Low (66.5) and Medium (57.6) approach playable levels; High (49) and Ultra (40.5) fall below that threshold. For 4K gaming, Low is the only preset that keeps the average FPS above 60, while Medium is close. For users prioritizing visual fidelity at 1440p, High provides a good compromise, and at 1080p, Ultra is recommended for the best image quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 49 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 66.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 57.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 40.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 94 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 127.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 106.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 75.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 142.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 190.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 166.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 113.7 |

The data shows a consistent hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower settings yield higher frame rates, with the RTX 3060 Ti's performance ceiling becoming evident at 4K. The CPU's strong single-thread capabilities ensure that 1080p frame rates are not CPU-limited, while the GPU's mid-range positioning dictates the 4K experience. For a smooth 4K session, Low settings are required, while 1440p and 1080p offer more headroom for higher quality presets.