Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with 4K requiring settings adjustments. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data for this specific combination.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7600 shows strong single-threaded performance with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 999 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 1852. Multi-threaded scores are also respectable, with a cinebench_r23_multicore result of 12735 and a geekbench_multicore score of 13413. The processor's percentileVsAllCpus is 78, placing it in the upper tier of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 26324.

For Doom, a game from 2016, the CPU's high single-thread performance is more critical than its multi-threaded capabilities. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 243 FPS average, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario. The Ryzen 5 7600's boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures it can feed the RTX 5060 efficiently. The nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (avgScore 26274, deltaPct 0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (avgScore 26402, deltaPct -0.3), Intel Core i9-11900KF (avgScore 26212, deltaPct 0.4), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (avgScore 26187, deltaPct 0.5). The 7600 performs essentially on par with these, with deltas of less than 1% in either direction, showing that its processing power is well-matched for this title.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a high refresh rate experience?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 243 FPS. With Medium settings at the same resolution, it still hits 211 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, High settings deliver 116 FPS average, which remains smooth for most displays. For 4K (3840x2160), only Low settings reach 85 FPS, while Ultra drops to 51 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M (avgScore 26401, deltaPct -0.3), NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (avgScore 26421, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (avgScore 26553, deltaPct -0.8), and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (avgScore 26011, deltaPct 1.2). The RTX 5060 performs within 1.2% of these, showing competitive standing.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7600 hold back the RTX 5060 in Doom?

A: No. The data indicates the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 243 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still yields 146 FPS. The CPU's single-thread score of 1852 in cinebench_r23 and its percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs suggest it has ample headroom for this game's engine.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 157 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 95 FPS. This represents a 62 FPS difference, or roughly a 39% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 5060 sufficient for Doom at 4K?

A: The measured results show playable performance at 4K. At 3840x2160, Medium settings yield 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS, and High settings achieve 63 FPS. The 8 GB GDDR7 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for this title, as no memory-related stutters are indicated in the data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested system combinations for Doom?

A: The comboRankInGame is 1640 out of 3712 total combos tested. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems while remaining far from the top-end configurations.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1640 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This puts it in the upper-middle tier of all system pairings for this game. The rank of 1640 means that roughly 44% of tested combinations perform better, while 56% perform worse. This is a solid result for a mid-range pairing.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 78, indicating it outperforms 78% of all individual CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 72, meaning it beats 72% of all GPUs. The combination of two components that each sit above the 70th percentile in their respective categories yields a combo rank slightly below that, which is expected given that top-tier GPUs or CPUs can skew the overall combo rankings.

In Doom, the data shows that this combo is not a top-tier performer but is well above average. The 1080p results are strong, with 146 FPS at Ultra settings. The 1440p Ultra result of 95 FPS is also respectable. The 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS is the weakest showing, placing this combo near the boundary of playable at that resolution. Compared to the nearest CPU rivals, the performance delta is negligible, with the Ryzen 9 6900HX being 0.2% faster and the Ryzen 7 7435HS being 0.3% slower. This reinforces that the CPU choice is not the differentiator in this ranking; the GPU and overall system configuration drive the combo position.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 243 FPS. Medium settings yield 211 FPS, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS. High settings achieve 179 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 146 FPS average. This shows that even at the highest preset, the combo maintains over 140 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings hit 157 FPS average. Medium settings produce 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. High settings deliver 116 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 95 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 21 FPS, which is significant but still leaves the game playable on 144Hz displays if settings are adjusted.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings achieve 85 FPS average. Medium settings yield 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. High settings produce 63 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 51 FPS. The 4K results show that this combo is capable of 4K gaming, but only at lower settings for a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 74 FPS average and 63 FPS minimum, is the sweet spot for 60 Hz displays.

The pattern across all resolutions is that the gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 97 FPS (243 vs 146). At 1440p, it is 62 FPS (157 vs 95). At 4K, it is 34 FPS (85 vs 51). This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel-pushing capability becomes the limiting factor, reducing the performance headroom available from lower settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies in this system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 179 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p, and then to 63 at 4K. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed as resolution rises.

At Low settings, the drop is from 243 FPS at 1080p to 157 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction), and then to 85 FPS at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across different settings suggest that the RTX 5060's rendering throughput scales predictably with pixel count. The GPU has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. These specifications determine how quickly it can fill pixels at higher resolutions.

The fact that 1080p Low produces 243 FPS, which is far above any display's refresh rate, confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to plateau or scale poorly with resolution changes. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The Ryzen 5 7600's 3dmark_single_thread score of 999 and its boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide sufficient single-threaded performance to avoid holding back the GPU in this game.

At 4K, the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width, yielding 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, become more significant. The 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS suggests that the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution and quality level. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users should expect to use Medium or Low settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p displays, all settings provide a playable experience. Ultra settings at 146 FPS are ideal for 144Hz monitors, while High settings at 179 FPS are better for 165Hz or 240Hz displays. The Low preset at 243 FPS is only useful for competitive players with 240Hz+ monitors who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 211 FPS offers a balanced experience. For most users, High settings at 1080p provide the best combination of visual quality and performance.

For 1440p displays, the choice is more nuanced. High settings at 116 FPS are suitable for 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. Medium settings at 137 FPS provide additional headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Ultra settings at 95 FPS are still smooth for 60Hz displays and are playable on 100Hz monitors. Low settings at 157 FPS are only recommended for esports-focused play. The recommended preset for 1440p is High, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that exceeds 100 FPS.

For 4K displays, the options are more limited. Ultra settings at 51 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High settings at 63 FPS are playable but may be marginal for fast-paced action. Medium settings at 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS, provide a consistent experience that stays above 60 FPS. Low settings at 85 FPS offer the smoothest 4K experience but with reduced visual quality. For 4K, the Medium preset is recommended, as it maintains frame rates above 60 FPS while retaining a reasonable level of visual fidelity.

Across all resolutions, the data suggests that the High or Medium presets deliver the best experience. The High preset is the sweet spot for 1080p and 1440p, while Medium is the best choice for 4K. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p users with high-refresh-rate monitors who can tolerate a slight FPS reduction for maximum visual quality.