Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Doom, with benchmark results showing a clear progression from playable frame rates at 4K to buttery-smooth performance at lower resolutions. This analysis examines the measured data to understand how each component contributes to the game's output.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the 5 nm Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for game logic and asset streaming. In Doom, a fast-paced FPS that typically relies more on single-thread performance for frame pacing, the processor's strong single-core capabilities are evident.

Benchmark data places the 7600X in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,272. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, scores 26,262, a negligible 0% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U trails by 0.1% with a score of 26,305. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,128 and single-core score of 3,406 indicate substantial throughput for both threaded and single-threaded workloads.

For Doom specifically, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less of a bottleneck. At 1080p, the processor's ability to feed frames quickly is critical. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 150 FPS, while at 1440p Low, it drops to 96.5 FPS. This scaling suggests that the CPU can comfortably handle the game's simulation and draw call processing, as the frame rate drop correlates more strongly with the GPU's rendering load than with any CPU limitation. The 12 threads also ensure that background system tasks do not interfere with the game's main thread, maintaining consistent frame delivery across all tested settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's 1,408 shading units and 48 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 5.027 TFLOPS.

The GPU ranks in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14,286. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, scores 14,314, a 0.2% difference, while the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics trails by the same margin. The GTX 1660 SUPER's PassMark G3D score of 12,699 and DirectX 12 score of 50 highlight its mid-range positioning.

In Doom, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth are decisive factors. The measured data shows a clear relationship between resolution, settings, and frame rate. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces only 31.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily strained by the combination of high resolution and maxed-out settings. Dropping to 4K Low yields 52.2 FPS, showing the GPU's raw fill-rate limits. The 6 GB VRAM appears sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across settings at these resolutions, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth and compute resources become limiting factors.

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

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom based on measured FPS?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with average FPS ranging from 89.3 at Ultra to 150 at Low. At 2560x1440, the range is 60.3 to 96.5 FPS, while 3840x2160 dips to 31.3 at Ultra and 52.2 at Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26,272, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26,262 (0% difference). The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U scores 26,305, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26,214, a 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the lowest and highest settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 150 FPS, Medium averages 131.7 FPS, High averages 109.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 89.3 FPS. This represents a 60.7 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM a limiting factor for this game?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. The measured FPS data suggests the VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, indicating the GPU's overall resources, including memory bandwidth, are strained.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Doom?

A: The combo ranks 1,462 out of 1,681 total combinations tested for Doom, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum.

Q: What is the performance difference between 4K Ultra and 1080p Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 31.3, while at 1920x1080 Ultra, it is 89.3. The 1080p result is roughly 2.85 times higher than the 4K result.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1,462 out of 1,681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning more than the CPU's, as the 7600X is a high-performing processor in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's 55th percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Relative to other combos in the database, this pairing is positioned for 1080p gaming, where the measured FPS data shows it can push past 100 FPS on High and Medium settings. The 89.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates it can handle maximum settings at that resolution with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the combo remains playable, with all settings producing results above 60 FPS except Ultra, which hits 60.3 FPS. The 4K results, however, fall below the 60 FPS threshold across all settings, confirming that this resolution is not suitable for this hardware combination in Doom.

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

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

At 3840x2160, the combo produces its lowest frame rates. The Low preset averages 52.2 FPS, Medium averages 44.9 FPS, High averages 37.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 31.3 FPS. None of these results reach 60 FPS, making 4K a suboptimal choice for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. The Low preset averages 96.5 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS, High averages 70.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 60.3 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance, with even the Ultra preset barely crossing the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 150 FPS, Medium averages 131.7 FPS, High averages 109.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 89.3 FPS. All settings produce frame rates well above 60 FPS, with the Low preset approaching double the refresh rate of a standard 75 Hz monitor.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: at 1080p, the drop is 60.7 FPS (from 150 to 89.3); at 1440p, the drop is 36.2 FPS (from 96.5 to 60.3); and at 4K, the drop is 20.9 FPS (from 52.2 to 31.3). This pattern indicates that the GPU's compute resources are the primary constraint, as the absolute frame rate difference narrows with increasing resolution.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 109.6 FPS is the strongest recommendation. It provides a substantial improvement over Medium's 131.7 FPS only if the user has a high-refresh-rate display, but High offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, sitting comfortably above the 100 FPS mark. The Ultra preset at 89.3 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, and it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset at 83 FPS is the best choice for a smooth experience, while the High preset at 70.1 FPS offers better visuals with a modest frame rate cost. The Ultra preset at 60.3 FPS is borderline, just scraping past the 60 FPS mark, and may experience dips in demanding scenes.

For 4K gaming, none of the presets deliver a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset at 52.2 FPS is the highest achievable frame rate, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target. Players with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

Overall, the data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle even the Ultra preset with frame rates above 85 FPS. For users with higher-resolution displays, the 1440p Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 4K gaming is not recommended with this hardware configuration.