Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER produces a measured performance profile in Doom that ranks 1486th out of 1681 tested combos. This places the combination in the lower tier of systems, a result that reflects the GPU's modest standing rather than the CPU's capabilities. The data set includes 12 measured FPS points across four resolutions and four quality presets, all captured with the game's built-in benchmark.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1486 out of 1681 means it sits near the bottom of the tested field. The CPU alone holds the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU holds the 55th percentile. This disparity is telling: the CPU's average benchmark score of 28246 is substantially higher than the GPU's 14286, yet the combined rank is far below what the CPU's percentile would suggest. The implication is clear—the GPU is the primary constraint in Doom. The CPU's nearest rivals reinforce its strength: the Ryzen 5 9600X scores 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F (28173) and the AMD Ryzen 5 230 (28164), while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (28369) by 0.4% and the Intel Core i5-14500T (28377) by 0.5%. None of these small deltas explain the combo's low rank; the GPU's performance ceiling does.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1530 MHz, boost clock 1785 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications are modest by current standards, and the GPU's average benchmark score of 14286 places it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7%: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 scores 14314 (-0.2%), the Intel Iris Xe MAX scores 14315 (-0.2%), the AMD Radeon Vega 11 scores 14352 (-0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 14389 (-0.7%). The GPU's launch MSRP is 229 USD. In Doom, the 6 GB frame buffer and 336 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the tested settings, but the GPU's raw throughput limits the achievable frame rates, especially as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS is 150.2 on Low, 127.4 on Medium, 108.6 on High, and 90 on Ultra. All presets exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High delivers 68.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 57.9. Low and Medium yield 95.1 and 81.9 respectively. For a 60 FPS target, High is the highest preset that stays above 60.

Q: Is 4K playable?

A: No preset reaches 60 FPS at 3840x2160. Low averages 51.6, Medium 47.3, High 40.7, and Ultra 30.5. Even the lowest settings fall short of a smooth 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 28246. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F (28173) and the AMD Ryzen 5 230 (28164), and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (28369) and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-14500T (28377).

Q: Which component limits performance in Doom?

A: The CPU's percentile is 85, while the GPU's is 55. The combo ranks 1486th out of 1681, far below the CPU's standing. This indicates the GPU is the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS experience, the data suggests 1080p Ultra is the best choice, delivering 90 FPS. At 1440p, High is the optimal preset at 68.8 FPS, as Ultra falls to 57.9. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS; Low is the highest at 51.6, but even that may not be smooth enough for many players. Therefore, the recommended experience is either 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, depending on the display's native resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 40.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 51.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 47.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 68.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 95.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 57.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 108.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 150.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 127.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 90 |

All values are measured averages from the game's benchmark.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It has a TDP of 65 W and supports DDR5 memory. Its benchmark results are strong: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 25525, single-core 3603; Geekbench multicore 15182, single-core 3363. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28246, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its launch MSRP is $279. In Doom, the CPU's high single-thread performance is more than sufficient; the measured FPS scaling with resolution points to the GPU as the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS declines consistently as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 108.6 at 1080p to 68.8 at 1440p and 40.7 at 4K. At Low settings, it goes from 150.2 to 95.1 to 51.6. The pattern holds across all presets. This scaling behavior, combined with the CPU's high percentile (85) and the GPU's lower percentile (55), indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.