Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly playable experience in Doom, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy that shifts depending on resolution and settings. This combination ranks 2617 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured FPS across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions tells a story of a system that can push high refresh rates at lower resolutions but begins to show its limits as pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking trend in the data is how average FPS collapses as resolution climbs. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 141 FPS, but moving to 1440p drops this to 91 FPS, and 4K further reduces it to 50 FPS. This represents a 35% decline from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% decline from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the drop is from 192 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p and 67 FPS at 4K — a 29% and 46% reduction respectively.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is playing a more significant role in limiting performance. The jump from 141 FPS at High 1080p to 91 FPS at High 1440p is a 50 FPS difference, which is substantial. However, the gap between 1440p and 4K is narrower in absolute terms (41 FPS difference), indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, which explains the steeper drop-off.

What is curious is that the scaling is not perfectly linear. At Medium settings, the frame rates are 167 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs 59 FPS (35% loss), while 1440p to 4K costs 49 FPS (45% loss). This nonlinearity points to a mixed bottleneck scenario where neither component is fully saturated at any single resolution, but the GPU load increases disproportionately at 4K. The data implies that users targeting 4K will need to accept significantly lower frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p are far more viable for competitive play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and a single-core score of 1574.5. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are notable for gaming workloads. The 5800X sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 29123.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most evident at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo reaches 192 FPS, which is remarkably high. This suggests that the 5800X’s single-thread performance — highlighted by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 943 and Geekbench single-core score of 2032 — is sufficient to drive the frame rate well above what many displays can show. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7586 indicates that the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities are not being fully utilized in Doom, which is typical for a game that relies more heavily on a few cores.

The CPU’s role becomes less dominant at higher resolutions. At 4K High, the 50 FPS average is far below the CPU’s potential, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. However, the CPU still matters for maintaining minimum frame rates. The measured data only provides min FPS for Medium settings, showing 142 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. These minimums suggest that the 5800X is not causing frame hitches, as even the lowest recorded frames are well above playable thresholds. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, but the benchmark results indicate it is more than capable of keeping pace with the RTX 2060 SUPER.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing architecture card with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide the raw compute power, with a FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS. The card’s 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, though Doom does not heavily utilize ray tracing. The GPU sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093.

The GPU’s impact is clearly visible in the resolution scaling. At 1080p High, the 141 FPS average is respectable, but not exceptional. The card’s PassMark G3D score of 16462 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), with delta percentages of -0.4% and -0.5% respectively. This proximity to mobile and workstation parts suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range desktop solution that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K.

The 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS is particularly telling. This is the lowest measured average across all configurations, and it highlights the GPU’s memory bandwidth limitations. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p, but at 4K the sheer volume of pixel data overwhelms the card. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 27 FPS (67 vs 40), which is a 40% performance penalty for enabling higher visual fidelity. The GPU’s 175 W TDP and 229 mm length make it a manageable card for most systems, but users should be aware of its 4K limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER delivers strong performance across all settings. Low averages 192 FPS, Medium 167 FPS, High 141 FPS, and Ultra 115 FPS. The Medium preset has a recorded min of 142 FPS and max of 192 FPS, showing a 50 FPS range that indicates some scene-to-scene variability. The Ultra preset at 115 FPS is still well above 60 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain playable but drop noticeably. Low averages 124 FPS, Medium 108 FPS, High 91 FPS, and Ultra 75 FPS. The Medium preset shows a min of 92 FPS and max of 125 FPS. The 75 FPS at Ultra is borderline for competitive play, but acceptable for single-player experiences. The 4K results are more demanding: Low averages 67 FPS, Medium 59 FPS, High 50 FPS, and Ultra 40 FPS. The Medium preset’s min of 50 FPS and max of 67 FPS indicate that even at 4K, the combo can maintain playable frame rates, but Ultra settings push it below the ideal threshold.

The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2060 SUPER is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is consistent — roughly 77 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. This diminishing difference suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so heavily loaded that settings changes have less impact on overall performance.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in Doom?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 67 FPS. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS, which is just below 60, while High and Ultra average 50 FPS and 40 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The data indicates 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo averages 91 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain 75 FPS. 1080p is also excellent, with all presets exceeding 115 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 18093 is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159), 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), and 1.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 192 FPS, and the 5800X’s single-thread score of 943 in 3dmark indicates it has ample headroom. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking supports this interpretation.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is 52 FPS lower than Medium (115 vs 167). At 1440p, the difference is 33 FPS (75 vs 108). At 4K, it is 19 FPS (40 vs 59). The gap narrows as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Q: How does the CPU rank against similar processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940). It trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245) by 0.4% and the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270) by 0.5%.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal preset depends on the user’s priority. For maximum frame rate, Low settings at 1080p deliver 192 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on high refresh rate monitors. However, this sacrifices visual quality. For a balanced experience, Medium settings at 1440p provide 108 FPS with a min of 92 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay with improved visuals over Low. This configuration appears to be the best compromise between performance and fidelity.

For users with 4K displays, Low settings at 67 FPS are the only option that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 59 FPS is borderline, and High at 50 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as the frame rate drops below acceptable thresholds. At 1080p, Ultra at 115 FPS is a strong choice for those prioritizing image quality, as it remains well above 60 FPS.

The data suggests that High settings are a middle ground, but the frame rate penalties compared to Medium are significant. At 1080p, High is 26 FPS lower than Medium (141 vs 167). At 1440p, it is 17 FPS lower (91 vs 108). At 4K, it is 9 FPS lower (50 vs 59). Given these differences, Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, as it maintains higher frame rates without the visual degradation of Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2617 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 70th percentile of the database. This ranking is influenced by the GPU’s mid-range positioning, as the CPU’s 81st percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU’s 62nd percentile. The disparity suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this pairing, holding back the 5800X’s potential.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system is positioned below the median, but the measured FPS data shows it performs well in absolute terms. The 141 FPS at 1080p High places it in the upper echelon of systems tested for this game, even if the overall rank is dragged down by 4K performance. The combo’s ranking implies that users seeking high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p will be satisfied, while those targeting 4K will need to consider more powerful GPUs.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles is a critical insight. The 5800X’s robust benchmark scores — including a PassMark multithread score of 27732 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 15476 — indicate it has headroom for future GPU upgrades. However, the current pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the RTX 2060 SUPER providing enough performance to leverage the CPU’s capabilities. The rank of 2617 reflects the combo’s overall versatility, but the data clearly shows it is a capable system for Doom at mainstream resolutions.