Doom

# Doom: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a playable Doom experience across most settings, but the data reveals a clear pattern: this combo is GPU-limited at 4K, CPU-limited at 1080p, and hits a sweet spot at 1440p. The measured frame rates span from a low of 42 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 197 FPS at 1080p Low, with the combo ranking 1921st out of 2930 tested combinations in this game—solidly mid-pack, not a top-tier configuration for esports-level refresh rates at high resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across every settings preset. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 145 at 1080p to 94 at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and then to 51 at 4K (a 65% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates the RTX 5060 becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, which is expected given its 8 GB GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 448 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its close rivalry with the AMD Radeon 860M (deltaPct -0.3%) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (deltaPct -0.3%) suggest it is a mid-range part that cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 197 FPS at 1080p drops to 127 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 69 FPS at 4K (a 65% reduction from 1080p). The fact that Low settings at 4K still only produce 69 FPS—barely above the 60 FPS threshold—shows that resolution, not graphical fidelity, is the dominant factor limiting performance. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 27 FPS (69 vs 42), which is narrower than the gap at 1080p (79 FPS, 197 vs 118). This narrowing at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU's compute and memory throughput are saturated regardless of settings.

The 1440p results offer the most balanced picture. Medium settings at 1440p produce 111 FPS average with a minimum of 94 and maximum of 128, while High settings deliver 94 FPS. This resolution sits in a practical zone where the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads can still feed the GPU adequately, and the RTX 5060's 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient to maintain smooth gameplay. At 1080p, the frame rates exceeding 145 FPS at High and 197 FPS at Low suggest the CPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2464) is strong but not exceptional for pushing beyond 200 FPS in older titles.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured 4K averages are 69 FPS at Low, 60 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69), 51 FPS at High, and 42 FPS at Ultra. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, Low settings are required; Medium hovers right at the 60 FPS mark but dips to 51 FPS in demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware in Doom?

A: 1440p is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the combo averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 and maximum of 128, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Even at High settings, 1440p delivers 94 FPS, making it far more responsive than 4K while still offering good visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 860M (26401, deltaPct -0.3%) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, deltaPct -0.3%), and it is only 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011). This places it in a tight performance cluster, meaning the 5060's Doom results are representative of a mid-range GPU tier rather than a standout performer.

Q: Is the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 holding back the RTX 5060 in Doom?

A: At 1080p, yes. The 197 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2464, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2044) is the limiting factor for pushing beyond 200 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are more than sufficient.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 118 FPS, which is still very smooth for a fast-paced FPS. This is a 40% drop from the Low preset's 197 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant GPU load even at 1080p, but the result remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Doom?

A: It ranks 1921st out of 2930 combos, placing it in the 34th percentile (roughly the lower third). This means the majority of tested systems outperform this pairing in Doom, likely due to the RTX 5060's mid-range GPU positioning rather than a CPU limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 2930 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Doom, this pairing sits at rank 1921, which places it in the bottom third of all configurations. The percentile ranking of the CPU itself is 95 (meaning it outperforms 95% of all CPUs), while the GPU's percentile is 72. This discrepancy—a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU—explains why the combo's overall rank is not higher: the RTX 5060 drags down the system's performance ceiling in a GPU-bound title like Doom at higher resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals highlight its strength: the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, which is 1.6% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492), 2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212), and only 1.7% below the Intel Core i9-14900K (79097). This places the CPU in flagship territory for multi-threaded workloads, but Doom's engine does not heavily utilize 16 cores, so this headroom goes largely unused.

The GPU's ranking tells a different story. With an average benchmark score of 26331, the RTX 5060 is statistically tied with several older and lower-tier parts: the AMD Radeon 860M (26401), NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421), and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011). The RX 6750 XT being a previous-generation mid-range card that matches the 5060's score underscores that the 5060 is not a high-end GPU. In Doom, this translates to 4K frame rates that hover around 60 FPS on medium settings, which is below what enthusiasts expect from a modern GPU.

The combo's rank of 1921 suggests that for Doom specifically, there are 1009 other combos that perform worse, but 1920 that perform better. This is not a configuration designed for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming; it is a balanced mid-range system that excels at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the data shows that 4K Medium is the maximum this combo can handle, averaging exactly 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69. If you want a safety margin to avoid drops below 60, 4K Low (69 FPS average) is the safer choice, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 1440p gaming, Medium settings at 111 FPS average (min 94, max 128) provide an excellent balance of smoothness and visual quality. High settings at 94 FPS are also viable, offering improved graphics while staying well above 60 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 77 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1080p, the recommendation depends on your refresh rate. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, High settings at 145 FPS average is the sweet spot, as it matches the refresh rate closely. For 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays, Low settings at 197 FPS average are necessary to approach those refresh rates, but the visual downgrade may not be worth it. Medium at 171 FPS average is a compromise that still exceeds most standard 144 Hz monitors. Ultra at 118 FPS is fine for 120 Hz displays but not for higher refresh rates.

The key takeaway is that this combo's optimal experience is at 1440p Medium or High, where it delivers smooth, high frame rates without exceeding the GPU's capabilities. Pushing to 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low, and pursuing 200+ FPS at 1080p requires Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the measured averages are: Low 69 FPS, Medium 60 FPS (min 51, max 69), High 51 FPS, and Ultra 42 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 39% performance penalty for maximum settings, which is a significant cost for visual improvements.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the averages are: Low 127 FPS, Medium 111 FPS (min 94, max 128), High 94 FPS, and Ultra 77 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 50 FPS, a 39% reduction, matching the 4K scaling pattern. The Medium preset's minimum of 94 FPS ensures no dips below 60 FPS, making it the safest choice for consistent smoothness.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the averages are: Low 197 FPS, Medium 171 FPS (min 146, max 197), High 145 FPS, and Ultra 118 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS, a 40% reduction, again consistent with the other resolutions. Notably, the Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS means even the lowest dips stay above 144 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Across all resolutions, the consistent 39-40% performance penalty from Low to Ultra indicates that the RTX 5060's rendering pipeline scales predictably with settings, and there are no anomalies or bottlenecks that disproportionately impact one preset. The minimum and maximum FPS values for Medium settings show a tight range (e.g., 146-197 at 1080p), suggesting stable frame pacing without major stutters.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture (Strix Halo), with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its multi-threaded performance is exceptional: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35314, Geekbench multicore of 20992, and a Passmark multithread score of 54934. However, Doom is a game that primarily relies on single-thread performance, and here the CPU's scores are 2044 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2464 in Geekbench single-core.

The 1080p results—197 FPS at Low settings—indicate that the CPU can push frame rates close to 200 FPS, but the single-thread scores suggest it would struggle to exceed that threshold significantly. The 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a high-end part, but its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900K, has a higher average benchmark score (79097 vs 77740, deltaPct -1.7%), which may explain why the 14900K could deliver slightly higher frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The CPU's 64 MB shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth (LPDDR5X, quad-channel) are substantial, but Doom's 2016 engine does not heavily utilize such resources. The 4 nm process node and 55 W TDP indicate an efficient design, but this efficiency does not translate to a gaming advantage in Doom. The integrated Radeon 8060S graphics are present but irrelevant when a discrete RTX 5060 is installed.

In this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 197 FPS ceiling. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck, and the CPU's 16 cores are largely idle. The data shows that this processor has far more compute capability than Doom requires, but its single-thread performance, while good, is not elite enough to unlock 240+ FPS at 1080p. For this title, the CPU is not a liability, but it also does not boost the combo beyond its mid-range GPU's capabilities.