Doom

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks in the 1152nd position out of 1681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This rank is somewhat misleading given the game’s age and the hardware’s capabilities—the combo sits in the 68th percentile of all combos tested for this title, meaning roughly a third of configurations deliver better performance. The data shows this pairing is capable of excellent frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but its ranking reflects that many newer or higher-end parts simply push more frames in a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1152 out of 1681 places it firmly in the middle of the pack, though the raw performance numbers tell a more favorable story. At 1080p, this configuration achieves an average of 141.4 FPS on High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The ranking is dragged down by the fact that Doom is an older title (released in 2016) that many high-end modern GPUs can push to extreme frame rates, making the relative position less impressive than the absolute results. Benchmarks indicate the CPU holds its own in this pairing—the i5-11400F’s average benchmark score of 17181 puts it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189) and Intel Core i7-1260P (17212) scoring nearly identically within a 0.2% margin. This suggests the ranking is more GPU-limited than CPU-limited, especially at higher resolutions where the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM becomes a factor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, featuring 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth—sufficient for Doom’s textures but potentially limiting at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz are high for the class, and its FP32 throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS shows substantial compute headroom. In the database, the RX 7600 scores an average benchmark of 20258, placing it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the RX 7600 XT scores 20146 (0.6% higher), the RX 460 scores 20088 (0.8% higher), while the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and Intel Arc B570 (20556) trail by 1.3% and 1.5% respectively. This clustering indicates the RX 7600 sits in a crowded performance band, but for Doom specifically, the GPU’s strengths—high clocks and adequate bandwidth—translate into strong results through 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo averages 141.4 FPS, which drops to 92.7 FPS at 1440p High (−34.4%) and further to 49 FPS at 4K High (−65.4%). This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The 1080p to 1440p transition shows a moderate drop, suggesting the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately at these settings. However, the jump to 4K exposes the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus—the 4K Ultra average of 42.1 FPS is barely playable, while 4K Low jumps to 68.5 FPS, showing that texture and shading settings heavily impact memory pressure. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent behavior: at 1080p, Low hits 191.5 FPS while Ultra drops to 119.2 FPS (a 37.8% reduction), and at 4K, Low achieves 68.5 FPS versus Ultra’s 42.1 FPS (a 38.5% reduction). This consistency suggests the GPU’s compute units scale predictably with settings, but the memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck at 4K regardless of preset.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, Medium settings at 1440p offer the optimal balance. The data shows 110 FPS average at 1440p Medium, which is 18.7% higher than High settings (92.7 FPS) while still looking substantially better than Low (126.7 FPS). At 1080p, Medium delivers 169.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the jump to Low (191.5 FPS) provides diminishing returns for most users. For those prioritizing visual fidelity, High at 1080p (141.4 FPS) is excellent, but Ultra at 1080p (119.2 FPS) offers only marginal visual gains for a 15.7% performance hit. At 4K, the data suggests avoiding Ultra entirely—the 42.1 FPS average is below playable thresholds. Medium at 4K (56.6 FPS) is borderline, while Low (68.5 FPS) is the only 4K preset that maintains smooth performance. The verdict is clear: 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, delivering high frame rates without sacrificing the visual quality that makes Doom’s fast-paced action readable.

FAQ

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

A: Only at Low settings (68.5 FPS average). Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 42.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7600 scores 20258 average, with the RX 7600 XT 0.6% higher, the RX 460 0.8% higher, while the RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc B570 are 1.3% and 1.5% lower, respectively.

Q: What CPU performance tier does the i5-11400F occupy?

A: It ranks at the 75th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17181, nearly identical to the Ryzen 7 5700U (17189) and Core i7-1260P (17212).

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming?

A: 1080p Medium delivers 169.9 FPS, and 1080p High hits 141.4 FPS, both suitable for 144Hz displays. 1440p Medium (110 FPS) is viable for 100Hz+ monitors.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance?

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 42.1 FPS, suggesting memory pressure, while 4K Low (68.5 FPS) shows substantial relief. The 128-bit bus (288.0 GB/s) likely contributes to the scaling drop from 1440p to 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, average FPS falls from 141.4 at 1080p to 92.7 at 1440p and 49 at 4K—a 65.4% total reduction from 1080p to 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 11th-gen Rocket Lake processor (14 nm, 65 W TDP) shows strong single-thread performance in synthetic tests—its 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029 indicate it can handle Doom’s primary game logic without bottlenecking. Multi-threaded results are also solid: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 14372, and Geekbench multi-core hits 7579. The CPU’s 12 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (Dual-channel DDR4) are adequate for this title. The percentile ranking of 75% among all CPUs confirms this is a capable processor, though its nearest rivals—the Ryzen 7 5700U, Core i7-1260P, and Core Ultra 7 164U—all score within 0.2% of its average benchmark, showing this is a mature, well-balanced design. In Doom, the data suggests the CPU is rarely the limiting factor: at 1080p Ultra (119.2 FPS) versus 1080p Low (191.5 FPS), the 37.8% gap aligns with GPU workload scaling, not CPU constraints.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 191.5 FPS average
• Medium: 169.9 FPS average
• High: 141.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 119.2 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 126.7 FPS average
• Medium: 110 FPS average
• High: 92.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 74.3 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 68.5 FPS average
• Medium: 56.6 FPS average
• High: 49 FPS average
• Ultra: 42.1 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 1080p to 4K costs roughly 40-50% of the previous frame rate at the same settings. At 1080p, all presets exceed 119 FPS, making this combo ideal for 144Hz monitors. At 1440p, Medium (110 FPS) and High (92.7 FPS) remain playable for competitive play, while Ultra (74.3 FPS) still clears 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low (68.5 FPS) reaches the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium (56.6 FPS) borderline and High/Ultra below playable levels. The measured rows indicate this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding presets or users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.