Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience across all tested settings in Doom, with the data showing a clear progression from 1080p dominance to 4K capability. This pairing ranks in the 43rd percentile of all tested combos for this title, placing it at position 1259 out of 2930, which indicates a solid mid-pack performer rather than an outlier at either end of the spectrum.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for maximum frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 243 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Even at Ultra settings in 1080p, the average remains at 146 FPS, showing that this pairing can easily exceed 144Hz refresh rates at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 (a 0% delta). It sits 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-12900T, indicating these processors are effectively tied in overall compute performance.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards in its class?

A: The RTX 5060 holds an average benchmark score of 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. It trails the AMD Radeon 860M by 0.3% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 by 0.3%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT by 1.2% in the average score comparison.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. High settings at 4K yield 63 FPS average, which remains playable, while Ultra drops to 51 FPS average.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate falls from 179 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 63 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 64.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the increasing GPU load at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a launch MSRP of $246, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 carries a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node, with the GB206 chip containing 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and boosts up to 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz for 28 Gbps effective speed. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s, providing the raw throughput needed for Doom's fast-paced rendering.

The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes increasingly relevant as resolution scales upward. The GPU's 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output processors handle the geometry and pixel work, while 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores remain available for ray tracing and AI features, though Doom's traditional rendering path primarily stresses the standard shader pipeline.

The FP32 compute throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS matches the FP16 figure at a 1:1 ratio, indicating that the GPU does not rely on packed math acceleration for typical workloads. The 145 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface position this card as a mainstream performer, and the measured frame rates in Doom confirm that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the data shows frame rates exceeding 200 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. However, the 243 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low versus the 85 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates that the GPU becomes the limiting component when pixel count rises, with the memory bandwidth and shader throughput governing the final output.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 179 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p, then to 63 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35.2% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 45.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K, showing that the scaling penalty becomes more severe at higher pixel counts.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trajectory but with higher absolute numbers: 243 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35.4% and 45.9% respectively, which closely mirrors the High settings pattern. This consistency suggests that resolution scaling is largely independent of the quality preset, with the GPU's rendering workload increasing proportionally to pixel count.

Medium settings produce 211 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K, with the minimum FPS values recorded at 180, 116, and 63 respectively. The Ultra preset delivers 146 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K, showing the steepest relative decline with a 65.1% overall drop from 1080p to 4K.

The frame rate deltas between resolutions indicate that the RTX 5060's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 19.18 TFLOPS compute capacity are the governing factors at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the data shows only modest differences between Low and Ultra settings (243 vs 146 FPS), suggesting that the CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU even under lighter loads. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 85 vs 51 FPS, which implies that the GPU's fixed resources become saturated regardless of the quality settings applied.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 1259 out of 2930 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically overperforms or underperforms relative to the other, resulting in a system that handles the game competently across all tested resolutions and settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 85th among all processors indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is a strong performer in synthetic workloads, with an average benchmark score of 36938 that nearly matches the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average score of 26331, is slightly lower but still respectable, and the combination of these two components lands in the middle of the pack for Doom specifically.

The nearest rival CPUs all sit within 0.5% of the Core Ultra 5 225's average score, which means the choice of processor has minimal impact on overall system performance in this title. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern, with the Radeon 860M and MX550 both 0.3% behind and the RX 6750 XT 1.2% ahead, indicating that the RTX 5060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The rank of 1259 out of 2930 combinations suggests that many other configurations achieve higher frame rates in Doom, but this combo remains competitive within its class. The measured data shows that the system can deliver 243 FPS at 1080p Low, which is well above the 144Hz threshold for high-refresh monitors, and maintains 63 FPS at 4K High, which is adequate for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 243 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings achieve 211 FPS average with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS, showing that the frame rate remains consistently high even during demanding scenes. High settings yield 179 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 146 FPS average, still comfortably above 144Hz refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show a noticeable reduction. Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium settings average 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and maximum of 157 FPS, High settings average 116 FPS, and Ultra settings average 95 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p gaming is viable across all quality presets, with even the Ultra preset staying above 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings produce 85 FPS average, Medium settings produce 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS, High settings produce 63 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 51 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while all other 4K presets maintain playable frame rates.

The data reveals that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 97 FPS (243 vs 146), at 1440p it is 62 FPS (157 vs 95), and at 4K it is 34 FPS (85 vs 51). This narrowing gap suggests that the GPU's resources become the limiting factor at higher resolutions, reducing the impact of quality settings on final performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1080p with high refresh rate displays, the data shows that High settings at 179 FPS average provide an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 146 FPS still exceeds 144Hz, so users with 144Hz monitors can safely enable maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness. Medium settings at 211 FPS and Low at 243 FPS offer diminishing returns for most users, though competitive players may prefer the higher frame rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 137 FPS average with a minimum of 116 FPS, which is ideal for 120Hz or 144Hz displays. High settings at 116 FPS remain suitable for 100Hz or 120Hz monitors, while Ultra at 95 FPS still provides a smooth experience on 60Hz displays. Low settings at 157 FPS offer the highest headroom but come with reduced visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS for the majority of gameplay. High settings at 63 FPS average are borderline but playable, though users may notice occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 51 FPS should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visual quality over smoothness, as the frame rate falls below the standard 60 FPS target.

The optimal configuration depends on the display's refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p users with 144Hz monitors, High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. For 1440p users with 120Hz displays, Medium settings are recommended to maintain frame rates above 120 FPS. For 4K users with 60Hz displays, Medium settings offer the safest experience, ensuring that the minimum frame rate of 63 FPS stays above the display's refresh rate.