Doom

AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 form a potent pairing for Doom, with benchmark data showing the combination delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution. The measured results place this system in a comfortable performance tier, though the specific strengths and limitations of each component become clearer when examining frame rates across the 1080p, 1440p, and 4K settings. This analysis breaks down the data to show exactly what the combo achieves, how it compares to nearby hardware, and where the CPU versus GPU balance shifts depending on resolution and graphical preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a dense neighborhood of competing processors. Its average benchmark score of 25517 places it within a hair of several alternatives, with the closest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U at 25446, which is only 0.3% slower. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, a 0.1% deficit, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 is 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 is the fastest of this group, edging out the 5700 by 0.1%. For Doom, these differences are negligible; a user swapping between these CPUs would see virtually identical frame rates, especially since the game’s performance at higher resolutions leans more on the GPU. The 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s engine, and its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates solid but not elite positioning.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 places it alongside some unexpected company. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, just 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 23250 is also 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23273 leads this quartet by 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 is 0.4% faster. These deltaPct values are remarkably small, implying that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080 trades blows with these cards. However, for Doom specifically, the RTX 3080’s architecture with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 8704 shading units proves far more capable in real gaming workloads, as the measured FPS data shows. The 68th percentile ranking versus all GPUs reflects that while the 3080 is not a top-tier card by current standards, it remains a strong performer for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset runs at 78 FPS, Medium at 92 FPS, and Low at 105 FPS, so all settings are playable at 4K.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, which is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold. Dropping to 1920x1080 with Ultra settings raises the average to 181 FPS, showing a 64 FPS increase when moving down one resolution level.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 63 FPS at 4K Ultra. The minimum FPS data available, which exists only for Medium settings, shows 78 FPS at 4K, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 223 FPS at 1080p, all well above the playable threshold.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems for Doom?

A: The combination ranks 1054th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations evaluated for this game. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position.

Q: Which component has more headroom for future titles?

A: The RTX 3080’s data shows it can handle 4K Ultra at 63 FPS, suggesting it is the limiting factor at that resolution. The CPU, with its 8 cores and high single-thread score of 901 in 3dmark, is likely not constraining performance in Doom, leaving more room for the GPU to become the bottleneck at higher settings.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance vary significantly from its rivals in this game?

A: Given that the nearest CPU rivals differ by only 0.1% to 0.3% in average benchmark scores, any performance difference in Doom would be minimal. The game’s engine is more sensitive to GPU throughput, so the 5700’s close rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 301 FPS, with Medium at 262 FPS (minimum 223, maximum 301), High at 221 FPS, and Ultra at 181 FPS. These numbers indicate the RTX 3080 is not strained at 1080p, and the CPU is feeding frames efficiently. The gap between Low and Ultra is 120 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a substantial impact even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain very high. Low runs at 195 FPS, Medium at 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 and maximum of 195, High at 143 FPS, and Ultra at 117 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 35% on Ultra (from 181 to 117 FPS), which is consistent with the increased pixel count demanding more from the GPU. The minimum FPS at Medium, 144, underscores that even the lower bounds stay far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains playable but the GPU’s workload becomes evident. Low averages 105 FPS, Medium 92 FPS (minimum 78, maximum 106), High 78 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K on Ultra drops the average by 54 FPS, a 46% reduction. This is where the RTX 3080’s 10 GB memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are pushed hardest, yet the frame rate still clears 60 FPS. The data shows that even at the most demanding preset and resolution, the combo does not fall below playable levels.

The Verdict

The data confirms this PC can run Doom at all tested resolutions with every preset. At 3840x2160, the Ultra setting achieves an average of 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration, and the fact that it passes means the system is fully capable. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 117 FPS, providing a smooth experience with significant headroom. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 181 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can refresh. The verdict by resolution lists all settings as playable at each resolution, with Ultra being the best setting for every case because it delivers the highest visual quality while still exceeding 60 FPS. For users with a 60 Hz monitor, this combo even allows for 4K Ultra gaming without compromises. For higher refresh rate displays at 1440p or 1080p, the system easily saturates 144 Hz and 240 Hz panels respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations for Doom, this pairing holds the 1054th position out of 3712, placing it in the 72nd percentile of performance. This ranking reflects a system that is above average but not in the top tier, likely because newer GPUs and CPUs have since surpassed it. However, the ranking does not tell the whole story for this specific game. The measured FPS data shows that the combo delivers more than enough performance for a smooth experience, and the ranking is influenced by the many higher-end configurations that have been tested. In practical terms, a rank of 1054 out of 3712 means there are 2658 combos that perform worse, and only 1053 that perform better. For a game like Doom, which is well-optimized and not overly demanding by modern standards, this level of performance is more than sufficient. The data indicates that the combo is not a top performer overall, but its per-game results for Doom are strong enough to recommend it for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still stays at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 63 FPS, which is the only preset that comes close to the threshold, yet it still clears it. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 117 FPS, offering a high-fidelity experience with plenty of margin. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 181 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality without any performance concerns. The data shows that there is no need to drop to High or Medium settings at any resolution, as Ultra always maintains the playable threshold. This is a notable result because it means users do not have to make a trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate; the hardware is strong enough to handle the highest settings everywhere.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role because the GPU is not fully utilized. The 301 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a very high rate, and the 120 FPS difference between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU becomes more involved as the pixel workload increases. At 1440p, the GPU’s influence grows, as evidenced by the 78 FPS drop from Low to Ultra (195 to 117). This trend continues at 4K, where the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The 42 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K (105 to 63) is smaller in absolute terms than at 1440p, but the percentages are similar, showing that the GPU handles the increased resolution with diminishing returns. The CPU’s role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and lower settings, where its 16 threads and high clock speeds prevent any frame rate limitation. At 4K Ultra, the GPU’s 29.77 TFLOPS and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are the determining factors, and the 63 FPS result reflects that the RTX 3080 is working near its limits for this title. The data implies that for Doom, a stronger GPU would yield more benefit than a faster CPU, especially at higher resolutions, while the 5700 provides ample headroom at 1080p and 1440p.