Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data showing the GPU often becoming the primary performance driver at higher settings. The measured results place this pairing in the 63rd percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating a solidly above-average configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game?

A: The combo ranks 625th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 37% of all tested systems for Doom.

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 171.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 20,875 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500's score of 20,897, showing a negligible performance difference between the two.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and how might it affect high-resolution performance?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s across a 256-bit bus. This substantial bandwidth helps maintain strong frame rates even at 4K, where the High preset still achieves 76 FPS.

Q: Is the data for this page measured or estimated?

A: The `dataIsMeasured` field is true, indicating that the frame rates and benchmark scores are based on actual hardware testing rather than projections.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has a boost clock of 2430 MHz, with a base clock of 1295 MHz and a game clock of 2124 MHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 625 out of 1681 tested configurations puts it in a strong position for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. This ranking suggests that the combination is well-balanced for Doom, a game that can scale well with both CPU and GPU resources. The Ryzen 5 5500's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a capable processor, but it is not the absolute top-tier option. Similarly, the RX 7800 XT sits in the 76th percentile among GPUs. When paired, they produce a system that outperforms the majority of tested combos, but there is still headroom above it, likely occupied by systems with newer or more expensive processors. The 0.1% average benchmark score difference between the Ryzen 5 5500 and its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, suggests that either CPU would yield nearly identical results in this configuration.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Doom, especially at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus provides a 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, which proves sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2430 MHz, alongside a game clock of 2124 MHz, allows it to push high frame rates. The measured data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 99.4 FPS on Low to 58.8 FPS on Ultra. This 40.6 FPS difference demonstrates that the GPU's compute units, shading units (3840), and texture units (240) are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's visual effects. The GPU's 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,619, positions it as a high-performance part. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, scores 32,540, a 0.2% difference, indicating the RX 7800 XT is slightly ahead in raw compute.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset achieving 279.8 FPS and the Medium preset at 246.2 FPS. High settings yield 205.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 171.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU have ample headroom, and even the most demanding preset remains far above the refresh rate of most monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 180.2 FPS, Medium hits 160.5 FPS, High records 136.6 FPS, and Ultra settles at 111.1 FPS. The scaling from High to Ultra at this resolution is a 25.5 FPS drop, showing that the Ultra preset's additional effects have a measurable cost. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset still manages 99.4 FPS, but Medium drops to 85.6 FPS, High to 76 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58.8 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is 17.2 FPS, which is a significant reduction that pushes the experience below the 60 FPS threshold for Ultra settings. Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra is consistent, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are the only ones that approach or dip below 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides a solid foundation for this gaming configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game logic and frame pacing. Its boost clock of 4.20 GHz and base clock of 3.60 GHz allow it to keep up with the GPU's output in most scenarios. The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced profile: a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 16,429 and a single-thread score of 2,319. In Doom, a game that can utilize multiple threads but still relies on a few main threads, this CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The data supports this, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load. At 1080p Low, the 279.8 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (279.8 vs 171.8 FPS) indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor when visual settings increase. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 20,875, places it near the Intel Core i5-12500 (20,897, a -0.1% difference), confirming its position as a capable mid-range processor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The 171.8 FPS average is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors, and even the High preset's 205.2 FPS offers no practical advantage unless the display is 240 Hz or higher. For 2560x1440, the High preset provides an excellent experience with an average of 136.6 FPS. This is a 25.5 FPS improvement over Ultra's 111.1 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in Doom is often subtle. Choosing High at 1440p ensures a smoother experience on a 144 Hz monitor. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best balance. The Medium preset's 85.6 FPS is comfortable for 60 Hz displays, while High at 76 FPS is also playable. The Ultra preset's 58.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes absolute visual fidelity over a consistent frame rate. For users with a high-refresh 4K display, the Low preset at 99.4 FPS is the only way to approach triple-digit frame rates, but the visual compromises are substantial. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p, where the GPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates despite the increased workload.