Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti pairing delivers a dominant 1080p experience and remains highly playable at 4K in Doom, with the GPU acting as the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The combination ranks in the 85th percentile of tested configurations, showcasing the RTX 5070 Ti's substantial rendering power even when paired with a mid-range CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 278 FPS, which represents an exceptional baseline. Moving to 1440p High drops the average to 180 FPS, a 35% reduction, while 4K High further reduces performance to 98 FPS, a 65% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced. This suggests that the GPU's rendering throughput, rather than the CPU's processing power, dictates the frame rate at 1440p and above. At 1080p, the high frame rates (278 FPS High, 321 FPS Low) suggest the CPU is still able to feed the GPU effectively, but the scaling curve shows that the GPU's workload grows disproportionately with each resolution step.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 227 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p, and then to 80 FPS at 4K. This consistent drop-off across presets confirms that resolution, not settings, is the dominant factor in performance scaling for this combo. The 4K Ultra result of 80 FPS is the only point where the experience dips below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution and preset combination is the most demanding.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p offers the best balance of high frame rates and visual fidelity. At High settings, the combo delivers 180 FPS at 1440p, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while 4K High still provides a solid 98 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score places it 3.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, but 2% below the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and Intel Arc A550M, with deltas of -0.1% and 0.4% respectively.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 321 FPS, and at High it achieves 278 FPS. These very high frame rates indicate the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the average FPS drops from 133 on Low to 80 on Ultra, a 40% reduction. This shows that while the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K, adjusting settings still has a major impact on performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations in Doom?

A: This specific configuration ranks 527th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 14.2% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 260 and the maximum is 351, with an average of 305. At 1440p Medium, the range is 181 to 245, with an average of 213. At 4K Medium, the range is 98 to 133, with an average of 115.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti secures a rank of 527 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This top 14.2% placement indicates that the system is well above average for this title, though it is not at the absolute peak of performance. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's mid-range capabilities and the GPU's high-end rendering power.

The CPU itself holds a percentile ranking of 73 against all other processors, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which is essentially tied with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-12500, which is 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.7% behind. This places the Ryzen 5 5500 in a competitive mid-range tier.

The GPU, meanwhile, holds a percentile ranking of 86 against all other graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 49957. Its performance is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and Intel Arc A550M, while it sits between the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT. The GPU's high percentile is the primary driver of this combo's strong overall rank in Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 321 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average is 305 FPS, with a minimum of 260 and a maximum of 351 FPS. High settings yield 278 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 227 FPS. All results at 1080p are well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset produces 245 FPS, while Medium averages 213 FPS, with a range of 181 to 245 FPS. High settings deliver 180 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 147 FPS. These numbers confirm that 1440p is a sweet spot for this combination, offering frame rates that far exceed the needs of standard 144Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes apparent. The Low preset averages 133 FPS, while Medium drops to 115 FPS, with a range of 98 to 133 FPS. High settings average 98 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 80 FPS. While 4K is playable across all presets, the Ultra setting is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark, suggesting that users with 4K displays may prefer the High preset for a smoother experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks shows a significant gap between single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. For example, it scores 836 in 3dmark single-thread and 5411 in 3dmark max-threads, a 6.5x difference. This indicates that while it is capable in multi-threaded tasks, its single-thread performance is a defining characteristic.

In games like Doom, which is an FPS title, single-thread performance is often more critical than raw core count. The Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread scores, such as 973 in Cinebench R20 and 2319 in Cinebench R23, are respectable but not top-tier. The data from the measured FPS suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is sufficient to drive the RTX 5070 Ti to very high frame rates, as evidenced by the 321 FPS result on Low settings. This indicates that the CPU can handle the game's engine logic and draw calls without becoming a limiting factor at this resolution.

However, the CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop in FPS, which is primarily attributed to the GPU's rendering load. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate for the game's needs, but they do not contribute to the performance gains seen at lower resolutions. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5386, which is nearly identical to the max-threads score of 5411, suggests that the processor is fully utilized with its 12 threads, but this does not translate to a bottleneck in Doom's GPU-bound scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing the highest frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice. At 1080p, it delivers 321 FPS, and even at 1440p it achieves 245 FPS. This preset sacrifices visual quality for maximum performance, making it suitable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

The Medium preset offers a more balanced experience. At 1080p, it averages 305 FPS, which is nearly identical to Low, while providing better visual fidelity. At 1440p, it drops to 213 FPS, and at 4K it maintains a solid 115 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium are also respectable, with 260 FPS at 1080p and 98 FPS at 4K, indicating stable performance. This preset is recommended for most users who want a good visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.

The High preset is the best choice for 4K gaming. It delivers 98 FPS at 4K, which is a significant improvement over the 80 FPS of Ultra, while still offering enhanced visual effects over Medium. At 1080p and 1440p, High provides 278 FPS and 180 FPS respectively, both of which are excellent. The data suggests that High is the optimal preset for this combo when targeting 4K resolution.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, but it is only recommended for users who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 4K, it produces 80 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. At 1440p and 1080p, it delivers 147 FPS and 227 FPS, respectively, which are still very high. However, given the small performance cost of High over Ultra, the High preset is generally the better choice, as it provides a significant FPS boost with a minimal reduction in visual quality.