Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is a combination aimed at a specific, older performance tier, and Doom’s measured results clearly map out where it excels and where it hits a hard wall. The data indicates a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with the right settings, but one that struggles to maintain that status as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and practical settings for this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 68 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that average drops to 44 FPS, a 35% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 24 FPS, which is a 65% decrease from the 1080p High figure. This scaling pattern is the signature of a graphics card that is running out of pixel-pushing capability, not a CPU limitation.

The trend holds across all settings presets. For instance, at Low settings, the average goes from 92 FPS at 1080p to 60 FPS at 1440p, then down to 32 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 65% at both High and Low settings. This consistency is telling: the rendering load is scaling almost linearly with pixel count, and the RX 570 is the component that is being overwhelmed.

The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the bottleneck here. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller difference between 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU would have more headroom at lower resolutions. Instead, the data shows a continuous and substantial decline in frame rates as resolution climbs, which is the textbook behavior of a GPU that has hit its fill-rate and memory bandwidth ceiling. At 4K, even the Low preset only yields 32 FPS, confirming that the RX 570 is simply not suited for that resolution in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the defining component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the performance ceiling. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card’s base clock is 1168 MHz, with a boost clock of 1244 MHz. These numbers are modest by modern standards, and the 4 GB VRAM capacity is a significant constraint at higher resolutions and detail levels.

The measured data shows the GPU’s limits clearly. At 4K, even the Medium preset, which has a maximum frame rate of 32 and a minimum of 24, cannot hold a playable average. The 4K Ultra preset drops to an average of 19 FPS. This is not a matter of settings tweaking; the card lacks the raw throughput and VRAM to handle the pixel count. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not enough to feed the shaders at 4K resolutions.

The RX 570’s performance relative to its peers is also telling. The benchmark data shows it has a percentile rank of 74 among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 470, which has a deltaPct of -0.8, meaning the RX 570 is slightly faster. It also sits near the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, which is a much older professional card with a deltaPct of 1.2, meaning the RX 570 is slightly slower. These comparisons reinforce that the RX 570 is a solid entry-level performer, but it is nowhere near the high-end tier required for 4K gaming.

The GPU’s architecture, GCN 4.0 on a 14 nm process, is also a factor. With 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, it is a design that was competitive in 2017 but is now dated. The FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS is the theoretical ceiling, and Doom’s results show that the card is hitting near that limit in practice. The 4 GB VRAM is the more pressing issue, as modern game assets can easily exceed that at 1440p and 4K, leading to texture streaming and stutter, although the data does not explicitly show stutter, the frame rate averages are low enough to indicate a poor experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D provides a strong foundation for this system, and its specifications suggest it is more than capable of feeding the RX 570. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The key feature is the large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the X3D series and is highly beneficial in gaming workloads. The CPU is built on the Zen 3 architecture using a 7 nm process, which is efficient and fast.

In this specific game, the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is almost entirely dependent on the GPU, as discussed earlier. However, the CPU’s performance is still relevant for ensuring that the GPU is not held back at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 92 FPS. This is a high frame rate, and it suggests that the CPU is capable of handling the game’s logic and draw calls without breaking a sweat.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support this notion. Its passmark_multithread score is 20363, and its passmark_single_thread score is 2941. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 85, which places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a deltaPct of 0.2 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0.2, meaning the 5500X3D is essentially on par with them. The Intel Core i9-12900T is slightly faster with a deltaPct of -0.3.

For Doom, the high single-thread performance and the massive L3 cache are ideal. The game’s engine benefits from fast cache access, and the 96 MB shared L3 helps keep frequently used data close to the cores. This means that even in intense combat scenes with many enemies, the CPU should be able to maintain a stable frame time, provided the GPU can keep up. The data confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor here, as the FPS drops are purely tied to resolution and GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking for this CPU and GPU combination in Doom is low, but it is not the absolute bottom. The combo rank is 2812 out of 2930 tested combinations. This places it in the 96th percentile of worst-performing combos, meaning 96% of other tested systems are faster in this game. This is a direct result of the RX 570’s age and limited performance, which drags down the otherwise capable CPU.

This ranking is a clear indicator that this is not a high-performance gaming rig by modern standards. However, it is important to interpret this rank in context. The dataset includes combinations with much more powerful GPUs, so the low rank is expected. The 5500X3D is a modern processor, but it is paired with a GPU that was already several generations old when it was released in 2017. The ranking reflects the overall system capability, and the GPU is the anchor.

The fact that the CPU is not the issue is further solidified by the comparison to its nearest rivals. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 37018, with a deltaPct of 0.2 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. This means the 5500X3D is marginally faster than that chip. Yet, the system’s in-game rank is low, reinforcing that the GPU is the sole reason for the poor standing. If this CPU were paired with a modern mid-range GPU, the ranking would be dramatically higher. As it stands, the data shows a system that is severely unbalanced in favor of the CPU, with the GPU unable to utilize the processor’s full potential, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear path for the best experience with this combo. At 1080p, the data shows a sweet spot. The High preset delivers 68 FPS, which is smooth and playable. The Medium preset delivers 80 FPS, which is even smoother. The Low preset delivers 92 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 56 FPS. Based on this, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it maintains a high frame rate while still providing a decent level of detail.

At 1440p, the situation changes. The Low preset is the only one that hits the 60 FPS mark, with an average of 60 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 52 FPS, and High to 44 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 1440p, the Low preset is the recommended choice. The data shows that the Medium preset is playable, but the 52 FPS average is not as smooth. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they fall below the 45 FPS threshold for comfortable play.

At 4K, the data shows that this combo is not viable for a good experience. The best average is 32 FPS on Low, which is below the 30 FPS minimum for playability for most users, and even that is inconsistent. The Medium preset averages 28 FPS, and High averages 24 FPS. The Ultra preset is a slideshow at 19 FPS. The recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this setup, as even the lowest settings cannot provide a smooth frame rate.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1080p with the Medium or High preset. The Medium preset provides 80 FPS, which is a great balance. If you prefer higher visual fidelity, the High preset at 68 FPS is still very playable. For a competitive edge or very high refresh rate monitors, the Low preset at 92 FPS is the fastest option. In summary, stick to 1080p for the best experience, and use Medium or High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data is as follows:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 19 FPS average
• High: 24 FPS average
• Medium: 28 FPS average (min 24, max 32)
• Low: 32 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 36 FPS average
• High: 44 FPS average
• Medium: 52 FPS average (min 44, max 60)
• Low: 60 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 56 FPS average
• High: 68 FPS average
• Medium: 80 FPS average (min 68, max 93)
• Low: 92 FPS average

This data tells a consistent story. At every resolution, the Low preset is the fastest, with Ultra being the slowest. The scaling is not linear, but the pattern is clear. The only settings with measured minimum and maximum frame rates are the Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 68 and 93 FPS, showing a 25 FPS variance. At 1440p Medium, the variance is 16 FPS (44 to 60). At 4K Medium, the variance is 8 FPS (24 to 32). This suggests that as the GPU becomes more stressed, the frame time variance decreases, but the average drops to unplayable levels.

The 1080p Low preset at 92 FPS and the 1080p Medium preset at 80 FPS are the standout results. These are the only settings where the system performs well enough to take advantage of a high refresh rate monitor. The 1440p Low preset at 60 FPS is the minimum for a standard 60Hz display. Any setting above that at 1440p or any setting at 4K will result in a sub-60 FPS experience, which is not recommended for a fast-paced FPS like Doom. The data is clear: this combo is a 1080p machine, and even then, you must be selective with settings to get a smooth experience.