Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a highly playable experience in Doom, with benchmark results showing a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The data reveals a system that is consistently capable at 1080p and 1440p, but begins to show its limits at 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. This analysis examines the measured FPS to understand how the components scale under load and where the optimal settings balance lies.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 141.9 FPS at 1080p to 91.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 50.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant 64.7% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces the GPU’s 121.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the drop from 190.9 FPS at 1080p to 67.2 FPS at 4K is even more pronounced, a 64.8% decrease. This suggests that even when reducing graphical load, the GPU’s raw processing capability at 4K is insufficient to maintain high frame rates. Interestingly, the gap between 1080p and 1440p is less severe, with roughly a 35% FPS drop across all settings, indicating that 1440p is a more comfortable operating point for this combo.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, allowing the GPU to push higher frame rates. However, as resolution climbs, the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth become saturated. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a critical factor here, as 4K resolution demands significantly more data transfer, and the 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer may also be a constraint at Ultra settings. The scaling curve suggests that for 4K gaming, users should expect to lower settings to Medium or Low to achieve playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 5700 XT ranks at position 1217 out of 1681 total combinations. This places it in the 72nd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 72% of all tested systems in this game. The rank reflects a solid mid-to-upper tier performance, which is consistent with the measured FPS figures that show strong 1080p and 1440p capability.

The ranking is influenced by both components. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 79 indicates it is a strong performer globally, while the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 68 is slightly lower. This suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis. The combo rank of 1217 is not at the top tier of 4K performance, but the data shows it is well above average for overall gaming in Doom.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 5700 XT’s average benchmark score of 24731 is within 0.9% of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 and within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. This places it in a competitive performance band, though those rivals are not direct desktop equivalents in this game’s context. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11700F, have an average score only 0.9% higher, indicating the Ryzen 5 5600 is well-matched to its peers. The combo’s overall rank of 1217 out of 1681 confirms its balanced performance, though it is not optimized for extreme 4K workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with an average of 141.9 FPS at High settings. 2560x1440 is also viable, with 91.3 FPS at High, but 3840x2160 drops to 50.1 FPS, which is below ideal for competitive play.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory size impact performance in Doom?

A: The RX 5700 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 41.1, which may be due to the frame buffer being pushed to its limits, given the higher texture and geometry demands at that resolution.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 190.9 FPS. The Ryzen 5 5600’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, appear sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, as the GPU is likely the limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 124.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 74 FPS. This is a 40.7% reduction in performance, showing that the Ultra preset significantly increases the load on the GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems in Doom?

A: This combination ranks 1217 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the 72nd percentile. This indicates it performs better than most systems but is not in the top tier for this game.

Q: Can the GPU handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Low settings, the average FPS is 67.2, which is playable. At 4K High, it drops to 50.1 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 41.1 FPS, which may be less desirable for fast-paced action.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high, ranging from 115.6 FPS at Ultra to 190.9 FPS at Low. The Medium preset averages 166.7 FPS, while High averages 141.9 FPS. This indicates that even at the highest settings, the system is capable of exceeding 100 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 124.8 FPS, Medium at 106.3 FPS, High at 91.3 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 40.7% performance drop, which is a significant but manageable trade-off for visual fidelity. All settings at 1440p remain above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop below the 60 FPS threshold for most presets. The Low preset averages 67.2 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 59.2 FPS, High to 50.1 FPS, and Ultra to 41.1 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: 4K requires a reduction in settings to achieve a fluid experience. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38.8%, highlighting the GPU’s struggle with the increased pixel count.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary driver of performance in this system, and the measured FPS data reflects its capabilities. With a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, the GPU’s performance is consistent across the benchmark. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in handling the textures and data required by Doom’s engine.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a percentileVsAllGpus of 68, indicating it is a capable mid-range card. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile and Intel Arc A350M, with performance deltas of -0.1% and 0.3%, respectively. This places the RX 5700 XT in a competitive position, though its 7 nm process and RDNA 1.0 architecture are now a generation old.

In Doom, the GPU’s role becomes more critical at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra preset’s 41.1 FPS average suggests that the GPU’s 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 64 ROPs are insufficient for the most demanding settings. The memory bandwidth is also a potential bottleneck, as the 448.0 GB/s may be saturated at 4K. For optimal performance, the data suggests using lower settings at 4K or sticking to 1440p where the GPU can excel.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers solid multi-threading capabilities, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and PassMark multithread score of 21541. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and single-thread score of 2584 in Cinebench R23 ensure it can handle the game’s engine logic efficiently.

The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 79 indicates it outperforms most processors on the market. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon D-1746TER and AMD EPYC 9554P, have average scores within 0.6% of the Ryzen 5 5600, showing it is a strong performer. In Doom, the CPU’s role is less demanding than the GPU’s, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

At 1080p, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to support the GPU, as frame rates exceed 115 FPS even at Ultra settings. The data shows that the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rate scaling is consistent with GPU load. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the CPU to keep up with the GPU’s demands.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides a smooth experience with an average of 115.6 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. If higher frame rates are preferred, the High preset at 141.9 FPS offers a good balance, while the Medium preset at 166.7 FPS is also viable. The Low preset at 190.9 FPS is best for maximum performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 91.3 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it remains above 90 FPS. The Medium preset at 106.3 FPS offers a slight performance boost with minimal visual compromise, while the Ultra preset at 74 FPS is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 124.8 FPS is recommended for those prioritizing frame rate over graphics.

For 3840x2160, the data indicates that the Low preset at 67.2 FPS is the only setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 59.2 FPS is borderline, while High at 50.1 FPS and Ultra at 41.1 FPS are likely too low for a smooth experience. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the recommended choice, as it provides the best playable performance. Users seeking higher visual fidelity at 4K should consider a more powerful GPU, as this combo’s strengths are best utilized at 1080p and 1440p.