Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile in Doom, with the data showing a clear progression of frame rates that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical fidelity. The measured results across three resolutions and four settings presets provide a comprehensive view of how this combination behaves under varying loads, making it possible to draw specific conclusions about where the bottleneck lies and how to best configure the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and finally to 3840x2160 reveals a classic pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count increases. At the lowest tested settings, the average frame rate drops from 293 FPS at 1080p to 245 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 48 FPS or roughly 16 percent. Moving further to 4K, the average falls to 133 FPS, representing another 112 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline of approximately 46 percent between 1440p and 4K at Low settings indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly saturated as the pixel workload grows.

The scaling pattern changes when examining the High preset. At 1080p, the average is 263 FPS, which drops to 180 FPS at 1440p and then to 98 FPS at 4K. The proportional decreases here are similar to the Low settings, but the absolute numbers reveal that the RTX 5070 Ti is still capable of maintaining high refresh rates at 1440p while 4K requires some compromise. The Ultra preset tells a more telling story: 227 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. The 67 FPS gap between 1440p and 4K at Ultra settings is the largest absolute drop across any settings transition, suggesting that the combination of maximum visual fidelity and 4K resolution pushes the GPU to its limits.

Observing the medium preset, which includes both average and min/max data, provides additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 280 FPS with a minimum of 238 and maximum of 322. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 213 FPS with a range of 181 to 245. At 4K Medium, the average is 115 FPS with a range of 98 to 133. The spread between minimum and maximum frames remains proportionally similar across resolutions, indicating that the GPU maintains stable performance without sudden frame time spikes. The fact that the minimum frame at 4K Medium is 98 FPS, which exactly matches the average at 4K High, highlights how settings adjustments can compensate for resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti carries 16 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. In Doom, a title that scales well with raw GPU throughput, this memory configuration proves more than adequate. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra, where memory pressure would be highest, still reach an average of 80 FPS, indicating that the 16 GB capacity is not a limiting factor in this game. The GDDR7 memory operates at an effective speed of 28 Gbps, and the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the high pixel rates required at 4K resolution without causing stutter or texture pop-in.

The GPU clock behavior shows a base frequency of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. These clocks are relatively modest for a high-end card, but the architecture compensates through sheer compute capability. The 8960 shading units and 280 texture mapping units provide the parallel processing power necessary to maintain the observed frame rates. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s help explain why the card manages 98 FPS at 4K High settings, as these throughput figures are sufficient to handle the demands of Doom's id Tech engine.

When comparing the RTX 5070 Ti to its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores, the data shows it sits within a tight cluster. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, which is 0.1 percent lower than the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957 average. The Intel Arc A550M comes in at 49737, 0.4 percent behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT leads with 50951, 2 percent ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT trails at 48477, 3.1 percent behind. These small percentage differences in synthetic benchmarks translate to the observed game performance, where the RTX 5070 Ti comfortably handles Doom at all tested settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 227 FPS, with even Ultra averaging 227 FPS and Low reaching 293 FPS. Given that the differences between Medium and High are relatively modest at 280 FPS versus 263 FPS, players with high refresh rate monitors may prefer High settings for the visual quality improvement while still maintaining well over 240 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 227 FPS, which remains exceptionally smooth and represents the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings produce 180 FPS, Medium delivers 213 FPS, and Ultra drops to 147 FPS. The 33 FPS gap between Medium and High is significant enough to notice, but both remain above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, Medium at 1440p offers the best balance, with its 213 FPS average and minimum of 181 FPS ensuring no drops below high refresh rates. Those with 165 Hz or 180 Hz monitors can safely choose High settings, as the 180 FPS average stays above these thresholds.

The 4K resolution presents the most challenging scenario. Ultra settings average 80 FPS, which is playable but may not satisfy users with 120 Hz or higher displays. High settings improve this to 98 FPS, while Medium reaches 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS. Given that the visual difference between Medium and High in Doom is often subtle, Medium at 4K provides the best measured experience, with its 115 FPS average and consistent frame delivery. Low settings at 4K produce 133 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for most players to accept when Medium offers such a substantial improvement in fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB VRAM handle 4K Ultra settings in Doom?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 80 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The 16 GB GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Doom at maximum fidelity, though the frame rate drops below 100 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 213 FPS with a minimum of 181 FPS, ensuring frame rates never drop below 144 Hz. High settings average 180 FPS but may occasionally dip closer to the refresh rate limit.

Q: How does the 5600F CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p, the CPU has more influence on frame rates, with Low settings reaching 293 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger absolute FPS drops between resolutions at all settings.

Q: Is the frame pacing consistent across settings?

A: The Medium preset data shows consistent min/max ranges across all three resolutions. At 1080p the range is 238 to 322 FPS, at 1440p it is 181 to 245 FPS, and at 4K it is 98 to 133 FPS, indicating stable performance without major frame time spikes.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, every tested preset at 3840x2160 exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest measured average is 80 FPS at Ultra settings, while High averages 98 FPS and Medium reaches 115 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RX 6900 XT in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6900 XT scores 50951 in average benchmarks, which is 2 percent higher than the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957. This small lead in synthetic tests does not necessarily translate to significant real-world differences in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 424 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 14.5 percent of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, with the GPU providing the majority of the computational power for this title. The 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, offers sufficient processing capability to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5070 Ti in Doom, which benefits from the CPU's single-thread performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 against all processors indicates it sits above the majority of alternatives, though its average benchmark score of 36945 places it in close competition with several rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, essentially identical at a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, 0.2 percent higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 achieves 37093, 0.4 percent ahead. The Intel Core i9-12900T leads this group at 37112, 0.5 percent higher. These negligible differences between the 5600F and its nearest competitors suggest that CPU choice has minimal impact on Doom performance when paired with the RTX 5070 Ti.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 86 against all graphics cards similarly places it among the top performers. Its average benchmark score of 49957 and the close competition from rivals like the RX Vega 64 and RX 6800 XT indicate that the RTX 5070 Ti's performance tier is well established. The combo rank of 424 out of 2930 demonstrates that this specific pairing benefits from the balanced nature of the components, where neither the CPU nor GPU consistently limits the other in Doom's demanding scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz across its 6 cores and 12 threads. This Zen 3 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, provides solid single-thread performance that is crucial for Doom's engine. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain smooth frame delivery by reducing memory access latency, while the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR4 support ensures the CPU can feed the GPU with sufficient data.

The CPU's benchmark results show a single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236, numbers that place it in the 85th percentile of all processors. In Doom, where the game engine scales well across multiple threads but still emphasizes single-thread performance, this combination of scores proves adequate. The observed frame rates at 1080p, where CPU limitations would be most apparent, show the 5600F keeping pace with the RTX 5070 Ti's output. At Low settings with 1080p, the average of 293 FPS represents near the theoretical limit for many display technologies, indicating that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in these scenarios.

The power efficiency of the 5600F, with its 65 W TDP, allows it to maintain boost clocks without thermal throttling, which contributes to consistent frame times. The data shows no evidence of CPU-induced stuttering or frame drops, as the minimum frame rates at Medium settings remain close to the averages across all resolutions. The CPU's 4.00 GHz boost clock is not exceptionally high, but the Zen 3 architecture's instructions per clock efficiency compensates, allowing the 5600F to deliver the performance necessary for the RTX 5070 Ti to operate at its full potential in Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates span a wide range across the four settings presets. Low settings produce the highest average at 293 FPS, followed by Medium at 280 FPS with a minimum of 238 and maximum of 322. High settings average 263 FPS, while Ultra delivers 227 FPS. These results show that even at maximum fidelity, the combo maintains frame rates well above 200 FPS, making 1080p gaming exceptionally smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but begins to show the GPU's workload increasing. Low settings average 245 FPS, Medium delivers 213 FPS with a range of 181 to 245, High produces 180 FPS, and Ultra drops to 147 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 98 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 181 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes maintain high refresh rate compatibility.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates reflect the expected performance degradation from the increased pixel count. Low settings average 133 FPS, Medium delivers 115 FPS with a range of 98 to 133, High produces 98 FPS, and Ultra drops to 80 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is viable with this combo across all settings, with even Ultra maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance, with its 115 FPS average and minimum of 98 FPS ensuring smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of Low settings. The progression from 1080p to 4K at each settings tier follows a consistent pattern, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.