Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 1275th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank indicates that while the pairing is fully capable of running the game smoothly at popular resolutions, it does not belong to the elite tier of configurations that dominate the leaderboard. The data shows a system that is balanced enough to avoid severe bottlenecks, but the overall standing reflects a hardware pairing that is several generations behind the current top performers.

How This Combo Ranks

At 1275th out of 1681 combos, this configuration sits in the 24th percentile of all tested pairings for Doom. This is a modest result, suggesting that while the game is playable, there are a significant number of more powerful combinations that achieve higher frame rates. The rank is influenced by the GPU's position in the market; the RX 5700 XT has a percentileVsAllGpus of 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all GPUs in the database. However, the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 78 does not fully compensate for the GPU's age when competing against modern combos. The result is a pairing that is good for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls behind at 4K Ultra settings, where the demands on the hardware are highest. The combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling, as the CPU provides ample headroom in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a Navi 10 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1905 MHz and a game clock of 1755 MHz. In Doom, this memory configuration is sufficient for high-resolution textures, but the GPU's raw compute power — 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 — is the primary driver of frame rates. The data shows a clear correlation: as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the average FPS drops at every resolution, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor when graphical fidelity is prioritized. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs process the game's geometry and effects efficiently at lower settings, but the Ultra preset's additional shading and post-processing demands exceed what the card can deliver at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 188.2 FPS, but this drops to 126 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 64.5 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings, with the gap widening at higher presets. For instance, at Ultra settings, the FPS falls from 113.7 at 1080p to 76.6 at 1440p (a 33% drop) and then to 39.2 at 4K (a 65% drop from 1080p). This scaling behavior confirms that the RX 5700 XT is the bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU's performance is less affected by resolution changes. The diminishing returns at higher resolutions are a sign that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are stretched thin, particularly at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 188.2 FPS, Medium achieves 163.7 FPS, High reaches 139.5 FPS, and Ultra manages 113.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is smooth even at the highest settings, with all presets above the 100 FPS threshold that is ideal for fast-paced FPS titles.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but shows the GPU's strain. Low settings produce 126 FPS, Medium drops to 108.3 FPS, High hits 87.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 76.6 FPS. The 1440p results are still playable, but the Ultra preset begins to show signs of compromise, as the frame rate dips below the 80 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations are fully exposed. Low settings manage 64.5 FPS, Medium achieves 57.5 FPS, High drops to 49.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 39.2 FPS. These numbers suggest that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for a consistently smooth experience, while higher presets will result in noticeable stutter and reduced responsiveness. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the combo is excellent at 1080p, good at 1440p, and only marginal at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne), with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features 16 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In Doom, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU's, as the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU's benchmark scores support this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438 indicate strong processing power that can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning the two perform identically on average, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which is 0.3% faster. This places the 5600GT in a competitive position for gaming, as its single-threaded performance is sufficient for Doom's engine. However, at 4K, the CPU's performance becomes irrelevant, as the GPU's output is the sole determinant of frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all presets achieving above 113 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 76.6 FPS, which is still playable but less consistent.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, which is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A350M, and 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600GT a bottleneck for the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: No, the CPU is not a bottleneck. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions.

Q: What average FPS can be expected at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 87.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K at any preset?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS (64.5 FPS). Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 39.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to the Intel Core i7-10700?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700 have an identical average benchmark score, with a deltaPct of 0, indicating equal overall performance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended choice, delivering 139.5 FPS while maintaining detailed textures and effects. This setting provides a significant visual upgrade over Low without the performance cost of Ultra, which only offers a marginal improvement in fidelity. At 2560x1440, Medium settings are the sweet spot, achieving 108.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target. For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1440p (126 FPS) is a viable alternative. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only recommended option, as it is the sole setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS (64.5 FPS). Users should avoid Ultra settings at 4K, as the 39.2 FPS average will result in a suboptimal experience. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p with High or Ultra settings, or at 1440p with Medium presets, to achieve a smooth and responsive gameplay experience in Doom.