Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Doom, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary workload driver at higher resolutions. The data shows a smooth degradation curve as resolution increases, but the margin between settings presets reveals where the CPU begins to assert its influence.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a predictable and substantial FPS drop across all settings, but the magnitude varies significantly depending on the preset. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 196.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 126.2 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 65.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical pattern for a GPU-bound scenario.

The Low settings preset tells a more interesting story. At 1080p, the combo achieves 264.2 FPS, but this drops to 171.7 FPS at 1440p and 90.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 47%. This accelerating decline at 4K suggests that even at Low settings, the RX 7700 XT's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling penalty. The combo delivers 158.9 FPS at 1080p, 99.8 FPS at 1440p, and just 57.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 36% of the 1080p figure, indicating that the higher graphical fidelity demands of Ultra settings place an overwhelming burden on the GPU, particularly at 4K where the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

The Medium preset sits between these extremes, with 231.6 FPS at 1080p, 149.8 FPS at 1440p, and 80.7 FPS at 4K. The scaling pattern here is nearly linear, suggesting a balanced workload distribution. The data indicates that the 5600GT's six cores and twelve threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the decisive factor across all settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium or Low settings. The measured results show 80.7 FPS at Medium and 90.3 FPS at Low, while High settings produce 65.7 FPS and Ultra drops to 57.2 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 126.2 FPS on High and 99.8 FPS on Ultra, making it suitable for 120Hz displays. For 144Hz or higher, 1080p is the safer choice, with 196.1 FPS on High and 158.9 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: The gain is substantial at every resolution. At 1080p, Low settings provide 264.2 FPS versus 158.9 FPS on Ultra, a 66% improvement. At 1440p, the gain is 72% (171.7 vs 99.8), and at 4K, Low settings offer 90.3 FPS compared to 57.2 FPS on Ultra, a 58% increase.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU remains the primary bottleneck even at 1080p, as the frame rate drops consistently when moving from Low to Ultra settings. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and multi-thread score of 5554 indicate solid performance, but the FPS variation across settings points to GPU limitations.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1440p than at 1080p relative to its ranking?

A: The relative performance gap between settings narrows at 1440p compared to 1080p. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 105.3 FPS, while at 1440p it is 71.9 FPS, and at 4K it is 33.1 FPS. This indicates that higher resolutions compress the performance range as the GPU becomes more saturated.

Q: What is the combo's overall standing among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 720 out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This ranking reflects the CPU's 78th percentile performance and the GPU's 73rd percentile performance among their respective categories.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT serves as the dominant performance driver in this pairing, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth proving adequate for Doom's demands at all tested resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz provide the raw compute necessary to push high frame rates, as evidenced by the 264.2 FPS result at 1080p Low settings.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant for 4K gaming. The 192-bit bus width and 12 GB capacity handle the texture and geometry data required at 3840x2160 without apparent stuttering or frame time spikes, as indicated by the consistent average FPS figures. The 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs contribute to the pixel and texture throughput, which explains why the GPU remains the limiting factor even at lower resolutions.

The RX 7700 XT's RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process with 28,100 million transistors, delivers 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This compute capability translates directly to the measured frame rates, with the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs aligning with its performance in Doom. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, shows a deltaPct of 0, indicating virtually identical average benchmark scores, which suggests that Doom's performance is representative of broader GPU capabilities.

The VRAM allocation appears sufficient across all settings. Even at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 57.2 FPS, there is no indication of memory capacity being exceeded. The GPU's 432.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the data throughput required for high-resolution textures, and the 12 GB capacity provides headroom for future titles or higher-resolution texture packs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across the board. Low settings produce 264.2 FPS, Medium settings achieve 231.6 FPS, High settings reach 196.1 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 158.9 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 105.3 FPS, which represents a 66% difference, making settings selection highly impactful at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain competitive but show a clear downward shift. Low settings deliver 171.7 FPS, Medium settings produce 149.8 FPS, High settings achieve 126.2 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 99.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 71.9 FPS, a 72% difference relative to the Ultra score. The 1440p results indicate that this resolution is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming, as even Ultra settings maintain nearly 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, but the combo remains playable at most settings. Low settings produce 90.3 FPS, Medium settings achieve 80.7 FPS, High settings deliver 65.7 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 57.2 FPS. The 4K results show a compressed range of 33.1 FPS between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is operating near its limits regardless of the graphical preset.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each settings tier provides a roughly 20-30 FPS increment at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the increments shrink to approximately 10-15 FPS. This compression at 4K suggests that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are saturated, and additional graphical fidelity has diminishing returns on frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 720 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 57th percentile of tested systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects a balance of CPU and GPU capabilities that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls behind top-tier configurations at 4K.

The CPU's performance metrics support this positioning. With an average benchmark score of 20740, the 5600GT sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and just 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-10700. This tight clustering among rivals indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Doom, as its 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power for the game's engine.

The GPU's ranking is similarly mid-tier. The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 570 and 0.4% of the NVIDIA Tesla M60. This places the GPU in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, aligning with the combo's overall ranking. The GPU's performance in Doom is consistent with its broader benchmark results, suggesting that the game is not uniquely demanding or optimized for this hardware.

The combo's rank of 720 out of 1681 represents a solid mid-range position. Systems above this ranking likely feature higher-end GPUs or CPUs with greater multi-threaded performance, while systems below may struggle with lower-end components. The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K performance being acceptable but not exceptional.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 196.1 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily driving 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. Players with 240Hz displays should consider Medium settings at 231.6 FPS, which offers a 35.5 FPS improvement over High while maintaining solid visual fidelity. Low settings at 264.2 FPS are only necessary for competitive play at the highest refresh rates, as the visual compromises are noticeable.

At 1440p, the High preset at 126.2 FPS is the recommended default for most users, as it delivers smooth gameplay on 120Hz displays while preserving visual quality. For 144Hz monitors, Medium settings at 149.8 FPS provide a better experience, offering a 23.6 FPS advantage over High. Ultra settings at 99.8 FPS are viable for 100Hz displays but may experience occasional dips below the refresh rate threshold.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 80.7 FPS is the optimal choice, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual quality. High settings at 65.7 FPS are playable but leave little headroom for demanding scenes, while Low settings at 90.3 FPS sacrifice too much visual fidelity for the performance gain. Ultra settings at 57.2 FPS should be avoided, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS standard.

The data clearly shows that the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all three resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 231.6 FPS; at 1440p, it achieves 149.8 FPS; and at 4K, it maintains 80.7 FPS. This consistency makes Medium the safest choice for users who play at multiple resolutions or who prioritize stable frame rates over maximum graphical detail.