Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a playable, if not flawless, Doom experience. The data shows a classic mid-range pairing where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures frame rates remain respectable even when settings are pushed. This combination lands at rank 1398 out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling metric in this dataset is the frame rate collapse as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 98.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 64.1 FPS, a 34.7% reduction. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls to 35.9 FPS, which is 63.4% below the 1080p result. This steep curve is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K.

The scaling pattern shifts when settings are lowered. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 160.1 FPS, but at 4K Low it still manages 56.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 20.4 FPS (56.3 vs 35.9), while at 1080p that same gap is 61.9 FPS (160.1 vs 98.2). This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that reducing settings yields diminishing returns; the pixel fill rate becomes the limiting factor rather than shader complexity. At 1080p, there is more headroom for settings to breathe, as the GPU can keep up with the lighter load.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing. At 2560x1440 High, the combo delivers 76.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 1440p Ultra, the 64.1 FPS average is acceptable for a fast-paced FPS. However, 4K is only viable for low-detail competitive play or screenshot purposes, as even Medium settings at 4K only reach 49.4 FPS.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its single-thread performance is a strong suit, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622. This matters for Doom, which is known to be sensitive to per-core speed.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the primary constraint in most tested configurations. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 160.1 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is still feeding the GPU adequately. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s engine, which is well-optimized for multi-threading but also benefits from strong single-core performance.

However, the CPU’s ceiling becomes apparent when comparing to its nearest rivals. The 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680, sitting at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, scores 20740, a negligible 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-10700 also scores 20746, again 0.3% higher. These deltas are within noise, indicating that the 5600X is not leaving significant performance on the table in CPU-bound scenarios. In Doom, the 5600X is more than adequate; the GTX 1070 is what holds the combo back from higher frame rates at demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 1440p with high settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 76.5 FPS at 2560x1440 High, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1920x1080 offers the highest frame rates, with Ultra settings hitting 98.2 FPS. However, 2560x1440 is also viable if you prefer higher detail, as even Ultra settings at that resolution stay above 60 FPS at 64.1 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at lower settings. At 3840x2160 Low, the combo averages 56.3 FPS, which is borderline. At High or Ultra, frame rates drop to 39 FPS and 35.9 FPS respectively, which is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331, placing it in the 51st percentile. It is 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M (score 12490) and 1.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (score 12504). It is 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (score 12241).

Q: Does lowering settings from Ultra to Low make a big difference at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 98.2 FPS while Low averages 160.1 FPS, a difference of 61.9 FPS. This shows there is significant headroom to increase frame rates by reducing graphical fidelity.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20680. This indicates it is a strong processor, but not at the top tier.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and GTX 1070 ranks 1398 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the bottom 17% of all tested configurations, which is a reflection of the GPU's age rather than the CPU's capability. The GTX 1070 is an end-of-life product from 2016, and while it was a strong performer in its day, it is now outclassed by modern mid-range cards.

The ranking is more about the GPU than the CPU. The 5600X is a capable processor, and in a pairing with a newer GPU, it would likely rank much higher. The data shows that the combo's frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo still delivers strong numbers, but the overall rank is dragged down by the 4K results, where the GTX 1070 struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

For context, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 12331 puts it in the 51st percentile, meaning half of all GPUs are faster. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking shows it is a better-than-average part. This mismatch explains why the combo’s overall rank is lower than the CPU’s individual standing; the GPU is the weak link.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, manufactured on a 16 nm process. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s.

These specifications translate to a peak FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. The pixel rate is 107.7 GPixel/s. In Doom, these figures are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but not for 4K. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the game’s textures at these resolutions, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases.

The GTX 1070’s benchmark scores reinforce this. Its Passmark G3D score is 13498, but its DirectX 12 score is only 48. This suggests that while the card handles older APIs well, it is less efficient in modern, lower-level APIs like those used in Doom’s Vulkan mode. The GPU’s nearest rival, the GTX 1650 SUPER, scores 12504, which is 1.4% higher. This close margin indicates that the GTX 1070 is still competitive with newer budget cards, but it lacks the raw power to push high frame rates at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data spans three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 160.1 FPS on Low, 136.6 FPS on Medium, 116.5 FPS on High, and 98.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression: each step up in settings costs roughly 20 FPS, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 61.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 104.5 FPS, Medium 87.4 FPS, High 76.5 FPS, and Ultra 64.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 40.4 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest. Low settings produce 56.3 FPS, Medium 49.4 FPS, High 39 FPS, and Ultra 35.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 20.4 FPS, showing that at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated and settings changes have a reduced impact. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is a drop from 64.1 FPS to 35.9 FPS, a 44% reduction, which is the most significant penalty across any resolution change.

The data confirms that this pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 4K, the GTX 1070 is simply not powerful enough to maintain high frame rates, even with the capable Ryzen 5 5600X behind it. For a smooth Doom experience, stick to 1440p Ultra for a good balance of visual quality and performance, or drop to 1080p if you want to chase maximum frame rates.