Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with the benchmark data showing frame rates that comfortably exceed the refresh rates of most high-end displays across all tested settings. The combination’s measured FPS indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high minimum frame rates at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Doom?*

A: This specific combination ranks at 87th out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations in the database for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 D’s average benchmark score of 77712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76904), but it trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by -1.6% (score 78940) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by -2.4% (score 79605).

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 352, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average FPS recorded is 102 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

*Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Doom?*

A: At 1080p, the data shows a narrowing gap between settings (from 292 FPS at Ultra to 352 FPS at Low), indicating the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration becomes more of a limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU workload dominates, with a wider spread from 102 FPS (Ultra) to 170 FPS (Low).

Q: What is the Ryzen 5 5600X’s benchmark percentile among all CPUs?

A: The CPU sits at the 75th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749, a mere 0.1% difference.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have, and what type is it?

A: The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, built on a 7 nm process. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. This configuration provides a solid foundation for Doom’s engine, which benefits from both strong single-threaded performance and adequate multi-threading.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600X demonstrates its dual nature. Its single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1541, while its multi-core score reaches 11838. The Geekbench results echo this, with a single-core score of 1989 and a multi-core score of 9173. These numbers suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s primary game logic and physics threads without issue, while also providing enough headroom for background tasks and streaming.

The data in the measured FPS breakdown reveals the CPU’s role shifts depending on resolution. At 1280x720 (not shown but implied by the trend), the CPU would likely be the primary bottleneck, but at the tested resolutions, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor at higher quality settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (352 FPS) and Ultra (292 FPS) is 60 FPS, indicating that the CPU can push frames well beyond 300 FPS but is slightly constrained by the game’s draw calls and object counts at lower graphical fidelity. At 3840x2160, the CPU is less stressed, with the gap between Low (170 FPS) and Ultra (102 FPS) widening to 68 FPS, a sign that the GPU’s rendering workload is the dominant variable.

The 5600X’s 3DMark scores provide further insight: a single-thread score of 917 and a 4-thread score of 3363. These figures are adequate for Doom’s modern Vulkan API implementation, which can distribute work across multiple cores. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3364 places it in a strong position relative to its peers, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749 on average, a negligible 0.1% difference, confirming that the 5600X is competitively positioned for gaming workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a monstrous GPU, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip on a 5 nm process. It houses 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units, along with 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. The GPU’s clock speeds are set at a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (effective 28 Gbps).

The memory subsystem is a key strength: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus yields a staggering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is crucial for Doom at high resolutions and texture settings, as the game’s detailed environments and high-resolution textures can quickly consume VRAM. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed to maintain high frame rates, while the FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS ensures that compute-heavy effects do not cause stutters.

In the database’s GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D scores 44065 in Passmark G3D and 28396 in GPU Compute. Its overall average benchmark score is 77712, placing it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show a mixed bag: it is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT but -1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. This suggests that while the 5090 D is a top-tier card, its raw compute scores are not universally higher than some previous-generation mobile parts, though in Doom’s specific workload, the measured FPS tells a different story.

The measured FPS data proves the GPU’s dominance. At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 D delivers 102 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on a 4K display. Dropping to Medium yields 148 FPS average with a minimum of 126 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom. The 32 GB VRAM buffer is particularly relevant here, as Doom’s Ultra settings at 4K can push texture memory usage high, and this card has ample capacity to avoid any swapping or streaming hitches.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 87th out of 2930 combos in the database for Doom. This places it in the top 3% of all tested systems, a remarkable position given that the CPU is a mid-range part from 2020 paired with a flagship GPU from 2025. The ranking indicates that the combo is not bottlenecked in a way that detracts from its overall standing.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs is respectable, but it is clearly not the top performer in the database. However, its single-thread performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU in Doom, which is a well-optimized title that scales well with modern hardware. The GPU’s percentile rank of 92 is closer to the top, and its raw power is what drives the combo’s high FPS numbers.

Compared to other combos, this pairing benefits from the GPU’s massive memory bandwidth and compute capabilities. The 87th rank is likely shared by systems with more powerful CPUs, such as the latest Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 parts, but the 5600X’s strong single-thread score of 1541 in Cinebench R23 ensures that it does not drag the combo down significantly. The data suggests that in Doom, the GPU is the primary driver of the combo’s rank, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS scales more with resolution and settings than it would if the CPU were the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. All numbers are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 352 FPS average
• Medium: 336 FPS average (minimum 286, maximum 386)
• High: 317 FPS average
• Ultra: 292 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is heavily CPU-bound, as the GPU has ample headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra is 60 FPS, showing that the CPU’s 6 cores are the limiting factor. The minimum FPS of 286 on Medium indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above the refresh rate of any 1080p monitor.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 305 FPS average
• Medium: 273 FPS average (minimum 232, maximum 314)
• High: 231 FPS average
• Ultra: 189 FPS average

Moving to 1440p shifts the balance toward the GPU. The frame rates are still exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 305 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 116 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s rendering load is now more significant. The Medium preset’s minimum of 232 FPS ensures a consistently smooth experience even in intense combat sequences.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 170 FPS average
• Medium: 148 FPS average (minimum 126, maximum 170)
• High: 125 FPS average
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as expected. The RTX 5090 D still delivers 102 FPS on Ultra, which is playable on a 4K display, but the Low preset’s 170 FPS shows how much headroom exists when graphical fidelity is reduced. The Medium preset’s minimum of 126 FPS is notable, as it means the frame rate never drops below the refresh rate of many 4K 120Hz monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display and preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is recommended. The 292 FPS average is more than enough to saturate any 1080p monitor, including 240Hz and 360Hz panels. The CPU’s limitation is apparent here, but the visual quality gain from Ultra over High (317 FPS) or Medium (336 FPS) is worth the slight FPS reduction, as the game still runs at nearly triple the refresh rate of most standard displays.

For 1440p displays, the High preset offers the best balance. At 231 FPS average, it exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p gaming monitors, which typically top out at 240Hz. The Ultra preset at 189 FPS is also viable, but the 42 FPS difference between High and Ultra is significant, and the visual difference may not be as noticeable in fast-paced gameplay. The Medium preset at 273 FPS is overkill for most 1440p displays and sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. The 148 FPS average, with a minimum of 126 FPS, ensures a smooth experience on 4K 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 125 FPS is also playable, but the 23 FPS drop from Medium might be noticeable in high-action scenes. The Ultra preset at 102 FPS is borderline, as it dips below the 120Hz threshold that many 4K gamers prefer, and the visual upgrade from Medium to Ultra does not justify the 46 FPS loss.

In all cases, the data shows that this combo has enough power to run Doom at high frame rates, but users should tailor their settings to their display’s refresh rate to maximize the experience. The Low preset is generally unnecessary, as even the Medium preset at 4K provides frame rates that are far above what older hardware could achieve.