Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a highly playable Doom experience across most settings, with the data showing a clear trend: 1080p and 1440p resolutions easily clear 60 FPS on all presets, while 4K requires dropping to Low or Medium settings to maintain smooth performance. This combination ranks in the 22nd percentile of tested combos, indicating that while it is not at the top of the charts, it provides a solid foundation for this 2016 FPS title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU/GPU combo for Doom?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2294 out of 2930 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, suggesting that many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K, the data shows an average of 61 FPS on Low settings and 53 FPS on Medium settings. However, High and Ultra presets drop to 45 FPS and 37 FPS respectively, which may not be ideal for fast-paced gameplay.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 175 FPS on Low settings and 152 FPS on Medium settings. Even on the demanding Ultra preset, it maintains an average of 105 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573. This is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, but 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. This is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% higher). It is 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only rows with minimum FPS data are the Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 130 FPS; at 1440p, it is 84 FPS; and at 4K, it is 45 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2294 out of 2930 places this pairing in the 22nd percentile of all tested configurations for Doom. This is a significant data point, as it indicates that roughly 78% of tested hardware combinations achieve higher average frame rates. The ranking suggests that while the system is fully capable of running the game, it is not optimized for maximum performance in this title.

When interpreting this rank, it is crucial to consider the age and tier of the components. The RTX 2060 is an end-of-life product from the GeForce 20-series, and its percentile vs all GPUs is 58, meaning it performs better than 58% of all GPUs in the database. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, by contrast, has a percentile vs all CPUs of 89, indicating it is a high-performing processor relative to the entire CPU landscape. The disconnect between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank points directly to the GPU being the primary constraint in Doom.

The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU, as its synthetic benchmark scores are competitive with much newer and more powerful processors. The bottleneck is clearly the graphics card. This is typical for a game like Doom, which is generally GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings changes, which are GPU-intensive variables.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU features a large L3 cache of 96 MB shared, which is a significant asset for gaming workloads. Its synthetic benchmarks show a Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data suggests the 7500X3D is more than adequate for this task. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 175, which is a very high frame rate that requires a strong CPU to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The fact that the CPU scores in the 89th percentile of all CPUs indicates it has substantial headroom.

The nearest rivals for the 7500X3D include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, both of which are mobile processors. The 7500X3D edges them out by 0.2% and 0.5% respectively in average benchmark score. This shows that despite being a desktop chip, it holds its own against high-end laptop parts. The CPU's high L3 cache and 5 nm process node contribute to its strong performance in gaming scenarios, even if the overall combo ranking is held back by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide range of performance across presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 152 FPS, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. The High preset yields 129 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 105 FPS. All of these numbers are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a highly playable experience regardless of settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset hits 113 FPS, while Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings produce an average of 83 FPS, and Ultra delivers 68 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the system maintains an average above 60 FPS, which is a solid result for a 1440p gaming experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. The Low preset is the only one that averages above 60 FPS, hitting 61 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. High settings fall to 45 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 37 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 4K represents a 15% performance loss, while the step from High to Ultra is a 17.7% loss, indicating the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the TU106 chip and the Turing architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process. It features 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. It is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The card also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are not heavily utilized in Doom.

The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 58, placing it in the upper half of all graphics cards. Its Passmark G3D score is 14111, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1242. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 and the AMD Radeon 680M, with the RTX 2060 performing essentially identically to both (0% and 0.1% delta respectively).

The data clearly shows that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor in this combo. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37, which is a demanding workload for a GPU with 6 GB of VRAM. The 6 GB memory capacity is likely a constraint at higher resolutions and settings, as Doom's textures and effects can consume significant memory. The GPU's 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, but the data suggests it is simply outclassed by the CPU's capabilities in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as the average FPS of 105 is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality. If a higher refresh rate is the priority, the Medium preset at 152 FPS offers a significant frame rate boost with only a moderate visual compromise.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset remains viable with an average of 68 FPS. This is suitable for gamers who prefer visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. However, the High preset at 83 FPS offers a better balance, providing a smoother experience while still maintaining high-quality visuals. The Medium preset at 99 FPS is the best choice for competitive play or for users with 100 Hz+ monitors.

At 4K, the recommendations change drastically. The Low preset is the only option that averages above 60 FPS, hitting 61 FPS. This is the only way to achieve a smooth experience at this resolution. The Medium preset at 53 FPS is playable for slower-paced sections but may feel less responsive in fast action. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K, as the frame rates of 45 FPS and 37 FPS respectively will result in noticeable stuttering and reduced responsiveness.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 129 to 83, a 35.7% decrease. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average FPS drops from 83 to 45, a 45.8% decrease. This scaling indicates that the GPU is increasingly becoming the bottleneck as pixel count rises.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 175 FPS at 1080p drops to 113 FPS at 1440p (a 35.4% decrease), and then to 61 FPS at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). This consistent pattern across settings confirms that the RTX 2060's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. The CPU's performance remains relatively constant across resolutions, as its workload does not scale with pixel count.

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings is particularly telling: 152 FPS down to 53 FPS, a 65.1% reduction. This steep decline highlights the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and processing power for high-resolution rendering. The data strongly suggests that for this combo, resolution scaling is heavily penalized, and users should prioritize lower resolutions to leverage the CPU's strength and achieve higher frame rates.