Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX pairing delivers exceptional performance in Doom, producing frame rates that range from comfortably playable at 4K Ultra to extraordinarily high at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system where the GPU dominates at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s capabilities become increasingly relevant as resolution drops, demonstrating a classic balance of components for a fast-paced FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 175.9, indicating a very smooth experience well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

*Q: How does this combo rank among other tested configurations in Doom?*

A: This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 233rd out of 1681 tested combos in the game, placing it in the top 14% of all systems tested.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 361.4 on Low settings to 221.9 on Ultra settings, a substantial decrease of 139.5 frames per second, showing the significant impact of graphical fidelity on performance.

Q: How much faster is the 1440p Medium preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium preset achieves an average of 207.7 FPS, which is 127.8 frames per second higher than the 79.9 FPS average seen at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XTX's performance more aligned with the RTX 4090 Mobile or the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RX 7900 XTX is 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, placing its compute performance between these two rivals.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the CPU and GPU in this system?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a boost clock of 2498 MHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the primary driver of performance in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. It is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a substantial 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This immense bandwidth is crucial for feeding the GPU’s 6144 shading units and 192 ROPs, particularly when rendering at 4K where texture data demands are highest. The card’s architecture, RDNA 3.0, allows it to reach a game clock of 2365 MHz, which helps sustain high frame rates in demanding scenes.

The data underscores the GPU’s dominance. At 4K, the frame rates vary significantly with settings, from 79.9 FPS at Ultra to 128.7 FPS at Low. This spread of 48.8 FPS indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as changing the graphical load has a direct and large impact on performance. The benchmark data shows its compute capabilities are strong, with an average benchmark score of 44019, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. This raw power translates directly to the high frame rates observed in Doom, where even at 4K Ultra the system maintains an average of 79.9 FPS, a playable level for a fast-paced title.

The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is telling. It is 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile and 1.6% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000, but 2% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in aggregate benchmarks. This suggests that while it is a top-tier performer, it is not the absolute fastest in every scenario. In Doom, however, the combination of its high bandwidth and compute power proves more than sufficient to deliver high refresh rate experiences at 1440p and solid 4K performance, confirming its role as the central component for this game's demanding visuals.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 serves as a capable partner to the powerful GPU, providing a strong foundation for high frame rate gaming. This 6-core, 12-thread processor is built on the Zen 4 architecture and can boost up to 5.10 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a key asset for gaming, helping to reduce latency and keep the GPU fed with data. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22992 and a single-core score of 3246, demonstrate its strong processing power, which is essential for maintaining high minimum frame rates and avoiding CPU-induced bottlenecks.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, reaching 361.4 FPS on Low settings. This indicates that the system is so powerful on the GPU side that it is likely nearing the limits of what the CPU can provide in terms of frame generation. The performance difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra is 139.5 FPS, a significant gap that is still primarily influenced by the GPU's workload, but the sheer height of these numbers suggests the CPU is working hard to keep up.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600 holds its own. Its average benchmark score of 26617 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900K, while being 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-12900HK. This shows that in general processing tasks, it is a very competitive mid-range option. In Doom, this processing power ensures that even at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can maintain frame rates above 220 FPS on all settings, ensuring that the experience is not hampered by processor limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a top-tier performer for Doom. The data shows it achieves a rank of 233 out of 1681 total tested combos, which places it in the top 13.9% of all systems. This is a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of the GPU and the capable mid-range performance of the CPU.

This ranking suggests that while there are 232 other configurations that perform better, this system is in the upper echelon of gaming PCs. The high ranking is almost entirely attributable to the RX 7900 XTX, which is a flagship-level GPU. The CPU, while not a top-tier enthusiast part, is more than adequate to avoid being a significant bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The data indicates a well-balanced system that is optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming, with its rank confirming that it can outperform the vast majority of other hardware combinations in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 267 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 175.9 FPS, a decrease of 91.1 FPS. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor as the pixel count increases. The trend continues at 4K High, where the system manages 95.2 FPS, a further drop of 80.7 FPS from the 1440p result.

This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe than from 1080p to 1440p, which is a typical characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. For instance, on Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 221.9 at 1080p to 140.7 at 1440p (a 36.6% reduction), and then to 79.9 at 4K (a 43.2% reduction from 1440p). This shows that as resolution increases, the demand on the RX 7900 XTX grows exponentially, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest that the CPU is more involved, but the system still has enough headroom to deliver exceptional performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across all resolution and settings combinations. The system’s performance is consistently high, with no configuration dropping below an average of 79.9 FPS.

• 1920x1080: At this resolution, the system is incredibly fast. Low settings produce an average of 361.4 FPS, Medium settings yield 318.7 FPS, and High settings still achieve 267 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS is a very high 221.9.

• 2560x1440: Performance remains excellent at 1440p. The average FPS ranges from 235.8 on Low to 140.7 on Ultra. The High preset, a popular choice for competitive gaming, delivers a strong 175.9 FPS average.

• 3840x2160: At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized. The system maintains a playable 95.2 FPS on High settings. Lowering to Medium increases the average to 109.3 FPS, while Low settings push it to 128.7 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, results in an average of 79.9 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

For players with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher), the 1440p High preset is an excellent choice. The data shows it provides a 175.9 FPS average, which is a significant margin above the 144Hz mark, ensuring a very fluid and responsive experience in Doom's fast-paced combat. This preset offers a great balance between visual quality and performance, leveraging the GPU’s power without pushing it to its absolute limits.

For 4K display users, the High preset is the recommended starting point. It delivers a solid 95.2 FPS average, which is a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness for a single-player experience. While the Ultra preset offers the best visuals, its 79.9 FPS average is a noticeable step down and may not be preferable for a game that relies on quick reflexes. If maximum frame rates are the goal at 4K, the Medium preset provides a 109.3 FPS average, but the visual trade-off from High is likely not worth the 14.1 FPS gain for most users. The data suggests that the High preset at either 1080p or 1440p offers the best overall experience, providing high frame rates without sacrificing a significant amount of graphical detail.