Doom

Doom, id Software’s 2016 FPS reboot, is an exceptionally well-optimized title that rewards balanced hardware. The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with the AMD Radeon RX 570 creates a system where the legacy Polaris GPU is demonstrably the performance bottleneck in nearly every configuration. The data shows a combination that struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions, but which can deliver a surprisingly playable experience at 1080p with the correct settings. This analysis will break down the measured performance, ranking, and component roles based exclusively on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly indicates that the Radeon RX 570 is the limiting component in this pairing. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 68 FPS at 1920x1080 to 44 FPS at 2560x1440, a significant reduction of 24 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 24 FPS, which is a 65% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 92 at 1080p to 60 at 1440p, and then drops to 32 at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 28 FPS loss, which is nearly half the 1440p score. This indicates that even when the graphical load is reduced, the GPU's computational limits are hit hard by the 4K resolution's sheer number of pixels. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its high single-thread performance, is not the constraining factor here; the data suggests the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

The most telling evidence comes from the Medium settings preset, which includes both minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1920x1080, the average is 80 FPS with a range of 68 to 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 52 FPS, with a range of 44 to 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average is 28 FPS, with a range of 24 to 32 FPS. The consistency of the minimum-to-maximum range at each resolution suggests that the frame pacing is stable, but the overall ceiling is being lowered by the GPU's inability to process the increased data. The performance is directly tied to resolution, confirming that the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are overwhelmed at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capability.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 570, the data strongly recommends the Low preset for anything above 1080p. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 80 FPS and a minimum of 68 FPS, which should provide a fluid experience. The High preset is also viable at 1080p, maintaining an average of 68 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this setup. At 1080p, it averages only 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered ideal for a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 36 FPS, making it unplayable in a competitive context. The Ultra preset's demands are simply too high for the RX 570's processing power.

For users with a 1440p monitor, the Low preset is the only sensible choice, yielding an average of 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 52 FPS, which is playable but may not feel consistently smooth. At 4K resolution, all settings produce average frame rates below 32 FPS, which is generally considered too low for a responsive shooter. The data shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the Medium preset offers the best experience, with Low as a fallback for higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results place this combination at rank 3547 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This puts it in the bottom 5% of all tested configurations, underscoring the significant performance deficit of the AMD Radeon RX 570 in this title. The ranking is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data, which shows the system struggling to achieve high frame rates at common resolutions.

The CPU's individual performance does not compensate for the GPU's limitations. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636 and sits in the 79th percentile compared to all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both with an average score of 27578, showing a delta of just 0.2%. This indicates the CPU is a capable and modern part. However, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor for the combo's rank.

The AMD Radeon RX 570, in contrast, has an average benchmark score of 28766 and sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 470, has an average score of 28996, which is 0.8% higher. This shows the GPU is an older, mid-range part that is now significantly outclassed in modern gaming workloads. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a dated GPU results in a poor overall ranking, as the system's performance is capped by the weakest link. The data confirms that this pairing is heavily imbalanced for Doom, with the GPU preventing the CPU from delivering high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination in Doom is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 92 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo.
• Medium: Average 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS.
• High: Average 68 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 56 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 60 FPS.
• Medium: Average 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS.
• High: Average 44 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 36 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 32 FPS.
• Medium: Average 28 FPS, with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS.
• High: Average 24 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 19 FPS.

These numbers reveal a linear scaling pattern with settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 36 FPS, showing a wide range of performance headroom. At 1440p, the difference narrows to 24 FPS, and at 4K, it shrinks to just 13 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is hitting a hard architectural limit, where changing settings has a diminishing impact on performance because the pixel fill rate is the primary bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. Its specifications, including 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, are insufficient for the demands of Doom at higher resolutions. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is particularly problematic, as the game's textures at High and Ultra settings can easily exceed this limit, leading to performance degradation.

The GPU's core clocks are 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost, which are modest by modern standards. Its compute power is rated at 5.095 TFLOPS for FP32, which is a low number compared to contemporary graphics cards. The data shows that while the GPU can manage over 90 FPS at 1080p Low, it struggles to maintain 30 FPS at 4K High, illustrating the steep performance cliff as resolution increases.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 470, which has a score 0.8% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, which is 0.7% lower. This places the RX 570 in a specific performance tier that is clearly not suited for high-resolution gaming in Doom. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical of its era, but the underlying GCN 4.0 architecture is outdated, and the benchmark results reflect that. The GPU's role in this pairing is to cap the system's overall performance, preventing the Ryzen 5 7600X from achieving its full potential in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination play Doom at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 68 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is playable. However, the Medium preset offers a higher average of 80 FPS for a smoother experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where this combo can consistently achieve frame rates above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset manages an average of 60 FPS exactly.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or the AMD Radeon RX 570 the limiting factor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly with each resolution increase, which is characteristic of a GPU limitation. The CPU's high performance is not the constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Doom?

A: It ranks 3547 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations. This poor ranking is due to the GPU's inability to keep up with the game's demands at higher settings.

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable at any resolution?

A: No. The highest average FPS for the Ultra preset is 56 at 1080p, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p and 4K, the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS and 19 FPS, respectively, which are too low for smooth gameplay.

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

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 92 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 56 FPS. This represents a 36 FPS difference, or roughly 39% higher performance on the Low preset compared to Ultra.