Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a performance profile in Doom that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset selection. The data shows a system capable of extreme frame rates at 1080p, but which transitions into a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the emphasis shifts from raw CPU throughput to the graphics card's memory bandwidth and shading power.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 231 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that figure to 149 FPS, a reduction of 82 FPS. The subsequent jump to 3840x2160 yields 81 FPS, another 68 FPS decline. This linear progression indicates that the graphics card is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, with its workload scaling directly with pixel count.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling tells a different story. The system hits 314 FPS at 1080p, 203 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between each step are significant, suggesting that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU remains the bottleneck. The 4K Low result of 110 FPS is still high, but the fact that it is less than half of the 1080p Low figure points to the RX 9070 XT's raw throughput being the ceiling.

The Medium preset data includes min and max FPS values, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the average is 273 FPS with a min of 232 and a max of 314. At 1440p Medium, the average is 177 FPS with a min of 150 and a max of 203. The 4K Medium average is 96 FPS, with a min of 81 and a max of 110. The min FPS values at each resolution are consistently about 85% of the average, indicating a stable frame delivery without severe spikes, but the overall trajectory confirms that higher resolutions amplify the GPU's workload.

The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600X is not the limiting component at any resolution. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060, is sufficient to feed the GPU even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300. The bottleneck analysis is straightforward: the RX 9070 XT's performance scales down as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario across all measured settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant component in this configuration for Doom. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for texture streaming and buffer management at 4K. The memory clock runs at 2518 MHz, effective 20.1 Gbps, and the card's boost clock reaches 2970 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz.

The GPU's architecture, RDNA 4.0 on a 4 nm process, includes 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The pixel rate is 380.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 760.3 GTexel/s. These specifications directly correlate with the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the card produces 66 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average. This is a demanding setting that stresses the ROPs and memory bandwidth heavily.

Comparing the GPU's benchmark scores to its in-game performance, the passmark_g3d score of 26795 and the 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 7260 indicate a strong DirectX 12 performer. The geekbench_vulkan score of 65879 is particularly relevant for Doom, which can utilize Vulkan. The data suggests the card is well-optimized for this API, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The percentileVsAllGpus of 55 shows the GPU sits in the middle of the database, but its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are much older cards like the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, with deltaPct values of 0.1 and 0.2 respectively. This is a peculiarity of the database's score aggregation, but the in-game data is the definitive measure, showing the RX 9070 XT is a high-end performer in Doom.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 314, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak of the measured data.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 66, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the 1080p average of 231 FPS is 150 FPS higher than the 4K average of 81 FPS.

Q: Are there any frame rate drops below the average at Medium settings?

A: Yes. The min FPS values are 232 at 1080p, 150 at 1440p, and 81 at 4K, indicating the lowest recorded frames are about 15% below the average.

Q: Which preset provides the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The Medium preset includes min and max FPS data. At 1440p, the min of 150 and max of 203 around an average of 177 suggests a tight range, indicating stable performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. FPS scales inversely with resolution, which is the signature of a graphics-card-limited scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 314 FPS, while Medium averages 273 FPS with a min of 232 and max of 314. High settings produce 231 FPS, and Ultra drops to 189 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 125 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a substantial impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but start to compress. Low averages 203 FPS, Medium averages 177 FPS with a min of 150 and max of 203, High averages 149 FPS, and Ultra averages 122 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 81 FPS, indicating the GPU is still capable of handling the load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits are evident. Low averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a min of 81 and max of 110, High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 44 FPS, showing that the GPU is saturated and the preset has less relative impact.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: Low settings provide the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The min and max values for Medium settings at each resolution confirm that the frame delivery is stable, with no dramatic outliers.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 895 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 24% of all configurations in the database. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but given the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions, the GPU's performance is the primary driver of this position.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both with a deltaPct of 0.2. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.3% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.4% ahead. These are all close scores, indicating the 7600X is a mid-pack performer among its peers.

The GPU's nearest rivals are significantly older cards, with the AMD Radeon HD 7770M at a deltaPct of 0.1, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 0.2, NVIDIA P106-090 at 0.5, and AMD Radeon Pro 555 at 1.0. This suggests that the RX 9070 XT's average benchmark score is not representative of its in-game performance, which is far superior to those older cards. The combo's rank of 895 reflects the actual measured FPS, which is high, but the rank is relative to all combos, many of which may include more powerful GPUs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X plays a supporting role in this configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU's architecture is Zen 4 on a 5 nm process, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is solid, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15236 and a single-core score of 1965.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled swiftly. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060 and passmark_single_thread score of 4135 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a game like Doom that is well-optimized for high frame rates.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus is sufficient to keep the GPU fed with data. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 314 FPS, which is a scenario where the CPU could become a bottleneck. However, the fact that the FPS scales down as resolution increases suggests that the CPU is not limiting, as the GPU's workload becomes the constraining factor.

The percentileVsAllCpus of 79 indicates the CPU is in the top 21% of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, which have similar average benchmark scores. This places the 7600X in a competitive position, but in this game, its performance is more than adequate to avoid being the limiting component.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. At 1920x1080, it delivers 273 FPS, which is well above any display's refresh rate. At 2560x1440, it averages 177 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors. Even at 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 96 FPS, which is a solid result for 4K gaming.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate. At 1080p, it produces 189 FPS, which is still very high. At 1440p, it drops to 122 FPS, which is acceptable for most displays. However, at 4K, the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which is above 60 but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as the Medium and High presets already provide exceptional frame rates. The data shows that at 4K, the High preset averages 81 FPS, which is a better compromise than Low, which only gains 29 FPS over Medium. The High preset at 1440p, averaging 149 FPS, is also a strong choice for those who want a visual upgrade over Medium without a significant FPS hit.

The measured data supports a clear recommendation: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the Medium or High presets are ideal, providing frame rates in excess of 149 FPS. For 4K, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering 96 FPS, while High is a viable alternative at 81 FPS. The Ultra preset is a viable option for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, it should be reserved for players who prioritize image quality and can tolerate 66 FPS.