Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, ranking in the 64th percentile of all tested combos. This pairing demonstrates that a mid-range 8-core CPU with a high-end RDNA 2 GPU can produce frame rates suitable for both competitive play and high-resolution gaming, with the data showing a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions and quality presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with an average of 289.7 FPS at Low settings. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 2560x1440 at High settings yields 141.2 FPS, while 3840x2160 at High settings still achieves a playable 75.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% higher than both the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006) and Intel Core i7-1370P (26991). It also leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909) by 1.2%.

*Q: Is the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Doom at 4K?*

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate. The measured 3840x2160 results, ranging from 63.5 FPS at Ultra to 99.5 FPS at Low, confirm that VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck for this game at any preset.

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

A: The gap is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 289.7 FPS, while Ultra averages 172.3 FPS. This represents a 68.2% performance advantage for Low settings, but even Ultra delivers well above the 144Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all others tested in Doom?*

A: This specific configuration ranks 596th out of 1681 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible hardware pairings, showing it outperforms roughly 64% of all tested combinations for this title.

*Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance matter for Doom?*

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark and 2916 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance. This is relevant because Doom benefits from high single-thread throughput, and the data shows this CPU supports the GPU effectively across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of Doom's frame rates. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 4608 shading units at high resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz provide the raw compute headroom, while the 72 ray accelerators and 128 ROPs handle the game's rendering demands.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings. At 3840x2160, dropping from Ultra to Low increases average FPS from 63.5 to 99.5, a 56.7% improvement. This scaling is consistent at other resolutions, with the largest relative gains seen at 1080p, where the Low preset reaches 289.7 FPS versus 172.3 FPS at Ultra. The 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 648.0 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for Doom's id Tech 6 engine, which is known for its efficient rendering.

The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982, places it slightly above the Intel Arc A550M (49737) and NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071), while trailing the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826) by 1.7%. For Doom specifically, the RX 6800 XT's strengths in raw rasterization and memory bandwidth ensure that it remains the performance ceiling in most scenarios, with the CPU rarely limiting output above 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RX 6800 XT achieves a rank of 596 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 64th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the systems tested for this game. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe bottleneck, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs across all settings.

Compared to the CPU's standalone 84th percentile ranking, the combo rank is lower, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in many scenarios. However, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, prevent it from dragging down performance in CPU-light scenes typical of Doom. The combo's position in the rankings suggests that while faster GPUs exist, this pairing offers a robust foundation for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-9900K and Intel Core i7-12700H, have nearly identical average scores (within 0.8%), meaning the Ryzen 7 5700 provides comparable system-level performance. This is reflected in the game's measured FPS, which are consistently high, with no resolution or preset dropping below 63.5 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. It delivers 141.2 FPS, which is well above the 120Hz threshold for smooth gameplay, while maintaining visual fidelity that shows off the game's details. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset at 253 FPS is ideal for competitive play, offering a significant boost over High (212.3 FPS) without the visual compromises of Low (289.7 FPS).

At 3840x2160, users should select the High preset for 75.3 FPS, as it provides the best balance between image quality and fluidity. The Ultra preset at 63.5 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive on high-refresh-rate displays, while Medium (88.2 FPS) is a solid alternative if visual details are less critical. The Low preset at 99.5 FPS is unnecessary for a game like Doom, where the engine's art style benefits from higher texture quality.

For users with 144Hz monitors, the data suggests prioritizing 1440p over 4K. The 2560x1440 High and Medium presets at 141.2 and 166.2 FPS, respectively, fully exploit the refresh rate, while 4K High at 75.3 FPS leaves headroom unused. At 1080p, all presets exceed 172 FPS, making the choice purely about visual preference versus maximum frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 63.5 FPS at Ultra to 99.5 FPS at Low. The Medium preset achieves 88.2 FPS, while High sits at 75.3 FPS. These figures indicate that 4K gaming is viable, but users must accept lower presets to maintain high refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. The Low preset reaches 189.2 FPS, Medium hits 166.2 FPS, High delivers 141.2 FPS, and Ultra remains playable at 114.1 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance, with all presets comfortably above 114 FPS, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the RX 6800 XT unlocks its full potential. The Low preset averages 289.7 FPS, Medium achieves 253 FPS, High reaches 212.3 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 172.3 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming displays, ensuring a completely fluid experience.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step down in resolution yields approximately a 1.4x to 1.5x increase in frame rate at the same preset. For example, High at 1440p (141.2 FPS) is 1.87x faster than High at 4K (75.3 FPS), while High at 1080p (212.3 FPS) is 1.5x faster than 1440p High.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are well-matched to the GPU's needs, ensuring data flows efficiently between components.

In Doom, the CPU's role is less demanding than in many modern titles, but its performance still matters. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for game logic and draw calls. The multi-threaded scores, including a 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore, show that the CPU can handle background tasks without impacting frame rates.

The Ryzen 7 5700's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220, places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered, with the Intel Core i9-9900K just 0.7% behind and the Intel Core i7-12700H 0.8% behind. This means that in Doom, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is fully utilized.

The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate efficient power delivery, allowing sustained boost clocks without thermal throttling. The PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes provides adequate bandwidth for the RX 6800 XT, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. The data confirms that this CPU-GPU pairing operates without significant bottlenecks, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across all tested settings and resolutions.