Doom

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination sits at rank 1071 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning that while it delivers playable performance, a substantial number of alternative configurations achieve higher frame rates in this title. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded capacity and the GPU's mid-range positioning, with the final outcome being a system that is competent but not exceptional for this particular game.

The CPU itself holds an 84th percentile ranking against all processors, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a well-above-average part in general compute workloads. The GPU, however, sits at the 63rd percentile against all graphics cards, which drags the overall combo ranking down relative to what the processor alone might suggest. This discrepancy is a key takeaway: the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, a conclusion reinforced by the resolution scaling data discussed later.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's exact rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairings in Doom?

A: The combo ranks 1071st out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27043. This makes the two processors effectively equivalent in overall compute performance.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 non-XT variant?

A: The RX 7600 XT scores 20146 on average, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 7600's score of 20258. The XT model is essentially tied with its non-XT sibling in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a higher percentile ranking?

A: The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards. The processor is a stronger component relative to its peers.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Ryzen 7 5700?

A: The processor has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and it features 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much video memory does the RX 7600 XT have?

A: The GPU comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern across all four settings presets as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 146.7 FPS at 1080p to 92.8 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 37%, and then further down to 52.9 FPS at 4K, representing a 64% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth demands scale directly with resolution.

The Low settings preset shows an even more dramatic absolute range, starting at 200.9 FPS at 1080p and falling to 130.4 FPS at 1440p, then reaching 71.4 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K frame rate remains below 75 FPS suggests that the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB memory buffer and 128-bit interface are not the limiting factors per se, but rather the raw shading throughput of the Navi 33 chip. The Ultra preset, by contrast, drops from 122.2 FPS at 1080p to 75.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 43 FPS at 4K, showing that the most demanding settings push the GPU to its absolute limits at UHD resolution.

The scaling behavior across resolutions points to a GPU-bound system at 1440p and 4K, but at 1080p the picture becomes more nuanced. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 78.7 FPS (from 200.9 down to 122.2), which indicates that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU's performance ceiling is being approached rather than the CPU holding things back. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.60 GHz boost clock, are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 200.9 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 174 FPS, High settings yield 146.7 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 122.2 FPS. All four 1080p presets exceed the 120 FPS threshold, making this resolution well-suited for high-refresh-rate displays, though the Ultra preset barely crosses that line.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but begin to show the GPU's workload increasing. Low settings average 130.4 FPS, Medium settings reach 114.6 FPS, High settings drop to 92.8 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 75.8 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 36-38% of the frame rate across all presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of 77%. This indicates that the scaling is nearly linear with pixel throughput, further confirming the GPU-bound nature of the system at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings average 71.4 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 59.6 FPS, High to 52.9 FPS, and Ultra to 43 FPS. The 4K results show that only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls well below the 60 FPS target that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 28.4 FPS spread, which is the narrowest gap of any resolution, indicating that at this point the GPU's computational limits are the dominant factor regardless of settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is built on the Zen 3 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process node, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a cache hierarchy consisting of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 in dual-channel configuration, providing a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Doom, the CPU's role is largely about maintaining a sufficient frame delivery rate to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The benchmark results show that this processor is more than capable in this regard. The 3DMark scores are telling: 901 in single-thread, 1762 in 2-thread, 3382 in 4-thread, 5585 in 8-thread, and 6628 in 16-thread tests. The scaling from 4 to 8 threads shows a 65% improvement, and from 8 to 16 threads only a 19% gain, which suggests that the 8-core design is well-balanced for games that typically use fewer threads. The Cinebench R23 scores of 2916 single-core and 20655 multi-core reinforce this, with the multi-core score being 7.1 times the single-core figure, indicating strong parallel scaling.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, is just 0.7% behind in average score, while the Intel Core i7-12700H is 0.8% behind. This positioning suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 provides ample compute headroom for Doom's engine, which is known for being well-optimized across multiple threads. The processor's 16 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to keep the GPU fed with draw calls and geometry data, as evidenced by the 200.9 FPS result at 1080p Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1920x1080 resolution, the High preset at 146.7 FPS represents the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 122.2 FPS is also viable, offering a 17% frame rate reduction for presumably higher visual fidelity. Given that even Ultra stays above 120 FPS, gamers with 144 Hz monitors can comfortably use the highest settings at this resolution, though the Medium preset at 174 FPS provides a significant margin for those who prioritize frame rate above all else.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 114.6 FPS emerges as the recommended choice, as it remains above the 100 FPS mark while delivering improved visuals over Low settings. The High preset at 92.8 FPS is acceptable for 60-100 Hz displays, but the drop below 100 FPS may be noticeable to sensitive players. The Ultra preset at 75.8 FPS is still playable but represents a substantial compromise in smoothness compared to Medium. For players with 1440p 144 Hz panels, the Medium preset offers the best experience, while those with 60 Hz displays can opt for High.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 71.4 FPS is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sole recommendation for 4K gameplay. Medium at 59.6 FPS and High at 52.9 FPS are both below 60 FPS, which will result in noticeable stuttering on standard 60 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS should be avoided for any competitive or fast-paced play, as the frame pacing will be inconsistent. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting Low settings, or alternatively, dropping to 1440p to unlock higher visual quality presets.