Doom

FAQ

Q: How does this AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo rank among tested system configurations in Doom?

A: The combo ranks 1314 out of 2930 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems. This position reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically overpowers the other for this particular game.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Doom, and at what settings?

A: The highest measured average is 241 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The next best is 210 FPS at 1080p on Medium, followed by 178 FPS at 1080p on High, showing a clear progression as visual quality increases.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the combo delivers 62 FPS on High, 74 FPS on Medium, and 85 FPS on Low. However, at Ultra settings it drops to 51 FPS, which is below the common 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25517 on average benchmarks, sitting within 0.3% of its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446). It trails the Intel Xeon D-2752TER by only 0.1% (25530) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H by 0.1% (25550), while slightly edging out the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.1% (25485).

Q: What GPU benchmark scores does the RX 7700 achieve, and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The RX 7700 posts a PassMark G3D score of 20974 and an average benchmark score of 15852. It sits 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014), while leading the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 0.1% (15862) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1% (15679).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 63 FPS, which occurs at 4K with Medium settings. At 1440p Medium the minimum is 116 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it rises to 179 FPS, indicating strong frame-time consistency at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how different presets affect performance. At 1080p, the combo delivers 241 FPS on Low, 210 FPS on Medium, 178 FPS on High, and 145 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and Low is 31 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 32 FPS, suggesting each step up in quality costs roughly 30 FPS at this resolution. For competitive play, Low settings maximize the refresh rate potential, but Medium offers a strong balance with 210 FPS while adding visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low produces 156 FPS, Medium 136 FPS, High 115 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The 42 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is significant, but even Ultra remains well above 60 FPS. For most users, High at 1440p delivers a smooth experience with 115 FPS while preserving visual quality. Medium at 136 FPS is the sweet spot for those prioritizing frame rate over minor graphical enhancements.

At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained. Low achieves 85 FPS, Medium 74 FPS, and High 62 FPS, all playable. Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and introduces noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. The data suggests that High at 4K is the maximum preset for a consistent 60+ FPS experience. Medium provides more headroom at 74 FPS, which is advisable for scenes with heavy action where frame times may spike.

The overall recommendation is resolution-dependent. For 1080p, Medium or High offers the best experience, since both exceed 170 FPS. At 1440p, Medium provides 136 FPS and is the recommended starting point, with High still viable at 115 FPS. For 4K, High at 62 FPS is technically playable but leaves little margin; Medium at 74 FPS is the safer choice for sustained smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1314 out of 2930 tested combinations in Doom, which positions it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested. This is a mid-pack result, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, it does not deliver top-tier performance for this title. The ranking implies that many other combinations achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs that better match Doom's optimization profile.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78 out of 100 indicates it outperforms 78% of all CPUs in general benchmarks. The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 shows it exceeds 58% of all GPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentiles suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Doom, since the CPU has more relative headroom. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, where frame rates scale more with resolution changes than with CPU-bound scenarios.

Comparing to the nearest rivals, the CPU is essentially tied with its closest competitors, all within 0.3% of each other. This means the Ryzen 7 5700's performance is not a differentiator in this combo. The GPU, however, shows more variation, with the RTX 3060 Ti being 1.7% faster on average. This small margin could translate to a few FPS in Doom, but the combo's ranking suggests other factors, such as memory bandwidth or driver optimization, play a role in the final position.

The rank of 1314 out of 2930 indicates that roughly 45% of tested combos perform worse, and 55% perform better. For a mid-range pairing, this is expected. The data implies that users seeking higher rankings would need to upgrade the GPU first, as the CPU already sits in the top 22% of all processors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 241 FPS, which is the highest recorded across all resolutions and settings. Medium follows at 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS and a maximum of 242 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High achieves 178 FPS, and Ultra drops to 145 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, a 40% reduction in frame rate for maximum visual quality.

At 1440p, performance scales down predictably. Low averages 156 FPS, Medium 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and maximum of 156 FPS, High 115 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, a 40% drop, mirroring the 1080p scaling pattern. This consistency suggests the GPU is handling the resolution increase proportionally without hitting a hard bottleneck.

At 4K, the averages compress significantly. Low produces 85 FPS, Medium 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS, High 62 FPS, and Ultra 51 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 34 FPS, a 40% reduction again. The minimum FPS of 63 at Medium indicates the system can dip below the average, but still stays above 60 FPS.

Comparing resolutions at the same settings reveals the scaling. At Low, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 241 to 156, a 35% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it from 156 to 85, a 46% drop. At High, the drops are 178 to 115 (35%) and 115 to 62 (46%), showing a consistent pattern. The larger drop from 1440p to 4K indicates the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher pixel counts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This is substantial for a mid-range card and supports high-resolution textures in Doom without memory capacity concerns. The GPU's base clock is 1900 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, giving it a 29% boost headroom from base to maximum.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS, which is competitive for the segment. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s indicate the card can handle fill-rate intensive scenes, which matters for Doom's fast-paced environments.

In the measured data, the GPU's role becomes apparent when examining the FPS scaling. At 1080p, the combo achieves 241 FPS on Low, which is likely near the CPU's limit for frame generation. As settings increase to Ultra, FPS drops to 145, showing the GPU's workload grows significantly with visual effects. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the 51 FPS at Ultra, which is below the CPU's capability threshold.

The GPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its PassMark G3D score of 20974 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-tier performer. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 shows it handles modern APIs well. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15852 is within 1.7% of the RTX 3060 Ti, suggesting similar raw performance in many titles.

The 16 GB memory capacity is notable for Doom, which can use high-resolution texture packs. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for the game's data streaming needs. The 40 ray tracing cores are present, though Doom's original 2016 release does not heavily utilize ray tracing, so their impact on measured FPS is minimal.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, providing a 24% boost headroom. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, making it power-efficient for its core count.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is typical for Zen 3 and supports the game's thread scheduling. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is sufficient for Doom's requirements.

In benchmarks, the CPU scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, showing strong multi-threaded performance. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 indicate balanced capabilities. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 means it outperforms 78% of all CPUs, making it a solid foundation for gaming.

The CPU's role in Doom is evident from the FPS data. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 241 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU's frame generation limit for this game. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and passmark single-thread score of 3296 suggest the CPU can handle the game's primary thread efficiently. However, the CPU's multi-thread scores (3DMark 16-thread 6628, PassMark multi-thread 24303) indicate it has headroom for background tasks.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score, meaning the Ryzen 7 5700 does not have a performance advantage over its direct competitors. This neutrality means the CPU is not the determining factor in the combo's ranking. Instead, the GPU's 58th percentile positioning drives the overall performance ceiling.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At Low settings, 1080p delivers 241 FPS, 1440p delivers 156 FPS, and 4K delivers 85 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 85 FPS (35%), and from 1440p to 4K is 71 FPS (46%). This accelerating decline indicates the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the pattern holds: 1080p at 210 FPS, 1440p at 136 FPS, and 4K at 74 FPS. The drops are 74 FPS (35%) and 62 FPS (46%), respectively. At High settings, 1080p yields 178 FPS, 1440p 115 FPS, and 4K 62 FPS, with drops of 63 FPS (35%) and 53 FPS (46%). At Ultra, the numbers are 145, 94, and 51 FPS, with drops of 51 FPS (35%) and 43 FPS (46%).

The consistent 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests the GPU is scaling linearly with pixel count, which is expected for a fill-rate limited scenario. The 46% drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, indicating the GPU's memory bandwidth or compute resources become more constrained at higher resolutions. The 4K resolution has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, but the FPS drop is less than proportional, suggesting some other bottleneck mitigates the scaling.

The limiting component analysis points to the GPU as the primary constraint. At 1080p, the CPU can generate frames up to 241 FPS, but the GPU's workload at 4K Ultra reduces this to 51 FPS, a 79% reduction. This dramatic decline indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's benchmark scores show it has ample headroom, with multi-threaded performance in the 78th percentile, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile.

The data implies that for this combo, 1080p and 1440p are the optimal resolutions, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, particularly at Ultra settings where it falls below 60 FPS. The resolution scaling pattern suggests that users wanting 4K gameplay should reduce settings to High or Medium, or consider a more powerful GPU.