Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 298.7 FPS, which drops to 194.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 101.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34.9% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the system is heavily leveraged toward the CPU's capabilities, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

Looking at Ultra settings tells a similar story. The 1080p Ultra result of 177.4 FPS falls to 116.2 FPS at 1440p (a 34.5% drop) and then to 61.9 FPS at 4K (a 46.7% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different quality presets indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of the graphics settings chosen. What is particularly telling is that the gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference is 121.3 FPS, but at 4K, it shrinks to 39.7 FPS.

This behavior implies that at 1080p, the CPU is able to feed frames fast enough to expose the GPU's raw throughput ceiling, while at 4K, the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth of the RX 9070 become the limiting factors. The RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for 4K workloads, yet the frame rate still drops substantially, suggesting that the GPU's compute resources—3584 shading units and 128 ROPs—are being saturated by the higher pixel count.

The data also shows that Medium settings offer a middle ground at every resolution, with the 4K Medium result of 90.4 FPS sitting between the Low and High values. This scaling curve is remarkably linear, which is unusual for a game released in 2016; many modern titles show more erratic scaling due to engine inefficiencies. The smooth progression from Low to Medium to High to Ultra at each resolution indicates that Doom's id Tech 6 engine scales predictably with GPU workload.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU-GPU combo in Doom?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 298.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 177.4 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings, showing that even at maximum quality, the combo exceeds 144 Hz at 1080p.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the measured average FPS is 61.9, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. However, dropping to High settings at 4K yields 73.8 FPS, providing more headroom. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, High settings are recommended over Ultra.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 298.7 FPS to 194.3 FPS, a reduction of 104.4 FPS (34.9%). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 177.4 FPS to 116.2 FPS, a reduction of 61.2 FPS (34.5%). The percentage loss is nearly identical across settings, indicating resolution-dependent scaling.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 144 FPS, which aligns perfectly with common 144 Hz monitors. Medium settings provide 167.9 FPS for those seeking higher refresh rates, while Ultra drops to 116.2 FPS, still above 100 FPS. High appears to be the sweet spot for visual quality and frame rate balance.

Q: Does the RX 9070's 16 GB VRAM ever become a limitation in Doom?

A: The data does not show any VRAM-related bottlenecks, as the game's requirements are modest relative to the 16 GB capacity. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains playable frame rates, suggesting that the memory subsystem—644.6 GB/s bandwidth—is sufficient for this title's needs.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 547 out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This position reflects a strong balance between the Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 architecture and the Radeon RX 9070's RDNA 4.0 GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 plays the dominant role in determining Doom's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's architecture is RDNA 4.0, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. With a boost clock of 2520 MHz and a game clock of 2070 MHz, the RX 9070's 3584 shading units deliver up to 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw throughput translates directly into the high frame rates observed across all tested configurations.

The memory configuration is noteworthy: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. In a game like Doom, which was designed for the hardware of its 2016 release era, this bandwidth is more than adequate. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system never dips below 61.9 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s further support the GPU's ability to handle high-resolution rendering.

Interestingly, the GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 79th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 (34866, 0.2% higher) and NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677, 0.3% lower), showing that the RX 9070 sits in a competitive position relative to professional and data-center class GPUs. The passmark_g3d score of 25381 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 provide additional context for its synthetic performance, though the measured FPS data in Doom is the most relevant indicator.

The GPU's 128 ROPs are particularly important for Doom's rendering pipeline, as the game's fast-paced action requires efficient pixel processing. At 4K, the combination of 128 ROPs and 16 GB VRAM ensures that the GPU can maintain consistent frame times, as evidenced by the stable average FPS values. The 2x 8-pin power connectors and 220 W TDP suggest that this is a power-hungry component, but the data indicates that this power is well-spent on gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 547 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 67.5th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notable given that the CPU and GPU individually sit at the 84th and 79th percentiles respectively. The combo's performance suggests that the pairing is well-matched, with neither component significantly bottlenecking the other in this title.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for what this ranking means. The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is within 1.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043), Intel Core i7-12700H (27006), Intel Core i7-1370P (26991), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909). This tight clustering indicates that the CPU is performing at a level consistent with its generation, and the combo's rank reflects this solid foundation.

The GPU's nearest rivals—NVIDIA A2 (34866), NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677), AMD Radeon HD 7970 (34541), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (34511)—are all within 0.8% of the RX 9070's average benchmark score of 34780. This narrow margin suggests that the GPU's contribution to the combo's rank is also consistent with its synthetic capabilities. The fact that the combo ranks in the top third of all configurations, despite the game being from 2016, indicates that this hardware is more than sufficient for modern gaming workloads.

It is notably the combo's rank of 547 out of 1681 is neither exceptional nor poor—it places the system in a comfortable mid-to-upper tier. This is reflective of the hardware's positioning: the Ryzen 7 5700 is a capable 8-core processor, and the RX 9070 is a modern mid-range GPU. Together, they form a balanced system that handles Doom with ease, but does not top the charts due to the availability of higher-end components in the benchmark database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver 177.4 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz and approaches 165 Hz territory. For users with 240 Hz displays, dropping to Low (298.7 FPS) or Medium (259.9 FPS) unlocks the full potential of the monitor. High settings at 1080p provide 218.1 FPS, offering an excellent balance for 144 Hz and 165 Hz panels.

At 1440p, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. High settings deliver exactly 144 FPS, which aligns perfectly with the most common high-refresh-rate resolution. This makes High the default recommendation for 1440p users. Medium settings provide 167.9 FPS for those with 165 Hz or 170 Hz displays, while Low (194.3 FPS) is only necessary for 240 Hz panels. Ultra at 116.2 FPS is still playable but sacrifices frame rate for marginal visual gains that may not be noticeable in fast-paced action.

For 4K gaming, the choices are more constrained. High settings at 73.8 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with headroom. Ultra at 61.9 FPS is technically playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Medium at 90.4 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing performance, while Low at 101.6 FPS is the choice for maximum smoothness. Given that 4K displays typically run at 60 Hz or 144 Hz, High settings are recommended for 60 Hz panels, while Medium offers a better experience on 120 Hz+ displays.

The data suggests that High settings represent the sweet spot across all resolutions, providing consistent frame rates that are roughly 18-20% higher than Ultra while maintaining most visual fidelity. For competitive play, dropping to Low or Medium provides significant frame rate boosts, particularly at 1080p where the jump from Ultra to Low is 121.3 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Doom is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 298.7 FPS average
• Medium: 259.9 FPS average
• High: 218.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 177.4 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 194.3 FPS average
• Medium: 167.9 FPS average
• High: 144.0 FPS average
• Ultra: 116.2 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 101.6 FPS average
• Medium: 90.4 FPS average
• High: 73.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 61.9 FPS average

The scaling between settings is remarkably consistent. At 1080p, the difference between consecutive presets is approximately 39-41 FPS: Low to Medium is 38.8 FPS, Medium to High is 41.8 FPS, and High to Ultra is 40.7 FPS. This uniformity suggests that each settings tier adds a predictable computational load. At 1440p, the gaps are smaller: Low to Medium is 26.4 FPS, Medium to High is 23.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 27.8 FPS. At 4K, the gaps shrink further: 11.2 FPS, 16.6 FPS, and 11.9 FPS respectively.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in an average FPS reduction of 35% across all settings. From 1440p to 4K, the average reduction is 47.4%. This means that 4K requires approximately 2.4 times the pixel throughput of 1440p, and the GPU's performance scales accordingly. The fact that the RX 9070 maintains playable frame rates at 4K Ultra demonstrates its capability, though the 61.9 FPS result is marginal for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its role becomes increasingly apparent at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance that supports the GPU's high frame rate output. The base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure responsive single-threaded performance, which is critical for Doom's game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal its capabilities: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and max-threads score of 6617. The passmark multi-thread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 further confirm the processor's balanced performance profile. These synthetic results place the CPU at the 84th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27220.

The CPU's nearest rivals show just how competitive this processor is. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27043 (0.7% lower), while the Intel Core i7-12700H scores 27006 (0.8% lower), and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26991 (0.8% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 rounds out the group at 26909 (1.2% lower). This clustering within 1.2% indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is performing at the top of its class for its generation.

In Doom specifically, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At these high frame rates, the CPU must process game logic and issue draw calls rapidly enough to keep the GPU fed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 298.7 FPS, which is close to the practical limit for many CPUs. The fact that the frame rate drops by 34.9% when moving to 1440p suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, it may be approaching its ceiling.

The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make the Ryzen 7 5700 an energy-efficient choice, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for Doom's engine, which is not particularly memory-intensive. The CPU's support for DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 3 (20 lanes) ensures compatibility with the RX 9070's PCIe 5.0 interface, though the bandwidth difference is unlikely to impact performance in this game.