Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a compelling Doom experience, with the data showing that the combo ranks 895th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24% of all systems evaluated. At 1080p, this pairing produces exceptionally high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 314 FPS average, while the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 189 FPS average, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution. Moving to 1440p, the combo maintains triple-digit averages across all settings, from 203 FPS at Low to 122 FPS at Ultra, demonstrating that this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution. At 4K, the results remain playable, with High settings producing an 81 FPS average and Ultra dropping to 66 FPS, showing that the RX 9070 XT has enough headroom for 4K gaming, though users targeting 60 FPS minimums should consider the Medium preset. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide ample processing power for this 2016 title, ensuring that the GPU remains the limiting factor in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Doom among all tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 895th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 24% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 1920x1080, reaching 314 FPS average, while the Medium preset achieves 273 FPS average and Ultra produces 189 FPS average.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution across different settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS, showing that all presets remain above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 150, with an average of 177 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS, indicating consistent performance without severe drops.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485), showing near-identical performance to these alternatives.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, which supports high-resolution textures and smooth performance in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combo at rank 895 out of 3712 tested combinations, which translates to roughly the 76th percentile of all systems evaluated for Doom. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RX 9070 XT sits comfortably above the median performer, though it is not among the absolute top-tier configurations. The ranking reflects a system that can handle the game’s demands across all common resolutions, with the measured FPS values showing no scenario where the combo falls below 60 FPS average, even at 4K Ultra.

When interpreting this rank, it is useful to consider the CPU’s individual standing: the Ryzen 7 5700 holds a percentile of 78 among all CPUs, which is slightly higher than the combo’s overall rank, suggesting that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU, however, has a percentile of 55 among all GPUs, which is lower than both the CPU and the combo rank, indicating that the graphics card’s relative performance is the more limiting factor. Despite this, the measured frame rates show that the GPU is more than adequate for Doom, as even the most demanding preset at 4K produces a 66 FPS average.

The rank becomes more meaningful when compared to the combo’s own measured performance envelope. At 1080p, the system delivers between 189 FPS (Ultra) and 314 FPS (Low), which places it well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on gaming monitors. At 1440p, the range is 122 to 203 FPS, still exceeding 120 FPS on the Ultra preset. At 4K, the range narrows to 66 to 110 FPS, where the Ultra preset dips below 70 FPS but remains playable. This distribution suggests that the combo is optimized for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a secondary consideration.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, including the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, have average scores within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700, meaning that any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical results in Doom. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, have average scores within 1% of the RX 9070 XT, though these are older or lower-tier cards, so the comparison is more about benchmark parity than real-world gaming equivalence. The combo’s rank of 895 out of 3712 reflects a system that outperforms the majority of tested configurations, with the data indicating that users can expect smooth gameplay across all settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience for this combo, depending on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers a 231 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for any monitor on the market, while the Ultra preset drops to 189 FPS average, still well above 144 Hz. For users with 240 Hz displays, the Low preset at 314 FPS average would be the optimal choice, as it maximizes frame throughput without any measurable downside in this fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset at 273 FPS average offers a middle ground, but given that the jump from Medium to High only costs 42 FPS (273 to 231), the High preset provides a better visual quality-to-performance trade-off for most users.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces a 149 FPS average, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, while the Ultra preset at 122 FPS average still exceeds 120 Hz, making it a viable option for those prioritizing visual fidelity. The Low preset at 203 FPS average is unnecessary unless the user has a 200 Hz or higher refresh rate display, as the Medium preset at 177 FPS average already covers most high-refresh-rate scenarios. For a balanced experience, the High preset is recommended at 1440p, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 144 FPS while offering better texture quality and effects than Medium.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes, as the Ultra preset at 66 FPS average is only marginally above the 60 FPS threshold, making it risky for users who dislike frame drops. The High preset at 81 FPS average provides a safer buffer, while the Medium preset at 96 FPS average with a minimum of 81 FPS is the best choice for consistent 4K performance. The Low preset at 110 FPS average is the only option that fully utilizes high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, but it sacrifices visual quality. The recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 4K, as it offers a 96 FPS average with a minimum of 81 FPS, ensuring no significant stutters while maintaining acceptable image quality. Across all resolutions, the data shows that the Medium preset is the most versatile, as it delivers at least 96 FPS average at any resolution, but for 1080p and 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 314 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all tests. The Medium preset follows with a 273 FPS average, a minimum of 232 FPS, and a maximum of 314 FPS, showing that the minimum frame rate stays well above 200 FPS. The High preset delivers a 231 FPS average, and the Ultra preset produces a 189 FPS average. The differences between presets at 1080p are substantial, with the jump from Ultra to Low representing a 125 FPS increase, or roughly 66% higher performance, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 203 FPS, the Medium preset averages 177 FPS with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS, the High preset averages 149 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS. The progression from Ultra to Low at 1440p shows a gain of 81 FPS (122 to 203), which is a 66% improvement, matching the relative scaling seen at 1080p. The minimum FPS of 150 at Medium settings confirms that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate does not drop below 150 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The maximum FPS of 203 at Medium aligns with the Low preset average, indicating that the GPU is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1440p when settings are not maxed out.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 110 FPS, the Medium preset averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, the High preset averages 81 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K is 44 FPS (66 to 110), representing a 67% improvement, consistent with the other resolutions. The minimum FPS of 81 at Medium is notable, as it means the combo never drops below 80 FPS at 4K when using Medium settings, which is a strong result for a 4K resolution. Across all three resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum values recorded, allowing for a precise understanding of frame time consistency. The data shows that the combo’s performance scales predictably with resolution, with 1080p being roughly 1.5 to 1.6 times faster than 1440p, and 1440p being roughly 1.8 to 1.9 times faster than 4K, depending on the preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT plays a central role in this combo’s Doom performance, as the measured FPS values are largely determined by the GPU’s capabilities. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for Doom’s texture and geometry requirements, even at 4K resolution. The GPU’s boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, provide the raw compute power needed to achieve the high frame rates observed. With 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, the RX 9070 XT is well-equipped to handle the game’s rendering pipeline, as evidenced by the pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS is a key metric for understanding its capability in Doom, as the game relies heavily on traditional rasterization rather than ray tracing or tensor operations. The fact that the card achieves 314 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests that it is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions, with the CPU or other system components potentially limiting performance. However, at 4K Ultra, the 66 FPS average indicates that the GPU is under significant load, with the 16 GB VRAM ensuring that texture memory is never a bottleneck. The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 26795 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260, place it in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, which is modest, but the measured Doom performance shows that it exceeds expectations in this specific title.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (13536) and 0.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13515). These rivals are significantly older or lower-tier cards, so the comparison is not indicative of real-world gaming performance, but it does show that the RX 9070 XT’s synthetic benchmark scores are in line with these legacy parts, which is surprising given its modern architecture. The GPU’s memory clock of 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s are critical for maintaining high frame rates at 4K, where memory bandwidth often becomes a limiting factor. The data suggests that the RX 9070 XT is the primary driver of performance in this combo, with the 16 GB VRAM providing ample headroom for future titles, while its 304 W TDP indicates that it requires a robust power supply, though this is not a concern for the current analysis.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 serves as the processing foundation for this combo, and while its role in Doom is less prominent than the GPU’s, it still contributes to the overall performance. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process node, and operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide sufficient data throughput for the game’s logic and AI calculations. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, place it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it is a strong performer for gaming workloads.

In Doom, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game state, and the data shows that the Ryzen 7 5700 is more than capable of keeping up with the RX 9070 XT. At 1080p Low, the 314 FPS average suggests that the CPU is not bottlenecking, as the frame rate is high enough to be limited by the GPU or other factors. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by a Passmark single-thread score of 3296 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1907, is adequate for the game’s main thread, which is typically the most demanding for FPS titles. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide headroom for background tasks and ensure that the game does not experience stuttering due to CPU limitations, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings across resolutions.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, have average benchmark scores within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700, meaning that swapping to any of these processors would likely yield similar Doom performance. The Ryzen 7 5700’s TDP of 65 W is low for an 8-core processor, which suggests efficient power delivery, but this is not directly reflected in gaming performance. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 interface with 20 lanes could theoretically limit GPU bandwidth, but the RX 9070 XT’s PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is backward compatible, and the measured FPS shows no evidence of a bottleneck. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as the GPU’s performance scales consistently with resolution and settings, which would not happen if the CPU were holding back the system. Instead, the CPU provides stable frame pacing, as shown by the minimum FPS values at Medium settings (232 at 1080p, 150 at 1440p, 81 at 4K), which are all well above playable thresholds.