Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination ranks at position 3585 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the bottom 3.4% of all configurations. This is a low-end ranking that reflects a pairing where the GPU, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 40th percentile standing among all GPUs, is the primary constraint. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 78th percentile among all processors, creating a significant capability gap between the two components. Benchmark results indicate that the system is heavily GPU-bound, as the GTX 1650’s average benchmark score of 7472 places it within 1% of rivals like the Intel Arc A310 and AMD Radeon HD 8850M, while the Ryzen 7 5700’s average score of 25517 is effectively tied with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H. The data shows a combo that can run the game but cannot deliver high-refresh or high-fidelity experiences, with performance degrading sharply as resolution and settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 3585 out of 3712 places it in the 96.6th percentile of worst-performing configurations, meaning only 127 tested combos perform worse. This is not a surprise given the GPU’s standing; the GTX 1650 ranks at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, which is low for a modern FPS title. The CPU, however, is not the bottleneck here—the Ryzen 7 5700 ranks at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517 that is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U and 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U. The disparity between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s low percentile explains the overall weak ranking. In Doom, the measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 92 FPS, which is playable, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 19 FPS, unplayable by any standard. The ranking indicates that this combination is suited for esports-level settings at best, not for high-resolution gaming. The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals show a tight cluster—the Intel Arc A310 is 1% faster, while the AMD Radeon R7 350 is 0.6% slower—so small GPU changes will not meaningfully alter the combo’s standing. For the CPU, the nearest rivals are within 0.3% in either direction, reinforcing that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the dominant component in this combo’s performance profile, and its specifications dictate the measured results. The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. This memory capacity is a critical limitation in Doom, a game that scales texture quality with available VRAM. At 1080p, the 4 GB buffer is sufficient for the game’s demands, but as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the memory bandwidth and capacity become strained. The GPU’s clocks are set at a base of 1485 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective). These clocks are modest by modern standards, and the pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are indicative of a chip that struggles with high-resolution fill rates. The FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS places the GTX 1650 firmly in entry-level territory, and the benchmark scores reflect this: a PassMark G3D score of 7880 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 305. The GPU’s percentile rank of 40 means it outperforms only 40% of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals—the Intel UHD Graphics 750 and AMD Radeon HD 8850M—are within 0.4% of its average score, showing that it sits at the very bottom of discrete GPU performance tiers. In Doom specifically, the GPU’s role is to render the game’s fast-paced environments, but the data shows it cannot maintain smooth frame rates above 1080p Medium. The 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors suggest a card designed for basic 1080p gaming, which is exactly what the measured FPS confirms.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, and this scaling pattern reveals the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 92 FPS, which drops to 59 FPS at 1440p Low and 32 FPS at 4K Low—a reduction of 35.9% from 1080p to 1440p and another 45.8% from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth and shader throughput. At High settings, the pattern is similar: 68 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent, with 1440p High being 35.3% slower than 1080p High, and 4K High being 45.5% slower than 1440p High. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a 64.7% reduction in average FPS, which is severe but expected for a GPU with a 128-bit memory bus. In contrast, if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain more flat across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution. The fact that FPS drops so dramatically with resolution indicates that the GTX 1650 is saturating its resources. The 1440p Medium row shows a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS, while 1080p Medium shows a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, demonstrating that even at medium settings, the system cannot hold stable frame times at higher resolutions. The data strongly suggests that for this combo, 1080p is the only viable resolution for consistent playability, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Doom with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where average FPS exceeds 60 across all settings. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 92 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it averages 80 FPS, while 1440p Low drops to 59 FPS and 4K Low to 32 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Doom?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 55, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 19 FPS, making the game unplayable at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GTX 1650’s average benchmark score of 7472 is within 1% of its nearest rivals. The Intel Arc A310 is 1% faster, while the AMD Radeon HD 8850M is 0.3% slower and the AMD Radeon R7 350 is 0.6% slower, indicating that these GPUs would perform similarly in Doom.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25517 places it at the 78th percentile, and its nearest rivals are within 0.3% of its score. The FPS scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 44, with an average of 52 and a maximum of 60. This shows that frame times are inconsistent, making 1440p Medium a marginal experience.

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

A: The combo ranks 3585 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 3.4% of all configurations. This is consistent with the GPU’s low 40th percentile standing among all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo are 1080p with Low or Medium presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 92, providing a highly responsive experience for the fast-paced action of Doom. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS drops to 80, with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92, which still offers a playable experience with improved visual quality. The jump to 1080p High reduces the average to 68 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. At 1080p Ultra, the average falls to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering. For players prioritizing smoothness, 1080p Low is the safest choice, as it provides the highest average FPS and the greatest margin above the 60 FPS threshold. For those willing to trade some smoothness for better visuals, 1080p Medium offers a balanced experience, with the minimum FPS of 68 still above the playable threshold. The data shows that 1440p is not recommended for this combo, as even Low settings only achieve 59 FPS on average, and Medium drops to 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS. At 4K, all settings produce average FPS below 32, making the game unplayable. The recommendation is to stick to 1080p and choose between Low and Medium based on whether frame rate or visual fidelity is more important.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a capable processor that is underutilized in this combo due to the GPU’s limitations. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a Zen 3 architecture chip built on a 7 nm process, and its benchmark scores are solid: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, along with a Geekbench multicore score of 9959 and a single-core score of 1907. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25517 places it at the 78th percentile, and its nearest rivals—the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H—are all within 0.1% of its score. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is on par with these other mid-range processors. In Doom, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, and with 8 cores and 16 threads, it has ample headroom for these tasks. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as performance scales heavily with resolution and settings, which are GPU-bound workloads. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for this game. The data suggests that if the GPU were upgraded, the Ryzen 7 5700 would be able to support higher frame rates without becoming a bottleneck, as it ranks higher than 78% of all CPUs. The CPU’s TDP of 65 W and socket AM4 compatibility make it a versatile choice, but in this pairing, its potential is unrealized due to the GTX 1650’s constraints.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 92 at Low settings to 55 at Ultra settings. Specifically, 1080p Low averages 92 FPS, 1080p Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92, 1080p High averages 68 FPS, and 1080p Ultra averages 55 FPS. This resolution is the only one where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS, and even at Ultra, the average remains above 50 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. 1440p Low averages 59 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target. 1440p Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60, showing that frame times are not stable. 1440p High averages 44 FPS, and 1440p Ultra averages 36 FPS. This resolution is only playable at Low settings, and even then, the average FPS is marginal. At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. 4K Low averages 32 FPS, 4K Medium averages 28 FPS with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 32, 4K High averages 24 FPS, and 4K Ultra averages 19 FPS. These numbers are far below the 60 FPS target and indicate that 4K is not a viable option for this combo. The data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1650 can handle 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings, but any increase in resolution or settings results in a rapid decline in performance. The minimum and maximum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions highlight the inconsistency in frame times, with 1080p Medium ranging from 68 to 92 FPS, 1440p Medium from 44 to 60 FPS, and 4K Medium from 24 to 32 FPS. This variability suggests that the GPU is often hitting its limits, causing frame drops in demanding scenes. Overall, the measured breakdown confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at lower settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom for future GPU upgrades.