Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with even the most demanding settings producing frame rates well above display refresh rate thresholds. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still capable of leveraging the CPU’s strong multithreaded and single-threaded scores to achieve triple-digit frame rates across the board. The sweet spot for this combo is the High preset, which balances the visual fidelity of Ultra with a significant performance headroom, offering a smoother experience than the higher-fidelity option.

Settings Recommendations

For this pairing, the High preset at any resolution provides the most compelling experience. At 4K, High produces an average of 104 FPS. While Ultra offers a marginal visual upgrade, it drops the average to 85 FPS, a 19 FPS penalty that is more noticeable than the subtle graphical differences. The 1440p High setting, with an average of 191 FPS, is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, providing a massive performance buffer. Even at 1080p, High yields 295 FPS, ensuring that the CPU is not a bottleneck and that the GPU is being fully utilized.

The Medium preset is a strong alternative, offering a substantial boost over High. At 4K, Medium averages 123 FPS, a 19 FPS increase over High and only 18 FPS less than Low. The data indicates that the jump from Medium to High at 4K is 19 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium is 18 FPS, suggesting that scaling is consistent. For users prioritizing maximum fluidity over visual details, Medium is the recommended choice, as it provides a 141 FPS average at 4K when set to Low, which is the highest measurable average at that resolution. However, the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for most.

The Ultra preset is only advisable for those with the highest-end displays and a tolerance for lower frame rates. At 4K, the 85 FPS average is still playable and smooth, but it is the only setting where the system dips below the 100 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra still produces a very respectable 156 FPS, making it a viable option for that resolution. Ultimately, the analysis suggests that High is the optimal balance, delivering 104 FPS at 4K and 191 FPS at 1440p, both of which are excellent results.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 316th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 8.5% of all tested systems. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for the game’s engine. The ranking reflects the combined strength of the CPU and GPU, but the performance distribution suggests the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of the high frame rates.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support this conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, with a percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in general performance are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, which is 0.1% faster. In Doom, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 provide ample computational power to feed the GPU. The 16 threads are sufficient for the game’s workload, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 6617, showing good scaling.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, with a percentile rank of 86. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster, making the performance difference negligible. This high percentile ranking confirms that the GPU is a top-tier component, and its ability to push high frame rates at 4K is the primary reason for this combo’s strong rank. The combo’s position at 316 out of 3712 reflects the synergistic relationship between the two components, where the CPU is fast enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this configuration for Doom, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth proving more than sufficient for the game’s textures and geometry. At 4K resolution, the GPU’s memory capacity is not a limiting factor, as the frame rates are high and consistent. The GPU’s boost clock of 2505 MHz and base clock of 2205 MHz allow it to sustain high utilization across all presets.

The benchmark results show that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with settings. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 reflect its raw compute power. The 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than enough to handle Doom’s rendering requirements. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as reducing the settings from Ultra to Low yields a 56 FPS increase (from 85 to 141), indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1440p and 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s performance becomes more relevant, but the GPU is still delivering the majority of the frames.

The RTX 4080’s 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores are not heavily utilized in Doom, as it is not a ray-tracing heavy title, but they contribute to the overall architecture’s efficiency. The 304 TMUs and 112 ROPs handle texture and pixel output effectively, with a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. These specifications explain why the card can achieve 141 FPS at 4K Low without any signs of texture streaming issues. The GPU’s performance is consistent with its top-tier status, and the 16 GB memory buffer ensures that there are no frame drops due to memory exhaustion.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers staggering frame rates. The Low preset averages 345 FPS, while Medium averages 329 FPS, with a minimum of 279 and a maximum of 378. High reduces the average to 295 FPS, and Ultra brings it down to 241 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the GPU has significant headroom, and the frame rates are limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. The Ryzen 7 5700’s single-thread score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 is strong, but it is the ceiling here.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to exert more influence. The Low preset averages 260 FPS, while Medium averages 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 and a maximum of 260. High yields 191 FPS, and Ultra produces 156 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with an average drop of about 19% across all presets. This suggests that the GPU is still not the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The 1440p High setting of 191 FPS is a standout result, offering a perfect experience for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The Low preset averages 141 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS, with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 141. High drops to 104 FPS, and Ultra falls to 85 FPS. The frame rates here show a clear dependency on GPU load. The difference between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, which is the largest gap across all resolutions. This confirms that at 4K, the RTX 4080 is working at its limits, and the CPU is no longer a constraint. The 4K Medium setting, with its 123 FPS average, is a solid choice for those with 120Hz displays, while High at 104 FPS is still very smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this system. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 19% across all settings, which is a moderate decline. For example, High drops from 295 FPS to 191 FPS, and Ultra drops from 241 FPS to 156 FPS. This moderate drop indicates that the GPU is not yet fully saturated, and the CPU is still contributing to the frame generation. The 1440p results are excellent, showing that the system can handle high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution without breaking a sweat.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is much more severe. The average FPS drops by approximately 45% across all settings. High drops from 191 FPS to 104 FPS, and Ultra drops from 156 FPS to 85 FPS. This significant drop is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The RTX 4080’s rendering workload increases dramatically with the pixel count, and the CPU’s influence on performance diminishes. The data shows that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K.

This analysis is supported by the CPU’s benchmark scores. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 5585 and max-thread score of 6617 show that it has ample multi-core capability, which is not fully utilized in Doom at higher resolutions. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 34457 and its percentile rank of 86 confirm that it is the component that determines the high-resolution performance. The system is balanced, but the GPU is the clear performance ceiling at 4K, while the CPU is the ceiling at 1080p, where the 345 FPS Low result confirms its speed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset to use at 4K resolution for this combo?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it provides an average of 104 FPS. While Ultra offers slightly better visuals, it drops to 85 FPS, a 19 FPS reduction that is not worth the trade-off for most users. For higher refresh rates, Medium at 123 FPS is a viable option.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations in Doom?

A: This configuration of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 316th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.5% of all systems tested. This is a strong result, indicating excellent performance for the game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Doom?

A: The limiting factor depends on the resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is the bottleneck, with frame rates reaching 345 FPS on Low, limited by the Ryzen 7 5700’s processing speed. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the RTX 4080’s workload increases and frame rates drop to 141 FPS on Low.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 and its closest rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a score of 54209, making the RTX 4080 SUPER 0.1% faster. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance hold up in multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628. The 16-thread score is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 6617, showing that the CPU scales well with the game’s thread usage.

Q: Can this system handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Absolutely. At 1440p, the High preset averages 191 FPS, and even the Ultra preset averages 156 FPS. These frame rates are more than sufficient for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors, providing a smooth and responsive experience.