Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing produces remarkably high frame rates in Doom, with the data showing a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but reveals CPU limitations at 1080p. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock provides ample compute for this 2016 title, yet the benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4090's raw power is the primary driver of performance in most scenarios.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, a configuration that Doom's engine can utilize effectively even in its most demanding scenes. With a 65 W TDP and 16 MB of L3 cache, this processor sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27220. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock are modest by modern standards, but the benchmark results show this is rarely a bottleneck in this specific game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its position. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27043, a mere 0.7% delta from the Ryzen 7 5700's average. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P sit at 27006 and 26991 respectively, with delta percentages of 0.8% and 0.8%. This clustering suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is performing exactly at the expected level for its class, with no unusual advantages or deficits in synthetic workloads.

In Doom specifically, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the 1080p results. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 342.5 FPS, while at Ultra settings it drops to 267.7 FPS. The narrowing gap between settings at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's demands. However, the fact that Ultra settings at 1080p produce 267.7 FPS versus 307.6 FPS at High settings suggests that even this 8-core processor has limits when the GPU is not the primary constraint. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 in most scenarios, but the data implies that a faster CPU could potentially unlock even higher frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 342.5, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak measured performance across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K's 27043. This places the two processors in essentially the same performance tier.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations in Doom?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 76th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 4.5% of all configurations.

Q: What is the RTX 4090's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 sits in the 91st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 66473. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, scores 66733, a delta of -0.4%.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from Medium to Ultra at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings produce 134 FPS while Ultra settings produce 93.9 FPS. This represents a 40.1 FPS drop, or approximately 30% fewer frames per second, when moving from Medium to Ultra.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the RTX 4090 provide, and how does it relate to performance?

A: The RTX 4090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. This substantial memory bandwidth is critical for maintaining high frame rates at 4K resolutions where data throughput becomes a limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces 307.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops this to 214.4 FPS, a reduction of 93.2 FPS or 30.3%. Further scaling to 3840x2160 yields 113.9 FPS, another 100.5 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This consistent degradation as resolution increases points directly to the RTX 4090 as the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The Low settings data tells an even more revealing story. At 1080p Low, the system hits 342.5 FPS. At 1440p Low, it falls to 287.7 FPS. At 4K Low, it drops to 154 FPS. The 4K Low result is notably lower than what might be expected if the GPU were the sole constraint, suggesting that at this resolution, the combination of CPU overhead and GPU load creates a more complex bottleneck scenario. The 154 FPS at 4K Low versus the 113.9 FPS at 4K High indicates that while the GPU is primarily responsible for the frame rate, the CPU's ability to feed it becomes more strained at lower settings where the GPU has less work to do.

The Ultra settings data further confirms this interpretation. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 267.7 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 171.9 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 93.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result being below 100 FPS while 4K High sits at 113.9 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 4090's compute resources are being fully utilized at this resolution and settings combination.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 76 out of 1681 tested configurations places this system in the upper echelon of all tested setups in Doom. This ranking is impressive given that the Ryzen 7 5700 is not a flagship processor, yet the RTX 4090's dominance compensates for any CPU limitations. The data suggests that 75 other combos outperform this pairing, likely featuring even faster processors that can better feed the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions.

The rank of 76 becomes more meaningful when considering the CPU's position relative to its peers. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 sits at the 91st percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a strong-but-not-elite CPU with an elite GPU results in a system that ranks in the top 4.5% of all tested configurations in this game. This disparity between component percentiles and overall combo rank indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of high frame rates in Doom, and that the CPU's contribution, while not negligible, is secondary.

The delta percentages from the nearest rivals provide additional context. The RTX 4090's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, scores 66733 with a delta of -0.4%, meaning the RTX 4090 is slightly below its closest competitor in average benchmark score. However, the RTX 4090's 91st percentile ranking and the actual in-game performance suggest that synthetic benchmarks do not fully capture its gaming capabilities.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undeniable star of this configuration. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivering 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, it has more than enough memory capacity and throughput for Doom's requirements. The AD102 chip, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 76,300 million transistors, provides the compute foundation with 16,384 shading units and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The clock speeds of 2235 MHz base and 2520 MHz boost are exceptionally high for a GPU of this class, and the data shows they translate directly into frame rates. At 4K High, the system achieves 113.9 FPS, a figure that would be impossible without the RTX 4090's raw compute power. The memory clock of 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective bandwidth ensures that the GPU's cores are never starved for data, particularly at 4K resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes critical.

The RTX 4090's benchmark results in the database show a passmark G3D score of 38194 and a geekbench OpenCL score of 317684, placing it in the 91st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66733 avg score, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (67097 avg score, -0.9% delta), though these are professional and workstation cards that do not directly compete in gaming scenarios. The RTX 4090's 450 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate a power-hungry but performance-focused component, and the 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth is a key factor in maintaining high frame rates at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 342.5 FPS, Medium produces 328.4 FPS, High produces 307.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 267.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 74.8 FPS, indicating that settings have a measurable but not overwhelming impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but show a larger spread. Low settings produce 287.7 FPS, Medium produces 249.3 FPS, High produces 214.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 171.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 115.8 FPS, more than 50% larger than the 1080p spread, demonstrating that the GPU is becoming more of a constraint at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates but with a significant settings penalty. Low settings produce 154 FPS, Medium produces 134 FPS, High produces 113.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 93.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 60.1 FPS, and the Ultra setting at 93.9 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below 100 FPS.

The data reveals an interesting pattern: the percentage difference between Low and Ultra settings varies by resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 21.8% slower than Low (342.5 to 267.7 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra is 40.2% slower than Low (287.7 to 171.9 FPS). At 4K, Ultra is 39.0% slower than Low (154 to 93.9 FPS). This suggests that the GPU's workload scaling is not linear with resolution, and that the RTX 4090's architecture handles certain settings changes more efficiently at different resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data suggests that High settings provide the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High produces 307.6 FPS, which is only 34.9 FPS below Low but 39.9 FPS above Ultra. At 2560x1440, High produces 214.4 FPS, a figure that is 42.5 FPS below Low but 42.5 FPS above Ultra. At 3840x2160, High produces 113.9 FPS, which is 40.1 FPS below Low but 20.0 FPS above Ultra.

For players using 1080p displays, Medium settings at 328.4 FPS offer an excellent balance, providing nearly the performance of Low settings while presumably offering better visual quality. The 34.1 FPS difference between Medium and High at 1080p is relatively small, suggesting that players with high-refresh-rate monitors could opt for High without sacrificing much frame rate.

At 1440p, Medium settings at 249.3 FPS are the sweet spot for competitive play, while High at 214.4 FPS remains above 200 FPS and provides better visuals. The 77.4 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra at this resolution indicates that Ultra is not recommended for players who prioritize frame rate.

At 4K, High settings at 113.9 FPS provide the best balance, as the 20.1 FPS difference between High and Medium (134 FPS) is significant, but the 20.0 FPS difference between High and Ultra (93.9 FPS) means that High is clearly preferable to Ultra. The 154 FPS at 4K Low is the only configuration that exceeds 150 FPS at this resolution, but the visual compromise may not be worth the 40.1 FPS gain over High. For the best overall experience, High settings at 1080p or 1440p, and High settings at 4K for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, emerge as the recommended configurations from the measured data.