Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in Doom delivers a top-tier experience, ranking in the 97th percentile of all tested combos. The data shows a system capable of crushing 1440p and providing a very strong 4K experience, with the CPU acting as the primary scaling bottleneck at lower resolutions.

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

The RTX 5090 is the dominant force in this configuration, and its specifications align perfectly with the demands of Doom. The GPU's massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides a 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, ensuring that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are never a limiting factor. This is a game from 2016, but the sheer headroom means even at 4K Ultra, the card is not struggling for memory bandwidth.

Clock speeds are high, with a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz. The benchmark results show that these clocks scale almost linearly with resolution until the CPU becomes a factor. At 1080p Low, the GPU is effectively held back, but at 4K, it is fully engaged. The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, and its 21,760 shading units provide the raw compute power needed to push the frame rates seen in the data.

The data suggests the RTX 5090 is so powerful that the game's settings have a muted impact on performance at 1080p, where the difference between Low and Ultra is only 64.7 FPS. However, at 4K, the settings have a much more pronounced effect, with a 63.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating the GPU is finally being taxed. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces its position as a top-tier part, with its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D, being only 0.1% different in average score.

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

For the best experience, the data strongly points to the High preset as the optimal balance. At 4K, High delivers 118.8 FPS, which is a 21.5 FPS improvement over Ultra's 97.3 FPS. This is a significant gain that pushes the experience well past the 100 FPS mark, making it smoother for fast-paced action. While Ultra is playable, the jump from Ultra to High is a 22.1% performance increase, which is far more valuable than the marginal visual fidelity gain in a fast-moving FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 221.7 FPS, which is a 44.2 FPS advantage over Ultra’s 177.5 FPS. This ensures the game runs flawlessly on high refresh-rate monitors. The data indicates that the Medium preset, while faster, does not offer the same visual quality for only a 37.5 FPS gain over High at 1440p. The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as even at 4K it only yields 160.8 FPS, a modest 42 FPS improvement over High, which is not worth the significant visual compromise. High is the clear winner for a premium experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 5090 ranks 48th out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 2.9% of all systems tested, a stellar result. The ranking shows that this is not just a powerful GPU, but a well-balanced system for this title. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking is lower than the GPU's 94th, which is a clear indicator that the processor is the weaker link in this pairing.

The data shows that the combo is outperformed by 47 other configurations, which likely include newer, higher-end CPUs that can feed the RTX 5090 more effectively. However, the 48th rank reflects the Ryzen 7 5700's capability. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to avoid being a severe bottleneck in most scenarios. This rank solidifies the system as a high-end performer, but it also hints that the CPU is holding back the GPU's full potential, particularly at lower resolutions.

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

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU. At High settings, the system delivers 312.2 FPS at 1080p, drops to 221.7 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 118.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 29%, which is a significant hit. This large drop, even before reaching 4K, indicates that the CPU is struggling to maintain the highest possible frame rates.

The drop from 1440p to 4K is 46.4%, which is a much larger absolute drop in FPS. This is the classic sign of the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor. The GPU is now the bottleneck, as it has to render over twice the number of pixels. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU limits the system to 344.2 FPS. This is a hard ceiling imposed by the Ryzen 7 5700. At 4K, the GPU is the constraint, as seen in the more significant performance scaling between settings. The conclusion is clear: at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component; at 4K, the GPU is.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration is more than sufficient for Doom, which is not a heavily threaded title. The CPU's single-thread performance is crucial here, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 shows it is capable. The benchmark data shows that the CPU's average score of 27220 is 0.7% higher than its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, indicating competitive performance.

The CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where it acts as a performance ceiling. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low (344.2) is not dramatically higher than at 1080p High (312.2) suggests that the CPU is nearing its limits. The data points to the CPU being the bottleneck in this scenario, preventing the RTX 5090 from reaching its maximum potential. At higher resolutions, the CPU's workload per frame decreases relative to the GPU, allowing the graphics card to take over as the primary performance driver. The 65W TDP and Zen 3 architecture make it an efficient and capable partner, but it is not in the same league as the GPU in terms of overall performance headroom.

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

1080p: At 1080p, the system is incredibly fast. The measured average FPS are as follows: Low runs at 344.2 FPS, Medium at 328.9 FPS, High at 312.2 FPS, and Ultra at 279.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 64.7 FPS, showing that even at the highest settings, the system is not stressed. The small gaps between settings indicate a CPU bottleneck, as the GPU could likely render these frames much faster. These results are far beyond the refresh rate of any standard monitor.

1440p: At 1440p, the system remains extremely powerful. The measured average FPS are: Low at 297.2 FPS, Medium at 259.2 FPS, High at 221.7 FPS, and Ultra at 177.5 FPS. The scaling is more pronounced here, with a 119.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This shows the GPU is starting to become more involved, but the CPU is still providing enough throughput to keep frame rates exceptionally high. The High preset's 221.7 FPS is a standout result, offering a perfect experience for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

4K: At 4K, the system delivers a very strong experience. The measured average FPS are: Low at 160.8 FPS, Medium at 141 FPS, High at 118.8 FPS, and Ultra at 97.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 63.5 FPS drop, which is a 39.5% reduction. This shows that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, and its performance scales predictably with the increased rendering load. While Ultra is just shy of the 100 FPS mark, High provides a comfortable 118.8 FPS. These results show that 4K gaming is not just possible, but highly enjoyable with this hardware.

FAQ

*Q: Is this system capable of running Doom at 4K with high settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 118.8 FPS at 4K with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: The CPU acts as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High settings is only 32 FPS, indicating that the CPU is limiting the GPU's ability to render more frames.

Q: What is the best setting preset for a 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it delivers 221.7 FPS, which is more than enough to take advantage of a 1440p monitor with a 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rate.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 48th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.9% of all systems tested in the database.

Q: What is the main limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the main limiting factor at 4K. The performance drop from 1440p High (221.7 FPS) to 4K High (118.8 FPS) is substantial, indicating the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance close to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score is 84,306, which is only 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's score of 84,241, showing they are nearly identical in performance.