Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a robust experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. The data shows a system that maintains high frame rates at 1080p, remains very capable at 1440p, and only begins to show strain at 4K. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to determine the optimal settings, the respective roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combination ranks among all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, indicating a shift in the bottleneck from the processor to the graphics card. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 195 FPS. Moving up to 1440p at Low settings drops this to 122.3 FPS, a significant reduction that suggests the GPU is beginning to take on more work. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 65.7 FPS, a steep decline that confirms the rendering load is heavily taxing the graphics processor.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 142.7 at 1080p, to 88.5 at 1440p, and then down to 48.7 at 4K. Similarly, Medium settings yield 166.6 FPS at 1080p, 108.3 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same trend, with averages of 116.5, 76, and 42.1 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively.

This data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the frame rates are high but the GPU still has headroom. The large jump in performance when lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p at the same settings (e.g., from 88.5 FPS to 142.7 FPS on High) suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU more frames if the GPU can render them. However, the transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more substantial percentage drop in FPS, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. For instance, on High settings, moving from 1440p to 4K results in a performance loss of 39.8 FPS (from 88.5 to 48.7), which is a 45% reduction. This steep drop at 4K confirms that the Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary constraint at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across the four available presets. For players targeting the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset is the only option that consistently pushes the average above 120 FPS at 1440p (122.3 FPS) and maintains a very high 195 FPS at 1080p. At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that manages to stay above the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 65.7 FPS.

The Medium preset offers a balanced step up in visual quality for a moderate performance cost. At 1080p, it delivers 166.6 FPS, which is a 28.4 FPS drop from Low but still exceptionally smooth. At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 108.3 FPS, which is still well within the range of high-refresh-rate gaming. However, at 4K, the Medium preset falls to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target for many users.

The High preset is the recommended choice for a quality experience at 1440p. It provides an average of 88.5 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over the 76 FPS of the Ultra preset while still maintaining a high level of visual fidelity. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 142.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play. The Ultra preset, while visually the most demanding, is best reserved for 1080p, where it still achieves a strong 116.5 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset's 76 FPS is playable, but the performance drop from High is notable. At 4K, the Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 42.1 FPS average falls below the generally accepted playability threshold.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the central component determining performance at higher resolutions. Its specifications include 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its clock speeds are a base of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These clocks, particularly the high boost frequency, are crucial for maintaining frame rates in a fast-paced game like Doom.

The benchmark data for the GPU shows it sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27985. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (scoring 27956, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (scoring 27883, a 0.4% difference). It is also close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 28238, a -0.9% delta. This places the RX 6600 XT in a competitive mid-to-high range tier.

The 8 GB of VRAM is a relevant factor in this game. At 4K resolution, the high demand on the GPU is evident, as the average FPS on High settings drops to 48.7. This is not necessarily a VRAM capacity issue but rather a raw compute throughput limit. The GPU's texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s are the metrics that govern how quickly it can fill the screen, and these are heavily taxed at 4K. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K strongly suggests that the GPU's processing power, not its memory allocation, is the limiting factor at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT achieves a rank of 1203 out of 1681 total combos. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, which is a surprising result given the strong individual performance of the components in other benchmarks. The combo rank is a holistic measure that considers the total system performance in this specific game.

The rank of 1203 out of 1681 suggests that while this combo is functional and provides playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, there are many other CPU-GPU pairings that deliver higher average FPS. This ranking is a reflection of the balance between the components. The CPU, while strong in multi-threaded tasks, might be holding back the GPU in certain scenarios, or the GPU itself, while capable, is not a top-tier performer. The data shows the combo is not among the elite for this title, but it is not at the very bottom either, indicating a mid-to-low tier standing relative to all other tested systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This processing power is more than sufficient for a game like Doom, which is known for being well-optimized. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its strong multi-core and single-core capabilities. It scores 20755 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2930 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 8970 multi-core and 2016 single-core. Its average benchmark score is 25626, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's role in this system becomes apparent when observing the frame rates at 1080p. At this resolution, the GPU is less stressed, and the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls becomes more critical. The high FPS values at 1080p (e.g., 195 FPS on Low) indicate that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The 5700G's nearest rivals in terms of average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (scoring 25706, a -0.3% delta) and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (scoring 25532, a 0.4% delta). This shows the CPU is performing as expected for its class.

However, the CPU does not appear to be the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The significant FPS drops from 1440p to 4K point directly to the GPU being the limiting factor. The CPU's job is to feed the GPU with data, and its 16 threads and high boost clock ensure it can do so effectively. The data suggests that the CPU has enough headroom to support higher frame rates if a more powerful GPU were installed, but with the RX 6600 XT, the system is balanced around the GPU's capabilities at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 142.7.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G holding back the system in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary limit at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. At 1080p, the high frame rates (e.g., 195 FPS on Low) indicate the CPU is performing well, but it may be the limiting factor at this resolution. The combo ranks 1203 out of 1681, indicating overall system balance is mid-to-low tier.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest rival, the GTX 980 Ti?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 27985, while the GTX 980 Ti scores 27956. This is a 0.1% difference, making them statistically equivalent in raw performance metrics.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset is recommended for 1440p, as it provides an average of 88.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is playable at 76 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a higher frame rate of 108.3 FPS, which may be preferable for competitive play.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with the Low settings preset, which achieves an average of 65.7 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short at 59 FPS, while High and Ultra presets are below 50 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores 2930 in the Cinebench R23 single-core benchmark.