Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, placing in the 90th percentile of all tested combos. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant force, but the CPU's capabilities become increasingly relevant as resolution drops. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings to show exactly where this pairing excels.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 4K down to 1080p clearly illustrates the shift in system bottleneck. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces 112.2 FPS, which jumps to 200.6 FPS at 2560x1440—an 88.4 FPS increase. Dropping further to 1920x1080 yields 307.9 FPS, a 107.3 FPS gain over 1440p. This scaling pattern shows the RTX 5080 is heavily loaded at 4K, with the GPU's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance being the primary drivers.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution decreases. At 4K, the spread from Low (149.4 FPS) to Ultra (92.1 FPS) is 57.3 FPS. At 1440p, that spread grows to 105.1 FPS (272.5 Low vs 167.4 Ultra). At 1080p, the difference reaches 87.4 FPS (341.7 Low vs 254.3 Ultra). The 4K Ultra result of 92.1 FPS indicates the game's most demanding settings still stress the GPU heavily, while the 1080p Low result of 341.7 FPS approaches the practical ceiling for this CPU-GPU pairing.

The scaling efficiency suggests diminishing returns below 1440p. Moving from 1440p High (200.6 FPS) to 1080p High (307.9 FPS) represents a 53.5% improvement, while the jump from 4K High (112.2 FPS) to 1440p High (200.6 FPS) is a 78.8% improvement. This indicates the CPU begins to limit performance at 1080p, where the 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads become a more significant factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G provides a solid foundation for Doom's performance. With 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, this Zen 3 architecture processor delivers strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 899 and geekbench_singlecore score of 2016. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame delivery across all tested settings.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows balanced performance across workloads. Its cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20755 and passmark_multithread score of 24419 position it competitively, with a percentileVsAllCpus rating of 83. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 25706 in the avgBenchmarkScore metric, a mere 0.3% deltaPct difference. This indicates the 5700G sits in a dense performance cluster where small variations separate competitors.

In Doom specifically, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 341.7 FPS result shows the game engine leveraging the processor's capabilities, but the relatively modest single-thread score of 899 (3dmark) suggests the CPU is the limiting factor preventing even higher frame rates. The 1080p Ultra result of 254.3 FPS demonstrates the CPU can sustain high frame rates even with increased GPU load, but the scaling from 1440p to 1080p (200.6 to 307.9 FPS at High) shows the CPU's ceiling approaching.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Doom's texture-heavy environments. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz and 10752 shading units deliver the raw compute needed for high-refresh gameplay.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its position. The passmark_g3d score of 36565 and geekbench_vulkan score of 257942 place it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, scores 58239 in avgBenchmarkScore, a 1.6% deltaPct difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X trails by 2.6%. These margins show the RTX 5080 operating in a competitive performance tier.

The 4K results highlight the GPU's capabilities. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the 92.1 FPS result demonstrates the GPU handling the full graphical load, while the 4K Low result of 149.4 FPS shows headroom when settings are reduced. The 4K Medium result of 127.6 FPS sits between these extremes, indicating the GPU scales predictably with graphical demands. The 1440p Ultra result of 167.4 FPS confirms the GPU can maintain high frame rates with maximum settings at this resolution, making it the sweet spot for this combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 341.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo delivers 92.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 272.5 FPS while Ultra produces 167.4 FPS, a difference of 105.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 899 in 3dmark_single_thread and 6629 in 3dmark_16_threads, showing strong scaling across threads.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 90th out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.4% of all configurations.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 200.6 FPS, offering high visual fidelity with frame rates well above 144 Hz.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the optimal configuration for this combo. At this resolution and settings, the combo produces 200.6 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while maintaining strong visual quality. The 4K Ultra result of 92.1 FPS remains playable, but the 108.5 FPS drop from 1440p High to 4K Ultra may not justify the visual improvement for competitive play.

For maximum competitive advantage, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides 341.7 FPS, the highest measured result. This configuration minimizes graphical overhead and maximizes frame rate, though the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. The 1080p Medium result of 328.5 FPS offers a middle ground, providing higher visual quality with only a 13.2 FPS penalty compared to Low.

The 4K results suggest that High settings (112.2 FPS) provide a better experience than Ultra (92.1 FPS) for users prioritizing smoothness over absolute visual quality. The 4K Medium result of 127.6 FPS offers the best balance for 4K displays, delivering frame rates that align well with 120 Hz panels. Users with 144 Hz 4K displays may need to accept the 112.2 FPS High setting or drop to 1440p for full refresh rate utilization.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 341.7 FPS, Medium produces 328.5 FPS, High produces 307.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 254.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 87.4 FPS drop, with the most significant single-step decrease occurring between High and Ultra at 53.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows more variation. Low settings yield 272.5 FPS, Medium yields 238.2 FPS, High yields 200.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 167.4 FPS. The step from High to Ultra represents a 33.2 FPS decrease, while the step from Medium to High costs 37.6 FPS. The total range from Low to Ultra is 105.1 FPS, indicating more pronounced scaling at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings deliver 149.4 FPS, Medium delivers 127.6 FPS, High delivers 112.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 92.1 FPS. The scaling is more compressed here, with a total range of 57.3 FPS from Low to Ultra. The step from High to Ultra represents a 20.1 FPS decrease, while the step from Medium to High costs 15.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 90th out of 1681 tested configurations, placing it in the 90th percentile of all combos. This top-tier ranking reflects the RTX 5080's dominant performance, with the 5700G providing sufficient CPU support to avoid significant bottlenecks. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 89 and the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 combine to create a system that excels in GPU-bound scenarios like Doom.

The ranking position suggests this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, though the 1681 total combos include many with more powerful or newer CPUs. The 5700G's position in its nearest rivals list—within 0.6% deltaPct of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and Intel Core 5 210H—indicates the CPU is competitive but not class-leading. However, in Doom specifically, the GPU's performance dominates, allowing this combo to achieve its high rank.

The 90th rank out of 1681 means this configuration sits above 1591 other tested combos. This positioning, combined with the measured FPS data, confirms that the RTX 5080 paired with the 5700G delivers an excellent Doom experience, particularly at 1440p and 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on High settings. The 4K Ultra result of 92.1 FPS ensures even the most demanding configuration remains playable, cementing this combo's status as a high-performance option for this title.