Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low to stay above 60 FPS. The combo ranks 1203rd out of 1681 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, despite the CPU and GPU individually sitting above the 68th percentile. The data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average is 138.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Medium, with an average of 60.2 FPS; Low is 66.4 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below 60.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X in average benchmark score, and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-11900KF.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The RX 5700 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database?

A: It ranks 1203rd out of 1681 tested combos, meaning it outperforms 478 other configurations.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP is $299.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP is 399 USD.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the Navi 10 chip with RDNA 1.0 architecture. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus provide 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for all tested settings in Doom. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, boost clock 1905 MHz, and game clock 1755 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, yield a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 9.754 TFLOPS.

In Doom, the GPU becomes the primary limiter at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 39.7, while at 4K High it is 50.7. The 8 GB VRAM is not exhausted at any setting, but the compute and memory bandwidth constraints are evident. The GPU's percentile ranking is 68th among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (0.1% lower average score) and the Intel Arc A350M (0.3% higher). These comparisons highlight that the RX 5700 XT sits in the mid-range tier, which aligns with its performance in Doom.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear non-linear drop as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 138.5 at 1080p to 90.6 at 1440p, then to 50.7 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 47.9 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 39.9 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is increasingly the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's role diminishes. At Low settings, the same trend appears: 192.1 FPS at 1080p, 124.4 at 1440p, and 66.4 at 4K. The scaling is not linear; the percentage loss per step grows as resolution rises, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 75.7 FPS (192.1 vs 116.4). At 4K, the difference is 26.7 FPS (66.4 vs 39.7). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU's raw performance limits the impact of settings, whereas at 1080p, the CPU can push higher frame rates even at Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, Ultra delivers 116.4 FPS, which is well above 60, so it is the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. High at 138.5 FPS is also excellent, but Ultra offers the highest fidelity. For 1440p, High at 90.6 FPS provides a strong balance, while Ultra at 76.6 FPS remains above 60. Medium at 110.2 FPS is also viable, but High is recommended for better image quality. For 4K, only Low (66.4 FPS) and Medium (60.2 FPS) meet a 60 FPS target. Medium is the highest preset that achieves this, so it is the recommended setting for 4K play. High and Ultra fall below 60, making them less suitable for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 50.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 66.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 60.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 90.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 124.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 110.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 76.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 138.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 192.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 165.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 116.4 |

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 22620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3193 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 26214, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (0.2% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (0.2% lower).

In Doom, the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p Low, where the GPU still manages 192.1 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 116.4, which is still high, but the GPU is likely the limiting factor given the settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3193 in Cinebench R23 single-core) helps maintain high frame rates in a game that is well-optimized for multi-threading. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's engine, and the 32 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking confirms it is a capable processor, and its performance in Doom aligns with that standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1203rd out of 1681 tested configurations, meaning it outperforms 478 other combos. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is notable given that the CPU alone is in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 68th. The discrepancy suggests that the pairing is not optimal for Doom, or that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver higher frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (0.1% lower average score) and the Intel Arc A350M (0.3% higher), but these are not directly comparable in terms of desktop performance. The combo's rank indicates that while the individual components are above average, the overall system falls behind a significant portion of the tested field. For users targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p, this combo is adequate, but for 4K gaming, it requires reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates.