Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. This analysis examines the measured frame rates, component roles, and how this specific combination stacks up against other tested configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?*

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo produces 83.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. While 1920x1080 delivers higher frame rates (130.5 FPS at High), 1440p offers a significant visual upgrade while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. It is statistically tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272, deltaPct -0.2). This suggests the 5700X is a very competitive mid-range processor.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores 25246 (deltaPct 0), indicating a near-identical average performance level. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is only 0.5% ahead.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for modern games that can utilize multiple threads.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in its performance at higher resolutions and settings.

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

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1352 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which is consistent with its mid-range component class.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how different presets impact performance. For the smoothest experience at 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 175.1 FPS, while Medium and High follow at 154 and 130.5 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset is still very playable at 108.2 FPS. For users prioritizing frame rate, Low is the clear winner. However, High at 130.5 FPS offers a balanced blend of visual fidelity and performance, and is the recommended starting point.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The High preset delivers 83.6 FPS, which is an excellent target for a 75Hz or 144Hz monitor. The Low preset is still the fastest at 112.1 FPS, but the Medium preset at 96.5 FPS also provides a solid experience. The Ultra preset drops to 67 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the GPU's limitations. The data suggests that High at 1440p is the optimal balance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a playable 63.5 FPS. Medium drops to 56.4 FPS, and High falls to 43.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding only 38.2 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, but the visual compromise is significant. The data indicates that 1440p High is the best overall experience for this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1920x1080 High, the combo achieves 130.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High, the frame rate drops to 83.6 FPS, a 36% reduction. The jump to 3840x2160 High results in 43.4 FPS, a further 48% decrease from the 1440p figure.

This steep decline from 1440p to 4K strongly suggests that the Radeon RX 6600's compute and memory resources are being saturated. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, but the frame rate does not scale linearly, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is likely not the limiting factor at these resolutions. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is also significant, confirming that the RX 6600 is a 1080p-strong card that can handle 1440p with settings adjustments. The 4K results are only playable at the lowest settings, reinforcing that this resolution is beyond the card's intended design envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1352 out of 1681 places this configuration in the 80th percentile of all tested combos for Doom. This is a noteworthy position, as it suggests that while the individual components are mid-range, their combined performance in this specific game is solid. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 69th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is more than capable for Doom.

The ranking implies that many other combinations (329 of them) achieve higher frame rates. These are likely to feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs. However, the data shows that this combo is not at the bottom of the barrel; it outperforms a significant portion of the tested field. The 5700X's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620, likely helps in maintaining consistent frame pacing. The GPU's performance, while not top-tier, is sufficient to secure a mid-pack ranking. The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals (all within 0.2%) show that the 5700X is a performance equal to its immediate competitors, meaning the ranking is more influenced by the GPU's capabilities.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the central figure in this gaming performance analysis. Its specifications include a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is a crucial resource. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings.

In Doom, the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, where the frame rates are high. The move to 4K exposes the memory bandwidth limitation, as the frame rates plummet. The 128-bit memory bus is a potential bottleneck at higher resolutions. The GPU's FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS provides the raw compute power needed for the game's rendering. The data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, as the FPS varies significantly with resolution and settings changes. The 69th percentile ranking for the GPU, while modest, is accurate for its class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is derived directly from the measured FPS table.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all settings:

• Low: 175.1 FPS
• Medium: 154 FPS
• High: 130.5 FPS
• Ultra: 108.2 FPS

This resolution provides a consistently smooth experience, with even the Ultra preset staying well above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits:

• Low: 112.1 FPS
• Medium: 96.5 FPS
• High: 83.6 FPS
• Ultra: 67 FPS

This is a highly playable resolution for this combo, with High settings offering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overburdened:

• Low: 63.5 FPS
• Medium: 56.4 FPS
• High: 43.4 FPS
• Ultra: 38.2 FPS

Only the Low preset reaches a playable frame rate here. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming is not a realistic target for this specific combination in Doom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides a robust foundation for the Radeon RX 6600. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers ample processing power. The CPU's clock speeds of 3.40 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost are competitive. Its strong synthetic scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620 and single-core score of 3193, indicate it is more than capable of feeding the GPU.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in Doom for this configuration. The frame rate differences between resolutions are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. For instance, the 175.1 FPS at 1080p Low is likely near the CPU's practical limit for the game's engine, but the CPU does not prevent the GPU from reaching these high frame rates. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking confirms it is a high-performing part that will not hold back a mid-range GPU like the RX 6600 in most scenarios. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant FPS improvement than upgrading the CPU, especially at higher resolutions.