Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers exceptionally strong performance in Doom, with the data showing a clear pattern: this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p. The measured results indicate that users can expect a highly playable experience across all tested settings, with the most significant trade-offs occurring between visual fidelity and frame rate at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, confirming that the Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 143.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 55.1 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 47.3 FPS, which represents a 67.1% decrease from the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic decline: 118.1 FPS at 1080p, 73.8 FPS at 1440p, and just 38.4 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly pronounced at Ultra, with a 35.4 FPS difference, underscoring the heavy pixel-pushing demands of 4K on this GPU.

Conversely, the Low preset reveals the CPU's strength. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 194.7 FPS, and even at 2560x1440, the average remains high at 124.3 FPS. The 4K Low result of 69 FPS is still playable, but the scaling from 1440p to 4K (a 55.3 FPS drop) indicates that the GPU is still the bottleneck even at the lowest settings. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700X is never the limiting factor in this game; the RX 6600 XT dictates performance at every resolution.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide substantial processing power that Doom leverages effectively. The CPU's benchmark scores support this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and a single-core score of 3193 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 further confirm its balanced performance profile.

The CPU's percentile rank of 83 among all tested CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-11900KF with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with a delta of -0.2%, showing that the 5700X is competitive with newer and more expensive options. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are adequate for the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU efficiently. The fact that 1080p Low yields 194.7 FPS, while 4K Ultra yields only 38.4 FPS, demonstrates that the CPU can generate frames far faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for a fast-paced FPS like Doom.

Settings Recommendations

The data clearly shows that Medium settings offer the best balance between visual quality and performance for this combination. At 1920x1080, Medium produces 168.4 FPS, which is only 26.3 FPS less than Low but 24.5 FPS more than High. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 109.5 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and only 14.8 FPS less than Low. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 60.5 FPS, which is playable.

High settings are a reasonable choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate. At 1440p, High yields 88.8 FPS, which is still smooth, and at 1080p it reaches 143.9 FPS. However, at 4K, High drops to 47.3 FPS, which may be below the preference for some users. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 4K performance falling to 38.4 FPS, making it unsuitable for 4K play in this title.

For 1080p and 1440p users, Medium is the recommended preset. It provides a significant frame rate boost over High with minimal visual compromise. For 4K, Medium is the only sensible choice, as it is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. Low settings can be used to maximize frame rates on high-refresh-rate monitors, particularly at 1440p where it reaches 124.3 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1171 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking table, which is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates observed. The discrepancy suggests that the ranking includes many combinations with more powerful GPUs that achieve much higher scores.

The GPU's percentile rank of 71 among all GPUs is notably lower than the CPU's rank of 83. This indicates that the RX 6600 XT is the weaker link in this pairing. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a delta of 0.4%, showing that its average benchmark score is competitive with older high-end cards.

The combo's rank of 1171 out of 1681 suggests that while this system performs well in absolute terms, there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Doom. The data indicates that users seeking top-tier performance would need a more powerful GPU, but for the price point, the RX 6600 XT provides solid results, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with High settings achieving 88.8 FPS and Medium reaching 109.5 FPS. 4K is playable at Medium with 60.5 FPS but drops to 47.3 FPS at High.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At Medium settings, the average frame rate is 60.5 FPS, which is playable. At High settings, it drops to 47.3 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 38.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT. It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU can produce 194.7 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU's performance drops significantly as resolution increases, with 4K Ultra yielding only 38.4 FPS.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings are recommended, providing 109.5 FPS. High settings are also viable at 88.8 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 73.8 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank compared to other GPUs?

A: The RX 6600 XT has a percentile rank of 71 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 27985, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra averages 38.4 FPS, High averages 47.3 FPS, Medium averages 60.5 FPS, and Low averages 69 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra averages 73.8 FPS, High averages 88.8 FPS, Medium averages 109.5 FPS, and Low averages 124.3 FPS.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra averages 118.1 FPS, High averages 143.9 FPS, Medium averages 168.4 FPS, and Low averages 194.7 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: at each resolution, Low settings provide the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 76.6 FPS, while at 4K, it is 30.6 FPS. This pattern reinforces that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the relative cost of higher settings becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and Navi 23 chip, is the deciding factor in this combo's Doom performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, it offers a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These specifications enable a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its raw compute capability. Its 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs are well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 32 ray accelerators are present but not a significant factor in this game, which does not feature ray tracing.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 16461 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804. Its percentile rank of 71 among all GPUs places it above the median. The nearest rival comparisons show it is 0.1% faster than the GTX 980 Ti and 0.4% faster than the R9 M395X, but 0.9% slower than the RTX 3070. This data confirms that the RX 6600 XT is a mid-range performer, which aligns with the measured frame rates in Doom where it excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well but struggles at 4K with high settings.