Doom

# Doom — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + AMD Radeon RX 7700

The data for this Doom run with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 shows a combo that lands at rank 1314 out of 2930 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems measured. This pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 CPU with a RDNA 3.0 GPU produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on resolution and preset, ranging from 241 FPS at 1080p Low to 51 FPS at 4K Ultra. The pattern across the measured rows suggests a system that is heavily influenced by resolution scaling, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and reveals where the limiting component sits. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 241 FPS, but at 4K Low it falls to 85 FPS — a reduction of 156 FPS, or roughly 65% lower. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions, as the CPU has enough headroom at lower pixel counts to feed frames quickly, but the RX 7700's rendering throughput becomes the constraint once 4K is reached.

Looking at the High preset specifically, the progression is 178 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 53 FPS (about 46% lower), while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 63 FPS (about 35% lower). This indicates that the scaling penalty accelerates as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus — the bandwidth and compute are sufficient for 1440p but begin to strain at 4K.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 145 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 51 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 43 FPS. Interestingly, the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K on Ultra (about 46%) is nearly identical to the High preset's drop, suggesting that the GPU's 4K ceiling is consistent regardless of settings — it's the absolute pixel count that matters most.

At Medium settings, the measured rows include min and max FPS values, which add texture. At 1080p Medium, the average is 210 FPS with a min of 179 and max of 242. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 136 FPS with a min of 116 and max of 156. At 4K Medium, the average is 74 FPS with a min of 63 and max of 85. The min-to-max spread is roughly 30% of the average across all three resolutions, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe spikes or drops.

The data implies that 1080p is CPU-limited to some degree, as the difference between Low (241 FPS) and Ultra (145 FPS) at that resolution is 96 FPS — a massive swing that suggests the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep up with even the highest frame rates. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes almost entirely, as the GPU's workload dominates. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 3.40 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks, appears to be more than adequate for this game at any resolution, making the RX 7700 the clear limiting factor at 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The cache layout includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 — a substantial pool that helps with game data locality. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 13184, while single-core hits 1499. Geekbench multicore scores 10779, and 3DMark max threads scores 6850.

In Doom, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but at 1080p it matters more. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 241 FPS while 4K Low only reaches 85 FPS suggests that the CPU could theoretically push even higher frame rates if the GPU allowed it. The 3DMark single-thread score of 921 and 2-thread score of 1821 indicate that the CPU's per-core performance is decent but not exceptional — it's the 8-core/16-thread configuration that provides the real muscle for frame generation.

Comparing to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X's average benchmark score is 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0). It's 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (27507), while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (27636). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo — the GPU is.

The 16 threads are likely underutilized in Doom, which is an older title (released 2016) with a Vulkan-based engine that scales well on moderate core counts. The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache helps with the game's texture streaming and draw call processing, but the bottleneck at 4K is clearly the GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4) is not a limiting factor here, as the game's data footprint fits within the L3 cache for the most part.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 241 at 1080p Low settings. The next highest is 210 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 178 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High, the average FPS is 62, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. At 4K Low, it reaches 85 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 51 FPS. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 4K, Low or Medium settings are recommended.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is exactly equal to the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0). It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. These differences are negligible.

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

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 156 FPS average, while Ultra produces 94 FPS — a difference of 62 FPS. The Medium preset sits in between at 136 FPS, and High is at 115 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this combo for Doom?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as frame rates drop dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, but the RX 7700 still determines the ceiling — the gap between Low (241 FPS) and Ultra (145 FPS) at 1080p is 96 FPS, which is GPU-driven.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1314 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems. This is solidly mid-pack, reflecting the balanced but not top-tier nature of this CPU-GPU pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings hit 241 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium averages 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 and maximum of 242 — the max value actually exceeds the Low average, showing that Medium can spike higher. High averages 178 FPS, while Ultra averages 145 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 96 FPS, which means the preset choice at 1080p has a substantial impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU's limits. Low averages 156 FPS, Medium averages 136 FPS (with min 116 and max 156), High averages 115 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still significant. The min FPS at Medium (116) is above the 4K Ultra average (51), highlighting how resolution is the dominant factor.

At 3840x2160, performance drops considerably. Low averages 85 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS (with min 63 and max 85), High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra averages 51 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 34 FPS, and even the best case (85 FPS at Low) is below the worst case at 1440p (94 FPS at Ultra). The min FPS at 4K Medium (63) is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the average suggests that 4K gaming requires careful settings management.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, allowing for frame time analysis. At 1080p, the min-max range is 63 FPS (179 to 242), at 1440p it's 40 FPS (116 to 156), and at 4K it's 22 FPS (63 to 85). The relative spread (max minus min divided by average) is 30% at 1080p, 29% at 1440p, and 30% at 4K — remarkably consistent, suggesting the engine's frame pacing is stable regardless of resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1314 out of 2930, this system sits just below the 50th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a meaningful data point: the combo outperforms roughly 55% of tested systems but is beaten by about 45%. The rank reflects the balance of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RX 7700 — neither component is top-tier, but together they produce solid frame rates in Doom.

The CPU's percentile rank of 79 (vs all CPUs) is notably higher than the GPU's percentile rank of 58 (vs all GPUs). This discrepancy suggests the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, which aligns with the resolution scaling data — the CPU has more headroom than the GPU can utilize at higher resolutions. The GPU's average benchmark score is 15852, which is close to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, deltaPct -0.1). It's also within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014), indicating that this GPU performs in a tight competitive cluster.

The combo's overall rank of 1314 suggests that, in the context of all tested hardware, this pairing is middle-of-the-road. However, within Doom specifically, the performance is strong — the game's 2016 engine is well-optimized, and even the lowest measured FPS (51 at 4K Ultra) is playable. The rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's relatively modest standing, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (Passmark multithread of 26612, Cinebench R23 multicore of 13184) help boost the combo above systems with weaker processors.

Settings Recommendations

The data points toward 1440p as the sweet spot for this combo. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 115, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides excellent visual quality. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, 1440p Low at 156 FPS or Medium at 136 FPS would be better choices, as they approach the 144 Hz range. The min FPS at 1440p Medium (116) ensures that even the heaviest scenes stay above 100 FPS.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 145 FPS is the best balance of visuals and speed — it's far above the 60 FPS mark and offers the full graphical experience. However, if maximizing frame rate is the priority, 1080p Low at 241 FPS is the top score, though it comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 210 FPS (min 179, max 242) is a strong middle ground for competitive play.

At 4K, the data suggests that High settings (62 FPS) are borderline, as the average dips just above 60 but could drop below during intense scenes. Medium (74 FPS average, 63 min) is safer, while Low (85 FPS) provides the most headroom. Ultra at 51 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience — it's below the 60 FPS target and would feel sluggish in fast-paced combat.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is 1440p High (115 FPS) for visual quality, or 1440p Medium (136 FPS) for a mix of speed and fidelity. For esports-style play, 1080p Medium (210 FPS) delivers the highest frame rates with acceptable visuals, while 4K should be reserved for Low or Medium settings if 60+ FPS is required.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth — a substantial amount that helps with high-resolution textures. The GPU's clock speeds are 1900 MHz base, 2041 MHz game, and 2459 MHz boost, with memory running at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 40 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a mixed profile. Its Passmark G3D score is 20974, which places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2865, and Geekbench OpenCL is 106028. Its Passmark DirectX 11 score (186) is notably higher than DirectX 12 (96) and DirectX 10 (92), which is interesting given Doom's Vulkan-based engine. The GPU's average benchmark score is 15852, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.7% — the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, deltaPct -0.1), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, -1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, +1.1%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -1.7%).

In Doom, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The 4K performance (62 FPS High, 85 FPS Low) is respectable for a mid-range card, and the 1440p results (94-156 FPS) are excellent. The 16 GB VRAM is likely not a limiting factor in this game, as Doom's texture requirements are modest by modern standards. The GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 393.4 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient to drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that the card's compute and bandwidth are near their limits.

The data indicates that the RX 7700 is well-matched to the Ryzen 7 5700X at 1440p, where both components are utilized effectively. At 1080p, the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher settings, while at 4K, the GPU's limitations are fully exposed. The GPU's percentile rank of 58, combined with the CPU's rank of 79, explains why this combo lands at 1314 out of 2930 — the CPU punches above its weight, but the GPU holds the system back from higher rankings. For this game, the GPU is the component to upgrade first if seeking higher frame rates at 4K.