Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a robust performance profile in Doom, firmly placing the combination in the upper echelon of tested systems. The data shows this pairing achieves its best results at 1080p and 1440p, where it consistently produces high frame rates, though the 4K Ultra preset remains a demanding target that pushes the GPU to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Doom?

A: The combination ranks 1686 out of 2930 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 42.5% of all systems evaluated. This indicates a solid, above-average gaming setup for this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0). It also scores 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest competitors based on average scores?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. This puts it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (score 16129), and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). It also leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679) by 2.1%.

Q: At which resolution does the combo achieve its highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is 211 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The 2560x1440 Low preset also performs strongly at 137 FPS average.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this setup?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 45 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only preset where the average dips below the 50 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the measured data include minimum and maximum frame rate figures for all settings?

A: No, only the Medium preset at each resolution includes min and max FPS data. For example, at 1920x1080 Medium, the min is 156 FPS and max is 212 FPS. The High, Low, and Ultra presets only have average FPS values reported.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Doom, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus provides a 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands, but the GPU's clock speeds and architecture determine how effectively that bandwidth is utilized. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, which allows for significant performance scaling when the workload demands it.

The GPU's performance characteristics are directly reflected in the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080, the RX 9060 pushes average frame rates from 127 FPS on Ultra to 211 FPS on Low, showcasing its ability to handle the game's rendering load at mainstream resolutions. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to a range of 82 FPS (Ultra) to 137 FPS (Low), indicating a clear scaling penalty as pixel count increases. The 3840x2160 results show the most strain, with averages falling between 45 FPS (Ultra) and 74 FPS (Low), demonstrating that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and compute capabilities are challenged at 4K.

The GPU's compute power, rated at 21.43 TFLOPS FP32, supports these results, but the 64 ROPs and 1792 shading units are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The measured data shows a consistent pattern: the RX 9060 provides excellent performance at 1080p and good performance at 1440p, but 4K gaming requires settings adjustments to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU's 4 nm process node and RDNA 4.0 architecture contribute to its efficiency, but the 132 W TDP suggests it is a mid-range part designed for high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K max settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides the processing foundation for this combo, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz deliver strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for Doom's game logic and physics. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core help reduce memory latency, ensuring that the GPU receives data efficiently.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X scores 921 in 3dmark_single_thread and 253 in cinebench_r15_singlecore, indicating solid single-core capability. Multi-threaded performance is also robust, with scores of 6858 in 3dmark_16_threads and 13184 in cinebench_r23_multicore. These scores place the CPU at the 79th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 27578, matching the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly.

The CPU's role in Doom becomes evident when comparing frame rates across resolutions. At 1920x1080, where the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck, the CPU's single-thread performance helps achieve 211 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases to 3840x2160, the frame rates drop more significantly, suggesting the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The 5700X's 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game threads do not cause stuttering, even when the GPU is under heavy load. The CPU's DDR4 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provides adequate data transfer rates for the game, though it is not a limiting factor in the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 5700X and Radeon RX 9060 combination holds a rank of 1686 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 57.5th percentile of all systems. This ranking indicates that the setup outperforms a majority of configurations, though it is not at the very top tier. The rank is influenced by both components, but the GPU's 59th percentile standing among all GPUs suggests the graphics card is the more significant contributor to the overall position.

Comparing the components individually, the CPU's 79th percentile rank is notably higher than the GPU's 59th percentile, meaning the processor has more headroom relative to its peers. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, has an identical average score, while the GPU's closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, is only 0.7% faster. This suggests that the combo's ranking is primarily limited by the GPU's mid-range positioning, and that pairing the 5700X with a higher-tier GPU would likely result in a substantially better rank.

The combo's rank of 1686 implies that 1244 tested combinations are faster in Doom. This positions the setup as a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming machine, but not a top-tier 4K performer. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck for the GPU, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is typical of a balanced mid-range system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional results, with average frame rates of 211 FPS on Low, 184 FPS on Medium, 155 FPS on High, and 127 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a min FPS of 156 and a max of 212, showing tight frame time consistency.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a clear reduction. The averages are 137 FPS on Low, 119 FPS on Medium, 101 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset here records a min of 101 FPS and a max of 137 FPS, indicating that the game remains fluid even during demanding scenes. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35% across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle, particularly at higher settings. The averages are 74 FPS on Low, 65 FPS on Medium, 54 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a min FPS of 55 and a max of 74, showing that even the average can dip below 60 FPS. This resolution is clearly not ideal for this combo, as the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limit the GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the scaling between settings is predictable: Low to Medium provides a roughly 10-15% improvement, Medium to High a similar step, and High to Ultra a more significant drop. The 1080p results show that the combo can easily drive high refresh rate monitors, while the 1440p results are suitable for 100+ Hz displays. The 4K results are only playable on Low or Medium settings, and even then, the frame rates are borderline.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 127 FPS average is the best choice for users with high refresh rate monitors, as it provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. The High preset at 155 FPS is also excellent for competitive play, offering a significant boost in frame rate with minimal visual compromise.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 101 FPS average is the recommended balance between visual fidelity and performance. This setting keeps the frame rate above 100 FPS, which is ideal for most gaming monitors. The Medium preset at 119 FPS is the better option for those prioritizing maximum smoothness, while the Ultra preset at 82 FPS is still playable but may cause noticeable dips in demanding scenes.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset at 74 FPS average is truly comfortable for consistent play. The Medium preset at 65 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 54 FPS will be noticeable for users accustomed to higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the standard 60 FPS threshold and will feel sluggish.

In summary, the combo is best utilized at 1080p with High or Ultra settings, or at 1440p with High settings. For 4K, users should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The measured data shows that this pairing is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, but not a 4K powerhouse.