Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Doom, with the data showing a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a combination that is powerful enough to push well beyond 60 FPS at 4K, while at lower resolutions, the frame rates climb steeply, indicating a shift in the bottleneck from the GPU to the CPU as pixel count drops.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic drop in average frame rate, which is typical for a graphically intense title. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 214 FPS. Moving to 1440p lowers that figure to 140 FPS, a reduction of 74 FPS, or roughly 34.6% fewer frames. Scaling further to 4K at High settings yields an average of 77.5 FPS, which is 136.5 FPS lower than the 1080p result, representing a 63.8% decrease in performance.

This steep decline from 1080p to 4K strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU's workload increases significantly with pixel count, and the data shows that the frame rate drops accordingly, following the expected curve for a graphics-bound scenario. At 4K, the card still maintains a playable average of 77.5 FPS on High, but it is clearly working much harder than at 1440p.

The pattern continues across all settings. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 289.9 FPS drops to 185.7 FPS at 1440p, a 104.2 FPS difference, and then falls to 103.9 FPS at 4K, a 186 FPS difference from the 1080p baseline. This consistent scaling suggests that the CPU is providing ample headroom at 1080p, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs, but as resolution increases, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the primary constraint on frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, and it also exposes the system's limits. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 62.6, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. At 1440p Ultra, the average rises to 115 FPS, making it a very viable option for high-refresh monitors. The 1080p Ultra average of 174.7 FPS is exceptionally high.

The High preset offers a more balanced experience across the board. At 4K, the average of 77.5 FPS is a substantial improvement over Ultra, a 14.9 FPS gain, and provides a more comfortable cushion above 60 FPS. The 1440p High average of 140 FPS is excellent, and the 1080p High average of 214 FPS is outstanding. The data indicates that High is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, as it delivers a significant performance boost over Ultra with minimal visual compromise.

For players targeting the highest refresh rates, the Medium preset provides a noticeable step up. At 4K Medium, the average is 89.8 FPS, which is 27.2 FPS higher than Ultra. At 1440p Medium, the average is 163.7 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it reaches 250.8 FPS. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates, sacrifices the most visual fidelity, with a 4K average of 103.9 FPS and a 1080p average of 289.9 FPS. The benchmark results suggest that High at 4K is the sweet spot for this combination, while Medium is the better choice for competitive play on high-refresh displays.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, and its specifications directly influence the measured results. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are well-suited for 4K textures and high-resolution rendering, which is reflected in the playable 4K averages across all presets.

The GPU's clock speeds also play a role in its performance. The base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The boost clock allows the card to reach higher frequencies under load, which helps sustain frame rates in demanding scenarios. The data shows that the card is able to maintain playable performance even at the most demanding settings, indicating that its clock speeds and 4608 shading units are effectively utilized.

The GPU's performance relative to other cards is strong. Its average benchmark score is 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, it trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%, but it leads the Intel Arc A550M by 0.5%, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 1.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 2.6%. These small deltas suggest that the RX 6800 XT is competitively positioned among its peers, and the benchmark data confirms that its high memory bandwidth and ample VRAM are assets in Doom.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 77.5 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate is 174.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it is 62.6 FPS, making the 1080p result 112.1 FPS higher.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 2560x1440, with a measured average of 185.7 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain over 60 FPS at 4K on all presets?

A: Yes, the data shows that the average FPS at 4K is 103.9 on Low, 89.8 on Medium, 77.5 on High, and 62.6 on Ultra, all of which are above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score that is 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Doom, this particular pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds the rank of 584 out of 1681 tested combos. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, indicating that it is a capable setup for this game, though not at the very top of the charts. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components, and the measured FPS data supports this position, showing that the combo can handle 4K gaming with ease.

The rank of 584 is a function of the CPU and GPU's individual strengths. The CPU is a strong performer, as detailed in its own benchmark scores, and the GPU is also above average. The data shows that the combination is well-balanced for Doom, as the frame rates at 1440p and 1080p are exceptionally high, allowing for smooth gameplay on high-refresh monitors. While it does not reach the absolute pinnacle of performance, the combo is clearly a mid-to-high tier contender.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and it features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a key characteristic of its design. The CPU's benchmark results show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157.

The CPU's role in Doom is evident from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, where the GPU is not as taxed, the CPU must work harder to feed the graphics card frames. The high average FPS at 1080p, such as 289.9 FPS on Low and 214 FPS on High, suggests that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's demand at lower resolutions. The 16 threads and high boost clock are sufficient for the game's engine, which benefits from multiple cores.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds its own. Its average benchmark score is 24673, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-1360P, 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600, while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%. These narrow margins indicate that the CPU is a consistent performer. The CPU is placed in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, which, combined with its strong multi-core scores, confirms that it does not bottleneck the RX 6800 XT in this title, allowing the GPU to deliver the high frame rates observed in the benchmark data.