Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a highly capable Doom experience, with benchmark results showing a clear progression of frame rates across resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this combination is well-balanced for the game, though the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM becomes a defining factor at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the CPU and GPU roles, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed numbers.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Doom?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the combination achieves 191.6 FPS on Low settings and 115.3 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 122.7 FPS on Low and 72.6 FPS on Ultra. For a consistent high-refresh experience, 1920x1080 is clearly the sweet spot, while 2560x1440 remains playable.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 67.6 FPS on Low to 40.7 FPS on Ultra. The High preset yields 51.2 FPS. These numbers suggest that 4K is only viable with the Low or Medium presets, as the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate?

A: The Low preset provides the highest frame rates across all resolutions, with 191.6 FPS at 1920x1080, 122.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and 67.6 FPS at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset consistently provides the lowest frame rates.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600's average benchmark score is 20258. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has a score of 20146, which is a 0.6% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, putting it 1.3% ahead, while the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.5% ahead.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 24673.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM a limiting factor in Doom?

A: The data suggests it may be at 4K, where the Ultra preset only manages 40.7 FPS. However, at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates remain high, suggesting the GPU's memory is sufficient for those resolutions in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a significant asset for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 191.6 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as it is capable of delivering the necessary instructions to the GPU. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a game released in 2016, which typically relies on fewer threads. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average score of 24673, further supports its capability.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-1360P with a score of 24627 (0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with a score of 24605 (0.3% delta). This indicates that the 5700X3D is positioned at the top of its performance tier, with negligible differences from its closest competitors. The benchmark results show that the CPU can handle the demands of Doom without issue, allowing the GPU to become the primary determinant of frame rates at higher settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz. Its compute power is rated at 21.75 TFLOPS FP32. The GPU's average benchmark score is 20258, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's memory configuration is a critical factor in Doom. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 40.7 FPS, which is likely due to the 8 GB VRAM being stressed by high-resolution textures. The data shows a significant drop from Medium (59.5 FPS) to Ultra (40.7 FPS) at 4K, indicating that the Ultra preset's demands exceed what the GPU can comfortably handle. In contrast, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still manages 115.3 FPS, showing that the VRAM is sufficient for lower resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a score of 20146 (0.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 460 with a score of 20088 (0.8% delta). The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, which is 1.5% higher. These small deltas suggest that the RX 7600 is competitively positioned, with the RX 7600 XT being nearly identical in performance. The GPU's role in Doom is to render the fast-paced action, and the measured frame rates show that it excels at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate goals. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 115.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset offers 171.3 FPS, providing a significant boost for competitive play, while the Low preset reaches 191.6 FPS. For a balanced experience at 1080p, the Medium preset appears to be the best choice, maintaining high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 94 FPS, which is smooth for most users. The Ultra preset drops to 72.6 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset offers 108.7 FPS, providing a better balance. The Low preset reaches 122.7 FPS. For 1440p, the High preset is recommended, as it offers a good compromise between visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset yields 67.6 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 59.5 FPS. The High preset manages 51.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 40.7 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. Users with 4K displays should accept the Low preset for a smooth experience, or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p to enable higher visual settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 1155 out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is somewhat surprising given the individual component performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking suggest that both parts are above average, but the combo's overall rank indicates that there are many other configurations that perform better in this specific game.

The rank of 1155 out of 1681 means that roughly 69% of tested combos achieve higher frame rates in Doom. This could be due to the GPU's 8 GB VRAM being a limiting factor at higher resolutions, or the fact that Doom is a well-optimized game that can run well on a wide range of hardware. The combo's performance is still solid, with playable frame rates at all tested settings except for 4K Ultra. Users with this combo should not be disappointed, as it handles the game well at 1080p and 1440p, but they should temper expectations for 4K performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate of 191.6 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 171.3 FPS, and the High preset achieves 145.1 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 115.3 FPS. These numbers show a clear scaling pattern, with a 66.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 122.7 FPS, which is a 36% decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset achieves 108.7 FPS, the High preset reaches 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 72.6 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 50.1 FPS, indicating that the settings have a significant impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 67.6 FPS, which is a 45% decrease from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset drops to 59.5 FPS, the High preset falls to 51.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 40.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 26.9 FPS, showing that the GPU is more heavily stressed at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rates drop across all settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 45 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K is the only 4K option that stays above 60 FPS, while all 1080p and 1440p presets remain above 70 FPS. This breakdown highlights the GPU's strengths at lower resolutions and its limitations at 4K, particularly with higher visual settings.