Doom

# Doom — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

This combination of an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor and an AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT graphics card delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom (2016), with 4K remaining playable at select settings. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 3.00 GHz base clock with a 4.10 GHz boost clock support high frame rates, while the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where neither component becomes a consistent bottleneck across the tested resolution and settings matrix.

FAQ

Q: What is the best 1080p average frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured 1080p average is 260.7 FPS at Low settings. Medium delivers 228 FPS, High reaches 193.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 160.7 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 94.1 FPS, Medium produces 80.8 FPS, and High manages 70.4 FPS. Ultra falls to 53.3 FPS, which is still above 50 FPS but noticeably lower than other presets.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 24,673 average benchmark points. This places it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P (24,627), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,605), and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600 (24,559). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (24,811) by 0.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's relative performance ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RX 7700 XT sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 30,097 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30,109, 0% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30,158) is 0.2% ahead and the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29,969) is 0.4% behind.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate gap between 1440p and 1080p at High settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 High, the average is 123.5 FPS, while 1920x1080 High produces 193.7 FPS. This represents a 36% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same quality preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 104.2 FPS, while High averages 123.5 FPS. The difference is 19.3 FPS, or roughly 16% lower performance on Ultra. Both remain well above 100 FPS, making either viable for fast-paced gameplay.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of frame rate scaling across resolutions in Doom. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with a 192-bit bus, delivers 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1435 MHz, a game clock of 2171 MHz, and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. These specifications translate to 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s.

The memory capacity proves sufficient across all tested settings, as no resolution or preset combination shows signs of memory-related stalling. The bandwidth figure of 432.0 GB/s appears well-matched to the game's demands, given that frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes. At 4K, the GPU's compute resources become the limiting factor, with the Ultra preset dropping to 53.3 FPS. The data suggests the RX 7700 XT maintains its performance envelope through the High preset at 4K, where it still produces 70.4 FPS.

The GPU's 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs contribute to the observed texture and fill-rate performance. The 5 nm process node and RDNA 3.0 architecture with 28,100 million transistors provide the underlying efficiency. In benchmark terms, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 22,547 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 132,758 indicate solid DirectX 12 and Vulkan capability, which aligns with Doom's Vulkan-based rendering engine.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice. The data shows 123.5 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining substantial visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, High delivers 193.7 FPS, which is well beyond what most displays can show, making Medium (228 FPS) or even Low (260.7 FPS) unnecessary for typical monitors.

For 4K users, the High preset at 70.4 FPS provides a playable experience, though it falls short of the 80.8 FPS achieved at Medium. The Medium preset at 4K offers a better frame rate with only a modest visual compromise. Ultra settings are generally not recommended, as they produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution: 53.3 FPS at 4K, 104.2 FPS at 1440p, and 160.7 FPS at 1080p. The performance penalty of Ultra over High is consistent, ranging from roughly 14% at 1080p to 24% at 4K.

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience targets are: 1080p High for maximum frame rates with full detail, 1440p High as the balanced choice, and 4K Medium for those prioritizing resolution over absolute smoothness. The Low preset at any resolution yields diminishing returns, as the frame rate increases do not justify the visual quality loss.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RX 7700 XT ranks 739th out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 56th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 44% of tested systems perform better. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 82nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 73rd percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a tightly clustered performance group. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's average benchmark score of 24,673 is within 0.6% of all four nearest competitors, indicating that processor choice in this segment has minimal impact on overall system performance. The GPU similarly sits in a tight cluster, with the RTX 5060 matching its average score exactly and the RX 570 just 0.2% ahead.

Given that both components rank in the upper-middle tier of their respective categories, the 739th overall position is consistent with expectations. The combo outperforms the median system while not reaching the top echelon dominated by more powerful CPUs and GPUs. The 1681 total tested combos provide a broad comparison base, and this pairing's position suggests it is a viable mainstream option for Doom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides the computational foundation for this system. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is the defining characteristic of the X3D series. This large cache helps reduce memory latency and can improve game performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

In multi-threaded benchmarks, the CPU scores 22,366 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 9,393 in Cinebench R20 multicore. The single-thread scores are 3,157 and 1,325 respectively. The 3DMark results show scaling from 804 (single-thread) to 6,764 (16 threads) and 6,755 (max threads), indicating efficient utilization of all available cores. The Geekbench scores of 10,108 (multi-core) and 1,922 (single-core) corroborate the other benchmarks.

In Doom, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 260.7 FPS, which requires the CPU to maintain high draw call throughput. The 16 threads and 96 MB cache provide ample headroom for this workload. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for the game's data streaming needs.

The processor's 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate efficient power utilization. The PassMark scores, including 81,257 in integer math and 46,492 in floating point math, show balanced computational capabilities that support the game's physics and AI logic. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors confirms it is a strong performer, though not at the absolute top tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 260.7 FPS average, Medium achieves 228 FPS, High reaches 193.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 160.7 FPS. The scaling between presets is approximately 10-15% per step, with the largest gap between Low and Medium at 32.7 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 170.1 FPS (Low), 146.6 FPS (Medium), 123.5 FPS (High), and 104.2 FPS (Ultra). The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-36% across all settings. The Ultra preset remains above 100 FPS, making 1440p Ultra a viable option.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 94.1 FPS (Low), 80.8 FPS (Medium), 70.4 FPS (High), and 53.3 FPS (Ultra). The 4K resolution imposes a significant load, with Ultra falling below 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40.8 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the lower resolutions.

The overall pattern shows consistent performance scaling: each preset step reduces frame rates by 13-16%, and each resolution step reduces them by 35-37%. The system maintains playable frame rates at all tested combinations, with the minimum being 53.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data indicates that users can prioritize either resolution or quality based on their display capabilities and performance preferences, with no configuration falling below the playable threshold.