Doom

# Doom with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + AMD Radeon RX 9070

This pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers strong performance in Doom, with the measured data showing a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The 8-core Zen 3 processor with 3D V-Cache provides ample thread capacity, while the RDNA 4 GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory handles the game's demands without bottlenecking at most configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 216.8 FPS on average, while at 1440p High the average drops to 139.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 36%. Moving to 4K High yields 79.2 FPS, which is another 43% drop from the 1440p figure. This consistent percentage decline across successive resolution increases is characteristic of a system where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 297.8 FPS, which drops to 191.8 FPS at 1440p and 101.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p Low shows a 36% reduction, nearly identical to the High preset's scaling. This suggests that even at Low settings, where the CPU has more headroom, the GPU still governs performance scaling across resolutions.

The Ultra preset reveals the most dramatic scaling penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 176.7 FPS, falling to 117.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 61.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it drops below the 70 FPS threshold that many gamers consider playable for a fast-paced FPS. The gap between 1440p Ultra (117.3 FPS) and 4K Ultra (61.9 FPS) represents a 47% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K places extraordinary demands on the RX 9070.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the system delivers 139.5 FPS, and even at 1440p Ultra it maintains 117.3 FPS. Both are well above the smoothness threshold for competitive play, while 4K Ultra drops to 61.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 24,673 in average benchmark performance, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, scores 24,627, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D sits 0.3% behind at 24,605.

Q: Is the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for Doom?

A: The RX 9070 carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured FPS numbers, even at 4K Ultra with 61.9 FPS, do not indicate any VRAM-related stuttering or capacity failures.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other graphics cards?

A: The RX 9070 ranks in the 79th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 34,780. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA A2, scores 34,866, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7970 trails by 0.7% with a score of 34,541.

Q: What clock speeds does the RX 9070 operate at?

A: The GPU has a base clock of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Memory runs at 2518 MHz, which translates to 20.1 Gbps effective. These clocks contribute to the measured frame rates.

Q: How many threads can the CPU handle for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides 16 threads across 8 cores. In 3DMark testing, it scores 6,764 at 16 threads and 6,755 at max threads, indicating that Doom does not require more than the available thread count.

How This Combo Ranks

In Doom specifically, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 551st out of 1,681 tested combos. That places it in the upper third of all configurations, which is respectable given the hardware's architecture. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking and 79th percentile GPU ranking suggest that neither component is drastically underperforming relative to its peers.

The rank of 551 reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides strong gaming performance, while the RX 9070's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles the graphical workload. However, the rank also indicates that there are over 550 combos that achieve higher frame rates in Doom, which is expected given the game's age and the availability of newer, higher-end parts.

When compared to the nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds a marginal edge. It outperforms the Intel Core i7-1360P by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D by 0.3% in average benchmark scores. The GPU similarly edges out the AMD Radeon HD 7970 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 by 0.8%. These small deltas suggest that the combo's rank is determined more by the overall system balance than by any single component's dominance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 297.8 FPS, Medium produces 260 FPS, High produces 216.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 176.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 121.1 FPS, which demonstrates that Doom's settings have a substantial impact even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain strong but show a clear step down. Low averages 191.8 FPS, Medium averages 169.3 FPS, High averages 139.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 117.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 74.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of higher pixel counts.

At 4K, the performance hierarchy remains consistent but the numbers compress further. Low averages 101.5 FPS, Medium averages 91.4 FPS, High averages 79.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 61.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 39.6 FPS, which shows that the GPU's raw throughput becomes the dominant factor at this resolution.

GPU Role

The RX 9070 is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with a 256-bit bus, provides the bandwidth necessary for high-resolution textures. The 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth is a key specification for Doom, as the game's fast-paced environments require rapid texture streaming.

The GPU's clock behavior also matters. The boost clock of 2520 MHz is significantly higher than the base clock of 1330 MHz, which indicates that the card can sustain high frequencies under load when thermal headroom allows. The game clock of 2070 MHz represents the expected sustained frequency during gaming workloads, and the measured FPS numbers suggest that the card maintains near-boost performance in Doom.

The 128 ROPs and 224 TMUs on the RX 9070 are well-suited to Doom's rendering demands. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s provide the throughput needed for the game's particle effects and geometry. The GPU's 56 ray accelerators are not heavily utilized in Doom, but they contribute to the card's overall architecture readiness for newer titles.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 79.2 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 61.9 FPS is playable but sits close to the edge of what most players would consider acceptable for a fast-paced FPS. The Low preset at 101.5 FPS provides the smoothest 4K experience but sacrifices visual quality that Doom's engine can showcase.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 117.3 FPS is the recommended choice. This configuration delivers a high refresh rate experience without requiring any compromise in visual settings. The 117.3 FPS average comfortably exceeds the 100 FPS threshold that many competitive players target, and the gap to the High preset (139.5 FPS) is not large enough to justify dropping visual quality.

For 1080p, the Medium preset at 260 FPS or High preset at 216.8 FPS both provide excellent experiences. The Ultra preset at 176.7 FPS is also viable, but the marginal visual improvement over High does not justify the 40 FPS cost. The Low preset at 297.8 FPS is only relevant for players using high refresh rate monitors above 240 Hz, as the additional frames beyond 240 FPS are unlikely to be visible on standard displays.