Doom

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 lands at rank 87 out of 1,681 tested combinations in Doom, placing it comfortably in the top 5.2% of all configurations. This is a remarkably strong showing for a CPU that launched in January 2024 on the aging AM4 platform, paired with NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell GPU from January 2025. The ranking suggests that Doom's id Tech engine scales beautifully with the combination of the 5700X3D's large 96 MB shared L3 cache and the RTX 5090's massive computational throughput.

What makes this rank particularly interesting is the context of the CPU's position in the broader benchmark landscape. The 5700X3D sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,673. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-11600 (0.5% ahead), while the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 trails by 0.6%. This clustering suggests that the 5700X3D is a mid-pack performer in synthetic CPU tests, yet its in-game rank of 87 out of 1,681 combos shows that raw synthetic scores do not tell the full story for Doom.

The GPU side is similarly telling. The RTX 5090 holds the 94th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84,306. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 5090 D (0.1% ahead), RTX 5050 Mobile (0.2% ahead), and AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (1.3% ahead), with the NVIDIA CMP 40HX trailing by 1.6%. The fact that the 5090 ranks so high in the overall GPU hierarchy, yet this combo does not crack the top 50 in Doom, hints that the CPU may be the limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates soar past 300 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Doom?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 87th out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 5.2% of all configurations tested.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's memory configuration impact Doom performance?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. For Doom, a game from 2016, this memory subsystem is far beyond what the engine requires, ensuring that VRAM capacity and bandwidth never become bottlenecks at any resolution or setting.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout feature, providing substantial performance benefits in games that leverage large working sets.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 263 FPS. This is the lowest 1080p result among the four settings tested, showing that Ultra preset carries a measurable cost even at this resolution.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 158.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 142.9 FPS, High at 120 FPS, and Ultra at 100 FPS. The High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, maintaining 120 FPS exactly.

Q: Is the data measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured. The `dataIsMeasured` field confirms that these FPS figures come from actual testing rather than simulation or estimation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed heavyweight in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU packs 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units, along with 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. Its base clock runs at 2,017 MHz with a boost clock of 2,407 MHz, while the memory operates at 1,750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is extraordinarily high by any measure. For Doom, this memory configuration is effectively overkill. The game was released in 2016 and does not require anywhere near this capacity or bandwidth, meaning the GPU's raw compute power — rated at 104.8 TFLOPS for FP32 — is what drives the exceptional frame rates observed.

The RTX 5090's performance percentile of 94 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84,306, positions it as one of the most powerful graphics cards available. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are separated by less than 2%, indicating that the 5090 sits at the very top of the GPU hierarchy. In Doom, this translates to frame rates that exceed 300 FPS at 1080p Low settings, demonstrating that the GPU is never the bottleneck in this combination.

The GPU's 575 W TDP and dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector highlight its power appetite, but the benchmark results show that this power translates directly into performance. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth is particularly relevant for high-resolution gaming, though even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 100 FPS, showing that the memory subsystem is more than sufficient for Doom's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 310.7 FPS on Low, 298.3 FPS on Medium, 276.3 FPS on High, and 263 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even the most demanding 1080p preset stays above 260 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results scale predictably: 269.9 FPS on Low, 256.7 FPS on Medium, 221.5 FPS on High, and 181.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is modest at lower settings — about 13% from Low to Low — but becomes more pronounced at Ultra, where the 31% reduction from 263 FPS to 181.2 FPS signals that the GPU is starting to feel the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more compressed. Low delivers 158.6 FPS, Medium 142.9 FPS, High 120 FPS, and Ultra 100 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58.6 FPS, compared to 47.7 FPS at 1080p and 88.7 FPS at 1440p. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the CPU's headroom becomes less relevant when frame rates drop below 160 FPS.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on averages. However, the consistency of the scaling across settings suggests stable performance without significant frame-time spikes, which is typical for Doom's optimized engine.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals how the bottleneck shifts between components. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 310.7 FPS, which drops to 269.9 FPS at 1440p (a 13.1% reduction) and then to 158.6 FPS at 4K (a 49% reduction from 1080p). For Ultra settings, the progression is 263 FPS at 1080p, 181.2 FPS at 1440p (31.1% drop), and 100 FPS at 4K (62% drop from 1080p).

These scaling patterns indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor. The 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads at 3.00 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost can push Doom to high frame rates, but the 310.7 FPS ceiling at Low settings suggests the CPU is near its limit. The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p in Low settings (13.1%) supports this, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without significant frame rate loss.

At 4K, the situation reverses. The 49% drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, and the 62% drop for Ultra, indicate that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is being fully utilized at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where 100 FPS represents the practical limit for this combination.

The scaling from High to Ultra at each resolution provides further insight. At 1080p, the difference is only 13.3 FPS (276.3 to 263), while at 1440p it's 40.3 FPS (221.5 to 181.2), and at 4K it's 20 FPS (120 to 100). This non-linear scaling suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that are more demanding at higher resolutions, yet the 4K Ultra result of 100 FPS still represents a smooth experience for most players.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the High preset at 1440p offers the most balanced experience, delivering 221.5 FPS with substantial visual quality. This combination provides a 22% improvement over Ultra at the same resolution (181.2 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds any current display's refresh rate. For players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, High at 1440p is the sweet spot.

At 4K, the High preset delivers exactly 120 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 100 FPS, which may be acceptable for 100 Hz monitors but represents a 20% reduction for only marginal visual gains. The Medium preset at 4K (142.9 FPS) offers the highest frame rate above 140 FPS at this resolution, making it the best choice for players with 144 Hz 4K displays who want to maximize smoothness.

For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset's 310.7 FPS is the clear winner, providing the lowest latency and highest frame rate possible. The Medium preset at 298.3 FPS is a close second, offering better visuals with only a 4% performance penalty. The Ultra preset at 1080p (263 FPS) is still far above any practical refresh rate, so players who prioritize visual quality over competitive edge can safely use it without worrying about frame rate limitations.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best performance-per-visual-cost across all resolutions. At 1080p it delivers 298.3 FPS (96% of Low), at 1440p it achieves 256.7 FPS (95% of Low), and at 4K it maintains 142.9 FPS (90% of Low). This consistency makes Medium the most versatile setting for players who want solid performance without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the processor's defining characteristic is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache — a massive amount that significantly enhances gaming performance in cache-sensitive workloads like Doom.

The CPU's benchmark results show a clear pattern: it excels in multithreaded workloads (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,366, PassMark multithread score of 26,318) while being less impressive in single-threaded tasks (Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3,157, PassMark singlethread score of 2,970). This profile is typical of X3D processors, which trade raw clock speed for cache capacity.

In Doom, the 5700X3D's cache advantage becomes evident at 1080p, where the combo achieves 310.7 FPS on Low settings. This frame rate is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,673, places it slightly above the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% ahead) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% ahead), showing that it remains competitive despite launching on the AM4 platform.

The CPU's TDP of 105 W and support for DDR4 memory (dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are notable characteristics. While DDR4 is older than DDR5, the 5700X3D's performance in Doom suggests that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor for this game. The processor's PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 5090, which uses PCIe 5.0 x16 but can run on Gen 4 without significant performance loss.

The 5700X3D's release in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of $249 positioned it as a strong gaming value, and its performance in Doom validates this. The CPU's 3dmark scores (6,764 for 16 threads, 5,357 for 8 threads, 3,097 for 4 threads, and 1,575 for 2 threads) show excellent scaling across thread counts, which helps in games that can utilize multiple cores effectively.