Doom

Doom’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 shows a configuration that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet still delivers exceptional frame rates that push well beyond the capabilities of most displays. The data indicates that this combo ranks in the 67th percentile of all tested combinations, placing it in the top third of systems for this title. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and the RDNA 4.0 architecture of the RX 9070 are the clear drivers of performance, but the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads ensure that even at lower resolutions, the system does not fall into CPU bottleneck territory.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, revealing a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 179.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 113.9 FPS, a 36.6% decrease, and then to 4K at 63.5 FPS, which is a 44.2% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates that the rendering load is overwhelming the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth as pixel count increases, while the CPU’s role diminishes. The RX 9070’s 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the limiting factors at 4K, not the processor.

At lower settings, the trend is even more pronounced. At 1080p Low, the system hits 296 FPS, which drops to 193.5 FPS at 1440p and 105.8 FPS at 4K. The fact that 4K Low (105.8 FPS) is still nearly as fast as 1440p Ultra (113.9 FPS) confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. The 5800X, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and a single-thread score of 943 in 3dmark, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the massive 296 FPS result. The data strongly suggests that for this title, resolution scaling is almost entirely a function of GPU throughput.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show that High settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 4K, High produces 73.6 FPS, which is playable, while Ultra drops to 63.5 FPS. At 1440p, High hits 142.3 FPS, comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh rate target for many monitors, whereas Ultra still manages a very respectable 113.9 FPS. For those seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p yield 296 FPS, but this sacrifices most visual effects.

The data indicates that Medium settings provide a significant uplift over High without a major visual penalty. At 4K, Medium delivers 91.9 FPS, which is 24.9% higher than High. At 1440p, Medium achieves 169.2 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 256.8 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs roughly 20% of the frame rate at each resolution, suggesting that High is the sweet spot for a premium experience, while Medium is the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate displays. Ultra, while playable, shows the largest performance hit relative to its visual benefit, making it the least efficient preset in the measured data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, plays a supporting role in this configuration. Its Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz. The benchmark results for this CPU show a strong single-core performance of 943 in 3dmark single-thread and a multicore score of 7586 in 3dmark max threads. These figures indicate that the processor is more than capable of handling Doom’s game logic and draw calls, even at high frame rates.

The evidence for this is the 1080p performance. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 296 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would typically expose CPU limitations. The fact that the frame rate continues to scale with resolution indicates that the 5800X is not the bottleneck at any test point. Its 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s data streaming needs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, sitting just 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.8% above the Intel Core i5-12600KF, showing it is a mid-pack performer in synthetic tests, but in Doom, its real-world gaming performance is clearly adequate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Radeon RX 9070 ranks 553rd out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the 67.1st percentile of all systems, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the configurations tested. This is a strong result for a pairing of a previous-generation mid-range CPU with a current-generation high-end GPU.

The ranking suggests that while the GPU is the dominant performance factor, the CPU is not holding it back significantly. If the 5800X were a major bottleneck, the combo would rank lower relative to systems with faster processors. The data indicates that the RX 9070, which has an average benchmark score of 34780 and sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, is pulling its weight. The combo’s rank is likely limited by the fact that many other tested configurations pair the RX 9070 with newer, faster CPUs, but for Doom specifically, the 5800X’s 8 cores and high boost clock are sufficient to extract most of the GPU’s potential.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Doom at 4K with high frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K Ultra settings, the combo delivers 63.5 FPS, and at High settings, it achieves 73.6 FPS. Both are playable, though users targeting 60 FPS will need to stick to High or Medium settings, which hit 91.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the system produces 142.3 FPS, which is very close to the 144 Hz target. For a guaranteed lock, Medium settings at 1440p deliver 169.2 FPS, providing a safe margin above the refresh rate.

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

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 296 FPS, while Ultra produces 179.6 FPS. This represents a 64.8% performance increase when dropping from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution, and the 1080p Low result of 296 FPS demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 5800X can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High settings yield 142.3 FPS, while Ultra yields 113.9 FPS. This is a 25% difference, with High providing a substantial frame rate advantage.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 553rd out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the 67th percentile overall. This indicates it performs better than the majority of systems in the database for Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across all settings. Low settings deliver 296 FPS, Medium hits 256.8 FPS, High reaches 216.3 FPS, and Ultra manages 179.6 FPS. This resolution is clearly GPU-bound, but the high frame rates show no CPU limitation.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings produce 193.5 FPS, Medium delivers 169.2 FPS, High achieves 142.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 113.9 FPS. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming, with even Ultra settings providing a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings still deliver a playable 105.8 FPS, Medium produces 91.9 FPS, High yields 73.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63.5 FPS. The 4K results show a clear progression of diminishing returns as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 42.3 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing. Its RDNA 4.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process, includes 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs. The GPU’s clock speeds are notable, with a base of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. This allows for a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s.

The memory subsystem is a key strength. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This is critical for Doom at 4K, where texture streaming and memory bandwidth can become a limiting factor. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS is the primary driver of the frame rates seen in the measured data. The RX 9070’s average benchmark score of 34780 places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, which it trails by only 0.3%. The GPU’s performance is the reason the combo ranks as high as it does in the database, and its 16 GB of VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is not a concern.