Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a benchmark profile that is heavily dictated by the GPU’s memory subsystem and the CPU’s Zen 3 core design. For Doom, a 2016 title built on the id Tech 6 engine, the data shows that the combination of the RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is more than sufficient to feed the engine at all tested resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2452 MHz, derived from the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process, scale performance predictably across the settings ladder. At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates range from 81.6 fps at Ultra to 135.7 fps at Low, indicating that the GPU’s raw throughput, rated at 43.94 TFLOPS FP32, is the primary limiter at this resolution. The 16 GB frame buffer is a critical asset here; even at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity ensures that texture streaming and geometry buffering do not introduce stutter, allowing the average frame rate to remain well above playable thresholds. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth is also a key factor in the 4K High result of 97.4 fps, as the engine’s heavy use of high-resolution textures places sustained demand on memory throughput. Conversely, at 1920x1080, the GPU’s pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s become less stressed, and the measured frame rates climb to a peak of 360.4 fps at Low settings. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti’s memory configuration is not a bottleneck at any tested point; rather, the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop-off that aligns with pixel-count increases, confirming that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are future-proofing elements for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience in Doom. Across all three resolutions, the Low preset yields the highest average frame rates, but it sacrifices visual fidelity that the engine is capable of delivering. The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, Medium achieves 116.8 fps, which is 19.4% higher than High’s 97.4 fps and 43.1% higher than Ultra’s 81.6 fps. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K is a moderate 13.9% reduction in frame rate, from 135.7 fps to 116.8 fps, but the visual improvement from Low to Medium is typically substantial in this title, making Medium the recommended choice for 4K displays. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 216.3 fps, which is 19.4% higher than High’s 181.2 fps and 42.3% higher than Ultra’s 152 fps. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, as it stays above 200 fps, while High also exceeds 180 fps, leaving room for either preset depending on whether visual quality or headroom for frame time consistency is prioritized. At 1920x1080, the GPU is so dominant that even Ultra produces 233.8 fps, which is above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. Here, the data shows that Ultra is the optimal choice, as the 1080p Ultra result is only 27.0% lower than the Low result of 360.4 fps, but the visual enhancements at Ultra are significant. For competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, Low at 1080p offers 360.4 fps, but for the vast majority of users, the Ultra preset at 1080p provides an exceptional experience without any perceivable compromise in smoothness. The overall recommendation is to use Medium at 4K and 1440p for the best balance of frame rate and fidelity, and Ultra at 1080p to fully utilize the GPU’s headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, plays a supporting but essential role in Doom’s performance. The CPU’s base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with a 32 MB L3 cache, ensure that the engine’s game logic and draw-call processing are never starved. The benchmark data for the CPU shows strong multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 7578, indicating that the 5800X can handle the engine’s background tasks while maintaining high frame rates. In Doom, which is known for being GPU-bound at higher resolutions, the CPU’s role is more pronounced at 1920x1080, where the measured frame rates reach up to 360.4 fps at Low settings. At this level, the CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327, is critical to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates scale linearly with settings, suggesting that the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep up with the GPU’s output. The 5800X’s dual-channel DDR4 memory support, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, is adequate for this game, as the engine does not require the higher bandwidth of newer platforms. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node also indicate efficient power delivery, which contributes to consistent frame pacing. While the GPU is the dominant factor in the measured results, the 5800X’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures that the game does not encounter CPU-related frame drops, particularly in the 4K High and Ultra presets where the average frame rates are lower and the CPU has ample time to process frames. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 84 against all CPUs further confirms that it sits well above the median for gaming workloads, making it a capable partner for the RTX 5070 Ti in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and the RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 153 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 9.1% of all configurations in the database. This ranking is driven by the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the RTX 5070 Ti holds a percentile rank of 87 against all GPUs, while the CPU’s percentile rank of 84 is slightly lower but still competitive. The data shows that this pairing is well-balanced, as the CPU does not significantly drag down the GPU’s potential. In the nearestRivals for the GPU, the RTX 5070 Ti is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, showing a deltaPct of 0.0%, meaning the 5070 Ti delivers nearly identical average benchmark scores. This is relevant because the RTX 4080 is a previous-generation high-end card, and the 5070 Ti matches it despite being positioned lower in the product stack. For the CPU, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (deltaPct of 0.3%), which is a slightly slower variant, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF (deltaPct of -0.8%), indicating that the 5800X performs within a narrow band of these alternatives. In the context of Doom, the combo’s rank of 153 suggests that there are 152 other configurations that achieve higher frame rates, likely comprising newer CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with even greater raw throughput. However, the measured frame rates for this combo are exceptionally high, with a minimum of 81.6 fps at 4K Ultra and a maximum of 360.4 fps at 1080p Low. The rank is a relative measure against all combos, and the absolute performance data indicates that this setup is overkill for Doom at 1080p and 1440p, providing frame rates that far exceed standard display refresh rates. The 4K Ultra result of 81.6 fps is the only scenario where the combo falls below the 100 fps threshold, but it remains comfortably above 60 fps, making it a viable 4K gaming solution. The data suggests that the combo’s rank is limited by the CPU’s age relative to newer offerings, but the overall performance is still top-tier for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Doom?

A: The highest average frame rate is 360.4 fps, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is essentially identical to the RTX 4080’s score of 52085, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.0%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti in Doom at 4K?

A: No, the data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 4K. The Ryzen 7 5800X has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571, which provides sufficient performance. The 4K Ultra result of 81.6 fps is primarily limited by the GPU.

Q: What is the recommended preset for a 2560x1440 monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: The Medium preset is recommended, as it achieves 216.3 fps, which is well above 144 Hz. The High preset also works at 181.2 fps, but Medium offers more headroom for frame time consistency.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 360.4 fps, while the Ultra preset achieves 233.8 fps. This means the Low preset is 54.2% faster than Ultra.

Q: What is the combo’s rank out of all tested combinations in Doom?

A: The combo ranks 153 out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 9.1% of all configurations.