Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a formidable experience in Doom, placing at rank 588 out of 1681 tested combos. This puts the pairing in the top 35% of all systems tested, a solid position for a game that rewards high frame rates. The data shows that this combo is not just about raw placement; the measured FPS figures reveal a system that can handle the game’s fast-paced action with ease, even at demanding resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate a strong synergy between the 8-core, 16-thread CPU and the high-bandwidth GPU, ensuring that neither component becomes a significant bottleneck in most scenarios. With an average benchmark score of 26574 for the CPU and 49982 for the GPU, both parts are performing at a high level, which translates directly into the game's measured performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 588 out of 1681 systems places it within the upper echelon of tested configurations, but it is not at the absolute top. This position suggests that while the pairing is exceptionally capable, there are more powerful combinations available that push frame rates even higher. The CPU, with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, is a gaming-focused processor that sits at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, both of which have near-identical average scores with deltaPct values of 0.1%. This means the 5800X3D is effectively tied with these high-end chips in general processing power, with a negligible 0.1% difference in either direction. The GPU is similarly well-positioned, sitting at the 87th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, is only 0.5% ahead, while the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER trails by 2.6%. This indicates that the RX 6800 XT is a top-tier graphics card, and the combination of these two strong components results in a system that is well above average for gaming. However, the rank of 588 implies that in Doom specifically, other combos with more recent or higher-end parts still hold an advantage, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU headroom becomes more critical.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different display resolutions. For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 173.5 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a highly responsive experience. The data shows that even at this demanding preset, the system has significant headroom, with the High preset at 211.3 FPS and the Medium preset at 255.8 FPS. While the Low preset achieves 291.7 FPS, the visual fidelity loss is not justified when the Ultra preset already offers a silky-smooth frame rate. At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to the High preset, which delivers an average of 136.4 FPS. This is a sweet spot, offering a substantial improvement over the Ultra preset’s 111.7 FPS while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 167 FPS is also viable, but High provides a better balance of image quality and performance. For 4K gaming, the High preset remains the best option, with an average of 77.3 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a playable, high-fidelity experience. The Ultra preset at 4K dips to exactly 60 FPS on average, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 103.1 FPS is an option for those prioritizing maximum frame rates, but High offers a far better visual experience for a minor performance cost. In summary, the data suggests that High settings are the universal recommendation for all resolutions, with Ultra being viable at 1080p and 1440p for those who want maximum visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 77.3 FPS at 4K with High settings, and exactly 60 FPS on the Ultra preset. This makes both presets playable, though High offers more headroom.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 136.4 FPS. This provides a high frame rate with excellent visual quality, and it is a significant improvement over the 111.7 FPS seen on the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 8024P, has a score of 26555, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900K is also 0.1% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is 0.2% behind.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p resolution?

A: No. The data indicates that the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as it achieves an average of 291.7 FPS on Low settings and 211.3 FPS on High settings. These high frame rates suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 291.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 173.5 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 118.2 FPS when moving to the highest visual quality settings.

Q: Does the combo's rank in this game reflect its overall hardware strength?

A: The combo ranks 588 out of 1681 systems, which is in the top 35%. This is consistent with the hardware's high percentiles, as the CPU is in the 83rd percentile and the GPU is in the 87th percentile against all other parts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data paints a picture of a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset yields an average of 291.7 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. The Medium preset drops to 255.8 FPS, while High averages 211.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still very fast, brings the average down to 173.5 FPS. This shows a clear progression, with the Ultra preset costing about 40% of the performance of the Low preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling is more pronounced. The Low preset averages 188.4 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium follows at 167 FPS, and High at 136.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 111.7 FPS, which is a substantial drop from High but still above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 4K, the demands on the GPU become significant. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 103.1 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K. The Medium preset averages 90.4 FPS, and High averages 77.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, and it averages exactly 60 FPS. This breakdown shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can push high refresh rate monitors, but it remains a viable 4K machine with the right settings adjustments.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of the frame rates in this combo, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are crucial for handling high-resolution textures and data-heavy scenes, particularly at 4K where the memory demands are greatest. The card's base clock is 1825 MHz, with a boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz. These high clock speeds allow the GPU to process the 4608 shading units and 288 texture mapping units efficiently, resulting in the high frame rates observed. The GPU's FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS is a key indicator of its raw compute power, which is more than sufficient for a 2016 game like Doom. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is significant, confirming that the graphics card is working harder at higher pixel counts. The 16 GB VRAM is also a forward-looking feature, ensuring that this card will not run out of memory in this game or future titles. The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is strong, with a percentile of 87 against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, is only 0.5% ahead in average benchmark score, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER trails by 2.6%. This indicates that the RX 6800 XT is a highly competitive card, and its capabilities are well-matched with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to deliver the impressive results seen in the measured FPS data.