Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a formidable performance profile in Doom, a 2016 FPS title. The benchmark data indicates this combo ranks 467th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the top 28% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong position, though not an elite one, suggesting that while this pairing is well-balanced for this title, there are faster configurations on the database. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, indicating that users will rarely, if ever, be constrained by the hardware in this particular game.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 467 out of 1681 combos places this system in the upper echelon of tested hardware. This ranking reflects a system that can deliver a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a solid 4K experience. The percentileVsAllGpus of 82 for the GPU and 86 for the CPU confirm that both components are individually strong performers, but the game's overall ranking suggests the combo is slightly more limited by the graphics card than the processor. The data shows that at 1440p, the system achieves an average of 150.2 FPS on High settings, which is nearly 2x the frame rate of the 4K High result of 78.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, as the CPU's capabilities are more than sufficient to feed the graphics card at these frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Doom with this combo for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the combo achieves an average of 200.9 FPS on Low settings and 176.8 FPS on Medium settings. These frame rates are well above the 144Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors, making 1440p the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gameplay without the need for the lowest settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, the measured FPS at 3840x2160 shows an average of 78.9 FPS on High settings. This is a playable frame rate for most users, though it is not as high as the 1080p or 1440p results. The 4K Ultra setting drops to 69 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads. Given that the game's frame rates are exceptionally high at lower resolutions, the data suggests that the 8-core configuration is more than enough to handle Doom's engine, which is not particularly demanding on multi-threaded workloads. The bottleneck at higher resolutions is primarily the GPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS for Low settings is 311, while the average for Ultra settings is 188.3. This represents a substantial 122.7 FPS drop when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset, indicating that the Ultra preset heavily taxes the GPU even at 1080p.

Q: Is the RX 9070 XT a good match for the Ryzen 7 5800XT in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate a good balance. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (311 FPS on Low) that the CPU may be a limiting factor, but at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The system ranks in the top 28% of all tested combos, showing that neither component is severely holding back the other for this title.

Q: What is the most demanding setting preset for this GPU?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing the lowest average FPS at every resolution. For example, at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields 121.8 FPS, which is 55 FPS lower than the High preset at the same resolution. This shows a significant performance cost for the extra visual effects in the Ultra preset.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the clear recommendation. At 1920x1080, it delivers an average of 230.5 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth and leaves headroom for any potential frame drops. At 2560x1440, the High preset still achieves 150.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, brings the frame rate down to 188.3 FPS at 1080p and 121.8 FPS at 1440p, a significant reduction that may not be worth the visual trade-off for competitive play. For users with 4K displays, the High preset at 78.9 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a smooth experience without dropping to the lower-quality Medium or Low presets. The Low preset, while maximizing frame rates (311 FPS at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gains, which are only noticeable on the fastest 360Hz+ monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from a high of 311 on Low settings to a low of 188.3 on Ultra settings. The Medium preset delivers 273.1 FPS, while the High preset yields 230.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset produces 200.9 FPS, which is still very high. The Medium preset averages 176.8 FPS, the High preset 150.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 121.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset averages 109.1 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 95.7 FPS, the High preset 78.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 69 FPS. These numbers show a consistent and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the role of each component. At 1080p High, the system produces 230.5 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 150.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35%. Moving to 4K High, the frame rate falls to 78.9 FPS, which is another 47% reduction from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern is indicative of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of maintaining high frame rates, but the RX 9070 XT's rendering workload increases dramatically with pixel count. The fact that the 1080p Low preset hits 311 FPS suggests that the CPU is still capable of pushing even higher frame rates, but the GPU's limits are reached at 4K. This confirms that for this game, the RX 9070 XT is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a 3DMark max threads score of 7680, indicates strong multi-threaded capabilities. However, Doom is not a title that heavily utilizes many cores. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU is likely not the bottleneck. The 311 FPS result on Low settings suggests that the CPU can handle a significant amount of draw calls and game logic. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are sufficient for the game's data requirements. The percentileVsAllCpus of 86 indicates that this CPU is more powerful than 86% of all tested processors, which aligns with the high frame rates observed. The CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases, where the GPU's pixel processing workload dominates the performance equation. In this context, the 5800XT provides a solid foundation that allows the RX 9070 XT to perform to its full potential without being held back by processor limitations.