Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Doom, consistently achieving high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The data indicates this combination ranks in the 64th position out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 2% of all systems evaluated. The benchmark results show that this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's engine at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases, with the most significant frame rate drops occurring between 1440p and 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 332 FPS at 1920x1080 to 231 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 30% reduction, and then further drops to 125 FPS at 3840x2160, which is a 46% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5090 D's raw processing power becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are increasingly saturated by the higher pixel count.

The scaling pattern at Low settings shows a different characteristic, with the 1080p result of 370 FPS dropping to 314 FPS at 1440p (a 15% decrease) and then to 170 FPS at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). This suggests that at lower settings, the CPU's capabilities become more relevant at 1080p, where the 5800XT's 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock can deliver higher frame rates. However, the gap between 1440p and 4K remains consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution regardless of the quality preset.

The Medium settings data provides additional insight, showing average FPS of 352 at 1080p, 273 at 1440p, and 148 at 4K. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (300 at 1080p, 232 at 1440p, and 126 at 4K) demonstrate that the system maintains playable performance even during demanding scenes, with the frame time variance increasing at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 292 FPS at 1080p dropping to 189 FPS at 1440p and then to 102 FPS at 4K, representing a 65% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

The resolution scaling analysis suggests that this combination is balanced for 1440p gaming, where the 231 FPS High preset result exceeds the refresh rate capabilities of most displays while maintaining the GPU's efficiency. At 4K, the system still delivers excellent performance, but the 125 FPS High preset result indicates that the RTX 5090 D's architecture is the limiting component, as the GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus width are fully utilized at this resolution. The data shows that the CPU's performance headroom becomes less relevant as resolution increases, with the GPU's compute capabilities determining the final frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this combination at rank 64 out of 3712 tested combos, which represents the top 1.7% of all systems evaluated in Doom. This ranking is particularly impressive given the CPU's position in the broader processor landscape, where the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT achieves an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The GPU's percentile ranking of 92 among all graphics cards indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of this combo's excellent performance, with its avgBenchmarkScore of 77712 significantly contributing to the overall system capability.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals provides context for its role in this ranking. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's avgBenchmarkScore of 29879 places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), while being slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (both 29955, -0.3% delta). The processor is marginally ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6% delta). These small performance differences suggest that the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power for Doom's engine, which is not exceptionally demanding on processor resources.

The GPU's competitive positioning shows a similar pattern, with the RTX 5090 D's avgBenchmarkScore of 77712 placing it 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79396 and 79605) are 2.1% and 2.4% ahead respectively, though these are professional-grade compute cards not typically used for gaming. This data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier consumer GPU whose performance in Doom is among the best available.

The combination's rank of 64 out of 3712 suggests that most of the systems ranked above it likely feature even more powerful GPUs or CPUs, but the measured FPS results show that this pairing delivers exceptional real-world performance. The 4K Ultra preset achieving 102 FPS and the 1080p Low preset reaching 370 FPS demonstrates that this system can handle Doom at any resolution and settings combination, making it a versatile choice for gamers who prioritize high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 370 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At Medium settings, the system achieves 352 FPS at 1080p, with a minimum of 300 FPS and maximum of 405 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows the combination achieves 102 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even at the most demanding configuration tested, the system delivers more than 60 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an avgBenchmarkScore of 29879, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta). It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (both 29955), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713).

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

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the Low preset achieves 314 FPS while the Ultra preset achieves 189 FPS, representing a 40% reduction in average frame rate when enabling maximum quality settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 292 FPS (Ultra) to 370 FPS (Low), with the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads providing sufficient processing power. The differences between settings suggest the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU's performance becomes more relevant at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D's avgBenchmarkScore of 77712 is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB are 2.1% and 2.4% ahead respectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160 resolution, the system delivers an average of 170 FPS at Low settings, 148 FPS at Medium settings (with a minimum of 126 FPS and maximum of 170 FPS), 125 FPS at High settings, and 102 FPS at Ultra settings. This represents a performance range from 102 to 170 FPS at 4K, with the Ultra preset being the only configuration that drops below 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, the benchmark results show significantly higher frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 314 FPS average, while Medium settings deliver 273 FPS (minimum 232 FPS, maximum 314 FPS). The High preset reaches 231 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 189 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, with even the most demanding Ultra preset exceeding 180 FPS.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the performance reaches its peak, with the Low preset achieving 370 FPS average. The Medium settings deliver 352 FPS (minimum 300 FPS, maximum 405 FPS), while High settings produce 332 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains 292 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and indicates that the system can easily handle Doom at 1080p with any quality configuration. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions (300 at 1080p, 232 at 1440p, and 126 at 4K) suggest that frame pacing remains consistent even during intense gameplay sequences.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 370 at 1080p to 314 at 1440p (a 15% decrease) and then to 170 at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). The High settings show a similar trend: 332 FPS at 1080p, 231 FPS at 1440p (a 30% decrease), and 125 FPS at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). These consistent percentage drops across different settings indicate that the GPU's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution, regardless of the quality preset.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most significant performance scaling, with 292 FPS at 1080p dropping to 189 FPS at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and then to 102 FPS at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). This demonstrates that the most demanding settings place additional strain on the GPU at higher resolutions, but the system still maintains playable frame rates at all tested configurations. The data shows that the RTX 5090 D's 21760 shading units and 680 texture mapping units are capable of handling Doom's rendering requirements at any resolution, with the GPU's 176 render output units determining the final pixel throughput.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the High settings preset at 2560x1440 resolution provides the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combination. The 231 FPS average at 1440p High settings exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors while maintaining excellent image quality, and the 125 FPS result at 4K High settings remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This configuration leverages the RTX 5090 D's capabilities without unnecessarily taxing the GPU, as the Ultra preset only provides marginal visual improvements at the cost of 106 FPS at 1440p and 23 FPS at 4K.

For gamers with 4K displays, the High settings preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 125 FPS average compared to 102 FPS at Ultra settings. The 23 FPS difference between these presets represents a significant performance gain that is likely more noticeable than the subtle visual enhancements offered by Ultra settings. The Medium preset at 4K provides an alternative for those seeking even higher frame rates, with 148 FPS average, but the visual quality reduction may not justify the performance increase for most users.

At 1080p resolution, the system's performance is so high that any settings preset provides an excellent experience, with the lowest result being 292 FPS at Ultra settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the recommended choice for users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, as it offers the best visual quality while still maintaining nearly 300 FPS. Alternatively, the High settings preset at 1080p delivers 332 FPS, which provides additional headroom for competitive gaming scenarios.

The data suggests that users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity should select the Ultra preset at 1440p, where the 189 FPS average remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. For users with 240 Hz displays, the High settings preset at 1440p (231 FPS) or the Low settings preset at 1440p (314 FPS) would be more appropriate. The Medium settings preset at 1440p, with its 273 FPS average and 232 FPS minimum, offers a balanced experience for competitive play, ensuring that even the most demanding scenes maintain frame rates above 200 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads provide substantial processing power for Doom's engine, which benefits from the CPU's Zen 3 architecture and Vermeer codename design. The processor's 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock deliver responsive performance, while the 32 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency during gameplay. The CPU's benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359, indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities that support the game's rendering and physics calculations.

The CPU's performance characteristics are particularly relevant at 1080p resolution, where the measured FPS results show the system achieving 370 FPS at Low settings and 292 FPS at Ultra settings. These high frame rates suggest that the 5800XT's processing capabilities are sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D's rendering pipeline without becoming a bottleneck. The Passmark multithread score of 28053 and single-thread score of 3535 demonstrate the CPU's ability to handle both the game's main thread and background tasks efficiently.

As resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent performance scaling patterns at 1440p and 4K. The 46% FPS drop between 1440p and 4K across all settings indicates that the RTX 5090 D's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor, with the CPU providing adequate frame preparation even at the highest pixel counts. The CPU's 105 TDP and 7 nm process node (manufactured by TSMC) contribute to its efficient operation, allowing sustained performance during extended gaming sessions.

The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide sufficient data throughput for Doom's assets, while the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures fast communication with the GPU. The 5800XT's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and its avgBenchmarkScore of 29879 place it in the upper tier of processors, with performance nearly identical to mobile processors like the Ryzen 7 7840H (29868) and Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955). This competitive positioning, combined with the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU ranking, explains why this combination achieves a top-64 ranking out of 3712 tested systems in Doom.