Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers a strong showing in Doom, securing the 717th spot out of 1681 tested combos. This places the pairing in the upper-mid tier of the database, indicating that while it is not at the very top of the performance hierarchy, it is well ahead of the majority of systems tested. The high rank is a direct result of the GPU's ability to push very high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 717 out of 1681 tested configurations places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid result, showing that the pairing is more capable than most, but the percentile is held back by the GPU’s overall standing. The RX 7700 XT sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, which is a respectable position, but it is not a top-tier card. The Ryzen 9 5900X, by contrast, is a much stronger component, ranking in the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

This asymmetry is key to understanding the combo’s performance. The CPU is clearly the stronger half of the pair, and the data suggests that in many scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The benchmark results show this dynamic clearly. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 260 FPS, which is an exceptional result. However, this is also where the CPU's influence is most pronounced, as the GPU is not being pushed to its limit. As resolution and settings increase, the GPU load rises, and the frame rates become more dependent on the RX 7700 XT’s capabilities.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700F. Conversely, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-13700 by 1%.

Q: What is the performance gap between the RX 7700 XT and its closest competitors?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097. It performs identically to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, with a delta of 0%. It is also 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 570 and 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M60. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile by 0.6%.

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 260 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 55.2 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only tested configuration that dips below 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the performance bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates scale dramatically with settings, suggesting CPU headroom. However, the CPU’s 90th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 73rd percentile suggests the GPU is the weaker component overall.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures broad compatibility with modern game engines.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 260 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings yields 172.4 FPS, a drop of 33.7%. At 4K, the frame rate falls to 94 FPS, a further 45.5% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline shows that the GPU is being tasked progressively harder as pixel count increases.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. With High settings, the frame rates are 192.8 FPS at 1080p, 125.3 FPS at 1440p, and 70.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K is 43.8%. This consistent scaling suggests that the game is not being heavily limited by the CPU at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the primary constraint, we would expect to see a plateau or a much smaller drop in performance when moving from 1440p to 4K. Instead, the consistent decline indicates that the RX 7700 XT is the component that is being maxed out.

The data points to a system that is well-balanced at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can stretch its legs. At 4K, however, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power become the limiting factors, and the frame rates reflect that. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at these resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate scales so predictably with resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 260 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the frame rate drops to 230.7 FPS. High settings produce 192.8 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 158.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 101.7 FPS, or 39.1%, showing that the game's settings have a significant impact on performance. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many high-end monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings produce 172.4 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium settings deliver 150 FPS, High settings 125.3 FPS, and Ultra settings 103.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 68.8 FPS, or 39.9%. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it offers a great balance between visual fidelity and high frame rates, with all settings remaining above the 100 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings deliver 94 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 81.4 FPS, and High settings to 70.4 FPS. Ultra settings are the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 55.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 38.8 FPS drop, or 41.3%. This shows that 4K Ultra is a demanding target for this GPU, but 4K at lower settings is very playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This high core count and clock speed make it a powerhouse for multi-threaded workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 33150 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4680 in single-core, which are strong results that place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to ensure the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, and the scaling with settings is consistent. If the CPU were struggling, we would expect to see frame rates that do not scale as expected when lowering the resolution. Instead, the frame rates at 1080p are the highest of any resolution, indicating that the CPU is capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls without issue.

The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, as it helps to reduce memory latency and improve performance in scenarios where data is frequently accessed. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, provides sufficient memory bandwidth for the GPU. While the CPU is clearly a high-end part, its performance in this game is secondary to the GPU. The data shows that the combo’s rank is more closely tied to the GPU’s 73rd percentile than the CPU’s 90th percentile.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that 2560x1440 with High settings is the optimal configuration. This setting combination delivers an average of 125.3 FPS, which is a great balance between visual quality and smoothness. The frame rate is high enough for fast-paced FPS gameplay, and the High preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium. While Ultra settings at this resolution produce 103.6 FPS, which is still very playable, the 21.7 FPS gain from dropping from Ultra to High is a worthwhile trade-off for most users.

At 1920x1080, players can easily run Ultra settings, as the combo produces 158.3 FPS. This is the ideal scenario for competitive play, where high frame rates are paramount. The 260 FPS achieved at Low settings is excessive for most displays, but it demonstrates the CPU's strength. For those with a 144 Hz monitor, 1080p Ultra is the clear choice.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is to use High settings, which yields 70.4 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for a single-player experience. Dropping to Medium settings increases the frame rate to 81.4 FPS, which is also a good option. Ultra settings should be avoided, as the 55.2 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold that is generally considered the minimum for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 4K provide 94 FPS, which is a viable option for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. It has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. The GPU has 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs. These specifications place it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30097.

In Doom, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game at all tested settings, as there are no indications of memory capacity issues. The GPU's memory bandwidth is a key factor in its performance, especially at 4K. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU is being pushed harder as the pixel count increases, and its compute power becomes the limiting factor.

The GPU's performance is also reflected in its synthetic benchmarks. It scores 22547 in Passmark G3D and 127549 in Geekbench OpenCL. These scores are consistent with its position relative to its nearest rivals. The RX 7700 XT is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in average score, showing that it is a competitive mid-range part. The data confirms that while the CPU is a high-end component, the GPU is the component that defines the combo's overall performance ceiling in Doom, particularly at 4K where it falls below 60 FPS on the Ultra preset.