Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a broad range of performance in Doom, scaling from well over 200 FPS at lower settings to a demanding 4K experience. The benchmark data shows a clear hierarchy of presets, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the role of the components, and how this specific combo stacks up against the wider field.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the High preset at 1440p offers the most balanced experience, delivering an average of 98.9 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 82.3 FPS seen at Ultra, representing a roughly 20% performance uplift while still maintaining a high level of graphical quality. For gamers prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1440p provides a substantial boost to 138.5 FPS, which is a 68% increase over the High preset at the same resolution. However, this comes at a considerable cost to visual fidelity.

At 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays, achieving 158.6 FPS. Pushing to Low yields 213.1 FPS, a 34% improvement that will satisfy the most demanding competitive players, but the visual trade-off is steep. The Medium preset at 1080p, at 187.1 FPS, presents a compelling middle ground, offering a substantial frame rate advantage over High while retaining more graphical detail than Low. For a standard 60Hz display, the Ultra preset at 1440p, with its 82.3 FPS average, is entirely playable and provides the best image quality. At 4K, the Low preset is the only configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold, hitting 76.5 FPS. The High preset at 4K, at 56.2 FPS, is borderline, but the Ultra preset's 46.6 FPS average suggests it is best avoided for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that for the best overall experience, targeting the High preset at 1440p or 1080p provides the optimal balance between performance and visual quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component in this pairing for Doom. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game's textures at 1440p and below. The GPU's boost clock of 1770 MHz, based on the Turing architecture, drives its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This compute power is the primary driver of frame rates, especially as resolution and settings increase.

The benchmark results clearly show the GPU's influence. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 213.1 FPS, but this drops to 127.4 FPS at Ultra settings. This 40% reduction in performance is a direct result of the increased workload on the GPU. The trend becomes even more pronounced at 4K, where the GPU is pushed to its limits. The difference between Low (76.5 FPS) and Ultra (46.6 FPS) settings at 4K is a 39% performance swing, underscoring that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU's performance percentile of 65 versus all GPUs reinforces its position as a mid-to-high-tier part that can handle Doom well, but not at maximum settings in 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, confirming the GPU-bound nature of this workload. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 158.6 FPS at 1080p, to 98.9 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 56.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 38% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The total performance loss from 1080p to 4K is a substantial 65%.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU, a 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU at these resolutions. The data shows that the game is not limited by CPU processing power, as the frame rate scales almost entirely with the GPU's rendering load. The fact that the 4K High preset (56.2 FPS) is below the 60 FPS target while the 4K Low preset (76.5 FPS) is above it further illustrates that the GPU's fill rate and shading power are the decisive factors, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combo ranks 1014th out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's age and tier relative to the CPU. The processor is a high-end part from 2020, with an average benchmark score of 49062 and a percentile rank of 93 versus all CPUs, placing it in the top 7% of all processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K, have nearly identical average scores, with a performance delta of only -0.2%.

In contrast, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206 and ranks in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs. This disparity in relative performance between the CPU and GPU is the key reason for the combo's mid-pack ranking. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver. The combo's rank is therefore a reflection of the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's. The data shows that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the overall system's gaming performance is anchored by the GPU, leading to a ranking that is lower than the CPU's individual standing would suggest.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for playing Doom with this combo at High settings?

A: The data shows that 1440p with High settings provides an average of 98.9 FPS, which is a smooth experience. At 1080p, High settings deliver 158.6 FPS, and at 4K, the average drops to 56.2 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 82.3 FPS, while High averages 98.9 FPS. This is a 16.6 FPS difference, or a 20% performance penalty for the higher visual fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system for Doom?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its high core count and clock speeds, is not the limiting component.

Q: Can this system achieve 4K 60 FPS in Doom?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset, which averages 76.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 66.7 FPS, while the High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, averaging 56.2 and 46.6 FPS respectively.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The benchmark results show an average of 187.1 FPS at 1080p with Medium settings. This is a strong result, offering a high frame rate while maintaining a moderate level of graphical detail.

Q: How does this combo's overall ranking compare to the CPU's individual performance?

A: The combo ranks 1014th out of 1681 tested systems. The CPU, however, is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating top-tier performance. This discrepancy shows that the system's overall ranking is held back by the GPU, which is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.