Doom

Doom, the 2016 first-person shooter, is often used as a benchmark for high-refresh-rate gaming due to its fast pacing and id Tech 6 engine. In this analysis, we examine the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile graphics card. The data shows a combination capable of delivering exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, consistently positioning it in the top percentile of tested configurations. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the RTX 5080 Mobile offers 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This analysis will walk through the measured FPS data, compare the results to rival components, and provide specific recommendations for the best gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 309, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed closely by 269 FPS at Medium settings and 227 FPS at High settings for the same resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the average FPS ranges from 65 on Ultra settings to 108 on Low settings. The High preset yields 80 FPS, while Medium produces 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Doom?

A: The combo ranks 1006 out of 3712 total tested combinations in this game. This places it in the top 27% of all tested combos, indicating strong performance relative to the broader pool of hardware configurations.

Q: Which setting provides the best balance of high FPS and quality at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 147 FPS average, which is a substantial jump from the 120 FPS of Ultra while still maintaining a high level of visual fidelity. For those prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset hits 200 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant (e.g., from 227 to 80 FPS on High settings). The CPU's 16-core, 32-thread configuration appears sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, given the high frame rates at 1080p.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38349. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, 0.6% ahead of the RTX 4080 Mobile, 0.9% behind the MX570 A, and 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580X.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the High preset at 227 FPS is the recommended choice for most users. It provides a 41 FPS advantage over Ultra (186 FPS) while maintaining high visual quality. The Low preset at 309 FPS is only necessary for users with 300Hz+ displays who prioritize maximum frame rate over graphics.

At 2560x1440, the High preset stands out as the best option, delivering 147 FPS. This is a 27 FPS improvement over Ultra (120 FPS) and remains well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold for many monitors. The Medium preset (174 FPS) offers an even higher frame rate with a slight reduction in quality, making it a strong alternative for competitive play. The Low preset (200 FPS) is available for those who want the absolute highest refresh rate, but the visual trade-off is noticeable.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset provides the most balanced experience at 94 FPS average, with a minimum of 80 FPS. This is a 14 FPS improvement over High (80 FPS) and a 29 FPS improvement over Ultra (65 FPS). While High is also playable at 80 FPS, the Medium preset's higher minimum FPS of 80 ensures more consistent frame pacing. The Low preset (108 FPS) is viable for users who prefer smoothness over detail, but for a visually demanding game like Doom, Medium offers the best compromise at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It has a 64 MB shared L3 cache and supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. In the context of Doom, a game that is generally GPU-bound at high settings, this processor provides ample headroom to feed the GPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores are notable. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a single-core score of 2044. In Geekbench, it scores 20992 multi-core and 2464 single-core. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 54934, and its single-thread score is 4147. These scores place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, indicating top-tier performance. The data shows that the CPU's single-core performance is strong enough to handle Doom's game logic and draw calls without becoming a bottleneck, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (1.6% higher), the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (1.6% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900K (1.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (2.0% higher). This places the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in a competitive position, though its mobile segment designation suggests it is optimized for power efficiency (55 W TDP) without sacrificing raw performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile ranks 1006 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 27% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mobile platform. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, and the data indicates that this combo excels at delivering high frame rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the combo's performance is exceptional, with the Low preset hitting 309 FPS. This is a result of both the CPU's high single-core throughput and the GPU's raw pixel-pushing capabilities. The rank of 1006 out of 3712 suggests that while many desktop configurations may outperform it at 4K, the mobile combo is highly competitive for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data shows that the combo's performance is particularly strong in the 1080p and 1440p segments, where the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth are not fully taxed.

The combo's rank also benefits from the CPU's 95th percentile standing among all CPUs. This ensures that the processor does not hold back the GPU, which is critical for achieving frame rates above 200 FPS. The measured FPS values at 1080p (227 FPS on High, 269 FPS on Medium, 309 FPS on Low) are consistent with a system that is GPU-limited at these settings, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain stable frame delivery.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 975 MHz and a boost clock of 1500 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 23.04 TFLOPS.

In Doom, the GPU's role is paramount. The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern with resolution. At 1080p High, the GPU delivers 227 FPS, which drops to 147 FPS at 1440p High and 80 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory requirement is well within the available capacity.

The GPU's benchmark scores are mixed. It has a Passmark G3D score of 27711 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 166986, and its Vulkan score is 169754. The GPU's average benchmark score is 38349, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance: the MX570 (0.1% higher), the RTX 4080 Mobile (0.6% higher), the MX570 A (0.9% lower), and the Radeon Pro 580X (0.9% lower). This indicates that the RTX 5080 Mobile is a solid performer, though not a standout in synthetic benchmarks, its real-world Doom performance is excellent.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 186 on Ultra to 309 on Low. The Medium preset yields 269 FPS with a minimum of 229 FPS and a maximum of 310 FPS. High produces 227 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays with ease, even on Ultra settings.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops but remains high. The Ultra preset delivers 120 FPS, while High produces 147 FPS. Medium yields 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. Low settings achieve 200 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with the High preset dropping from 227 to 147 FPS, a 35% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU has ample capacity.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable, though the frame rates decrease significantly. Ultra settings produce 65 FPS, High yields 80 FPS, Medium achieves 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS, and Low reaches 108 FPS. The 4K data shows that the combo can handle this resolution, but users may need to adjust settings to maintain a smooth experience. The Medium preset offers the best balance, with a 94 FPS average that is well above the 60 FPS target.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data provides insight into the limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by 35% on High settings (from 227 to 147 FPS), 36% on Low (309 to 200 FPS), 35% on Medium (269 to 174 FPS), and 35% on Ultra (186 to 120 FPS). This consistent ~35% drop across all settings indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the workload scales with pixel count.

From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more pronounced. High settings fall from 147 to 80 FPS, a 46% reduction. Low settings drop from 200 to 108 FPS, a 46% reduction. Medium falls from 174 to 94 FPS, a 46% reduction, and Ultra drops from 120 to 65 FPS, a 46% reduction. This steeper decline at higher resolutions further confirms the GPU's role as the limiting factor. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are more than sufficient to handle the game's logic at these frame rates, and the data shows that the GPU's rendering capacity is what determines the final FPS.

The scaling pattern also highlights the efficiency of the combo. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they are likely CPU-limited in some scenarios, but the data does not show a plateau, suggesting the CPU can keep up. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the constraint, as the frame rates are proportional to the pixel count. This analysis indicates that for users targeting 4K, the RTX 5080 Mobile's performance is the key factor, while for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the combo delivers outstanding results that will satisfy most high-refresh-rate displays.