Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a robust performance profile for Doom, with benchmark data indicating a strong capability to handle high refresh rates across most resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that this system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a slight compromise in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this hardware pairing are consistent with the game's well-optimized id Tech 6 engine, showing significant headroom at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 258 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS. The High preset still delivers an impressive 190 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 155 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably, with the system still offering excellent headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset yields an average of 167 FPS. The Medium preset averages 145 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. The High setting produces an average of 123 FPS, and the Ultra preset, while more demanding, still delivers a very playable 100 FPS average.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the only significant challenge to this hardware. Here, the Low preset achieves an average of 90 FPS. The Medium preset averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The High preset maintains a playable 67 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging only 54 FPS. This data indicates that 4K gaming is viable, but only with adjusted settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close performance rivals according to the benchmark database, which helps contextualize their capabilities. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has an average benchmark score of 32707 compared to the 7400F's 32750, a negligible difference of 0.1%. Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, a 0.2% difference. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is -0.2% relative to the 7400F, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.3% difference. This indicates that the 7400F offers performance nearly identical to these other mid-range and mobile processors, meaning users upgrading from any of these would see virtually no change in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, with an average score of 17083 versus the RTX 3070's 17208, a difference of 0.7%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1% difference), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019 (1.1% difference). On the higher end, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is -1.5% relative to the RTX 3070. These figures show that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3070 and RX 7600 XT are essentially interchangeable, though the RTX 3070's architectural advantages may manifest differently in specific game workloads.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data reveals the optimal configuration for each resolution to maintain a 60 FPS or higher average. At 1920x1080, the system can handle the most demanding Ultra preset, achieving an average of 155 FPS. This leaves substantial performance headroom, confirming that the system is not heavily taxed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average of 100 FPS. This indicates that the hardware is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, as the average frame rate is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 67 FPS. While this is above the playability threshold, it is a much narrower margin compared to lower resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target and is therefore not recommended for consistent smoothness.

The Verdict

This PC configuration is unequivocally capable of running Doom with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all resolutions and presets are playable except for the 4K Ultra setting. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with massive headroom, achieving 155 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, it also clears the threshold on Ultra with 100 FPS. For 3840x2160, the system clears the threshold up to the High preset, with an average of 67 FPS. The benchmark data shows that this is a high-performance pairing for this title, capable of delivering smooth gameplay at all resolutions, with the only caveat being that 4K users must avoid the Ultra preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 67 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this system can achieve in Doom?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 258 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, while the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707. This represents a 0.1% difference, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 124 FPS, with a maximum of 167 FPS and an average of 145 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 significantly faster than its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: No, the data shows a difference of only 0.7% in average benchmark scores, with the RTX 3070 scoring 17208 and the RX 7600 XT scoring 17083.

Q: What is the performance rank of this CPU+GPU combo for Doom?

A: The combination ranks 1596 out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper half of tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1596 out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom. This position places it slightly above the median of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is far above average for this title. The ranking reflects the strong performance of the RTX 3070 and the capable Ryzen 5 7400F, which together provide a balanced platform. The high percentile rank of the CPU (83rd) and the solid rank of the GPU (61st) contribute to this respectable overall standing. The system's performance is likely limited more by the GPU at higher resolutions, as the CPU's strong single-threaded performance is more than sufficient for this game's engine.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in this system. At 1920x1080, the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets is significant, with a drop from 258 FPS to 155 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the graphical load increases substantially with higher presets. The CPU's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, ensures that it does not become a limiting factor at these low resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with the Ultra preset averaging 100 FPS versus 167 FPS on Low. The GPU remains the dominant factor in determining frame rates, as the resolution increase puts more strain on the graphics card while the CPU workload remains relatively constant. The Ryzen 5 7400F's multi-core capabilities, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, are more than adequate to feed the GPU with draw calls.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more critical. The performance gap between Low (90 FPS) and Ultra (54 FPS) is substantial, and the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold only at the Ultra preset. This confirms that the RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the determining factor for 4K performance. The CPU's role at this resolution is secondary, as the frame rate is heavily constrained by the pixel fill rate and shading capabilities of the GPU. The data shows that this is a well-balanced system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting component.