Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a decisive performance class for Doom, with measured data showing that every preset at every resolution in the FACT PACK clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system ranks 215th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of configurations for this title. Benchmark results indicate a platform that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but one where the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures no bottleneck at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 156 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, and it offers the highest visual quality while still delivering more than double the playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 compared to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The deltaPct is 0.1, meaning the RTX 4080 is effectively 0.1% faster—a negligible difference that equates to near-identical real-world performance in Doom.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p Low settings, the system hits 401 FPS average, which is a CPU-heavy scenario. The CPU’s single-thread score of 974 in 3dmark and 3218 in Cinebench R23 indicates it can feed the GPU adequately, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 350 FPS, with a minimum of 297 FPS and a maximum of 402 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, while the Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005. The deltaPct is -0.2, meaning the 8400F is 0.2% faster—a margin too small to matter in practice for gaming performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is the Ultra preset at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 241 FPS, which provides a massive headroom over the threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra still delivers 156 FPS average, making it the clear choice for high-refresh 1440p panels. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 85 FPS average, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS, though users prioritizing frame rate stability may prefer High at 104 FPS average.

For each resolution, the step-down presets show diminishing returns in visual quality relative to the FPS gain. At 4K, Low settings yield 141 FPS average, a 66% increase over Ultra, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The Medium preset at 4K offers a balance with 123 FPS average, though the min FPS of 104 still clears the threshold easily. At 1440p, the jump from Ultra to High is 191 FPS average, while Low hits 260 FPS—all are viable, but Ultra provides the best experience without approaching the 60 FPS floor. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset never dips below 241 FPS average, so there is no reason to compromise on quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4080 becomes clear when examining the scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-limited at lower settings: Low preset hits 401 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 241 FPS. This 40% reduction from Low to Ultra indicates the GPU is taking on more work as settings increase, but the CPU still has headroom—the 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and 2-thread score of 1902 show strong per-core performance that prevents bottlenecking even at these high frame rates.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant. The Low preset at 260 FPS average versus Ultra at 156 FPS shows a 40% scaling, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower, suggesting the GPU is starting to constrain performance. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a max-thread score of 6379, are sufficient to keep frame times consistent, as evidenced by the Medium preset’s min FPS of 192 at 1440p—only 15% below the average.

At 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are tested heavily, with Low settings at 141 FPS average dropping to 85 FPS at Ultra. The CPU’s role diminishes further; the single-thread performance that drove 1080p frame rates is no longer the constraint. The 4K Medium min FPS of 104 confirms the GPU’s workload is the primary variable, as the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery. Across all resolutions, the RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the dominant factors at higher settings, while the CPU’s 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures it never becomes a weak link.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 7500F are all within a 0.4% performance delta. The Intel Core i7-11850H has an average score of 24935, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 is 0.4% slower. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game’s engine does not heavily tax multi-threaded workloads—the CPU’s 3dmark 8-thread score of 5372 and 16-thread score of 6376 show diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080’s closest competitor is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 versus 54247, a 0.1% difference that is imperceptible in gaming. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. These deltas are small enough that all alternatives would produce similar FPS in Doom, though the RTX 4080’s 16 GB VRAM and 76 RT cores give it an edge in other modern titles. For Doom specifically, the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and Passmark G3D score of 34457 indicate that the GPU’s rasterization strength is what matters most, and the rivals are within a narrow band.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are: Low at 141 FPS, Medium at 123 FPS (with min 104 and max 141), High at 104 FPS, and Ultra at 85 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 13% reduction, from Medium to High is 15%, and from High to Ultra is 18%. The min FPS at Medium (104) is identical to the High average, showing that the frame time variance remains controlled even as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 260 FPS, Medium at 226 FPS (min 192, max 260), High at 191 FPS, and Ultra at 156 FPS. The scaling is consistent, with each preset step reducing performance by roughly 15-17%. The Medium min FPS of 192 is still 3.2x the playable threshold, indicating no frame pacing issues.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low at 401 FPS, Medium at 350 FPS (min 297, max 402), High at 295 FPS, and Ultra at 241 FPS. The min FPS at Medium (297) is higher than the High average (295), which illustrates the performance headroom available at this resolution. The maximum FPS of 402 at 1080p Low approaches the practical limit for CPU-bound scenarios, and the Ryzen 5 7500F’s boost clock of 5.00 GHz supports this high throughput.

The Verdict

This configuration runs Doom with overwhelming success. The verdict data classifies all settings presets as playable at every resolution, meaning the system clears the 60 FPS threshold in all 12 measured scenarios. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 241 FPS, which is 4x the threshold and suitable for 240 Hz displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 156 FPS average, making it ideal for high-refresh 1440p gaming. At 3840x2160, Ultra produces 85 FPS average, which is playable but leaves room for users who prefer higher frame rates to drop to High at 104 FPS or Medium at 123 FPS.

The system’s rank of 215 out of 3712 combinations places it in the top 6% of tested hardware pairs for Doom. The RTX 4080’s 86th percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7500F’s 77th percentile among CPUs combine to create a balanced platform. The only consideration is at 4K Ultra, where 85 FPS average is sufficient but not excessive; users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K displays may prefer High settings to gain a 22% frame rate boost. For 1440p and 1080p, there is no scenario where this PC fails to deliver a smooth experience, making it a top-tier choice for Doom at any resolution.