Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a system capable of running the game at maximum settings with substantial headroom, making it a top-tier configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination produces an average of 115 FPS on High settings, 136 FPS on Medium, and 156 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still maintains a robust 94 FPS average. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS, indicating consistent performance without significant frame-time spikes. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4090 has ample compute headroom even when graphics settings are dialed down.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales considerably. High settings produce 211 FPS average, while Medium reaches 250 FPS with a minimum of 213 FPS and maximum of 288 FPS. Low settings hit 287 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 173 FPS. The gap between the lowest and highest presets narrows to 114 FPS at this resolution, showing that the CPU begins to play a more significant role in limiting frame rates as the GPU workload decreases.

At 1920x1080, the system operates at extremely high frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 401 FPS, Medium averages 382 FPS with a range of 325 to 439 FPS, High averages 327 FPS, and Ultra still manages 267 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 134 FPS, the largest spread across all resolutions. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU becomes increasingly important, as the GPU can render frames faster than the processor can feed it data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best playable setting, maintaining an average of 94 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing players to experience the game with maximum visual fidelity without compromising smoothness. The data shows that even the most demanding settings at 4K leave significant performance margin.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 173 FPS average, making this resolution and preset combination ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 173 FPS figure represents more than double the playability threshold, providing smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 267 FPS average, which is over four times the 60 FPS minimum requirement. This makes the combination exceptionally well-suited for competitive play or use with very high refresh rate displays, where the frame rate headroom can be fully utilized.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 0.1% higher at 24935, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, which scores 0.2% lower at 25005. The Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.2% behind at 24911, while the Intel Core 5 210H trails by 0.4% with a score of 24872. These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, given that the game's performance at high settings is primarily GPU-bound.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a 0% delta at 60326, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with a 0.3% delta at 60140. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 2.5% higher at 61896, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 2.9% lower at 58657. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Doom, though the RTX 4090's specific architecture and driver optimizations may produce slight variations in actual gameplay performance.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Doom at all tested resolutions and presets with frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 94 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 173 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 267 FPS average. The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4090 provides more than sufficient performance for the most demanding settings at every resolution tested.

The minimum frame rate data available for Medium settings at each resolution further confirms stability. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 115 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 213 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, it is 325 FPS. These minimum values indicate that the system maintains smooth performance even during demanding scenes, with no drops approaching the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals distinct roles for each component. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, as evidenced by the 62 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings. The RTX 4090's workload at 4K is substantial, and the CPU's ability to feed frames is not yet a limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts. The difference between Low and Ultra grows to 114 FPS, indicating that the GPU has more headroom and the CPU's frame preparation time becomes relatively more important. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, still provides sufficient throughput to keep the GPU well-fed at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The 134 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, combined with the 401 FPS average on Low settings, suggests that the CPU is approaching its limit in terms of frame generation rate. The RTX 4090 could theoretically render even more frames at 1080p, but the processor's single-thread performance and memory bandwidth constrain the maximum achievable frame rate. The CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache help maintain strong performance, but the data indicates that the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 118th out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom. This places it in the top 3.2% of all configurations tested, reflecting the high performance of both components. The rank is driven primarily by the RTX 4090's exceptional rasterization performance, as the CPU's percentile rank of 77 among all processors is solid but not class-leading. The GPU's percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs, combined with its 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth, ensures that the system delivers near-top-tier results in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 3840x2160, averaging 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 267 FPS, providing more than four times the required frame rate for smooth gameplay.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for Medium settings?

A: The minimum frame rates for Medium settings are 115 FPS at 4K, 213 FPS at 1440p, and 325 FPS at 1080p, indicating consistent performance without significant drops.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Doom at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary performance determinant, with a 62 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F plus RTX 4090 combination ranks 118th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 3.2% of all systems.

Q: Can the system handle high refresh rate displays at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system averages 173 FPS, making it suitable for displays with refresh rates up to 170 Hz or higher.