Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is an exceptionally strong combination for running Doom, delivering playable frame rates at every tested resolution and setting. Benchmark data indicates that this combo ranks 860th out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems. With average FPS figures ranging from 66 at 4K Ultra to 314 at 1080p Low, this hardware clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p and 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest performance rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which scores 0.2% higher in average benchmark performance, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which trails by 0.3%. The Intel Core i9-11900KF sits 0.4% ahead of the 7600, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is 0.5% behind. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios within Doom, users with any of these processors would experience nearly identical frame rates. The 7600's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores its position as a high-performing mainstream processor, with its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 32 MB of L3 cache providing ample headroom for the game's engine.

For the GPU side, the RTX 4070's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% higher average score), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% lower), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% lower). The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, indicating that while it is a high-end card, the performance deltas to these rivals are small enough that in GPU-bound 4K scenarios, the differences would be minimal. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are key advantages over the RX Vega 56's older architecture, which matters more in texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, the data shows all four settings presets—Ultra, High, Medium, and Low—are playable at 3840x2160. The average FPS ranges from 66 at Ultra to 110 at Low, with Medium averaging 96 FPS (minimum 81, maximum 110). All presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this hardware?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 314 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For Ultra settings, the best average is 189 FPS at 1080p, followed by 122 FPS at 1440p and 66 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is within 1.3% of its closest rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 0.1% higher, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% higher, while the RTX 4080 Mobile and Radeon PRO W6400 are 1.3% lower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming performance.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate drop between 1440p and 4K?

A: Yes, the drop is substantial. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 122 at 2560x1440 to 66 at 3840x2160, a 54% reduction. At High settings, it drops from 150 FPS to 81 FPS, a 46% decrease. The 4K resolution roughly halves frame rates across all presets.

Q: What CPU benchmark scores does the Ryzen 5 7600 achieve?

A: The CPU scores 12735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1852 in single-core. In Geekbench, it reaches 13413 multi-core and 2521 single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 27058, with a single-thread score of 3910.

Q: Does the combo maintain consistent frame times at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 232 and maximum is 314, giving an average of 273. This indicates a spread of 82 FPS between minimum and maximum, suggesting some frame time variance but well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 314 FPS, which drops to 273 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 232 and maximum of 314). High settings average 231 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain a strong 189 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 is rarely the bottleneck, and the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance (1852 in Cinebench R23) keeps frame rates high.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable but show expected scaling. Low settings yield 203 FPS average, Medium averages 177 FPS (minimum 150, maximum 204), High averages 150 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 122 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% across settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count of 78% more pixels requiring more GPU throughput.

At 3840x2160, the performance drop becomes more pronounced. Ultra settings average 66 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings improve to 81 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS (minimum 81, maximum 110), and Low settings reach 110 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 4070's 12 GB memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance limits absolute frame rates at this resolution. Notably, the Medium preset at 4K shows the only recorded minimum FPS (81) that is above the playable threshold, confirming that even the most demanding preset remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 860 out of 3712 tested configurations places this system in the top 23.2% of all combinations tested for Doom. This ranking considers both CPU and GPU performance together, and the percentile positions (CPU at 78th, GPU at 81st) suggest a balanced pairing where neither component drastically outclasses the other. The CPU's 3dmark scores—6499 for 16 threads and 999 for single thread—indicate that multi-threaded workloads are handled well, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26927 shows strong rasterization performance.

In practical terms, this ranking means that roughly 77% of tested systems will perform worse than this combo in Doom. The nearest rival CPUs (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Ryzen 7 7435HS, Core i9-11900KF, Ryzen 5 8540U) all have average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the 7600, so systems using those CPUs with a comparable GPU would likely fall in the same ranking band. The RTX 4070's nearest GPU rivals similarly show that swapping to a Tesla P4 or RX Vega 56 would produce nearly identical frame rates, keeping the combo rank stable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at all tested resolutions and settings, with the verdict data confirming playable performance at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. At 4K, the best settings preset is Ultra with an average of 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves minimal headroom for frame rate dips. The data shows that 4K Ultra is playable, but users seeking a more comfortable margin should consider High settings (81 FPS) or Medium (96 FPS).

At 1440p, the system excels with Ultra settings averaging 122 FPS, providing a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate displays. The 1080p results are exceptional, with Ultra averaging 189 FPS and Low reaching 314 FPS, making this combo ideal for esports-style play or competitive scenarios where maximum frame rates matter. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded by at least 10% even at 4K Ultra, and by over 100% at 1440p and 1080p across all presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 66 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual fidelity at 4K, though High (81 FPS) offers more headroom for demanding scenes. Medium provides 96 FPS and Low reaches 110 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended setting for maximum quality while maintaining playability.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 122 FPS average, making this the best preset at this resolution. The frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all visual features enabled. Lower presets (High at 150, Medium at 177, Low at 203) offer diminishing returns in visual quality for users seeking even higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 189 FPS average, which is the best preset choice. This provides high visual quality with frame rates well above the threshold for most high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz). The Medium preset (273 FPS) and Low (314 FPS) are only necessary for users with 360Hz displays or those prioritizing maximum frame consistency in competitive play, where the minimum FPS of 232 at Medium still exceeds any standard monitor's refresh rate.