Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with the data showing that every resolution and preset tested clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The pairing ranks 703rd out of 3712 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top 19% of all systems. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even the most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 204.9 FPS, while at 4K the Ultra preset still maintains a comfortable 69.1 FPS average, indicating this is a high-refresh-rate monster at every resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. Benchmark results show the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 69.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K are playable, with averages ranging from 69.1 FPS at Ultra to 119.6 FPS at Low.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 135.1 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays well above 60 FPS. The data shows a comfortable margin, as even the most graphically intensive option runs at more than double the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF, and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U. It is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, indicating near-identical performance among these processors.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the RTX 5070 occupy?

A: The RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its closest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% lower score), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% lower), placing it firmly in the upper mid-range to high-end segment.

Q: Is the game more demanding at 4K compared to 1080p?

A: The measured FPS data confirms a significant scaling cost. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 204.9 at 1080p to 135.1 at 1440p, then to 69.1 at 4K. This represents a 66.3% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, demonstrating that resolution is a major factor for this title.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the CPU keeps pace. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 339 FPS average, and at 1440p Low it achieves 219 FPS. These extremely high frame rates indicate that the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 999, is sufficient to feed the RTX 5070 without creating a meaningful bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions in Doom. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 339 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 204.9 FPS on Ultra. This 39.6% reduction from Low to Ultra indicates that while GPU load increases with graphical fidelity, the CPU is still delivering extremely high frame rates even at maximum settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 999, allows the GPU to stretch its legs at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern becomes more GPU-bound. The Low preset averages 219 FPS, while Ultra drops to 135.1 FPS — a 38.3% reduction. The frame rate penalty from increasing resolution at the same settings is notable: Low settings decrease from 339 to 219 FPS (35.4% drop), and Ultra decreases from 204.9 to 135.1 FPS (34.1% drop). This scaling suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, with its 672.0 GB/s of GDDR7 bandwidth, become increasingly important as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Ultra averages just 69.1 FPS, while Low reaches 119.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 42.2%, the largest percentage difference across all resolutions. This indicates that at this resolution, the RTX 5070's 80 ROPs and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are being heavily taxed. The CPU's role diminishes here, as the frame rates are low enough that the Ryzen 5 7600's 6 cores and 12 threads are unlikely to be the limiting factor.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU contributes meaningfully to overall performance, particularly at lower presets where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735) providing ample headroom. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset — for example, High dropping from 159.5 to 87.2 FPS (45.3% reduction) — confirms that resolution increases disproportionately burden the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 204.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a massive margin for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the most demanding settings leave substantial performance on the table, suggesting that users could enable additional features beyond the tested presets if available.

For 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal setting with an average of 135.1 FPS. This is 75.1 FPS above the playable threshold, offering smooth gameplay on 144Hz displays. The medium preset at 191.6 FPS and high at 159.5 FPS show that users have flexibility, but Ultra's performance is strong enough that there is no reason to compromise on visual quality.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69.1 FPS, which is 9.1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where the margin becomes narrower, but it still comfortably clears the playability bar. The High preset at 87.2 FPS offers additional headroom for those who prefer a larger safety margin, while Medium at 101 FPS and Low at 119.6 FPS provide even more performance for 4K high-refresh displays.

The verdict data confirms that all four settings at all three resolutions are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at every resolution. This is a rare outcome, indicating that this hardware combination has been well-matched for Doom's engine, which was released with a 2016-05-12 date and benefits from the modern architecture of both components.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 703rd out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 81st percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong position, though not a top-tier one, suggesting that while this pairing excels at this game, there are faster configurations available. The rank reflects a system that delivers exceptional frame rates across all resolutions, with the 1080p Ultra score of 204.9 FPS being particularly impressive.

The CPU's percentile of 78 among all CPUs and the GPU's percentile of 82 among all GPUs indicate that both components are well above average individually. However, the combo rank of 703 is slightly lower than what the individual percentiles might suggest, implying that the system's performance in Doom is not perfectly aligned with its raw benchmark scores. This could be due to the game's engine characteristics, which may favor certain architectural features over raw throughput.

The data shows that this combo outperforms many others in the database, but it is not at the very top. Systems with higher-ranked CPUs and GPUs would likely achieve even higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 69.1 FPS average leaves only a modest margin above the 60 FPS threshold. For most users, however, this ranking represents a highly capable gaming machine that will handle Doom with ease at all settings.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can definitively run Doom at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at each one. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 204.9 FPS, which is 144.9 FPS above the playable threshold — an enormous margin that makes this ideal for 240Hz displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 135.1 FPS, still more than double the 60 FPS requirement.

At 3840x2160, the system is still highly capable, with Ultra averaging 69.1 FPS. This is 9.1 FPS above the threshold, providing a playable experience at maximum settings. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can drop to High settings for 87.2 FPS, or Medium for 101 FPS, both of which offer smoother performance on 4K high-refresh monitors. The data indicates that this hardware combination is well-suited for Doom across the board, with no resolution or preset failing to meet the playability standard.

The only caveat is that at 4K Ultra, the 69.1 FPS average is close enough to the 60 FPS threshold that demanding scenes could potentially cause dips below it. However, the average being this high suggests that the RTX 5070's architecture, with its 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48 RT cores, is efficient enough to handle the game's demands. Overall, this is a system that can run Doom at maximum quality with high frame rates at any resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals data, several CPUs and GPUs would deliver comparable performance in this system. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7600's 26324. This mobile processor would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, though its laptop form factor would require a different system configuration. The Intel Core i9-11900KF, with a score of 26212 (0.4% lower), offers similar single-thread and multi-thread performance, making it a viable alternative for desktop builds.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600, suggesting slightly better performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U, at 26187, is 0.5% lower, representing a small performance deficit. These four processors bracket the Ryzen 5 7600's performance within a narrow 0.8% range, meaning any of them would be a drop-in equivalent for CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with an average score of 40318 (0.1% lower than the RTX 5070's 40377), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (1.2% higher). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, which is 2.0% lower. These alternatives would produce slightly different frame rates in Doom, but the differences are small enough that users would not notice a meaningful change in gameplay experience. The Radeon Pro 5300, being slightly faster, might edge out the RTX 5070 by a few frames per second in GPU-bound scenarios, while the RTX A500 Mobile would be marginally slower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 339 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 292.4 FPS, High averages 252.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 204.9 FPS. The progression shows that each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 15-20%, with Ultra being 39.6% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low averages 219 FPS, Medium 191.6 FPS, High 159.5 FPS, and Ultra 135.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with Low experiencing a 35.4% reduction, Medium a 34.5% reduction, High a 36.9% reduction, and Ultra a 34.1% reduction. This uniform scaling indicates that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count efficiently.

At 3840x2160, performance remains playable but the margins shrink. Low averages 119.6 FPS, Medium 101 FPS, High 87.2 FPS, and Ultra 69.1 FPS. The reduction from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with Low dropping 45.4%, Medium 47.3%, High 45.3%, and Ultra 48.9%. This steep scaling reflects the massive increase in pixel count — 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p — and highlights the GPU's role as the limiting factor at this resolution. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these demands, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at all settings.