Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a decisive performance outcome for Doom, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data set includes average FPS figures for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, spanning Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings, with no minimum or maximum frame rate values recorded. This combination ranks 840th out of 3,712 tested combos in-game, placing it in the top 22.6% of all configurations evaluated for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional throughput, starting with a Low preset average of 311.9 FPS. Moving up the quality scale, Medium delivers 272.3 FPS, High drops to 231.9 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 190.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of roughly 121.5 FPS, or about 39% of the Low baseline, which indicates that even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low averages 205.8 FPS, Medium reaches 179.1 FPS, High hits 149.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 120.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is approximately 85.1 FPS, representing a 41.4% drop from the Low setting. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers double the playability threshold, making this resolution a strong candidate for maximum visual fidelity without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture tightens considerably, yet remains fully playable. Low averages 112.8 FPS, Medium achieves 96.9 FPS, High produces 83.4 FPS, and Ultra dips to 64.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 48.5 FPS in absolute terms, or about 43% of the Low result. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire test matrix that falls below 100 FPS, but at 64.3 FPS it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow but definitive margin.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the relative performance loss from Low to Ultra grows slightly as resolution increases, from 39% at 1080p to 43% at 4K. The absolute frame rates, however, remain high enough that no preset at any resolution presents a playability concern. The data also shows that the 7700X and RTX 4070 combination scales predictably with resolution, with 1440p averaging about 64% of the 1080p frame rate across presets, and 4K averaging about 37% of the 1080p rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the primary performance driver as resolution increases, while the CPU plays a more significant role at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 190.4 to 311.9 FPS, which are exceptionally high values that suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at these settings. The fact that even Ultra at 1080p stays above 190 FPS implies that neither component is severely bottlenecked, but the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread capabilities are clearly sufficient for this workload.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate across all presets drops by roughly 36%, from an average of 251.6 FPS to 163.7 FPS. This reduction aligns with the 78% increase in pixel count, indicating that the GPU is becoming more dominant. At 4K, the average drops further to 89.4 FPS, a 45% reduction from 1440p and a 64% reduction from 1080p. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is steeper than the pixel count difference alone would suggest, which points to the RTX 4070's memory bandwidth and compute resources being the limiting factor at this resolution.

The CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the difference between Low and Ultra settings is relatively small in percentage terms compared to lower-end processors. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom that settings changes at 1080p translate almost entirely to GPU load. At 4K, however, the CPU influence diminishes further, as the frame rates are constrained by the GPU's ability to render the larger image. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48.5 FPS, while at 1080p it is 121.5 FPS, confirming that the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are extremely close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35,802, a difference of just 0.3%, meaning it would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728, just 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 matches at 35,719, also 0.5% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H rounds out the group with 35,670, 0.7% lower than the 7700X.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 averages 37,648 in benchmark scores, sitting at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with 37,628, a negligible 0.1% difference, followed by the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37,507, which is 0.4% lower. Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores higher at 38,135, placing it 1.3% above the RTX 4070, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% with 37,157.

In practical terms for Doom, these rivals would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance. A system using the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 instead of the 7700X would see frame rates within 0.3% of the measured values, which translates to less than 1 FPS difference at 4K Ultra. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4070 for a Tesla P4 would result in a 0.1% change, imperceptible in real-world gameplay. The RTX 4080 Mobile, despite being a mobile part, offers a 1.3% advantage over the RTX 4070, which could push 4K Ultra from 64.3 FPS to roughly 65.1 FPS, still well within the playable range.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, with all resolutions and presets clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. According to the verdict data, every resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 has all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—marked as playable. The best settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS, are Ultra in every case.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 190.4 FPS, which is more than triple the playability threshold and represents an ideal configuration for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 120.7 FPS, still more than double the threshold and excellent for 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 64.3 FPS, which is only 4.3 FPS above the threshold, making it the most marginal configuration. While playable, this setup leaves little headroom for frame time spikes, although no minimum FPS data is available to assess worst-case performance.

For users prioritizing a smooth 60 FPS lock, 4K Ultra is technically viable but sits close to the boundary. Dropping to High at 4K would provide 83.4 FPS, a more comfortable margin, while Medium offers 96.9 FPS for those who prefer extra safety. At 1440p and 1080p, there is no reason to compromise on settings, as even Ultra provides far more performance than required.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 840th out of 3,712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 77.4th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the overall performance across all tested settings and resolutions, not just the highest preset. The top 22.6% placement indicates that this system outperforms the vast majority of hardware combinations tested for this game.

The rank is influenced by the fact that Doom is a well-optimized title that can run on a wide range of hardware, but the 7700X and RTX 4070 combination still lands in the upper quintile. For context, the CPU alone sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 81st percentile, so the combo rank of 77.4th percentile is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile. This suggests that the pairing is slightly held back by the GPU at higher resolutions, which is consistent with the FPS scaling observed between 1440p and 4K.

The rank also implies that there are 2,872 other combos that perform worse in Doom, which includes systems with weaker CPUs, GPUs, or both. The data does not provide information on what specific hardware sits above or below this rank, but the percentile figures for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of where this combo stands relative to the broader hardware landscape.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 190.4 FPS. This is the clear choice for any 1080p display, as it delivers maximum visual quality with performance far exceeding even 144 Hz refresh rates.

For 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best setting, achieving 120.7 FPS. This comfortably supports 120 Hz monitors and provides a significant visual upgrade over High, which runs at 149.2 FPS but with reduced effects and geometry quality. The 71.5 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is notable, with Ultra still maintaining more than double the playability threshold.

For 3840x2160, Ultra is again the best setting with 64.3 FPS, but this is the only configuration in the entire test matrix that falls below 100 FPS. While it technically clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is slim. Players who prefer a larger safety buffer can choose High at 83.4 FPS, or Medium at 96.9 FPS, sacrificing some visual fidelity for additional headroom. The data shows that at 4K, the performance cost of each settings tier is roughly 15-20 FPS, making the choice between Ultra and High a practical one for users with variable refresh rate displays.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 64.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, this is the closest margin of any configuration tested, so players may prefer High (83.4 FPS) for more headroom.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 311.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system still delivers 190.4 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Doom?

A: It ranks 840th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top 22.6% of all configurations evaluated for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Doom at 1440p?

A: The data shows that frame rates drop by about 36% from 1080p to 1440p, indicating the GPU becomes more dominant. At 1440p Ultra, the system still achieves 120.7 FPS, suggesting the CPU provides ample headroom.

Q: What GPU is closest in performance to the RTX 4070?

A: The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average benchmark score of 37,628, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070's 37,648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% lower, and the RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% higher.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 hold back the Ryzen 7 7700X in Doom?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears sufficient as frame rates exceed 190 FPS even at Ultra. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as Ultra drops to 64.3 FPS, but the CPU's percentile rank (85th) is higher than the GPU's (81st), suggesting the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.