Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with the data showing every single resolution and preset tested clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin. The measured frames per second range from a low of 85 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 401 FPS at 1080p Low, making this combo overkill for the game’s engine. The following analysis breaks down exactly what these numbers mean for a buyer.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which is comfortably above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 156 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested and it still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 compared to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is only 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209. The next closest rivals are slower, with the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at -1.1% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at -2.6%.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to the closest CPU alternatives?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802, which is only 0.3% slower. The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 are 0.5% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails by 0.7%.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset runs at 401 FPS while the Ultra preset runs at 241 FPS. The gap between them is 160 FPS, representing a significant drop for higher visual fidelity, but both are far beyond what any 60 Hz display needs.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested hardware combinations?

A: Yes. Out of 3712 tested combos, this pairing ranks 215th for Doom. This places it in the top 6% of all tested configurations for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling in Doom, but the CPU still plays a critical role at lower resolutions. The measured FPS across resolutions shows that when moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 241 to 156, a reduction of 85 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K Ultra further reduces performance from 156 to 85 FPS, another 71 FPS drop. This linear scaling indicates that the rendering workload is heavily GPU-bound at all tested resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the combo produces 401 FPS, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently enough to hit extremely high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, shows strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088 and a single-core score of 1987. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8859 further demonstrates that the processor can handle the game’s thread scheduling without becoming a bottleneck.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide the necessary data throughput for 4K textures. The measured 4K Medium preset at 123 FPS versus 4K Low at 141 FPS shows that even at high resolutions, the GPU has substantial headroom. The 4K Ultra preset at 85 FPS is the only configuration where the GPU starts to show meaningful load, but it still clears the threshold by 25 FPS.

For players targeting high refresh rate displays, the CPU matters most at 1080p where the 401 FPS Low result approaches the limits of what most CPUs can feed. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the deciding factor, as evidenced by the 260 FPS at 1440p Low versus 156 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 241 FPS. The data shows that even the most demanding settings leave enormous performance headroom, with Medium at 350 FPS and High at 295 FPS. The Ultra preset at 241 FPS is more than four times the playable threshold, making it the obvious choice for 1080p gaming.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best option with an average of 156 FPS. The drop from 1080p Ultra is significant at 85 FPS, but 156 FPS still provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 226 FPS and High at 191 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the best visual quality while maintaining triple-digit frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 85 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested and it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 104 FPS and Medium at 123 FPS offer even more headroom for those who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity. The Low preset at 141 FPS shows that even at 4K, the GPU has substantial untapped potential.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 compared to the 7700X’s 35909. The 0.3% delta means a buyer choosing the PRO 5845 would experience virtually identical performance in Doom. The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 both score 0.5% lower, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails by 0.7%. These differences are within run-to-run variance and would not be perceptible in actual gameplay.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match with a score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080’s 54247, a delta of just 0.1%. This means the SUPER variant offers essentially the same performance in Doom. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% slower respectively. These minor differences would translate to a few frames per second at most, keeping all these alternatives within the same performance tier.

For a system builder, choosing any of these alternatives would yield similar results in Doom. The CPU and GPU are both positioned in the top tier of their respective categories, with the Ryzen 7 7700X ranking in the 85th percentile among all CPUs and the RTX 4080 ranking in the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 215 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the setup in the top 5.8% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the CPU’s 16 threads and the GPU’s 9728 shading units work together without creating a significant bottleneck at any resolution.

The high rank is supported by the measured FPS data showing no configuration falls below 85 FPS. Even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintains a 25 FPS margin above the playable threshold. The 1080p results, with a low of 241 FPS on Ultra, demonstrate that this combo has substantial headroom for future games or higher refresh rate displays.

The percentile rankings reinforce this position. The CPU’s 85th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile among all GPUs indicate that both components are above average for their respective categories. The combo rank of 215 out of 3712 suggests that when paired together, they perform better than the sum of their individual rankings would suggest.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Doom at maximum settings across every resolution tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets at all three resolutions are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at every resolution. The 4K Ultra preset runs at 85 FPS, the 1440p Ultra preset runs at 156 FPS, and the 1080p Ultra preset runs at 241 FPS.

The RTX 4080 is the star of the show, providing enough raw power to handle Doom’s engine at 4K without breaking a sweat. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory ensures no texture loading bottlenecks, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth keeps data flowing efficiently. The Ryzen 7 7700X provides ample single-thread performance with its 5.40 GHz boost clock and strong multi-threaded capabilities that prevent any CPU-side slowdowns.

For a 60 Hz display, the 4K Ultra preset at 85 FPS is the sweet spot. For 1440p 144 Hz monitors, the Ultra preset at 156 FPS is ideal. And for 1080p 240 Hz displays, the Ultra preset at 241 FPS pushes right up against the display’s capabilities. This build is not just capable of running Doom; it delivers an experience that exceeds the requirements of all current display technology. The only limitation would be a display that cannot keep up with the frame rates this combo produces.