Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is an exceptionally powerful combination for running Doom, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. The data shows a system that is not just capable of running the game smoothly, but is overwhelmingly overqualified, making it an ideal choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS results for this combo are consistently high, with the lowest average recorded being 73.7 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This indicates that the hardware is never pushed to its limits by Doom, even under the most demanding conditions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance scales predictably with the graphics preset. The Low preset yields an average of 121.3 FPS, which is a significant jump from the High preset's 88.1 FPS. The Medium preset sits in between with 101.4 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still manages a very playable 73.7 FPS. The gap between the highest and lowest presets is substantial, but even the most conservative settings provide a 60+ FPS experience.

The 2560x1440 (1440p) results show a dramatic increase in headroom. The Low preset reaches an average of 217.3 FPS, while Medium and High presets deliver 188.6 FPS and 162.5 FPS, respectively. Even the Ultra preset, which is often a framerate killer in other titles, maintains a remarkably high average of 130.4 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this hardware, offering a perfect balance between visual fidelity and incredibly high frame rates.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become almost superfluous, with the CPU and GPU combination producing results that are limited more by the game engine than the hardware. The Low preset hits an average of 340.6 FPS, and the Medium preset is not far behind at 294.3 FPS. The High preset still achieves 248.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset posts an average of 202.7 FPS. These numbers are so high that they are primarily relevant for competitive play on 240Hz or higher refresh rate monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Data from the nearestRivals fields indicates which other components would deliver a comparable experience. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909. The closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which is only 0.3% slower, and the Intel Core 7 250H, which is 0.5% slower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is also a near-identical performer, with a 0.5% difference in score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is the furthest of the group, being 0.7% slower. In practical terms, any of these processors would yield a nearly indistinguishable performance difference in Doom.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which is a mere 0.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, which is 0.8% slower. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is actually 1.2% faster in this metric, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower. For this game, swapping the RTX 5070 for any of these cards would result in a change in frame rate of only a few percent, which would be imperceptible in most gameplay scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show that Doom is significantly more dependent on the GPU than the CPU, but the CPU still plays a crucial role in enabling the highest possible frame rates. The scaling between resolutions and presets is the key indicator here. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all presets drops by roughly 35%. When moving from 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops by another 45%. This consistent and steep decline as resolution increases is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload.

However, the CPU's strength becomes apparent at 1080p. At this resolution, the GPU is less stressed, and the frame rates are so high that the CPU's ability to feed the graphics card becomes the limiting factor. The fact that the 1080p Low preset produces 340.6 FPS, a number that is over 100 FPS higher than the 1440p Low preset, demonstrates that the CPU is capable of handling a massive number of draw calls and physics calculations. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, with its Zen 4 architecture, ensures that the RTX 5070 is never starved for data, even when targeting extreme frame rates. If a weaker CPU were paired with this GPU, the frame rates at 1080p and even 1440p would likely be lower, but the 4K performance would remain largely unchanged.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at rank 708 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 19% of all tested systems. This is a strong ranking, but it is not at the very top. The ranking suggests that while this is a very powerful and capable system, there are other combinations of higher-end CPUs and GPUs that achieve slightly higher average frame rates, likely at the 1080p and 1440p resolutions where the CPU has a more significant impact. This ranking reflects the system's high-end status, but it also correctly identifies that it is not the absolute pinnacle of performance. The system's percentile ranking of 85 for the CPU and 82 for the GPU further reinforces that this is a top-tier pairing, but one that has some headroom above it in the form of more expensive enthusiast-grade components.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Doom? Yes, unequivocally. The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is considered "playable" at all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) at every resolution. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the system clears this mark with substantial room to spare.

• At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 73.7 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.
• At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 130.4 FPS, which is more than double the required threshold.
• At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 202.7 FPS, which is over three times the required threshold.

This system will not only run the game, but it will run it at its highest visual quality with flawless smoothness on any standard monitor. It is only for gamers with 240Hz or higher refresh rate displays that the performance at 1080p and 1440p will be fully utilized.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the rule of choosing the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, the best settings for each resolution are:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 73.7 FPS. While it is the most demanding preset, it still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth and visually stunning experience.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 130.4 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, as it offers a massive performance buffer while using the highest possible visual quality.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 202.7 FPS. Even at the highest preset, the frame rate is so high that it is only suitable for monitoring with the fastest gaming displays available.