Doom

This combo of an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an extreme pairing for the 2016 release Doom. The benchmark data is measured, not estimated, and the results are emphatic. This is a system that does not merely run the game; it overwhelms it, delivering frame rates that push far beyond standard high-refresh displays at every tested resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

Looking at the overall benchmark database, this specific pairing holds the #48 rank out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. That places it in the top 1.3% of all systems tested, a position that reflects the sheer power of both components. The CPU is in the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards. When combined, they create a system with a massive amount of headroom.

The data shows that this is not a bottleneck-limited pairing. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, delivers strong single-thread performance, which is critical for a game like Doom that relies heavily on draw calls and game logic. Scores like the 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2289 indicate a processor that can feed frames to the GPU without slowing it down. The GPU’s raw power, as evidenced by its Passmark G3D score of 39650, is in a different tier entirely. The result is a combo that is ranked near the top of the database, and the measured FPS confirms this ranking is earned.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Doom at 60 FPS?*

A: Yes. The data shows that at every resolution tested (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and with every preset (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra), the average FPS is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 4K?

A: You can use the Ultra preset at 3840x2160, which delivers an average of 97.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a significant margin.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 278. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 97.3. This shows a performance scaling of roughly 2.86x when moving from 4K to 1080p.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: Based on the data, neither appears to be a strict bottleneck. The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X’s high single-thread performance (e.g., a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1987) and the RTX 5090's massive throughput results in extremely high frame rates at all settings. Even at the lowest preset and resolution, the average FPS is 435.8, indicating no hard cap is being hit by the CPU.

Q: What is the most demanding preset I can run at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is fully playable, with an average FPS of 177.4. This is more than enough for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

*Q: Does the RTX 5090's performance in Doom align with its overall benchmark scores?*

A: Yes, the GPU's in-game performance is consistent with its high standing in synthetic benchmarks. With a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and a Passmark G3D score of 39650, it ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The measured FPS in Doom reflects this top-tier performance, allowing for maximum settings at all resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If this specific combination is out of reach, the benchmark data from the `nearestRivals` fields suggests a few processors and graphics cards that would behave similarly, though they are not all direct equivalents.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 7700X):

The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909. The closest processors in the database are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (Average Score: 35802, deltaPct: 0.3%): This is nearly identical in performance, sitting just 0.3% lower. You would be hard-pressed to notice a difference in Doom.
• Intel Core 7 250H (Average Score: 35728, deltaPct: 0.5%): Another very close alternative, with a 0.5% lower score.
• AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (Average Score: 35719, deltaPct: 0.5%): Similar performance to the Intel part, also within half a percent of the 7700X.
• Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Average Score: 35670, deltaPct: 0.7%): The closest rival on the list, trailing by less than 1% in overall CPU benchmarks.

In practice, for a game like Doom, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates to the 7700X, as the game is not typically a heavy multi-threaded workload.

For the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090):

The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. The nearest rivals are an eclectic mix:

• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (Average Score: 79605, deltaPct: 0.3%): This is a datacenter/workstation card. While its compute score is close, it is not a gaming product and would not have the same gaming-focused feature set or drivers.
• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (Average Score: 79396, deltaPct: 0.6%): Similar to the above, this is a professional compute card, not a consumer gaming GPU.
• AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (Average Score: 78940, deltaPct: 1.1%): This is a high-end mobile GPU. While its synthetic average is close, desktop parts typically sustain performance better.
• AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (Average Score: 80959, deltaPct: -1.4%): This card actually scores 1.4% higher on average in the database, but it is also a professional workstation card.

The data suggests that in terms of raw compute, these are the closest matches. However, only a high-end consumer card like the RTX 5090 is designed for the specific demands of real-time gaming, including driver optimizations for DirectX 12 and Vulkan. The RTX 5090's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 ensures it is fully future-proof for modern APIs.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: *yes, this PC can run Doom exceptionally well. The `verdictByResolution` data confirms that at all three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160), every single settings preset from Low to Ultra is listed as playable. The "best" settings are always the highest preset, Ultra*.

• At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset averages 97.3 FPS.
• At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset averages 177.4 FPS.
• At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset averages 278 FPS.

There is no scenario where this system dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is a definitive top-tier performer for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is measured and shows the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. No minimum or maximum FPS values are available in the dataset.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 97.3 FPS
• High: 117.3 FPS
• Medium: 137.9 FPS
• Low: 158.6 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 177.4 FPS
• High: 217.8 FPS
• Medium: 260.4 FPS
• Low: 297.9 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 278 FPS
• High: 338.5 FPS
• Medium: 398.4 FPS
• Low: 435.8 FPS

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra preset in every case. This makes the recommendation simple: if you want the best visuals, you can max everything out. Here are the exact FPS figures for the Ultra preset at each resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best settings are Ultra, which yields an average of 97.3 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it ideal for a high-refresh 4K display.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 177.4 FPS. This is excellent for fast-paced competitive play on high-refresh monitors.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 278 FPS. At this resolution, the system is almost certainly limited by the display refresh rate rather than the hardware.