Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an exceptionally strong combination for running Doom, the 2016 FPS classic. Measured benchmark data shows this system delivers triple-digit frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin even at the most demanding settings. The combination of the 8-core Zen 5 CPU and the Ada Lovelace GPU produces headroom that makes high-refresh-rate gameplay at 4K not just possible, but comfortably achievable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this configuration scale predictably with resolution and settings, but the absolute numbers are striking. At 1920x1080, the system is effectively uncapped by the game engine in most scenarios. Low settings produce an average of 401 FPS, while Medium settings yield 350 FPS with a minimum of 297 FPS and a maximum of 402 FPS. High settings drop to 295 FPS average, and even the maximum Ultra preset maintains an average of 241 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4080 is operating with massive surplus performance, leaving the CPU to act as the primary throughput limiter in lighter scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains extraordinarily high. The Low preset averages 260 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 226 FPS with a recorded minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS. High settings sustain 191 FPS average, and Ultra still holds an average of 156 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 25-30% across presets, which aligns with the increased pixel count pressure on the GPU, yet the absolute values remain far beyond what typical high-refresh monitors can display.

At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution finally begins to tax the RTX 4080, though the results are still exceptional. Low settings average 141 FPS, Medium settings average 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, and High settings follow at 104 FPS average. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still produces an 85 FPS average. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (104 FPS) and the averages at High (104 FPS) suggest that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, but the experience remains smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Notably, the data shows that the frame time consistency is strong. The only presets with reported min/max values are Medium at each resolution, where the spread between minimum and maximum is approximately 35-40 FPS, indicating occasional scene complexity spikes but no catastrophic drops. The absence of reported minimums for other presets suggests the average figures are representative of sustained performance rather than brief peaks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores, which helps contextualize where this combination sits in the hardware landscape. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F posts an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875, a mere 0.2% lower, meaning both processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, which is 0.2% higher than the 9700F, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.7% at 69,515. The Intel Core i7-14700K is closest in the downward direction at 69,355, a 0.9% deficit. For Doom, where the CPU is rarely the bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p, any of these alternatives would produce virtually indistinguishable performance.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves an average benchmark score of 54,247, ranking in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest competitor at 54,209, just 0.1% behind, meaning the two cards effectively trade blows in rasterization workloads. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB reaches 55,698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S tops the group at 55,757 (2.7% higher). These deltas are small enough that in Doom, which is not particularly GPU-demanding by modern standards, all of these cards would likely produce frame rates within the same margin of error as the RTX 4080.

For the specific system in question, the practical implication is that swapping the CPU for any of the four listed rivals or the GPU for the RTX 4080 SUPER would yield less than a 3% change in overall throughput. In Doom, where the RTX 4080 already delivers 85 FPS at 4K Ultra, such a change would move the average by only a few frames, leaving the playability verdict identical.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 85 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset is listed as the best settings at this resolution, with all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) confirmed playable.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination produces?

A: The highest measured average is 401 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The maximum recorded frame rate for any preset is 402 FPS, observed at 1080p Medium, with the minimum for that same preset at 297 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rival in this system?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54,247 in average benchmarks, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a difference of only 0.1%. In Doom, this translates to a negligible frame rate difference, meaning the SUPER would perform nearly identically in practice.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the system averages 401 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it maintains 241 FPS. The Ryzen 7 9700F's 94th percentile ranking and its benchmark parity with the Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% delta) indicate strong single-thread performance that keeps up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS reported is 104, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still 73% above the 60 FPS playability threshold, confirming that the system avoids significant frame drops even under heavy load at 4K.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for Doom?

A: This CPU-GPU combo ranks 215th out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.8% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This ranking reflects the high absolute performance of both components.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: this PC can run Doom exceptionally well at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, all four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an 85 FPS average. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 42%, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes and ensuring a smooth experience on 4K displays. The 2560x1440 results are even more decisive, with Ultra settings hitting 156 FPS average, more than doubling the playability threshold and enabling high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors to be fully utilized. At 1920x1080, the system reaches 241 FPS on Ultra and 401 FPS on Low, making it suitable for 240Hz or even 360Hz displays in competitive scenarios. There is no resolution or preset in the measured data where this combination fails to reach 60 FPS, and the minimum recorded frame rate across all tests (104 FPS at 4K Medium) remains substantially above the threshold. The system is therefore not just playable, but overqualified for Doom, delivering performance that would remain smooth even if future patches or mods increased the graphical load.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 85 FPS. This is the highest quality option available and still provides 25 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold. Players with 4K displays can therefore select the maximum visual quality without compromising frame rate stability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again is the best choice, achieving a 156 FPS average. This is more than double the 60 FPS minimum requirement, and the high average suggests that even the most intense combat sequences will remain fluid. The substantial gap between the Ultra average and the threshold indicates that this resolution is where the system's performance is most balanced between visual fidelity and speed.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 241 FPS average, making it the recommended setting for maximum quality. The performance at this resolution is so high that even the most demanding preset leaves the system with over 180 FPS of surplus relative to the 60 FPS requirement. For esports-oriented players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 401 FPS would be the alternative, but the data shows that Ultra remains well within the playable range with enormous headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 215th out of 3,712 tested CPU-GPU pairings for Doom, placing it in the top 5.8% of all configurations in the database. This ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's high absolute performance, as the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU's 94th percentile ranking adds a smaller but meaningful contribution. The rank of 215 suggests that while many higher-end combinations exist, particularly those featuring the RTX 4090 or newer flagship cards, this system outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware. In practical terms, the rank confirms that the measured frame rates are not anomalous but rather consistent with the component's benchmark positions. For a game like Doom, which is well-optimized and not excessively demanding, the combination's high ranking translates directly into the exceptional FPS figures observed across all resolutions. The 3,712 combination pool includes both older and newer hardware, and the 215th position indicates that this system sits comfortably in the upper echelon of gaming performance for this title, with only a small fraction of exotic or top-tier configurations exceeding its output.