Doom

Can AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 run Doom? The measured data indicates a resounding yes, with the combination ranking in the 88th percentile of all tested configurations. This pairing delivers a substantial performance envelope across all tested resolutions and presets, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 4K, achieving an average of 94 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets yield higher frame rates, with Low reaching 156 FPS and Medium hitting 136 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 88th out of 3712 tested configurations. This places it in the top 2.4% of all systems benchmarked for Doom, indicating elite-level performance that is well above the median system.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69875, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, putting it 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, trailing by 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, behind by 0.9%.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, a negligible 0% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, a 0.3% gap. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 on Medium settings?

A: At 1080p with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 387, with a minimum of 329 and a maximum of 445 FPS. These figures indicate excellent frame pacing and substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset the most demanding configuration tested?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset is the most demanding combination of resolution and settings in the data. It produces an average of 94 FPS, which is the lowest average among all measured configurations, yet it still clears the playable threshold by a significant margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 88 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the system in the 97.6th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 97.6% of all configurations tested for this title. The data shows a system that is not merely capable but exceptionally overqualified for the game's demands.

The ranking reflects the synergy between a high-tier CPU and a top-tier GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with a percentile of 94 against all CPUs, provides a robust foundation. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the upper echelon of processors, just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. This level of CPU performance ensures that the system is not bottlenecked in a game like Doom, which is known for its high frame rate demands.

The RTX 4090, with a percentile of 88 against all GPUs, is the dominant force in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 60347 is nearly identical to that of the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60326. However, the RTX 4090's raw compute capabilities, such as its 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth, translate directly into the high frame rates observed in the measured FPS data. The rank of 88 out of 3712 is a direct consequence of this GPU's ability to push extreme pixel rates, evidenced by its 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data for the CPU and GPU provides a clear picture of what constitutes "nearby" performance. For the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, Intel Core i7-14700KF, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and Intel Core i7-14700K. The performance deltas are minimal, ranging from 0.2% faster to 0.9% slower. In practical terms, a system built with any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game's engine is likely GPU-bound at the high resolutions tested. The choice between these CPUs would be immaterial for achieving the FPS figures listed in the measured data.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 4090 are the Intel Arc Pro A60, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and AMD Radeon PRO V710. The delta percentages here are slightly more pronounced, with the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M being 2.5% faster and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 being 2.9% slower. However, these are professional-grade GPUs with different driver optimizations and feature sets. The RTX 4090's specific architecture, with its 16384 shading units and 128 RT cores, is better suited for gaming workloads like Doom, despite the comparable average benchmark scores. A user with a GPU like the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M might see similar synthetic benchmark numbers, but the real-world gaming FPS could differ due to driver maturity and game-specific optimizations.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Doom at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution is consistent: every setting preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 267 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 444 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still achieves 173 FPS, and even the most demanding configuration, 3840x2160 on Ultra, maintains an average of 94 FPS.

The best settings per resolution all point to the Ultra preset. At 4K, the Ultra preset runs at 94 FPS, which is a full 34 FPS above the playable threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset runs at 173 FPS, and at 1080p, it runs at 267 FPS. There is no configuration in the measured data that drops below 60 FPS, making this a flawless performance profile for Doom. The system does not merely run the game; it runs it with substantial headroom, suggesting it could handle even higher refresh rates or more demanding workloads.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern regarding the roles of the CPU and GPU in Doom. The game scales almost exclusively with the GPU at all tested resolutions. This is evident when examining the FPS deltas between resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 267 FPS. At 2560x1440, it drops to 173 FPS, a reduction of 35%. At 3840x2160, it falls to 94 FPS, another 45% reduction. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the frame rate.

The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain these high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than sufficient for this task. The data shows that even at the lowest resolution and settings, 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 444 FPS. This high frame rate is only possible if the CPU can process game logic and issue draw calls faster than the GPU can render them. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 indicate it has the raw processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The role of the GPU becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The RTX 4090's 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate is the key specification driving performance at this resolution. The data confirms that the GPU is the primary determinant of FPS, with the CPU providing a stable platform that does not introduce frame rate dips. The min FPS values, recorded only for Medium settings, show a 115 FPS minimum at 4K and a 329 FPS minimum at 1080p, indicating that the CPU maintains consistent frame pacing even under load.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset for every resolution tested. The measured data provides exact FPS figures for these configurations.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset is the best choice, yielding an average of 94 FPS. This is the performance ceiling for this resolution, and it is achieved without any compromises. The High preset yields 115 FPS, Medium yields 136 FPS, and Low yields 156 FPS, but the Ultra preset is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 173 FPS. This is a substantial jump from the 4K figure, and it indicates that the system has ample headroom for high refresh rate monitors. The High preset reaches 211 FPS, Medium reaches 250 FPS, and Low reaches 287 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains the recommended setting.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 267 FPS. This is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the highest performance configuration available. The lower presets—High at 327 FPS, Medium at 387 FPS, and Low at 444 FPS—offer even higher frame rates, but the Ultra preset provides the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured FPS data for this combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 94 FPS.
• High: Average 115 FPS.
• Medium: Average 136 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS.
• Low: Average 156 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 173 FPS.
• High: Average 211 FPS.
• Medium: Average 250 FPS, with a minimum of 213 FPS and a maximum of 288 FPS.
• Low: Average 287 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 267 FPS.
• High: Average 327 FPS.
• Medium: Average 387 FPS, with a minimum of 329 FPS and a maximum of 445 FPS.
• Low: Average 444 FPS.

The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern. Moving from 4K to 1440p increases frame rates by roughly 80-90% across all presets, and moving from 1440p to 1080p yields another 50-60% increase. The minimum and maximum FPS values, only recorded for Medium settings, show a narrow range that indicates stable performance. At 4K Medium, the range is 115-156 FPS around an average of 136 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the range is 329-445 FPS around an average of 387 FPS. This stability suggests that the combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4090 provides a consistent gaming experience without significant frame time spikes.