Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Doom, with every tested setting and resolution combination landing comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows a system that is heavily overqualified for this title, offering headroom that allows players to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The Low preset averages 341.2 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. Moving to Medium drops the average to 293 FPS, still an exceptionally high figure. The High preset averages 250.4 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 205.9 FPS. Even with all settings maxed out, the system delivers over three times the 60 FPS target.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance scaling is predictable but still impressive. The Low preset averages 217.3 FPS, which is about 36% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 188.3 FPS, High averages 163.1 FPS, and Ultra stays well above high-refresh territory at 134.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 82.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom to absorb increased graphical load.

At 3840x2160, the demands on the RTX 5070 become more apparent. The Low preset averages 120.4 FPS, which remains far above the playability threshold. Medium averages 106.2 FPS, and High drops to 87.5 FPS. The Ultra preset still produces a smooth 73.8 FPS average, which is the lowest figure in the entire dataset but remains comfortably playable. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.6 FPS, showing that the game's Ultra settings impose a meaningful cost at this resolution.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average performance. The absence of these figures means frame-time consistency cannot be assessed directly, but the high averages across all configurations suggest the system is unlikely to experience stuttering or dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 9 9900X and the RTX 5070. At 1920x1080, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power to feed the GPU, resulting in frame rates that approach 350 FPS on Low settings. The 341.2 FPS Low result at 1080p represents the ceiling for this combination, where the GPU is likely the primary limiter even at low graphical loads.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the pixel count rises by approximately 78% compared to 1080p, which increases the GPU's workload more than the CPU's. The Low preset drops from 341.2 FPS to 217.3 FPS, a 36% reduction that aligns with the increased pixel throughput requirements. The CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU, as the rendering pipeline becomes more dependent on the RTX 5070's 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is clear. The 4K Low result of 120.4 FPS is 65% lower than the 1080p Low figure, while the CPU's workload remains relatively static. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the higher memory pressure at 4K, but the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 73.8 FPS, which is only 36% of the 1080p Ultra result of 205.9 FPS. This disproportionate drop indicates that the GPU is fully saturated at 4K, whereas the CPU has spare capacity.

The Ryzen 9 9900X's high single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1286, ensures it does not bottleneck the RTX 5070 at any resolution. Even at 1080p Low, where frame rates are at their highest, the CPU delivers enough throughput to maintain 341.2 FPS. The motherboard's PCIe Gen 5 interface provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 bus, eliminating any interconnect bottlenecks.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, but the Ultra preset delivers the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 205.9 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended choice for players with high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again offers the best experience, averaging 134.7 FPS. This is well above the playability threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks. The High preset at 163.1 FPS is an alternative for those seeking even higher frame rates, but Ultra's visual benefits outweigh the 28.4 FPS difference.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but offers less margin. For players who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual quality, the High preset at 87.5 FPS provides a safer buffer. However, the data indicates that Ultra is playable at 4K, and the 73.8 FPS average suggests the system can handle the most demanding settings without dropping below the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 666th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 18% of all systems in the database. This percentile ranking reflects the strong performance of both components individually. The Ryzen 9 9900X sits in the 92nd percentile against all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 is in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs. The combined ranking is lower than either individual percentile because the game's performance is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, and the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile position moderates the overall result.

The 666th rank means the system outperforms the majority of tested configurations, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. Systems with higher-tier GPUs, such as those in the 90th percentile or above, would rank higher in this game. However, the data shows that this combo delivers frame rates that exceed the requirements of virtually all displays, making the rank a theoretical metric rather than a practical limitation.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for both components. The Ryzen 9 9900X's closest competitor is the AMD EPYC 9015, which has an average benchmark score of 57555, representing a 0.1% difference from the 9900X's average score of 57498. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% higher. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, 0.2% lower. These differences are negligible in practical terms, so a system with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Doom.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318, a 0.1% difference from the RTX 5070's 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, 2% lower. These differences are small enough that swapping the RTX 5070 for any of these GPUs would result in similar frame rates in Doom, though the RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM and Blackwell architecture provide features that may matter in other titles.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 73.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system maintains playable performance even at the highest settings.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 341.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the maximum figure in the measured data.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary limiter. The Ryzen 9 9900X's strong single-thread performance prevents a CPU bottleneck, as evidenced by the 341.2 FPS Low result.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 205.9 at 1080p to 73.8 at 4K, a reduction of 64%. At the Low preset, the drop is from 341.2 to 120.4, a reduction of 65%.

Q: What is the playable settings recommendation for 1440p?

A: All settings are playable at 2560x1440. The Ultra preset averages 134.7 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality while maintaining high frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 666th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18% of all systems. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile and the GPU is in the 82nd percentile against their respective component categories.