Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Doom, placing in the 55th percentile of all tested system combos. With a rank of 1314 out of 2930 combinations, this pairing is positioned above the median, indicating that it handles the game’s demands with considerable headroom. The data shows a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of display configurations. The measured FPS scores are consistently strong, suggesting that this combo is well-balanced for Doom’s engine, with the GPU providing enough power to keep up with the CPU’s capable single-thread performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s overall standing in Doom is solidly mid-pack, but the context of its component parts reveals why it performs so well. The Ryzen 5 7400F itself sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, which the 7400F edges out by 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. It also trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by a mere 0.2% and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%. This indicates the CPU is a very competent performer, providing a strong foundation for the GPU.

On the graphics side, the RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which is just 0.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 trails by 1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% ahead, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 1.1% behind. This shows the GPU is a competent mid-range part, and when paired with the strong CPU, the combination lands in a comfortable position for Doom. The fact that the combo ranks 1314 out of 2930, rather than higher, suggests that while the average FPS is high, there are many other combos with higher-end GPUs that push even more frames, especially at lower resolutions.

The data indicates that this pairing is not a top-tier combo for extreme frame rates, but it is far from a bottleneck situation. The system is clearly capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience, and its ranking reflects a balanced setup that prioritizes consistency over raw maximum output. The CPU’s high percentile rank compared to the GPU’s suggests that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing, which is typical for a gaming system.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the clear winner. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 178 FPS, which is more than enough for a fast-paced FPS like Doom. Moving up to the Ultra preset only increases the visual load, but the average FPS drops to 145, a significant 33-frame decrease for a marginal visual improvement. The data shows that the High preset offers the most efficient use of the hardware’s capabilities.

At 2560x1440, the High preset again proves its worth, achieving an average of 115 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p monitor. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 94 FPS, which is still playable but less ideal for competitive play. The Low and Medium presets at 1440p, while offering higher frame rates of 156 and 136 FPS respectively, will noticeably reduce the game’s visual quality, which is a poor trade-off when High is already so smooth.

The story changes at 4K. Here, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that consistently stays above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K averages 62 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, while the Ultra preset dips to an average of 51 FPS, which is not ideal. The Low preset at 4K, at 85 FPS, is an option for those prioritizing frame rate above all else, but it comes at a significant cost to visual fidelity.

Based on the measured data, the recommendation is clear: use High for 1080p and 1440p, and Medium for 4K. This configuration provides the most consistent and enjoyable experience, ensuring that the game remains fluid and responsive without sacrificing unnecessary visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates where the bottleneck lies in this system. At the High preset, the average FPS at 1080p is 178. This falls to 115 at 1440p, a 35% decrease, and then to 62 at 4K, a 65% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This significant scaling pattern indicates that the system is becoming increasingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at 1080p, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU’s workload becomes the dominant factor.

This is further confirmed by looking at the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 241 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 156 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 85 FPS. The percentage drops are similar to the High preset, showing that the GPU is the limiting component across all settings as resolution increases. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is more than capable of handling the game’s logic at high frame rates, but the RX 7700’s processing power is what determines the final output.

The data strongly suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully utilizing the CPU’s potential, as the frame rates are very high. However, at 4K, the GPU is working at its limit, and the CPU has ample headroom. This is a classic sign of a balanced gaming system, where the CPU is powerful enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at any resolution. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on the RX 7700 is also a factor, ensuring that memory capacity is not a constraint at any resolution, even at 4K with high-resolution textures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system’s performance across all settings and resolutions.

1920x1080 (1080p):

The system performs exceptionally well at this resolution. The Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 241, with the Medium preset following closely at 210 FPS, with a minimum of 179 and a maximum of 242. The High preset delivers a very strong 178 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains a high 145 FPS. All presets are perfectly playable and provide a smooth experience on a high refresh rate monitor. The spread between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, showing the impact of the settings on the GPU workload.

2560x1440 (1440p):

At this resolution, the system remains very capable. The Low preset averages 156 FPS, while the Medium preset is close behind at 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 156. The High preset maintains a strong 115 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS. The performance is still high enough for smooth gameplay on a 1440p display, and the High preset offers an excellent balance of quality and speed. The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 116 FPS indicates good frame pacing.

3840x2160 (4K):

This is where the system’s limits become apparent. The Low preset is the most performant, with an average of 85 FPS. The Medium preset is the only other option to average above 60 FPS, at 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 51 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The data shows that at 4K, users will need to compromise on visual settings to maintain a consistent frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 plays a central role in shaping the performance in Doom. Its specifications are well-suited for the game’s engine. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. These clocks allow it to process the game’s geometry and effects efficiently. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Doom’s textures and assets, even at 4K resolution.

The GPU’s compute performance is also a factor. With 2560 shading units and a FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS, it has the raw power to handle the game’s rendering demands. The 96 ROPs and 160 TMUs contribute to a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s, respectively. These metrics indicate that the card is well-equipped for fill-rate intensive scenarios, which are common in a fast-paced FPS. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 20974 and its 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirm its mid-range status, but its performance in Doom is strong, showing that the game is well-optimized for this class of hardware.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. While the CPU is powerful, the RX 7700’s performance ceiling is what ultimately limits the system at 4K. Its 16 GB of VRAM ensures that memory is not a bottleneck, allowing the card to focus its processing power on rendering frames. The GPU’s performance in the benchmark results is consistent with its position in the market, and it provides a solid foundation for the measured FPS in Doom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting to use for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is the best choice for 2560x1440, delivering an average of 115 FPS. This provides a smooth and visually appealing experience without the performance cost of the Ultra preset, which drops to 94 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is recommended, as it is the only one that consistently averages above 60 FPS, at 74 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution average 62 FPS and 51 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a strong performer. It has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. It is also 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1920x1080. The system achieves very high frame rates, with the High preset yielding 178 FPS and the Low preset reaching 241 FPS, indicating the CPU has plenty of headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 85 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 51 FPS. This is a 34 FPS difference, showing the significant performance impact of the visual settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU's memory capacity affect Doom's performance?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. This large memory pool ensures that the GPU is not limited by texture storage or memory bandwidth, even at 4K resolution, allowing it to focus on rendering performance.