Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers an exceptionally smooth experience in Doom, with the data showing that the system is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond typical high-refresh-rate targets across all tested resolutions. The benchmark results indicate a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that even at 1080p, the system avoids bottlenecking. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the role of the processor, and how this specific pairing ranks among the thousands of other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet significant drop in performance as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which strongly indicates that the Radeon RX 9070 becomes the limiting component at higher pixel counts. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 218 FPS at 1080p to 141 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 76 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% decrease when moving from 1440p to 4K. These substantial drops are classic signs of GPU-bound performance, where the rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count, and the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep feeding the graphics card.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, though the percentage drops vary slightly. For instance, at the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 296 FPS at 1080p to 192 FPS at 1440p, and then to 104 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%, which is identical to the High preset. However, at the Ultra preset, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35% (from 178 FPS to 115 FPS), and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46% (from 115 FPS to 62 FPS). This consistency suggests that the rendering pipeline is scaling proportionally with resolution, and that neither the CPU nor memory bandwidth is introducing a disproportionate bottleneck at any specific setting.

Interestingly, the gap between the Low and Ultra presets narrows as resolution increases, which is a common symptom of GPU limitation. At 1080p, the difference between Low (296 FPS) and Ultra (178 FPS) is 118 FPS, or 66%. At 1440p, this gap shrinks to 77 FPS (192 vs 115), and at 4K it narrows further to 42 FPS (104 vs 62). This behavior indicates that at lower resolutions, the graphics card has spare capacity, and the settings preset has a larger relative impact on frame rate. At 4K, the GPU is working near its limits, so the differences between presets become less pronounced in absolute terms, though they remain significant.

The minimum FPS data points, which are only available for the Medium preset, provide additional insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 219, while the average is 258, and the maximum is 296. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 142, and at 4K Medium, it falls to 77. The ratio of minimum to average remains roughly consistent at around 0.85 across all resolutions (219/258 = 0.85, 142/167 = 0.85, 77/90 = 0.86), suggesting that the frame time variance is stable and does not degrade disproportionately at higher resolutions. This indicates a well-behaved rendering pipeline with no sudden spikes in rendering time.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a crucial role in ensuring that this system maintains high frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. The processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. These specifications, combined with the Zen 4 architecture and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide the single-thread performance necessary to drive Doom's game logic and draw calls efficiently. The benchmark results for the CPU support this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a multi-core score of 21765.

In the context of this game, the data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 296 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would typically require strong per-core performance. The fact that the frame rate scales down significantly at 4K (to 104 FPS at Low) suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU would be capable of maintaining similar frame rates if it were the constraint. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node indicate an efficient design that allows for sustained boost clocks, which is important for maintaining consistent frame rates over extended gaming sessions.

The CPU's position in the broader market is also relevant. It holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which scores 32812 (0.2% lower). This places the Ryzen 5 7400F in a competitive position, offering performance that is essentially on par with these alternatives. For Doom specifically, the CPU's strong single-thread capabilities are likely to be more important than its multi-threaded performance, as the game's engine is not heavily multi-threaded compared to other modern titles.

The memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is supported by dual-channel DDR5, is also a factor in the system's overall performance. While Doom does not typically stress memory bandwidth as heavily as some other games, the combination of a fast CPU and high-bandwidth memory ensures that data can be fed to the GPU without interruption. This is particularly important at 4K resolution, where the GPU requires large amounts of texture and geometry data to be streamed in quickly.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 141 FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset, with the minimum and maximum values not being recorded for that specific configuration.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 62 FPS, while the Low preset achieves 104 FPS. This represents a 68% increase in performance when switching from Ultra to Low, which is a substantial difference for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system for Doom?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all resolutions. This is evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's strong single-core performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, provides sufficient headroom to keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset is 219, while the average is 258 and the maximum is 296. This indicates that the frame rate remains consistently high, with no significant dips below the average.

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

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 840th out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 29% of all systems. This ranking reflects its strong overall performance, though it is not in the top tier of configurations.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p High and 4K High?

A: The average frame rate at 1080p High is 218 FPS, while at 4K High it is 76 FPS. This represents a 65% reduction in performance, which is a significant drop that highlights the demanding nature of 4K rendering.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination achieves a rank of 840 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 71st percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that the system performs better than the majority of tested hardware pairings in this specific game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the Radeon RX 9070's capabilities are well-matched to the Ryzen 5 7400F's processing power.

The GPU itself holds a 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 23877. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which scores 23736 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which scores 24063 (0.8% lower). This suggests that the RX 9070 is slightly below average compared to its immediate competitors in synthetic benchmarks, but in Doom specifically, the combination's ranking is higher than the GPU's individual percentile, implying that the CPU is helping to extract additional performance.

The combo's rank of 840 out of 2930 means that there are 839 combos that perform better, and 2090 that perform worse. This places the system in a comfortable mid-to-upper tier, suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and capable of playable frame rates at 4K. The fact that the system can achieve over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (62 FPS) is notable, as it means that even the most demanding preset is playable, albeit not at the highest refresh rates. For players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results are more relevant, and the system easily exceeds these thresholds at most settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 62 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for dips in demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K offers 90 FPS, which is a significant improvement over High, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable in a game like Doom, which has a fast-paced, visually detailed environment.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice for most players, as it achieves 141 FPS, which is well-suited for 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 115 FPS, which is still smooth, but the jump from High to Ultra may not be worth the 26 FPS loss for the marginal visual improvements. Players with 165Hz or 240Hz monitors may want to consider the Medium preset, which hits 167 FPS, or the Low preset, which reaches 192 FPS, to fully utilize their display's refresh rate.

For 1080p, the system is capable of extremely high frame rates, and the choice of settings is more about visual quality versus raw performance. The Ultra preset at 178 FPS is already very high, and the High preset at 218 FPS is ideal for 240Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 258 FPS and Low at 296 FPS are overkill for most displays, but they do provide maximum responsiveness for competitive play. In general, the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions, making it the default recommendation for this system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 296 FPS average
• Medium: 258 FPS average, 219 FPS minimum, 296 FPS maximum
• High: 218 FPS average
• Ultra: 178 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 192 FPS average
• Medium: 167 FPS average, 142 FPS minimum, 192 FPS maximum
• High: 141 FPS average
• Ultra: 115 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 104 FPS average
• Medium: 90 FPS average, 77 FPS minimum, 104 FPS maximum
• High: 76 FPS average
• Ultra: 62 FPS average

These numbers show a clear and consistent pattern across all resolutions. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The differences between presets are most pronounced at 1080p, where the GPU has more headroom, and become less significant at 4K, where the GPU is the limiting factor. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, and these show that the frame rate variance is relatively tight, with the minimum being about 85% of the average across all resolutions. This indicates stable performance without major frame time spikes, which is crucial for a fast-paced FPS like Doom.