Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in Doom, characterized by extreme frame rates that are primarily limited by the CPU at lower resolutions and by the GPU at 4K. The data shows this combination is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, with the most balanced experience found at 1440p with High or Ultra settings, where the system produces excellent frame rates without fully saturating the CPU's headroom.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the system produces staggeringly high frame rates, with the CPU becoming the primary bottleneck. The data shows an average of 371 FPS at Low settings, which drops to 273 FPS at High and 223 FPS at Ultra. The performance delta between Low and High is 98 FPS, while the delta between High and Ultra is 50 FPS. Given that the game is a fast-paced FPS, the High preset at 1080p provides an excellent balance, delivering 273 FPS while likely providing significantly better visual fidelity than Low. The Ultra preset's 223 FPS is still exceptionally high, but the 50 FPS cost over High suggests diminishing returns for the visual upgrade.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to the High preset. The system achieves 177 FPS at High, which is a substantial drop from the 240 FPS at Low but still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for most monitors. The Medium preset at 209 FPS offers a middle ground, but the jump from Medium to High costs 32 FPS. The Ultra preset at 144 FPS is exactly at the 144 Hz mark, which could lead to frame time inconsistencies if the display's refresh rate is not perfectly synced. The High preset at 177 FPS provides a 33 FPS buffer above the 144 Hz threshold, making it the safest and most visually appealing choice. The data shows that at 1440p, the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload, but the CPU is still capable of pushing well beyond 144 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The system averages 96 FPS at High settings, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 113 FPS is the sweet spot for 4K, offering a 17 FPS improvement over High while likely maintaining a high level of visual quality. The Low preset at 130 FPS is the highest achievable frame rate at this resolution, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a game like Doom. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is below the 80 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. Therefore, the Medium preset at 4K is the recommended choice, providing the best balance between frame rate and image quality.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 371 FPS, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1440p compare to the High preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset averages 144 FPS, while the High preset averages 177 FPS. This represents a 33 FPS performance cost for the Ultra preset, which may be a worthwhile trade-off only if the display supports a refresh rate higher than 144 Hz.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 130 FPS at Low to 78 FPS at Ultra, a 52 FPS reduction, which is a significant performance scaling that is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 371 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 223 FPS. This is a 148 FPS difference, indicating that the Ultra preset costs roughly 40% of the Low preset's performance.

Q: Does the system maintain a playable frame rate at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 78 FPS. While this is technically playable, it is below the 80 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, and it is the lowest measured average frame rate for this combo.

Q: How much performance is gained by moving from 1440p High to 1080p High?

A: Moving from 1440p High (177 FPS) to 1080p High (273 FPS) yields a 96 FPS increase. This indicates that the system has significant headroom at 1080p, likely constrained by the CPU rather than the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data across resolutions reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The average frame rate at High settings is 273 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high number. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 371 FPS to 223 FPS, a 148 FPS reduction. This indicates that even at the highest settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates. The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 371 FPS suggests that the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU is likely not being fully utilized at such low graphical loads.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop significantly. The High preset averages 177 FPS, which is a 96 FPS reduction from the 1080p High preset. This 35% drop in performance when increasing pixel count by 78% suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a factor, but the CPU is still providing ample headroom. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 240 FPS, which is still extremely high. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 96 FPS (240 to 144), which is a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more of the workload.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The High preset drops to 96 FPS, a 46% reduction from the 1440p High preset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 52 FPS (130 to 78), which is the smallest absolute drop of any resolution. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The data shows that the CPU has sufficient power to drive the GPU at 4K, but the GPU's raw performance is not high enough to maintain the triple-digit frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is notable: 273 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 81 FPS is larger than the 1080p to 1440p drop of 96 FPS, but the relative percentage drops are similar (35% and 46%, respectively). This suggests that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, and that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

According to the data, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 293rd out of 2930 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 10% of all tested configurations. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. The GPU has a percentile ranking of 76, outperforming 76% of all GPUs.

The combo's rank of 293 out of 2930 suggests that it is a high-performing configuration, but not the absolute top tier. The data indicates that there are 292 combinations that perform better in this specific game. This is likely due to the fact that Doom is a highly optimized game that can benefit from even higher-end hardware, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7400F, while having a high single-core score, may not be the absolute best CPU for this game, as the data shows its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which have comparable average benchmark scores.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an average benchmark score of 32707, which is only 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 7400F's score of 32750. This indicates that the CPU is competitive with other mid-range options, but it is not a top-tier performer. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, has an average score of 31206, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's score of 31087. This suggests that the GPU is also a mid-to-high-range performer, but it is not the fastest card available.

The combo rank of 293 out of 2930 is a strong result, indicating that this system is well-suited for Doom. The data shows that the system can achieve very high frame rates at all resolutions, with the primary limitation being the GPU at 4K and the CPU at 1080p. For users looking for a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p, this combo is an excellent choice, as it consistently delivers over 144 FPS at High settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a multi-core score of 21765. The PassMark single-thread score is 3689, and the multi-thread score is 25645.

In Doom, the CPU's role is critical at 1080p, where the data shows frame rates exceeding 370 FPS. At this resolution, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is not fully utilized. The high single-core performance of the Ryzen 5 7400F, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is likely the key factor in achieving such high frame rates. Doom is a game that benefits from high single-thread performance, and the data shows that the Ryzen 5 7400F is capable of sustaining very high frame rates.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game, as the data shows that the frame rates scale well with CPU performance. The multi-core score of 21765 in Cinebench R23 indicates that the CPU has ample processing power for the game's physics and AI calculations. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset for gaming, as it allows for faster data access. The data shows that the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, have similar average benchmark scores, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a competitive mid-range option. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is also notable, as it allows for high single-thread performance when needed.

The measured data suggests that the CPU is well-matched for this GPU, as it provides enough headroom to drive the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU's performance is the limiting factor. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a capable gaming CPU for this title, providing a solid foundation for high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all settings and resolutions.

1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 371 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate for this combo.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 323 FPS, with a minimum of 275 FPS and a maximum of 372 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 273 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 223 FPS.

The data shows a clear progression of decreasing frame rates as settings increase. The drop from Low to Medium is 48 FPS, from Medium to High is 50 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 50 FPS. This consistent 50 FPS drop between each setting tier suggests that the GPU is becoming more utilized as settings increase, but the CPU is still capable of maintaining high frame rates.

2560x1440:

• Low: The average frame rate is 240 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 177 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 144 FPS.

At 1440p, the frame rates are lower than at 1080p, as expected. The drop from Low to Medium is 31 FPS, from Medium to High is 32 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 33 FPS. The consistent 32 FPS drop between each setting tier indicates that the GPU is now the primary performance limiter, as the CPU has enough headroom to handle the increased graphical load.

3840x2160:

• Low: The average frame rate is 130 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 96 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 78 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The drop from Low to Medium is 17 FPS, from Medium to High is 17 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 18 FPS. This smaller absolute drop, compared to lower resolutions, indicates that the GPU is operating at its limits. The low preset at 4K achieves 130 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that exceeds the 120 Hz refresh rate threshold. The Medium preset at 113 FPS is the highest quality setting that maintains a frame rate above 100 FPS.

The data shows that the system's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The 1440p resolution provides the best balance, with the High preset offering 177 FPS, which is an excellent result for a fast-paced FPS game.