Doom

This combo, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, delivers exceptional performance in Doom, placing it in the top 7.4% of all tested combinations for this title. The data shows a system that overwhelms the game's engine, producing frame rates that are consistently high enough for the smoothest possible competitive play at every resolution tested. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is far more capable than what the game demands, leaving significant headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific configuration at rank 276 out of 3712 tested combos. This is a strong position, placing it in the 92.6th percentile of all systems tested with this game. The ranking is a direct reflection of the combined strength of the CPU and GPU, and in Doom's case, the results show a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but still capable of immense frame rates.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-14600T and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with score differences of only 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. This places the 7400F in a performance class where it is effectively tied with these competing processors, confirming it as a very capable modern mid-range part. The GPU, the RTX 4080, sits in the 86th percentile against all GPUs, with its closest rival being the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is a mere 0.1% faster in average benchmark scores. This indicates that the 4080 is at the very top of its performance tier, just below the SUPER variant.

When combined, these two components create a system that is not just good but exceptional for Doom. The rank of 276 out of 3712 confirms the balanced nature of this pairing, where the CPU is fast enough to feed the GPU without bottlenecking it, even at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically higher.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 plays the dominant role in this system's performance. This is a high-end GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a massive 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. With a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, the card is designed for maximum throughput. The 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs are more than sufficient to handle Doom's id Tech 6 engine at any setting.

The GPU's influence is most evident in the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the frame rate scales dramatically with settings, from 141 FPS at Low to 85 FPS at Ultra. This 56 FPS difference is a direct result of the GPU's workload increasing with visual fidelity. The GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increased rendering load. The benchmark results show that even at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4080 maintains an average of 85 FPS, which is well into the high-refresh-rate territory for most monitors.

The GPU's performance is further underscored by its benchmark scores, which show a passmark_g3d score of 34457. This is a measure of raw 3D graphics performance that confirms its position as a top-tier card, only 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER in average score. In Doom, this translates to a fluid experience with no visible stutter, as the card's immense power is rarely fully taxed by this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance. For players with a 1080p or 1440p display, the Ultra preset is highly recommended. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still delivers an average of 241 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 156 FPS, still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. The visual quality increase from High to Ultra is significant in Doom, and this system has the power to enjoy it without compromise.

For 4K gaming, the choice is less straightforward. The High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 104 FPS, which is ideal for a 100Hz or 120Hz display. The Ultra preset drops to 85 FPS, which is still playable but may not be optimal for very fast-paced competitive play. The Medium preset, with an average of 123 FPS, offers a good middle ground, but the data suggests that High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K.

If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates above all else, the Low preset is the only option that will push the system to its limits. At 1080p, Low settings produce an average of 385 FPS, and at 1440p, it's 260 FPS. Even at 4K, Low settings hit 141 FPS. For esports-level play on a 360Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p is the only way to get close to that refresh rate. However, for the vast majority of users, the High preset at 1080p or 1440p, or the High preset at 4K, will provide the best overall experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 104 FPS at 3840x2160 with the High preset. This is sufficient for a 100Hz or 120Hz display. The Ultra preset at 4K still manages an average of 85 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14600T and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, have average scores of 32707 and 32697, respectively, putting them within 0.2% of the 7400F's performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a significant upgrade over its closest competitor?

A: The data shows the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. This makes the SUPER only 0.1% faster, indicating that the RTX 4080 is essentially on par with its successor in terms of average performance.

Q: What is the best setting preset for a 1440p 165Hz monitor?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 156 FPS. While this is slightly below 165 FPS, it is still a very smooth experience, and the High preset at 191 FPS is a viable alternative if you prefer to keep the frame rate above the monitor's refresh rate.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K?

A: The performance drop is substantial and scales with the resolution. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 295 at 1920x1080 to 191 at 2560x1440, and then to 104 at 3840x2160. This represents a 65% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU ever become a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is rarely a bottleneck. This is evidenced by the fact that the frame rate scales almost perfectly with resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is more than enough to keep up with the RTX 4080 in Doom.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results show a clear and predictable scaling of performance as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 295 FPS at 1920x1080, to 191 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 104 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 65% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a significant drop that is typical for a demanding GPU-bound title.

This scaling pattern is a definitive indicator that the RTX 4080 is the limiting component in this system. The frame rate drop is almost directly proportional to the increase in pixel count. For example, moving from 1440p to 4K increases the pixel count by 2.25x, and the frame rate drops from 191 to 104, a reduction of 45%. This is very close to the theoretical limit imposed by pixel throughput, confirming that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see the frame rate plateau at lower resolutions. Instead, the frame rate continues to climb as resolution decreases, reaching 385 FPS at 1080p Low settings. This demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data, even at very high frame rates. The system is almost entirely GPU-limited, which is the ideal scenario for a gaming PC, as it allows for easy performance scaling by adjusting resolution and graphics settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, along with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a strong foundation for gaming, as Doom does not require an excessive number of cores but benefits from high single-thread performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 points in the multi-core test and 3072 points in the single-core test. The PassMark single-thread score is 3689, and its multithread score is 25645. These scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a solid, high-performance part. Its performance is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, as noted by the 0.1% and 0.2% deltaPct values in the nearestRivals data.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to ensure that frame times are consistent and that the GPU is never starved of data. The data shows that the CPU succeeds in this role, as the frame rates scale smoothly with GPU load. The Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample performance headroom, ensuring that the RTX 4080 is always the limiting factor. This reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where the CPU is not holding back the GPU's potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average frame rates measured for this system in Doom.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 385 FPS. The Medium preset averages 350 FPS, with a minimum of 297 and a maximum of 402 FPS. The High preset averages 295 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 241 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 260 FPS. The Medium preset averages 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 and a maximum of 260 FPS. The High preset averages 191 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 156 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, but frame rates are still impressive. The Low preset averages 141 FPS. The Medium preset averages 123 FPS, with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 141 FPS. The High preset averages 104 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 85 FPS.

These numbers illustrate a system that can handle any configuration of settings and resolution. The only scenario where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS is at 4K with the Ultra preset, where it still maintains a very playable 85 FPS. For all other scenarios, the system is capable of delivering frame rates that are well above the standard 60 FPS target and are suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.