Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a highly capable Doom experience, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling defined by the graphics card. At 1080p, the combo excels, while 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in a playable but less fluid experience. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain exactly where this system shines and where it struggles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 141.9 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 92.9 FPS, a 34.5% reduction, and then to 3840x2160 it falls further to 52.6 FPS, which is 62.9% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering workload is scaling heavily with pixel count, a hallmark of a graphics card becoming the primary limiting factor.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, at Low settings, the FPS drops from 193.1 at 1080p to 122.9 at 1440p (a 36.4% decrease) and then to 69.7 at 4K (a 63.9% total drop). The fact that even the lowest settings cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K strongly suggests that the RX 7600's raw pixel throughput, rather than the CPU or memory bandwidth, is the bottleneck. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, is not the constraint at these resolutions.

The data indicates that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering frame rates well above 120 FPS on most presets. At 1440p, the system remains highly capable, with High settings still achieving 92.9 FPS, making it a solid choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, 4K gaming is only viable at Low or Medium settings, where the 69.7 and 59.9 FPS averages respectively are playable, but the 39.1 FPS at Ultra is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the decisive component in this configuration's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which proves sufficient for Doom at 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The graphics card's boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz help it achieve a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s, which are the raw capabilities that dictate resolution scaling.

The benchmark results show the GPU sits at the 63rd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, is only 0.6% faster in average score, indicating that the RX 7600 is well-positioned within its performance class. The data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary driver of the FPS differences between settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 74.3 FPS (from 193.1 to 118.8), illustrating the significant workload increase from the Ultra preset's effects.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations are stark. The difference between Low (69.7 FPS) and Ultra (39.1 FPS) is a 30.6 FPS gap, showing that the Ultra preset demands far more from the GPU than the memory subsystem or the CPU can compensate for. This points to the 8 GB VRAM capacity being a potential constraint at 4K Ultra, as the higher texture detail and effects likely exceed what the memory can efficiently hold, causing performance to plummet.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F provides a robust foundation that prevents any CPU-induced bottlenecks in Doom. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it achieves a single-thread score of 974 in 3dmark and a multi-thread score of 6379 in 3dmark_max_threads. These synthetic scores place the CPU in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 24993 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (0.3% slower).

The CPU's high boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are crucial for gaming. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested. At 1080p, where the CPU load is typically highest, the FPS scales cleanly with GPU settings, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU without stalling. For example, the 193.1 FPS at Low settings reflects the CPU's ability to handle high frame rates. The fact that the FPS drops significantly at 4K, even on Low settings, further confirms that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU's processing power, are the bottleneck.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s provides ample data throughput for the game. The benchmark data shows the CPU is not a weak link, as its performance is consistent with other top-tier gaming processors. Therefore, while the GPU determines the peak frame rate, the CPU ensures that the system can achieve those peaks without stutter or inconsistency, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset is the clear recommendation, delivering 141.9 FPS average. This provides a significant improvement over the Medium preset's 167.1 FPS? Actually, High is lower than Medium. Let's re-evaluate: Medium gives 167.1 FPS, High gives 141.9 FPS, and Ultra gives 118.8 FPS. The data shows that High is the best balance, but if a higher refresh rate is the priority, Medium offers a 25.2 FPS advantage over High for a slight visual compromise. Ultra is also playable at 118.8 FPS, but the performance cost relative to High is substantial.

At 1440p, the High preset is again the most balanced choice, with 92.9 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most gaming monitors. The Medium preset offers a 19.2 FPS boost to 112.1 FPS, which could be beneficial for 120 Hz displays. Ultra at 74.7 FPS is still playable but represents a 18.2 FPS drop from High, making it less attractive for competitive play. Low settings at 122.9 FPS are not recommended as they sacrifice too much visual quality for a marginal FPS gain over Medium.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that Ultra is not a viable option, with an average of just 39.1 FPS. The Low preset, at 69.7 FPS, is the best way to achieve a smooth experience, but it requires significant visual compromises. Medium at 59.9 FPS is a reasonable middle ground if a steady 60 FPS is acceptable, but the 9.8 FPS difference between Medium and Low is notable. Given the fast-paced nature of Doom, the Low preset is the safest recommendation for 4K to ensure frame times stay consistent, while Medium is for those who prioritize visuals over a small FPS buffer.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Doom?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 193.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle Doom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the data shows an average of only 39.1 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the 1080p result (141.9 FPS) is 49.0 FPS higher than the 1440p result (92.9 FPS).

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it delivers 92.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 74.7 FPS and Medium rises to 112.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as FPS scales dramatically with resolution, while the CPU's performance is consistent and not a limiting factor.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RX 7600's average benchmark score of 20258 is only 0.6% lower than the RX 7600 XT's score of 20146, indicating nearly identical performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average FPS data for this combo in Doom.

• 1920x1080: Low settings yield 193.1 FPS, Medium 167.1 FPS, High 141.9 FPS, and Ultra 118.8 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low settings yield 122.9 FPS, Medium 112.1 FPS, High 92.9 FPS, and Ultra 74.7 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low settings yield 69.7 FPS, Medium 59.9 FPS, High 52.6 FPS, and Ultra 39.1 FPS.

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions. At 1080p, the system maintains playable frame rates on all presets, with a 74.3 FPS range between Low and Ultra. At 1440p, the range narrows to 48.2 FPS, with Ultra still being a viable option. At 4K, the range is 30.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below the 40 FPS mark, rendering it unsuitable for a fast-paced shooter. The scaling from Low to Ultra is not linear, with the most significant FPS drops occurring between High and Ultra at each resolution, highlighting the heavy cost of the Ultra preset's effects.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Doom, this configuration ranks 1140th out of 1681 total combinations. This places it in the 32nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The rank is a holistic measure that considers the combined CPU and GPU performance, and the data shows that this pairing is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its 4K capabilities drag down its overall standing.

The rank is driven by the GPU's 63rd percentile position and the CPU's 82nd percentile position. The combo's performance is strong enough to beat many older or lower-end systems, but it is outclassed by configurations featuring higher-end GPUs. The data suggests that if a user's primary goal is high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo delivers excellent results, which is reflected in its solid, if not spectacular, ranking. The 1140th position is a consequence of the RX 7600 being a mid-range card, and the rank correctly reflects its position within the broader spectrum of tested hardware.