Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 lands at rank 552 out of 1681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This position suggests a balanced pairing that is neither at the bleeding edge nor struggling to keep up, but rather sits comfortably within a competitive tier where most users will find the experience satisfying. The rank implies that while there are many faster combinations, this setup decisively outperforms the majority of systems tested, making it a solid mid-to-high tier contender for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

At 552nd out of 1681 tested combinations, this system falls within the 67th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all setups while trailing the top third. This positioning is particularly interesting given that the individual components sit at similar percentile levels — the CPU at 82nd percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU at 79th percentile versus all GPUs. The combo rank being lower than either component's individual percentile suggests that Doom's specific performance characteristics do not perfectly align with what these parts do best. The data indicates this is a strong pairing, but not one that extracts every last drop of potential from either component. Systems ranked above this combo likely feature either higher-end GPUs that scale better at higher resolutions or CPUs with stronger single-thread performance that push frame rates in less GPU-bound scenarios.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9070 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2518 MHz, which translates to 20.1 Gbps effective, and the GPU boosts to 2520 MHz with a game clock of 2070 MHz. This memory configuration is substantial for a game like Doom, which was released in 2016 and does not demand extreme memory capacities even at 4K. The 16 GB allocation means the card will never approach memory limits in this title, allowing it to focus purely on compute and rasterization throughput. The GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 128 ROPs are the primary drivers of the measured frame rates. Interestingly, the GPU's nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the NVIDIA A2 and Quadro GV100, with delta percentages of -0.2 and 0.3 respectively, indicating the RX 9070 sits in a performance cluster where small benchmark differences separate competitors. The 79th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms this card is above average but not in the top tier, which aligns with its measured performance in Doom where it delivers playable frame rates at 4K but truly excels at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm TSMC process. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost up to 5.00 GHz, this CPU delivers strong single-thread performance that is critical for Doom's engine. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide ample fast storage for game data, while the DDR5 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s ensures the GPU receives data without bottleneck. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218 demonstrate its capability, but in Doom specifically, the single-thread performance matters most. The CPU's nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the Intel Core i7-11850H at 0.1% higher and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX at 0.4% higher, showing that this processor sits in a tight competitive band. The 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests this is a well-above-average processor, and its boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensures it can keep up with the GPU's demands at 1080p where CPU overhead becomes more significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo achieves 298.8 FPS on Low, 260 FPS on Medium, 219.8 FPS on High, and 177.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the highest settings, the system delivers well over 144 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain impressive: 189.8 FPS on Low, 165.1 FPS on Medium, 138.9 FPS on High, and 115.6 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but modest, with the Ultra preset still clearing 100 FPS. At 4K, the performance becomes more demanding: 103.5 FPS on Low, 89.9 FPS on Medium, 78.7 FPS on High, and 64.7 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 64.7 FPS is still playable, but it represents the first scenario where the system drops below the 70 FPS mark. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent performance degradation, with the gap between Low and Ultra being roughly 40-45% across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system produces 298.8 FPS, which drops to 103.5 FPS at 4K Low — a 65.4% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 177.8 FPS at 1080p to 64.7 FPS at 4K, a 63.6% reduction. This consistent scaling pattern suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, which is expected given the massive pixel count difference. However, the fact that 1080p Low achieves nearly 300 FPS indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, and the system does not hit a CPU ceiling at lower resolutions. The 1440p results show a more moderate drop from 1080p, with about 35-37% reduction in frame rates, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is approaching a practical limit where even a more powerful GPU might not yield substantially higher frame rates due to CPU constraints, while at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the deciding factor.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the measured 4K Ultra result of 64.7 FPS exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, though with limited headroom. For a more comfortable margin, the 4K High preset delivers 78.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this system?

A: At 1080p, even the Ultra preset achieves 177.8 FPS, while Low reaches 298.8 FPS. For maximum competitive advantage with high refresh rates, 1080p Low or Medium provides the highest frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance influence Doom's results?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 298.8 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Q: Is the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity useful for this game?

A: Doom, released in 2016, does not require large memory allocations, so the 16 GB capacity is far more than needed. The 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is the more relevant factor for performance.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured 138.9 FPS at 1440p High provides a smooth experience that exceeds 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F trails the Intel Core i7-11850H by only 0.1% in average benchmark scores, indicating near-identical overall CPU performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and priorities. For 1080p owners with high-refresh-rate monitors, the High preset at 219.8 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily clearing 144 Hz. The Ultra preset at 177.8 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz, so those wanting maximum visual fidelity can choose Ultra without sacrificing refresh rate capability. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 138.9 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra at 115.6 FPS remains above 100 FPS for a smooth experience. For 4K, the High preset at 78.7 FPS provides the best experience for 60 Hz displays, offering a solid margin above the refresh rate. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 89.9 FPS, which could benefit users with 75 Hz or 100 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 64.7 FPS, which is playable but leaves minimal headroom, making High the recommended choice for most 4K users. Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest frame rates but sacrifices significant visual detail, making it suitable primarily for competitive play at 1080p where the 298.8 FPS result maximizes responsiveness.