Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2153rd out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom, placing it in the lower half of the database. This position reflects a pairing where the GPU's age is the primary constraint, yet the CPU's modern architecture ensures the system never falls behind in a way that would cripple frame pacing. The rank is a composite of all tested settings, and the data shows a system that is thoroughly playable at 1080p but begins to show its limits as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2153 out of 3712 places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems for Doom. This is not a top-tier position, but it is far from the bottom, indicating a balanced mid-range experience. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is stronger, sitting at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The delta between these two percentile scores suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Doom's demanding rendering workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the general benchmark database highlight its competitive position. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F posts an average benchmark score of 24964, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25005, a -0.2% difference). This places the CPU in a tight cluster of performance, meaning the choice between these processors would have minimal impact on Doom's frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering, with the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282 sitting just below the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, -1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, -1.2%).

For Doom specifically, the data shows that this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, with the Ultra preset still managing 127 FPS. However, the climb to 4K Ultra drops the average to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The ranking reflects this spread: strong at lower resolutions, but increasingly challenged as the pixel count rises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the 12 nm Turing architecture, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and its memory runs at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. With 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, the card is a solid mid-range offering from the GeForce 20-series.

In Doom, the GPU's role is critical at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 212, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 45 FPS. This dramatic scaling shows that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and compute resources are being saturated as the resolution increases. The measured data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU has the headroom to push higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up. The card's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS, combined with its 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, is sufficient for Doom's Vulkan-based engine, but the age of the architecture shows at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. Its Passmark G3D score is 18169, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1651. These are respectable numbers, but the card's percentile vs all GPUs of 65 indicates there are many faster options available. The data shows that for Doom, the GPU can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K Ultra is a stretch that requires compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 156 at 1080p to 101 at 1440p, and finally to 55 at 4K. This is a 65% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a larger decline than what would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, the gap between resolutions would be smaller, as the CPU's workload does not scale as heavily with resolution.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trend: 212 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 65% again, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's ability to deliver high frame rates at 1080p Low (212 FPS) shows it is not a limiting factor at that resolution. The scaling pattern indicates that lowering settings is the most effective way to gain performance, as the GPU's workload is reduced, allowing the CPU to push more frames.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (212 FPS) and Ultra (127 FPS) is 85 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 55 FPS (137 vs 82). At 4K, the gap shrinks to 29 FPS (74 vs 45). This shrinking gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the settings have less impact when the GPU is already saturated with pixel work.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 212 FPS, Medium averages 184 FPS, High averages 156 FPS, and Ultra averages 127 FPS. The Medium preset shows a range of 157 to 212 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. Even at Ultra, the 127 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a very smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but begin to drop. Low averages 137 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS, High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. The Medium range is 101 to 137 FPS. These numbers show that 1440p is still very playable, with the Ultra preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles more noticeably. Low averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 65 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The Medium range is 55 to 74 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, and even the High preset is below 60 FPS. This indicates that 4K gaming requires settings adjustments to maintain a smooth experience.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: the system is designed for 1080p and can handle 1440p with high settings, but 4K requires Low or Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS. The measured numbers are consistent across the board, with no anomalies in the frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 212 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires significant CPU work. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218 show strong performance that can handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database have nearly identical average scores, which means the choice of CPU would not dramatically change Doom's performance. The Ryzen 5 7500F's single-thread performance is particularly important for Doom, as the game's engine is known to be sensitive to single-core speed. The Passmark single-thread score of 3841 and 3DMark single-thread score of 974 indicate that the CPU has ample power for this game.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Doom, which is not heavily multi-threaded. The data shows that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this combo, as the GPU is consistently the bottleneck at higher resolutions. This is a positive attribute, as it means the system has headroom for future GPU upgrades without needing a CPU change.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra settings is 127 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the system averages 45 FPS on Ultra and 55 FPS on High, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Only Low (74 FPS) and Medium (65 FPS) settings exceed 60 FPS at 4K.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25005) and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935).

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, using 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 101 at 1440p, and further to 55 at 4K. This is a 65% drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo in Doom, the data suggests that the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 127 FPS, which is a great experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. There is no need to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset is well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS, which is still a smooth experience. For users who prefer higher frame rates, the High preset at 101 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 119 FPS is also a viable option for those prioritizing speed.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that the Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 45 FPS average is below the smooth threshold. The High preset at 55 FPS is also marginal. The Medium preset at 65 FPS is the best choice for a playable 4K experience, while the Low preset at 74 FPS offers the highest frame rates for those who want to maximize performance.

The measured FPS values indicate that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this system across all resolutions. It provides a consistent frame rate that is significantly higher than High or Ultra, while still offering a decent visual experience. The data shows that the system can handle 1080p and 1440p with High or Ultra settings, but 4K users should stick to Medium or Low to maintain a smooth frame rate.