Doom

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo capable of running Doom at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 62 FPS on High settings and 51 FPS on Ultra. While 4K Ultra dips below 60 FPS, the High preset provides a playable 60+ FPS experience.

Q: How does the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM affect Doom performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensures that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most stressed, the frame rate is constrained by compute performance rather than memory.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 145 FPS on Ultra and 241 FPS on Low, making it suitable for 144Hz displays. At 1440p, Ultra still averages 94 FPS, which is fine for 60-100Hz monitors but not for 144Hz at maximum settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600's 6-core/12-thread configuration hold up in Doom?

A: The CPU's single-thread performance is strong (999 in 3DMark single-thread, 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core), which is critical for Doom's frame pacing. Multi-core performance (12735 in Cinebench R23) is more than sufficient, as the game is GPU-bound in most scenarios.

Q: Does the combo rank well against other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1314 out of 2930 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle range. This rank reflects balanced performance rather than top-tier dominance, with the GPU percentile (58) being lower than the CPU percentile (78).

Q: Why is the 4K Ultra setting slower than 4K High?

A: Ultra settings increase rendering complexity, dropping the average from 62 FPS (High) to 51 FPS (Ultra) at 4K. The delta shows that Ultra settings impose a roughly 18% performance penalty, which is consistent with the increased shader and texture demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination occupies position 1314 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 45th percentile of all pairings, meaning roughly 45% of tested combos perform worse and 55% perform better. This is a mid-pack result, not a top-tier gaming rig, but it is far from a weak pairing.

The CPU is the stronger component here. The Ryzen 5 7600 sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, only 0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402, 0.3% faster), and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, 0.4% slower). This indicates the 7600 delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance that is competitive with older high-end mobile and desktop chips.

The GPU is comparatively weaker. The RX 7700 ranks at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 1% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, 1.7% faster). The RX 7700 is essentially on par with an RTX 3060 Ti in raw benchmark terms, which is a capable 1440p card but not a high-end 4K solution.

In Doom specifically, this combo lands in the upper-middle range of tested systems. The rank reflects that the GPU can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra setting is the breaking point. For a game as well-optimized as Doom, the pairing delivers solid but not exceptional results, making it a practical choice for mainstream gamers rather than enthusiasts chasing maximum frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It packs 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU's raw compute capability is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, which is substantial for a mid-range card.

Clock speeds are a key factor in Doom's performance. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The boost clock is what matters most in sustained gaming, and the 2459 MHz figure allows the card to maintain high throughput in Doom's intense combat scenes. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are directly relevant to how fast the card can fill the screen with Doom's fast-moving environments.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. In Doom, this is more than enough. The game's textures and geometry are not particularly demanding by modern standards, so the card never comes close to exhausting its VRAM pool. The bandwidth is also sufficient to feed the GPU's compute units without bottlenecking, even at 4K resolution.

The RX 7700's performance percentile (58) and average benchmark score (15852) place it just behind the RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and slightly ahead of the Radeon Pro W5500 (15679). In Doom, this translates to strong 1080p performance and respectable 1440p results, but 4K Ultra pushes the card to its limits. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full compatibility with Doom's rendering pipeline, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for the card's data transfers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). All values are averages unless otherwise noted, with min and max figures provided for the Medium preset.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 241 FPS average
• Medium: 210 FPS average (min 179, max 242)
• High: 178 FPS average
• Ultra: 145 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is overwhelmingly GPU-bound in a good way. Even at Ultra, the frame rate stays well above 144 FPS, making this an excellent pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors. The jump from Low to Ultra costs roughly 40% of the frame rate, but the absolute numbers remain playable at every preset.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 156 FPS average
• Medium: 136 FPS average (min 116, max 156)
• High: 115 FPS average
• Ultra: 94 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rates drop noticeably but remain strong. Ultra still delivers 94 FPS, which is smooth for most monitors. The Medium preset shows a min of 116 FPS, indicating that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 100 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for the combo, balancing visual fidelity and performance.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 85 FPS average
• Medium: 74 FPS average (min 63, max 85)
• High: 62 FPS average
• Ultra: 51 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. High settings deliver 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which is not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 63 FPS, indicating that 4K Medium is the most consistent experience above 60 FPS. Low settings at 4K reach 85 FPS, which is usable but sacrifices visual quality.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame times, as evidenced by the min/max values. The data suggests that Doom scales predictably with resolution, with 1080p delivering triple-digit frame rates at all settings, 1440p offering 90-156 FPS depending on the preset, and 4K ranging from 51 to 85 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the optimal settings preset depends on your display's refresh rate and resolution.

At 1080p: The Ultra preset at 145 FPS is the clear choice for owners of 144Hz monitors. If you have a 240Hz display, the Low preset at 241 FPS is the only way to fully utilize that refresh rate. Medium and High offer intermediate options, but the frame rate differences are less critical at this resolution since even Ultra exceeds 144 FPS.

At 1440p: The High preset at 115 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a frame rate that is smooth on 100Hz displays. If you prioritize maximum visual fidelity, Ultra at 94 FPS is still playable on 60Hz or 75Hz monitors. For competitive play, Low at 156 FPS is the best choice, but the visual downgrade is noticeable.

At 4K: The Medium preset at 74 FPS is the recommended choice for a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The min FPS of 63 ensures that even the heaviest scenes stay above 60 FPS. High at 62 FPS is borderline — it averages above 60 but may dip below in intense combat. Ultra at 51 FPS is not recommended for Doom's fast-paced gameplay, as the frame rate drops below the threshold for smooth motion. Low at 85 FPS is viable if you prioritize frame rate over visuals, but the Medium preset offers a better balance.

In summary, choose Medium for 4K, High for 1440p, and Ultra for 1080p. These presets deliver the best combination of frame rate and visual quality at each resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform with PCIe Gen 5 (24 lanes from the CPU).

In Doom, the CPU's single-thread performance is the most critical factor. The 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 indicate strong per-core throughput. Doom's engine relies heavily on single-threaded draw call submission and physics calculations, so the 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures that the CPU keeps up with the GPU's frame output.

The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13413. However, Doom does not scale perfectly with many cores, and the 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The PassMark multithread score of 27058 confirms that the CPU can handle background tasks and game logic simultaneously without issue.

The CPU's percentile ranking (78th) is notably higher than the GPU's (58th), meaning the 7600 is less likely to be the limiting factor in this pairing. In Doom, the data supports this: at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 241 FPS, which is close to the GPU's maximum output. The CPU is not holding back performance at any tested resolution or setting.

The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (0.3% slower), and Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% faster). This places the 7600 in the same performance tier as those chips, which is impressive for a 6-core desktop processor. The 5 nm process and Zen 4 architecture contribute to its efficiency, with a 65 W TDP that is low for a desktop CPU.

For Doom specifically, the CPU's job is to feed the GPU with frames as fast as possible. The benchmark results suggest it does this effectively, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings without any CPU-induced stutter or frame time spikes. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game's level streaming and entity management. Overall, the Ryzen 5 7600 is a well-matched companion for the RX 7700 in Doom, providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.