Doom

# Doom Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

This combo targets high-refresh 1440p and respectable 4K performance in Doom, a 2016 FPS that scales well across hardware. The data shows a system that delivers 150+ FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings materials, with 4K still playable at 81 FPS on High. The CPU and GPU pairing is balanced enough that neither component becomes a hard bottleneck at common settings, though the frame rate curves reveal where each part dominates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 314 FPS at 1080p to 203 FPS at 1440p, then to 110 FPS at 4K. That represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K. These drops are steeper than what pixel count alone would predict, which suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At High settings, the scaling pattern remains consistent: 231 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 35%, identical to Low settings, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 46% again. This consistency across quality presets indicates that the GPU workload scales linearly with resolution in Doom, and the RTX 4070 is the component dictating these limits.

The Medium preset shows the same relative pattern with slightly different absolute numbers: 273 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 81 and maximum of 110, which brackets the average tightly, suggesting stable frame delivery rather than spikes. Ultra settings drop to 189 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K — the only preset where 4K falls below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider the floor for smooth play.

The fact that 1080p Low hits 314 FPS while 4K Ultra stays at 66 FPS — a 79% reduction — points squarely at GPU-bound behavior. A CPU-bound scenario would show smaller differences between resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7600 with its 6 cores and 12 threads clearly has headroom to feed the RTX 4070 at 1080p, where the GPU is working hardest to push those high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz boosts to 5.10 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. These specifications make it a strong mid-range choice for gaming, and the benchmark data confirms its capability in Doom.

In synthetic testing, the 7600 scores 999 in 3DMark single-thread, 1938 in 2-thread, and 6503 in max-thread tests. The Cinebench R23 results show 1852 single-core and 12735 multi-core. These numbers place the CPU at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, 0.2% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, 0.4% behind), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, 0.5% behind) — all within a 0.8% band, indicating this processor sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

For Doom specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate deltas between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 314 FPS. If the CPU were weak, this number would plateau regardless of resolution. Instead, the FPS scales down consistently with resolution, meaning the 7600's single-thread performance — 999 in 3DMark single-thread and 1852 in Cinebench R23 — is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 even at extreme frame rates.

The 12 threads also help with background tasks and any multithreaded game logic. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide adequate memory bandwidth for feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The 7600's 78th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, coupled with a 0.2% gap to the Ryzen 9 6900HX, suggests it punches above its 6-core count in gaming workloads where single-thread performance matters most.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the system averages 81 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS. For 4K Ultra, the average drops to 66 FPS, which may feel less smooth. The data shows 4K is viable for High and Medium presets but not ideal for Ultra.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The 2560x1440 results are the sweet spot. At High settings, the system averages 150 FPS; at Medium, 177 FPS; and even at Ultra, 122 FPS. These numbers comfortably exceed 120 FPS on High, making 1440p the resolution where the RTX 4070 delivers both high fidelity and high refresh rates.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 is 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274), 0.4% above the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212), and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187). The differences are marginal, placing all four in the same performance class.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the system hits 314 FPS. If the CPU were the limit, this number would be lower. The fact that FPS scales down consistently with resolution — 314 at 1080p, 203 at 1440p, 110 at 4K on Low — indicates the GPU is the primary constraint across all resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect on Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 189 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 122 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 66 FPS. The Ultra preset imposes a significant penalty over High: 18% lower at 1080p, 19% lower at 1440p, and 19% lower at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 860th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 23% of all combinations. This percentile positioning reflects a strong but not elite setup, consistent with the 78th percentile CPU and 81st percentile GPU performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 860th out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom, which places it in the upper quartile of all tested systems. To contextualize: 860th means roughly 23% of tested combos perform better, while 77% perform worse. This is a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The CPU's 78th percentile ranking across all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking across all GPUs suggest both components are above average, but the combo rank of 860/3712 (77th percentile) is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile. This gap likely reflects that Doom is more GPU-bound at higher resolutions, so the GPU's performance ceiling matters more than the CPU's raw capabilities.

In practical terms, this rank means the system will handle Doom's campaign and multiplayer comfortably at 1440p with high refresh rates, and can manage 4K at reduced settings. The 860th rank also implies that moving to a faster GPU would yield larger gains than upgrading the CPU, based on the resolution scaling data showing GPU-bound behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 314 FPS. Medium settings average 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 and maximum of 314. High settings average 231 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 189 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 125 FPS, representing a 40% performance penalty for the highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages scale down proportionally. Low settings hit 203 FPS. Medium averages 177 FPS with a minimum of 150 and maximum of 204. High settings average 150 FPS. Ultra settings produce 122 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread here is 81 FPS, a 40% penalty, matching the 1080p pattern exactly.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but the margins tighten. Low settings average 110 FPS. Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110. High settings drop to 81 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 66 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 44 FPS, a 40% penalty — again consistent with the other resolutions.

The Medium preset at each resolution shows the most complete data with min and max values: 232-314 FPS at 1080p, 150-204 FPS at 1440p, and 81-110 FPS at 4K. These ranges indicate that the frame delivery is stable, with the minimum typically 15-20% below the average)Skip the maximum typically 15-20% above it. This consistency suggests the RTX 4070 maintains steady performance without major frame time spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the High preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 150 FPS average, it exceeds the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors, meaning the system will rarely drop below the display's refresh cap. The jump from High to Ultra costs 28 FPS at 1440p (150 to 122), an 19% reduction, which is significant for a visual upgrade that may be subtle in a fast-paced game like Doom.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 314 FPS, which is far beyond any current monitor's capability. The Medium preset at 1440p (177 FPS) is a strong middle ground if you want higher quality than Low without sacrificing the 144Hz experience. The Medium preset at 4K (96 FPS) is the best option for 4K displays, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Low.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution for competitive play. At 1080p it still hits 189 FPS, which is fine, but at 1440p it drops to 122 FPS and at 4K it falls to 66 FPS. The consistent 40% penalty across resolutions means Ultra is a luxury that this combo can afford only at 1080p. For most users, High at 1440p or Medium at 4K represents the optimal configuration, with the data showing these presets deliver frame rates that are both smooth and visually satisfying.