Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 108th out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 6.4% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a 2016 title, indicating the pairing is exceptionally well-suited to the game’s Vulkan-based engine. The rank is driven by the GPU’s raw rasterization power, which is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures the frame rate stays high even at 1080p where the graphics card is less taxed. The combination sits comfortably ahead of the median, with the data showing a performance profile that favors high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p and smooth 4K gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 108 out of 1,681 combos, this configuration sits in the 93.6th percentile of all tested pairings. For a game released in 2016, the score is particularly impressive, as modern hardware far exceeds the original target specifications. The ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU’s dominance in this workload; the RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 53,610 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (0.2% slower) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.4% slower). The CPU, with an average score of 26,272, sits in the 83rd percentile of all processors, but its relative contribution is smaller in this title. The delta between the CPU’s rivals is negligible—less than 0.2% separation from the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE—showing that the 7600X is not a limiting factor. In Doom, the measured frames per second are so high that the ranking is almost entirely a GPU story, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid capping performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Doom’s texture-heavy environments at high resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz and 10,240 shading units produce a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s, figures that allow the card to handle the game’s fast-paced action without breaking a sweat. The architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and its 45,900 million transistors are packed into a 379 mm² die. In practical terms, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s compute throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS (FP32) is more than sufficient for a game that launched before the card existed. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the combo still produces an average of 81.8 FPS, which is above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The GPU’s 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a 2.9% advantage over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, underscores its position as a high-end part, though the measured results in Doom are more impressive than those synthetic benchmarks suggest due to the game’s optimization.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 396.8 FPS, which drops to 296.1 FPS at High and 238.5 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset yields 256.3 FPS, High gives 188.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 156 FPS. At 4K, the numbers fall further: Low produces 142.1 FPS, High delivers 101.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 81.8 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is from 296.1 to 101.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 66%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases, which is expected given the pixel throughput requirements. Conversely, the relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at any resolution—for instance, 396.8 vs. 238.5 FPS at 1080p—suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600X’s single-thread score of 3,406 in Cinebench R23 and its 83rd percentile ranking among CPUs ensure that even at 1080p Low, the processor is not holding the GPU back. The data shows that the combo is GPU-bound at all tested settings, with the CPU providing a strong foundation that allows the RTX 4080 SUPER to stretch its legs fully.

FAQ

Q: Does this combo hit 4K 60 FPS in Doom?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 81.8 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: At 1440p High settings, the combo delivers 188.7 FPS, which is suitable for 144Hz displays. For 240Hz monitors, 1080p High at 296.1 FPS is a better match.

Q: How much slower is the RTX 4080 SUPER compared to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 0.2% slower in average benchmark score, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% slower.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: No, the Ryzen 5 7600X’s single-thread performance (3,406 in Cinebench R23) is sufficient to support the 396.8 FPS seen at 1080p Low, indicating the GPU is still the limiter.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the GPU among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610.

Q: How does the combo rank against all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 108th out of 1,681 combos, placing it in the top 6.4% of all configurations tested.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear trade-off between visual quality and frame rate. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 396.8 FPS, which is excessive for most monitors but ensures the absolute highest performance. However, the Medium preset at 1080p still provides 346.3 FPS, a negligible drop that offers better visuals. At 1440p, the Medium preset produces 223.7 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz displays while maintaining good image quality. For 4K gaming, the High preset achieves 101.1 FPS, which is a strong balance; the Ultra preset drops to 81.8 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid. The data indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to run High settings at 4K without sacrificing the 60 FPS floor, making it the recommended preset for that resolution. At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 156 FPS is viable for 144Hz displays, but the Medium preset offers 67.7 FPS more headroom (223.7 FPS) for future-proofing or less demanding titles. The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p, which delivers 188.7 FPS—a figure that exceeds most high-refresh-rate monitors’ capabilities while providing a substantial visual upgrade over Medium. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 238.5 FPS is the sweet spot, as it still exceeds 240Hz refresh rates while offering the highest visual fidelity available in the game’s settings.