Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing delivers a solid, if not spectacular, 1080p experience in Doom, with the data showing a clear path to the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. While the combo ranks in the lower tier of tested configurations, the measured FPS across the board indicates a system that is well-suited for the game's fast-paced action, provided you are willing to adjust settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for this specific CPU and GPU combination in Doom points to High settings at 1920x1080 as the optimal choice for most users. The measured average of 118.5 FPS at this preset is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a significant buffer for demanding combat scenarios. This offers a substantial improvement over the Ultra preset, which drops to 96.5 FPS, a difference of 22 FPS that is far more impactful to perceived smoothness than the marginal visual fidelity gains between "High" and "Ultra" in this title.

For those prioritizing competitive, high-refresh-rate play, dropping to Low at 1080p yields a measured 156.5 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset for this combo and would be the preferred choice for a 144Hz monitor, though it comes at the cost of reduced graphical detail. The Medium preset, at 138.6 FPS, is a reasonable middle ground for this goal, but the jump from High to Medium is less justifiable than the jump from High to Low given the frame rate returns.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the pragmatic recommendation, with a measured 78.1 FPS. This provides a good experience for 60Hz monitors, but the 60.9 FPS measured at Ultra is too close to the minimum playable threshold, risking noticeable dips. For 3840x2160, the data suggests the GTX 1070 is out of its depth. Even at Low settings, the measured 55.5 FPS fails to consistently hit 60, and the visual compromise is severe. The 40.1 FPS at High is borderline unplayable for a fast-paced FPS. Therefore, 1080p High is the standout recommendation, with 1440p High as a strong secondary option for users with less demanding display hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combination run Doom at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that 4K is not a viable target for this pairing. The highest measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 55.5 FPS on Low settings. At more realistic presets like High and Ultra, the average FPS drops to 40.1 and 34.7, respectively, which is too low for smooth, responsive gameplay in a fast-paced shooter.

Q: What is the best resolution and setting preset for a 60Hz monitor?

A: For a 60Hz display, the data indicates that 2560x1440 on High settings is the most demanding configuration that still maintains a safe margin above the refresh rate, with a measured average of 78.1 FPS. While 1080p High offers a much higher 118.5 FPS, the 1440p High preset provides a significant increase in image sharpness while still delivering a comfortable frame rate buffer.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Ultra and Low settings?

A: The performance cost of Ultra settings is substantial. At 1920x1080, the drop from Low to Ultra costs 60 FPS (156.5 down to 96.5). At 2560x1440, the cost is 41 FPS (101.9 down to 60.9), and at 3840x2160, the cost is 20.8 FPS (55.5 down to 34.7). This indicates that the Ultra preset is exceptionally demanding for the GTX 1070.

Q: Is the GTX 1070 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 part with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is more than capable of feeding the GPU. The large frame rate swings between settings (from 96.5 to 156.5 FPS) are characteristic of GPU-side limitations, as changing graphics options has a direct and immediate impact on the rendering load.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems in the database?

A: The configuration ranks 1401st out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the lower 17% of all tested systems, indicating that while it is capable of running the game well at certain settings, the majority of tested hardware configurations deliver higher overall performance.

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the GTX 1070 a problem for Doom?

A: The measured FPS data does not indicate a specific VRAM capacity failure. The consistent scaling of performance between settings suggests the GPU's processing power, not its memory allocation, is the primary constraint. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus is sufficient to handle the game's assets without causing a catastrophic frame rate collapse at the tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination at rank 1401 out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This is a very low ranking, placing the system in the bottom 17% of all configurations in the database. This indicates that, in absolute performance terms, this pairing is far behind the majority of systems tested for this game, which likely include more modern and powerful GPUs.

This rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's age and tier. The GTX 1070, while a legend in its time, has been surpassed by multiple generations of graphics cards. Its percentile rank of 51 among all GPUs shows it sits squarely in the middle of the pack, but for a game like Doom, which scales well with raw GPU horsepower, that puts it at a significant disadvantage compared to more powerful cards. The CPU, however, is not the issue. The Ryzen 7 5700G's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs demonstrates it is a much stronger component relative to its peers. The system's low overall rank is therefore a direct consequence of the GPU holding the system back, a conclusion reinforced by the FPS data that shows the system's performance being highly sensitive to graphics settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and predictable pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 shows its strength, delivering a very playable experience. Low settings yield the highest average at 156.5 FPS. Medium and High presets follow at 138.6 and 118.5 FPS, respectively, both maintaining frame rates well above 100. Ultra is the most demanding, with a measured 96.5 FPS, which is still smooth but the first preset to dip below the 100 FPS mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the load on the GPU increases significantly. Low settings produce a measured 101.9 FPS, which is excellent. Medium and High drop to 87.6 and 78.1 FPS, respectively, both still providing a comfortable experience for high-refresh-rate monitors and a great one for 60Hz displays. Ultra at 1440p is the first setting to become marginal, with a measured 60.9 FPS that leaves little headroom for intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 is clearly overwhelmed. The data shows a measured 55.5 FPS on Low, which is technically playable but not ideal. Medium and High presets fall to 51.1 and 40.1 FPS, respectively, which are below the standard for smooth action. Ultra at 4K is the worst-performing configuration, with a measured 34.7 FPS, which is not a playable experience for a game of this speed.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this game. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 118.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 78.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 40.4 FPS, and then plummets to 40.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a 78.4 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This scaling is characteristic of a system where the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

The GTX 1070's 256.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply not sufficient to handle the massive increase in pixel count at 4K. The CPU has less impact on this scaling because its workload (geometry, physics, game logic) doesn't increase as dramatically with resolution. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its strong 8-core/16-thread architecture, can maintain its frame delivery, but the GPU is unable to keep up with the rendering demand. The result is a system that is perfectly balanced for 1080p, adequate for 1440p, and completely GPU-limited at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a powerful processor whose role in this pairing is to provide an unimpeded platform for the GTX 1070. Its specifications—8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz based on the Zen 3 architecture—are more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU in Doom. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its performance is well above average, and its high multi-threaded scores (e.g., a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755) indicate it will not be a source of frame pacing issues.

The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The frame rate scales heavily with graphics settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rates across different settings would be much closer together, as the CPU's workload would cap the performance regardless of the GPU's render load. The data shows this is not the case. The Ryzen 7 5700G provides the necessary headroom, ensuring that the GTX 1070 is the sole determinant of the final frame rate. This makes it a well-matched partner for the GPU at 1080p, but its potential is wasted at higher resolutions where the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor.