Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with the benchmark data showing a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions while retaining massive headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p. The measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions indicate that this pairing is capable of pushing the id Tech engine far beyond typical display refresh rates, though the scaling patterns reveal distinct bottlenecks that shift depending on the workload.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic GPU-bound scenario where the rendering load scales predictably with pixel count. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 221 fps, which drops to 143 fps at 1440p and further to 78 fps at 4K. This represents a roughly 65% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the highest preset, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is even more revealing. The system achieves 355 fps at 1080p, 238 fps at 1440p, and 129 fps at 4K. The relative drops between resolutions are consistent — about 33% from 1080p to 1440p and another 46% from 1440p to 4K. This pattern suggests that even at the lowest settings, the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering pipeline is being saturated by the increasing pixel throughput, while the Ryzen 7 5700X's eight cores and 16 threads provide sufficient frame generation to keep up with the GPU's output.

The Medium preset data includes minimum and maximum frame rate readings that offer additional insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the average is 321 fps with a minimum of 273 fps and maximum of 369 fps. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 208 fps with a minimum of 176 fps and maximum of 239 fps. At 4K Medium, the average is 112 fps with a minimum of 96 fps and maximum of 129 fps. The consistent spacing between minimum and maximum values across resolutions indicates stable frame pacing with no signs of CPU-induced stuttering, even as the GPU load increases substantially.

The High preset data shows a similar trend: 271 fps at 1080p, 175 fps at 1440p, and 95 fps at 4K. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 35% reduction, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs another 46%. These percentages are remarkably consistent across all four presets, confirming that the rendering engine scales predictably with resolution and that the system's bottleneck characteristics remain uniform regardless of quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti operates with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at an effective 21 Gbps across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence the measured performance in Doom, particularly at 4K where memory bandwidth becomes critical for texture streaming and high-resolution rendering.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are substantial, with 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s provide ample headroom for the id Tech engine's rendering requirements. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s aligns well with the measured 4K performance, where the system averages 95 fps at High settings and 78 fps at Ultra.

Memory capacity appears sufficient for Doom's demands, as the 12 GB VRAM does not create any observable bottleneck in the measured data. The bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s supports the frame rates achieved at 4K Ultra (78 fps) without any signs of memory-related frame drops, as evidenced by the consistent minimum frame rate readings at Medium settings across all resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (avg score 45152, delta -0.8%) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (avg score 45384, delta -1.3%), positioning the RTX 4070 Ti as a high-performance desktop part that trades blows with mobile and professional offerings in synthetic tests.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database's tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 499 out of 3712 total combos for Doom. This places the system in the top 13.5% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result considering the CPU is a mid-range 2022 release while the GPU is a high-end 2023 part.

The combination's ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The CPU's position in the broader processor landscape shows a 79th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 27578 that matches the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly (deltaPct 0). The GPU's 84th percentile ranking is slightly higher, suggesting that the graphics card contributes marginally more to the overall gaming performance than the processor.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals reveals the competitive landscape. The Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535 (deltaPct 0.2), the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 (deltaPct -0.2), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507 (deltaPct 0.3). These sub-1% differences indicate that the 5700X is effectively tied with several modern alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, meaning the combo's rank is influenced more by the GPU's capabilities than by CPU differentiation.

For the GPU, the nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 4070 Ti within 1.7% of the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152, delta -0.8%), the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384, delta -1.3%), and the RTX A6000 (44075, delta 1.6%). These tight margins suggest that the 4070 Ti's performance in Doom is representative of a broader class of high-end GPUs, and the combo's rank reflects the GPU's strong standing rather than any unusual synergy with the 5700X.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the optimal experience for different display configurations. For 4K displays, the High preset at 95 fps average represents the best balance between visual quality and smoothness, as the Ultra preset drops to 78 fps — a 22% performance penalty for the additional graphical features. The Medium preset at 112 fps offers even more headroom for high-refresh-rate 4K panels, though the visual differences from High may be noticeable in a game like Doom with its fast-paced action.

For 1440p, the High preset at 175 fps is the recommended choice for most users, as it exceeds the refresh rate of the vast majority of 1440p monitors while maintaining substantial visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 143 fps remains viable for 144Hz displays, but the 32 fps gap between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns from the higher settings. The Medium preset at 208 fps would only be beneficial for 240Hz panels, where the additional 33 fps over High could matter for competitive play.

At 1080p, the situation changes entirely. The High preset delivers 271 fps, which exceeds virtually all consumer displays, while the Ultra preset still achieves 221 fps. The Medium preset reaches 321 fps, and the Low preset tops out at 355 fps. For esports-focused players with 360Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 321 fps is the highest quality setting that remains above the display's refresh rate, making it the optimal choice for frame-rate-critical scenarios. The Low preset's 355 fps provides minimal competitive advantage over Medium while sacrificing significant visual quality.

The minimum frame rate data at Medium settings reinforces these recommendations. At 1080p Medium, the 273 fps minimum stays well above typical display refresh rates, while at 1440p Medium, the 176 fps minimum remains smooth on 144Hz displays. At 4K Medium, the 96 fps minimum could cause occasional dips below 100 fps, making the High preset's 95 fps average with presumably similar minimums a more consistent choice for 60Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 355 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 321 fps at 1080p Medium, followed by 271 fps at 1080p High and 238 fps at 1440p Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 78 fps. This is the lowest measured average across all tested configurations but remains playable for most users. The High preset at 4K provides 95 fps, which is 22% higher.

Q: Is the system CPU-bound or GPU-bound in this game?

A: The data indicates GPU-bound behavior at all resolutions. The consistent frame rate scaling with resolution changes, combined with the CPU's 79th percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking, suggests the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting factor. The CPU's eight cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low (355 fps).

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 273 fps. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 176 fps. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 96 fps. These minimums are consistent with approximately 85% of the average frame rates, indicating stable performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 499th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 13.5% of all systems. The rank reflects the GPU's strong 84th percentile performance combined with the CPU's competitive 79th percentile standing.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Ultra and High settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra delivers 221 fps versus High's 271 fps, a 50 fps difference. At 1440p, Ultra gives 143 fps versus High's 175 fps, a 32 fps gap. At 4K, Ultra produces 78 fps versus High's 95 fps, a 17 fps difference. The relative penalty for Ultra increases with resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X contributes to this combination through its eight cores and 16 threads running on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename) with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB per-core L1 cache provide the data locality that Doom's engine can exploit, though the game's age and optimization mean the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this pairing.

The CPU's benchmark results show balanced performance across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Geekbench single-core score of 2016 and multi-core score of 10779 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is crucial for game engines that maintain a primary game thread. The Cinebench R23 scores of 1499 single-core and 13184 multi-core reinforce this picture, showing the CPU can feed the RTX 4070 Ti with frames without stalling.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 demonstrate the CPU's ability to handle both the main game logic and background tasks simultaneously. The data compression score of 323610 and integer math score of 92749 suggest robust computational capabilities, though these are less directly relevant to Doom's rendering performance than the core clock speeds and cache design.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 at dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient throughput for the game's data streaming requirements. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC indicate efficient operation, while the PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes ensures the GPU has adequate bandwidth for data transfer. The combination's ranking at 499 out of 3712 suggests the CPU is performing at an expected level for its specifications, with the GPU accounting for the majority of the system's gaming capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 355 fps, making it the fastest measured configuration. Medium settings produce 321 fps with a minimum of 273 fps and maximum of 369 fps. High settings achieve 271 fps, while Ultra settings deliver 221 fps. These numbers indicate that even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the system maintains well above 200 fps.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings average 238 fps, Medium averages 208 fps with a minimum of 176 fps and maximum of 239 fps, High averages 175 fps, and Ultra averages 143 fps. The consistency between resolutions shows a roughly 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p across all presets, with the gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p being 95 fps.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still manage 129 fps, while Medium averages 112 fps with a minimum of 96 fps and maximum of 129 fps. High settings deliver 95 fps, and Ultra drops to 78 fps. The 4K results show a 39% reduction from 1440p at Low settings, but only a 45% reduction at Ultra settings, indicating that the GPU's rendering efficiency scales slightly better with resolution at higher quality presets.

The minimum frame rate readings at Medium settings provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the 273 fps minimum represents 85% of the 321 fps average. At 1440p, the 176 fps minimum is also 85% of the 208 fps average. At 4K, the 96 fps minimum is 86% of the 112 fps average. This consistent 85-86% ratio across resolutions indicates the GPU maintains stable frame pacing with no unexpected drops, confirming that the system is operating within its designed performance envelope.