Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a clear story about which component is the bottleneck. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 127 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same preset drops the average to 82 FPS, a reduction of 45 frames. At 4K Ultra, the average falls further to 45 FPS. This trajectory shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the render load increases substantially with each step up in pixel count.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the frame rate drops from 155 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 1440p, then to 54 FPS at 4K. The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 211 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate that the RX 9060's performance degrades by roughly one-third to one-half when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and then by nearly another half when stepping up to 4K. The percentage losses are steeper at higher settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has headroom to spare. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 84 FPS (211 vs. 127), indicating that the GPU is still the dominant constraint even at the lowest resolution tested. At 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 29 FPS (74 vs. 45), which confirms that the GPU is fully saturated and the CPU's role diminishes as resolution climbs.

For gamers targeting high refresh rates, the 1080p results are the most relevant. The combo delivers over 200 FPS on Low, which exceeds the refresh rate of most mainstream monitors. At 1440p, the High preset at 101 FPS is still smooth for 100Hz displays, while 4K Ultra at 45 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the baseline for a playable experience. The resolution scaling data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1440p achieves 101 FPS, which is playable on high-refresh monitors. At 1080p, the Ultra preset reaches 127 FPS, but the visual jump to 1440p is significant. 4K Ultra at 45 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, so 1440p is the recommended sweet spot.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16,014, which places it slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129, a delta of -0.7%). It also trails the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852) by 1.0%, but leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679) by 2.1%. The performance is closely clustered among these competitors.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700 bottleneck the RX 9060 in Doom?

A: The data indicates that CPU bottlenecking is minimal. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 211 FPS, which is a high frame rate that shows the CPU can keep up. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and multi-thread score of 8,484 (16 threads) suggest strong single-core and multi-core performance. The CPU's boost clock of 5.30 GHz helps maintain high frame rates in this FPS title.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 84 FPS (211 Low vs. 127 Ultra). At 1440p, the difference is 55 FPS (137 Low vs. 82 Ultra). At 4K, the difference narrows to 29 FPS (74 Low vs. 45 Ultra). The shrinking gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

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

A: The combo ranks 1,686 out of 2,930 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the 57th percentile of all combos, meaning a slight majority of tested configurations perform better. However, the ranking is influenced by the fact that many combos include higher-end GPUs.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS only for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 156 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 101 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 55 FPS. These minimums are close to the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without significant stutters.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this hardware combination. At 1080p, all four presets produce playable frame rates, but the Ultra preset at 127 FPS is the clear recommendation for those who prioritize visual fidelity. The gap between Ultra (127 FPS) and High (155 FPS) is 28 FPS, which is noticeable on high-refresh displays, but the visual improvements in Doom's fast-paced environments justify the trade-off for most players.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to High settings. The High preset delivers 101 FPS, which is above the 100Hz threshold for many modern monitors. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is also playable, but the 19 FPS drop from High may not justify the additional visual effects. The Medium preset at 119 FPS is the best choice for gamers who prioritize smoothness over detail, but High offers the best overall balance of image quality and performance. The 4K resolution is more challenging, and the data suggests that Medium settings at 65 FPS provide the most playable experience. The Low preset at 74 FPS is also viable, but Medium offers a significant visual upgrade for only a 9 FPS penalty.

For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p (211 FPS) or 1440p (137 FPS) provides the highest frame rates and lowest input latency. The data shows that the RX 9060 has the headroom to support high-refresh competitive gaming at these settings. For single-player immersion, the Ultra preset at 1440p (82 FPS) offers the best visual experience while maintaining a frame rate that is smooth enough for most players. The measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings (156 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, 55 FPS at 4K) indicate that frame pacing is stable, so players can expect consistent performance without frequent drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1,686 out of 2,930 tested combos in Doom. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of all configurations tested. The rank is primarily driven by the GPU's performance, as the RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, performs at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor in this combination.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 16,014 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129, delta -0.7%), which is a well-regarded mid-range card. The RX 9060 also matches the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852, delta 1.0%) and slightly exceeds the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679, delta 2.1%). This clustering suggests that the RX 9060 delivers performance comparable to established mid-range options, and the combo's rank reflects this GPU tier rather than any CPU limitation.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,048, delta 0.1%), Intel Core 5 221E (40,144, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40,246, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-13905H (40,313, delta -0.6%). The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40,081 is within 1% of all these rivals, indicating that CPU performance is not a differentiator in this ranking. The combo's rank of 1,686 out of 2,930 suggests that while this pairing is capable, it does not reach the upper echelons of Doom performance, which are occupied by combos with higher-end GPUs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 brings substantial processing power to this combo, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. The CPU operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.30 GHz, providing strong single-threaded performance that is critical for FPS titles like Doom. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,930 confirm that the CPU excels in lightly threaded workloads.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured frame rates at 1080p demonstrate that the CPU is more than adequate for this task. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 211 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would expose CPU bottlenecks if they existed. The fact that the frame rate scales consistently with resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,760 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 34,470. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,484 and max-thread score of 8,479 are nearly identical, suggesting that the CPU scales well with additional threads. In Doom, which is not heavily multi-threaded, the 8-core configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks while gaming. The 65W TDP indicates that the CPU operates efficiently, and the DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a constraint.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game performance. The 5 nm process node from TSMC with 6,570 million transistors contributes to the CPU's efficiency. The Ryzen 7 7700's percentile ranking of 87 among all CPUs reinforces that this processor is a high-performing part, and the data shows that it is not the bottleneck in this Doom configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates: Low at 211 FPS, Medium at 184 FPS (minimum 156 FPS, maximum 212 FPS), High at 155 FPS, and Ultra at 127 FPS. These results show that even at the highest settings, the combo exceeds 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh 1080p gaming.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 137 FPS, Medium at 119 FPS (minimum 101 FPS, maximum 137 FPS), High at 101 FPS, and Ultra at 82 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that the combo maintains playable frame rates across all settings, with the Ultra preset still exceeding 80 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 101 FPS indicates that frame pacing remains consistent even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: Low at 74 FPS, Medium at 65 FPS (minimum 55 FPS, maximum 74 FPS), High at 54 FPS, and Ultra at 45 FPS. The 4K results show that the RX 9060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors at this resolution. The Medium preset provides the most balanced experience at 4K, with a minimum of 55 FPS that stays above the 50 FPS threshold for acceptable playability.

The data reveals that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a frame rate reduction of approximately 35% across all settings. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with reductions of approximately 45-50%. This pattern is consistent with a GPU that has sufficient memory bandwidth for 1440p but struggles with the pixel throughput required at 4K. The RX 9060's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K resolution demands more than the 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs can deliver at high settings.

The minimum FPS data for Medium settings provides insight into frame consistency. At 1080p, the minimum of 156 FPS is 85% of the average, indicating very stable performance. At 1440p, the minimum of 101 FPS is also 85% of the average. At 4K, the minimum of 55 FPS is also 85% of the average. This consistent ratio suggests that the combo maintains stable frame pacing regardless of resolution, which is a positive indicator for gameplay smoothness.