Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination delivers playable frame rates in Doom at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck at 4K. The data shows a clear hierarchy: this combo ranks 1460th out of 1681 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the measured results reveal that the pairing is well-balanced for its intended resolution class.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This 7000-series chip supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark profile is robust: it scores 8,484 in 3DMark 16-thread and 8,479 in max-thread tests, while single-thread performance reaches 1,049 in 3DMark. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 29,302 multicore and 4,136 single-core points. The processor ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 40,468.

For Doom, a game from 2016 built on the id Tech engine, the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,043 and single-thread score of 1,049 indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for a game that often relies on a few primary threads. The Ryzen 7 7700's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% ahead), Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind), and Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (1.2% ahead). The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5.30 GHz boost clock suggest it will not throttle in sustained gaming sessions. Given that the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 150.7, the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor at lower resolutions; the headroom exists for the GPU to be the primary constraint.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture card built on a 12 nm process, featuring 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1530 MHz, boosting to 1785 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card has 1,408 shading units, 88 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 5.027 TFLOPS. The GPU scores 12,699 in PassMark G3D and 5,076 in PassMark GPU compute, placing it in the 55th percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 14,286.

In Doom, the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset demands more memory bandwidth and shading power than this card can deliver. The nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (0.2% behind), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (0.2% behind), AMD Radeon Vega 11 (0.5% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (0.7% behind). The GPU's 125 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU are modest, but the card's end-of-life production status indicates its limits. The measured FPS data shows the GPU's capability drops sharply as resolution increases, confirming that it is the bottleneck in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 7700 and GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1460th out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom. This rank places it in the bottom 13% of all configurations, which is a strong indicator that the GPU is the weak link in this pairing. The CPU alone is in the 91st percentile, while the GPU is only in the 55th percentile, so the combo rank reflects the lower-performing component. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would yield significantly better results, as the CPU has ample headroom. Conversely, the GPU would bottleneck even a weaker CPU, so the current rank is primarily a function of the GTX 1660 SUPER's limitations. The gap between the combo rank and the CPU's percentile highlights an imbalance: the processor is overqualified for the graphics card, which means the measured FPS numbers are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1660 SUPER delivers an average of 150.7 FPS on Low settings, 128.8 FPS on Medium, 112.1 FPS on High, and 88.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth progression, with the Ultra preset still maintaining a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 95.6 FPS on Low, 84.7 FPS on Medium, 71.3 FPS on High, and 60.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay, but it is exactly at the 60 FPS mark. At 3840x2160, the card struggles: Low averages 50.6 FPS, Medium averages 47.4 FPS, High averages 38.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 28.5 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and the Ultra setting drops below 30 FPS, which would be noticeable in a fast-paced FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution costs roughly 30-40% of the frame rate, while each step up in settings costs about 10-20%.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the GPU-bound nature of this setup. At Low settings, the drop from 150.7 FPS at 1080p to 95.6 FPS at 1440p is a 36.5% reduction, and further to 50.6 FPS at 4K is a 66.4% reduction from the 1080p baseline. At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: from 88.2 FPS at 1080p to 60.6 FPS at 1440p (31.3% reduction) and then to 28.5 FPS at 4K (67.7% reduction). This pattern indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the CPU's performance headroom is not being fully utilized. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the steep declines at higher resolutions are classic signs of a GPU that is overworked. The 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K textures, causing the frame rate to collapse. The 1080p results, where the GPU can keep up with the CPU's output, show the best balance for this pairing.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the data recommends 1080p Ultra at 88.2 FPS or 1440p High at 71.3 FPS. The 1080p Ultra preset is the best overall experience, as it delivers nearly 90 FPS with the highest visual fidelity measured. If the user prefers 1440p, High settings at 71.3 FPS is the sweet spot, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering better resolution than 1080p. The 1440p Medium preset at 84.7 FPS is also viable, but the visual quality difference between Medium and High is typically worth the 13.4 FPS trade-off. At 4K, no preset is recommended, as even Low settings at 50.6 FPS fall below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset at 28.5 FPS is unplayable for a fast-paced shooter. The 1080p Low preset at 150.7 FPS is overkill for most monitors, but it could benefit high-refresh-rate displays. Overall, the best balance of visual quality and performance is 1080p Ultra, with 1440p High as a strong alternative for users prioritizing resolution.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Doom?

A: The data shows 1080p Ultra provides 88.2 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that maintains a clearly playable frame rate. For 1440p, High settings at 71.3 FPS is the only preset above 60 FPS, making it the best 1440p option.

Q: Can this combination run Doom at 4K smoothly?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 50.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 28.5 FPS. All 4K results fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra setting is below 30 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,468. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is 0.1% ahead, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is 0.5% ahead, the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is 1.2% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how close are its rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER ranks in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, is only 0.2% behind, while the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 0.2% behind and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is 0.7% behind.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 55th percentile. The FPS drops sharply with resolution, which is characteristic of GPU limitations, not CPU constraints.

Q: What is the combo rank in the database, and what does that imply?

A: The combo ranks 1460th out of 1,681 tested combinations. This low rank is driven by the GPU's performance, as the CPU's high percentile suggests it could support a much faster graphics card without becoming a limiting factor.