Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a highly playable experience in Doom, but the data reveals a clear imbalance: this is a system where the CPU vastly outclasses the GPU. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 7700, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost up to 5.30 GHz, is a modern powerhouse built on the Zen 4 architecture. In synthetic tests, it scores 29,302 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,136 in single-core, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% ahead). This is a top-tier processor that will not bottleneck any modern game, including Doom, which is known to scale well with strong single-thread performance.

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

The Ryzen 7 7700 provides an enormous amount of computational headroom that the RTX 2060 simply cannot fully utilize. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it handles Doom's engine with ease, ensuring that frame pacing remains consistent even when the GPU is saturated. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are ample for the game's data streaming needs. In a fast-paced FPS like Doom, where enemy AI and physics calculations are constant, the 7700's high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is crucial for maintaining high minimum frame rates. Benchmark results indicate that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 173.5 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the engine's ceiling for this GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 91% against all CPUs, paired with its average benchmark score of 40,468, shows it is a top-10% part. When compared to its nearest rivals, the performance delta is minimal (0.1% to 1.2%), meaning that swapping to a Ryzen 9 7940H or a Core i9-13905H would not change the gaming experience in Doom with this GPU. The 65W TDP suggests it runs efficiently, but the data shows its raw strength lies in its multi-threaded capabilities, which are largely irrelevant for a game that is GPU-bound at most settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the limiting factor in this configuration. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Doom at 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 1680 MHz and 1920 shading units deliver solid, if not spectacular, rasterization performance. Its Passmark G3D score of 14,111 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% ahead) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.7% behind). This puts the RTX 2060 in the mid-range tier, and the benchmark data reflects that. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 106.7 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU struggling at the highest settings. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the system drops to 35.6 FPS, indicating that both the memory capacity and the GPU's compute power are overwhelmed. The RTX 2060's 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors are older technology compared to the CPU's 5 nm Zen 4, further highlighting the generational gap. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as lowering settings yields significant FPS gains, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the RTX 2060 as the constraining component. At 1080p High, the system produces 129.2 FPS, but moving to 1440p High drops this to 82 FPS, a 36.5% decrease. The pattern continues at 4K High, where the average FPS falls to 43.3, a further 47.2% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline with increasing resolution is the hallmark of a GPU that is running out of pixel-pushing power. In contrast, the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution, so the Ryzen 7 7700 continues to provide more than enough frames. The data for Low settings reinforces this: 1080p Low yields 173.5 FPS, 1440p Low drops to 113.6 FPS, and 4K Low falls to 59.7 FPS. The consistent pattern across all quality presets shows that the GPU's performance scales almost linearly with pixel count, while the CPU remains the constant. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but that is not the case. This analysis confirms that the Ryzen 7 7700 has significant headroom, and the RTX 2060 is the definitive limiting factor in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the overall benchmark database, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1386 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the bottom 17.5% of all systems, which is a surprisingly low position given the CPU's strength. The ranking is heavily weighted by the GPU's performance, as the RTX 2060's 58th percentile score drags down the combo's overall standing. The data indicates that while the CPU is in the 91st percentile, the GPU's mid-range standing (58th percentile) is the primary driver of this low rank. This rank suggests that for Doom specifically, there are many other combinations of hardware that produce higher average frame rates. It is important to note that this rank is specific to Doom and may differ in other games. The measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, but its 4K performance is subpar, which likely contributes to the lower ranking when compared to combos that can handle 4K more effectively.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance in Doom. At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable: Low settings produce 173.5 FPS, Medium 150.4 FPS, High 129.2 FPS, and Ultra 106.7 FPS. This is a very smooth experience for a competitive or single-player FPS, with even Ultra settings maintaining over 100 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but the GPU begins to feel the load: Low delivers 113.6 FPS, Medium 101 FPS, High 82 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68.7 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs about 30-40% performance, which is expected. At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly out of its depth. Low settings manage 59.7 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 55.5 FPS, High falls to 43.3 FPS, and Ultra dips to a stuttery 35.6 FPS. These numbers show a clear hierarchy: the system is excellent for 1080p gaming, good for 1440p gaming, and only marginal for 4K gaming on lower settings. The data suggests that users should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Doom?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At Ultra settings, the system maintains 106.7 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. At 2560x1440, High settings are recommended for 82 FPS, which is still playable.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?*

A: The data shows that 4K is only playable at Low settings, where the system averages 59.7 FPS. Medium and High settings drop to 55.5 and 43.3 FPS, respectively, and Ultra settings fall to 35.6 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced shooter.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of overall performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16,074, placing it in the 58th percentile. It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. It is 1.7% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU is far more powerful than the GPU. The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals show a performance delta of only 0.1-1.2%. The GPU is the clear limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the system averages 129.2 FPS. At 3840x2160 High, it drops to 43.3 FPS. This represents a 66.5% reduction in performance, highlighting the heavy load that 4K places on the RTX 2060.

Q: How many frames per second can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows an average FPS of 101 at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. This is a very playable frame rate for most users.