Doom

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 brings eight cores and sixteen threads to this Doom benchmark pairing, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a Zen 4 architecture part built on a 5 nm process, and its benchmark profile shows clear strengths in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 1049, while the 16-thread score reaches 8484, indicating that the processor scales well when more threads are utilized. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: a single-core score of 4136 jumps to a multi-core score of 29302, a sevenfold increase that speaks to efficient thread management.

For Doom, a game originally released in 2016, the CPU's role is interesting. The measured frames at 1080p reach as high as 348.4 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond typical display refresh rates. At 1080p Low, the game becomes heavily CPU-bound in the sense that the processor's single-thread performance—evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 4063—must keep up with the rendering demands. The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% higher average score) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% lower). These deltas are tiny, meaning the 7700 sits in a performance band where small percentage differences translate to negligible real-world impact in a game like Doom.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) likely help maintain consistent frame pacing. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo still delivers 211 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold that many monitors target. This indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck even at maximum settings, leaving headroom for the GPU to do the heavy lifting. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, and its 5 nm process node means power efficiency is strong, but the data does not directly link power draw to frame rates—rather, the clock speeds and core architecture drive the results.

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

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 7700 scores 40468 on average across all benchmarks, placing it just 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431) and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262). Against the Intel Core i9-13905H, it trails by 0.6%, and it leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%. These differences are within 1.2%, so in practical terms, the 7700 is statistically tied with these competitors.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Doom, and at what settings?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 348.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed by 301.6 FPS at 1080p Medium and 256.6 FPS at 1080p High. The lowest 1080p result is 211 FPS at Ultra settings, still exceptionally high for a fast-paced FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER's memory bandwidth influence 4K performance?

A: Yes, indirectly. The GPU has 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 71.8 FPS, while High manages 92.5 FPS. The bandwidth is sufficient for 4K, but the data suggests that the GPU's compute throughput, not memory, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, given that Low settings at 4K still hit 124.1 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's percentile rank compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the 4070 SUPER's 42576. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and NVIDIA Tesla M40 are 1.4% and 1.6% lower, respectively.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 290th out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.3% of all configurations in the database for this game.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread score competitive for older games?

A: With a 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136, the 7700 is well-suited for titles like Doom that rely on strong per-core performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4063 reinforces this, and the 1080p results confirm that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU even at very high frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 256.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 164.9 FPS, a reduction of 35.7%. Stepping up to 3840x2160 High yields 92.5 FPS, which is another 43.9% drop from 1440p. This steep decline is typical of GPU-bound scenarios: the RTX 4070 SUPER's pixel throughput (198.0 GPixel/s) and texture rate (554.4 GTexel/s) are being taxed more heavily as resolution increases.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Low, 1080p delivers 348.4 FPS, 1440p delivers 225 FPS (a 35.4% drop), and 4K delivers 124.1 FPS (a 44.8% drop from 1440p). The consistent ~35-45% reduction per resolution step indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rates would plateau regardless of resolution. Instead, the data shows increasing GPU load, with the 4K Ultra preset falling to 71.8 FPS—a 66% reduction from 1080p Ultra's 211 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is working near its limits, while at 1080p, the CPU's headroom (evidenced by high single-thread scores) allows the GPU to stretch its legs.

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

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. Low settings produce 348.4 FPS, Medium drops to 301.6 FPS, High yields 256.6 FPS, and Ultra still manages 211 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 137.4 FPS, or 39.4%, showing that even the most demanding preset barely stresses this combo at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain competitive. Low delivers 225 FPS, Medium 196.2 FPS, High 164.9 FPS, and Ultra 138.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 86.3 FPS, a 38.4% reduction. This resolution is arguably the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming, as even Ultra stays above 138 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop more noticeably. Low produces 124.1 FPS, Medium 110 FPS, High 92.5 FPS, and Ultra 71.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below 72 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays but may be inadequate for 120 Hz panels. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 52.3 FPS, a 42.1% reduction. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent at roughly 39-42%, indicating that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units. Its boost clock is 2475 MHz, and it features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence Doom's performance: the high boost clock helps maintain frame rates at lower resolutions, while the memory bandwidth and capacity are adequate for 4K textures, though the data shows diminishing returns at Ultra settings.

The GPU's FP32 compute is 35.48 TFLOPS, which is substantial for a 2016 title that does not rely on ray tracing or DLSS. The 80 ROPs and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient to handle 4K output, but the measured results show that Ultra settings at 4K (71.8 FPS) are nearly half of 1080p High (256.6 FPS). The RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores just 0.2% higher on average. This means the 4070 SUPER is positioned at the upper mid-range of GPU performance, which aligns with its 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus.

Interestingly, the GPU's PassMark G3D score is 29995, while its compute score is 17108. The gap between these suggests that Doom, being a DirectX 12 title, likely benefits more from the G3D (graphics-specific) performance than raw compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 provides another data point, indicating that the GPU handles modern API workloads well. For Doom, the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, but at 1080p, the CPU and GPU work in balance to deliver frame rates above 200 FPS.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 211 FPS, so the choice is between maximizing visual fidelity (Ultra at 211 FPS) or maximizing frame rate (Low at 348.4 FPS). For a 144 Hz monitor, Ultra is the clear choice—it delivers 211 FPS, which is 46% above the refresh rate, leaving headroom for frame time spikes.

At 2560x1440, Ultra still produces 138.7 FPS, which is just below 144 Hz. High settings at 164.9 FPS provide a comfortable buffer above 144 Hz, making High the recommended preset for 1440p users with high-refresh displays. Medium at 196.2 FPS is also viable, but the visual trade-off from High to Medium is likely not worth the extra 31.3 FPS unless the display supports 240 Hz.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra drops to 71.8 FPS, which is below 60 FPS thresholds for many 4K displays but still playable. High at 92.5 FPS is a better option, providing a smooth experience on 60 Hz screens and nearly hitting 100 FPS. Medium at 110 FPS is the best for 4K high-refresh panels (120 Hz), as it stays above 100 FPS. Low at 124.1 FPS is the maximum frame rate at 4K, but the visual quality loss is significant. The data suggests that High is the balanced choice for 4K, while Medium is preferable for 120 Hz displays.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 290th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places the configuration in the top 17.3% of all systems in the database, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-mid-range GPU. The rank reflects the combo's ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions, with 1080p results exceeding 200 FPS even at Ultra settings.

The rank becomes more meaningful when considering the CPU and GPU percentiles individually. The Ryzen 7 7700 sits in the 91st percentile of CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 84th percentile of GPUs. The combo's rank of 290 suggests that the pairing is well-matched, with neither component dragging the other down. If the CPU were significantly weaker, the 1080p results would likely be lower; if the GPU were weaker, the 4K results would suffer more.

The nearest rival data provides context: the CPU's closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, scores only 0.1% higher on average, and the GPU's closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, is 0.2% higher. These small deltas indicate that the combo is positioned in a performance tier where incremental improvements would not meaningfully change the 290th rank. To move significantly higher, users would need to step up to higher-tier GPUs or CPUs, but the current pairing already delivers excellent results for Doom, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS and 138 FPS respectively.