Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with frame rates that remain playable even at 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint only at higher pixel counts while the CPU provides ample headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate a steep but expected drop as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 399 FPS on Low settings, which decreases to 259 FPS at 1440p and further to 140 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, indicating that the workload shifts heavily onto the GPU as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern changes with quality presets. On Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 240 FPS at 1080p to 155 FPS at 1440p, then to 84 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K on Ultra is 46%, which is less severe than the 54% drop seen when moving from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that at 4K Ultra, the system is approaching a more balanced state where both CPU and GPU contributions are significant, whereas at lower resolutions the CPU becomes relatively more important.

At High settings, the 4K average of 103 FPS represents a 65% drop from the 294 FPS seen at 1080p. Medium settings show a similar trend, with 348 FPS at 1080p falling to 122 FPS at 4K. The minimum frame rate data available for Medium settings shows 104 FPS at 4K and 296 FPS at 1080p, indicating that frame pacing remains consistent even under load.

The resolution scaling data reveals that this combination is well-suited for 1440p high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p High, the 190 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors, while the 155 FPS at 1440p Ultra still provides a smooth experience. The 4K results, while lower, remain entirely playable, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining an 84 FPS average.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves sufficient for Doom at all tested settings, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across presets. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores contribute to its overall capability, though Doom's traditional rasterization workload relies primarily on the 10240 shading units.

The GPU clocks run at a base of 2295 MHz with a boost of 2550 MHz, which helps maintain high throughput in this fast-paced shooter. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s directly support the game's rendering demands, particularly at higher resolutions where fill rate becomes critical. The 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power ensures that even complex scenes with numerous enemies and particle effects are processed without issue.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is effectively identical in average performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by -2.7%, while the AMD Radeon 8060S is -2.8% behind. This close grouping indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the top of its performance tier, with only minimal separation from its closest competitors.

The GPU's role in Doom becomes more pronounced at 4K, where the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra presets widen. At 4K, the gap between Low (140 FPS) and Ultra (84 FPS) is 56 FPS, compared to a 159 FPS gap at 1080p between the same presets. This compression at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's capabilities allow the GPU to stretch its legs fully.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This processing power proves more than sufficient for Doom, as even at 1080p Low settings the system reaches 399 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930. The 3DMark results further illustrate the scaling: 2 threads score 2043, 4 threads score 3931, 8 threads score 6933, and 16 threads score 8484. This near-linear scaling from 2 to 16 threads indicates that Doom can leverage the CPU's full thread count when needed, though the game's engine is primarily optimized for fewer threads.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide fast access to frequently used data, which benefits game performance. The 83.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth ensures that data flows quickly between the CPU and memory subsystem, preventing stalls during intense gameplay sequences.

The Ryzen 7 7700 sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 (-0.4%). These extremely small deltas confirm that the 7700 is positioned at a competitive performance level, though its real advantage in Doom comes from the combination of high single-thread performance and sufficient multi-threading.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, though these factors have minimal direct impact on game performance. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz is particularly relevant for Doom, as the game's engine benefits from high single-core speeds for physics calculations and game logic.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 399 FPS at 1080p Low settings, followed by 348 FPS at 1080p Medium and 294 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, the 4K results show 84 FPS on Ultra, 103 FPS on High, 122 FPS on Medium, and 140 FPS on Low settings, all of which are playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the RTX 4080 at 54247 and the SUPER at 54209, representing a -0.1% delta for the SUPER variant.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081.

Q: Does the system show any signs of CPU bottlenecking at 1080p?

A: No, the 399 FPS result at 1080p Low and 294 FPS at 1080p High indicate that the CPU provides sufficient headroom, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS values are 296 at 1080p, 191 at 1440p, and 104 at 4K, all at Medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 255th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations. This rank reflects the strong synergy between the two components, as both rank in the mid-80s percentile individually but combine to deliver top-tier gaming performance.

The ranking position is particularly noteworthy given that the GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile, while the CPU's 40081 average score sits in the 87th percentile. The fact that the combo ranks higher than either component's individual percentile suggests that Doom benefits specifically from this pairing's balance of high single-thread CPU performance and substantial GPU compute capability.

The top 255 position out of 3712 combos means that most other tested configurations fall below this pairing in Doom performance. Given that the game is from 2016, many modern systems can run it well, but the data shows that this combination provides performance in the upper echelon of all tested setups.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target display refresh rate. For 1080p displays with 240 Hz refresh rates, the Ultra preset at 240 FPS provides the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that matches the display's capability. The High preset at 294 FPS offers additional headroom for those with 300 Hz displays, though the visual difference between High and Ultra is minimal in fast-paced gameplay.

At 1440p, the High preset at 190 FPS is the recommended choice for 165 Hz to 240 Hz displays, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (225 FPS) while staying above the refresh rate threshold. For 144 Hz displays, the Ultra preset at 155 FPS is viable, though it requires accepting slightly lower frame rates in exchange for maximum visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 103 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance for 100 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 122 FPS provides additional headroom for 120 Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 84 FPS is only recommended for those prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, as it remains playable but falls below 90 FPS.

The Low presets, while delivering the highest frame rates at every resolution (399 FPS at 1080p, 259 FPS at 1440p, 140 FPS at 4K), are not recommended for normal play given the substantial visual compromises. However, they serve as useful benchmarks for understanding the system's maximum performance envelope)Skip to content