Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers an exceptional experience in Doom, with the data showing it is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p. Across all tested settings and resolutions, the pairing achieves playable to excellent performance, with the most balanced experience found at 1440p High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The combination produces an average of 156.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, indicating a very smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500 (34175) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34136).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 4K for maintaining above 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 69.4 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 81.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 55.4 FPS, so High is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS.

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

A: The combination ranks 751 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an unlocked multiplier, and it has a base clock of 4.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this title, especially as resolution increases. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures, and its boost clock of 2544 MHz provides the raw throughput needed for high FPS. At 1080p, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as shown by the wide gap between Low and Ultra settings (262.2 vs 156.4 FPS). The data indicates that the graphics card’s performance is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, where the difference between settings presets becomes more pronounced. The GPU’s 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs handle the game’s rasterization workload efficiently, allowing for strong performance across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver well over 150 FPS, making Ultra the best choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness—156.4 FPS is still far above the 60 FPS threshold. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 122.5 FPS offers the best balance, as it maintains a high frame rate while providing better visual quality than Medium (147.6 FPS) or Low (173.1 FPS). At 3840x2160, the High preset is recommended, as it is the only preset above 60 FPS (69.4 FPS) aside from Medium (81.5 FPS) and Low (92 FPS), but High offers superior visuals over Medium. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided for competitive play, as its 55.4 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 751 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems. This ranking reflects a well-balanced pairing that excels at mainstream resolutions but is not the top-tier performer for this specific title. The GPU’s percentile rank of 73 among all GPUs indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-end part, while the CPU’s percentile rank of 89 among all CPUs shows it is a strong performer. The data suggests that the combo’s overall ranking is held back by the GPU, which is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, rather than the CPU, which has ample headroom for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X plays a crucial role in ensuring high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has ample multi-threaded capability, but its single-thread performance is what matters most for Doom. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 are strong indicators of its ability to feed the GPU efficiently. At 1080p, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to allow the GPU to reach its maximum output, as evidenced by the 262.2 FPS result at Low settings. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that it can handle the game’s physics and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing, as its performance is significantly ahead of what the GPU can utilize at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers an average of 262.2 FPS on Low, 226.6 FPS on Medium, 196 FPS on High, and 156.4 FPS on Ultra. These results show a clear scaling with settings, with a 105.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. At 2560x1440, the averages are 173.1 FPS on Low, 147.6 FPS on Medium, 122.5 FPS on High, and 100.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower, indicating a GPU-bound scenario. At 3840x2160, the averages are 92 FPS on Low, 81.5 FPS on Medium, 69.4 FPS on High, and 55.4 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 36.6 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily stressed at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a significant drop in frame rates as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 196 to 122.5, a decrease of 37.5%. From 1080p to 4K, the High preset drops from 196 to 69.4 FPS, a decrease of 64.6%. This scaling pattern indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary limiting component, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to handle the game’s logic at all resolutions. The GPU’s bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB of memory are adequate, but the rendering workload at 4K overwhelms the GPU’s compute capabilities. The fact that the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution confirms that the bottleneck is the graphics card, making this combo best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K.