Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the combination struggles to maintain smooth 4K performance on maximum settings. The data shows a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high frame rates at lower settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a Zen 4 architecture processor built on a 5 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 4.50 GHz boosts up to 5.40 GHz, providing substantial single-thread performance that is critical for a fast-paced FPS like Doom. The processor’s average benchmark score of 34313 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall capability. Its nearest rivals in performance are the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i7-12800HX, with the Ryzen 7 7700X scoring 0.4% and 0.5% higher respectively. It also edges out the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.8% each.

The Ryzen 7 7700X’s multi-threaded performance is robust, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30325 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15538. Single-thread performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2985. These figures suggest the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in Doom’s benchmark results. The vast performance gap between the 1080p Low setting (190.1 FPS) and the 4K Ultra setting (41.9 FPS) indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is responsible for the frame rate variance. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR5 support rapid data access, which is beneficial for maintaining high minimum frame rates in combat-heavy scenes.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 19774 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, which it outperforms by 0.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which it leads by 0.5%. It also surpasses the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 by 0.8% and the NVIDIA Tesla K40m by 1.3%.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Doom’s textures at 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The measured FPS data shows a steep decline when moving from 1440p to 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the average FPS drops to 41.9. This suggests the GPU’s memory bandwidth and raw compute power are strained at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for 1080p gaming, but the 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate struggles to fill 4K frames at high settings. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which are relevant for Doom’s modern rendering pipeline.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves an average of 190.1 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 113.7 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the Low setting average falls to 126.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 78 FPS. At 4K, the Low setting average plummets to 65.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to just 41.9 FPS. This represents a 68% reduction in frame rate from 1080p Low to 4K Low (190.1 to 65.2 FPS), and a 63% reduction from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (113.7 to 41.9 FPS).

The scaling pattern strongly indicates a GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance metrics remain constant regardless of resolution, so the frame rate drop is attributable to the GPU’s rendering load. At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to reach 190.1 FPS, but at 4K, the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the constraining factors. The fact that the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings is proportionally larger at 4K (65.2 vs 41.9, a 55% gap) compared to 1080p (190.1 vs 113.7, a 67% gap) suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings yields diminishing returns.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

According to the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1223 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested configurations. While the CPU performs in the 89th percentile, the GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking drags the overall combo down. The data indicates that many other pairings, particularly those with higher-end GPUs, achieve better frame rates in this game.

The ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. A user with a 1080p monitor would find this combo to be excellent, as it delivers over 113 FPS at Ultra settings. However, for 4K gaming, the combo sits in a position where many alternatives would provide a more consistent experience. The gap between the CPU’s and GPU’s performance percentiles (89 vs 63) suggests this is an unbalanced pairing, with the CPU capable of supporting a more powerful GPU for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The 1080p resolution provides the best experience, with average FPS ranging from 113.7 on Ultra to 190.1 on Low. At 1440p, the combo still performs well, with Ultra settings averaging 78 FPS, but 4K Ultra drops to 41.9 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500 and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-12800HX. It also outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.8% each.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low setting averages 126.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 78 FPS. This represents a 38% reduction in performance when moving from Low to Ultra settings.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Doom at 4K?

A: The 8 GB VRAM is enough to run the game at 4K, but the performance is limited. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 41.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070’s score of 19680. The performance difference is minimal in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1223 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all tested pairings.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates. The Low setting averages 190.1 FPS, which is the maximum recorded. Medium settings reduce this to 164.4 FPS, while High settings yield 140 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 113.7 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 126.2 FPS, representing a 34% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 109.6 FPS, High averages 92.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 78 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still playable but approaches the lower boundary of high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the combo’s limitations become apparent. Low settings average 65.2 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 57.1 FPS, High averages 50.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41.9 FPS. None of the 4K settings achieve the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra setting produces a frame rate that may feel sluggish in a fast-paced FPS.

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

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice. The average frame rate of 113.7 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and it provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Users with high-refresh-rate 144Hz monitors may prefer the High preset, which averages 140 FPS, to better utilize their display’s capabilities.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset offers the best balance. The average frame rate of 92.4 FPS is smooth and responsive, while the visual quality is close to Ultra. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is also viable, but the 15% frame rate reduction compared to High may not be worth the marginal visual improvement. The Low and Medium presets at 126.2 FPS and 109.6 FPS respectively are options for competitive play, but they sacrifice significant visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience. The average frame rate of 65.2 FPS is just above the 60 FPS target, but it requires substantial visual compromises. The Medium preset at 57.1 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 50.2 FPS, as well as the Ultra preset at 41.9 FPS, are not recommended for a game that demands quick reflexes. Users prioritizing 4K resolution should consider lowering settings to Low or accepting a sub-60 FPS experience.