Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination achieves a rank of 925 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 68th percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a solidly above-average position, indicating the pairing delivers strong performance for this title, though it does not crack the top tier of configurations. The combo’s standing reflects a balanced system where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully, with the data showing no significant bottleneck that would drag the ranking lower. In practical terms, this rank means the system outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested configurations, a result consistent with a modern 8-core processor paired with a current-generation mid-high-range graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 925 out of 2930 places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for Doom. This is not a top-100 configuration, but it is comfortably ahead of the median, suggesting that the hardware pairing is well-suited to the game’s engine. The ranking is driven by the combination’s ability to sustain high frame rates across multiple resolutions, as detailed in the measured FPS data. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its PassMark single-thread score of 4691, and the RX 7800 XT’s substantial 16 GB VRAM buffer work in tandem to avoid the common pitfalls of either CPU or GPU limitation. The 68th percentile position also implies that while many systems are faster, a significant majority are slower, making this a dependable choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K play. The data indicates the combo is not held back by any single component, as both the CPU’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to a synergistic whole.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT plays a central role in this combo’s Doom performance, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory allocation is particularly relevant for Doom, a game with high-resolution textures that can quickly consume VRAM at 4K. The GPU’s base clock of 1295 MHz and boost clock of 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz, allow it to scale performance effectively under load. The RX 7800 XT’s 3840 shading units and 96 ROPs are well-utilized in Doom’s Vulkan-based renderer, which is known for its efficiency. The data shows the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences between settings presets at each resolution. For instance, at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 284 to 171, a 40% drop that is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 24176 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4157 further contextualize its capabilities, though the measured in-game FPS provides the clearest picture. The GPU’s percentile rank of 51 among all GPUs might seem modest, but in Doom’s optimized engine, it still delivers playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, which shows the game’s scalability rather than the GPU’s absolute compute power.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming progressively more dominant as the limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 209 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 135 FPS, a 35% drop, and at 4K High it falls further to 73 FPS, a 46% drop from 1440p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RX 7800 XT’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the bottlenecks. The CPU’s influence is most pronounced at 1080p, where the Ryzen 7 9700F’s high single-thread score of 4691 helps push frame rates to 284 FPS at Low settings, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, at 4K, even at Low settings, the average FPS drops to 99, indicating that the GPU is now the clear limiter. The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution: at 1080p the difference is 113 FPS (284 vs 171), at 1440p it is 74 FPS (184 vs 110), and at 4K it is 39 FPS (99 vs 60). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the dominant constraint, as the relative cost of each setting increment becomes more expensive in terms of pixel throughput.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset yields an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for smooth play, but the High preset at 73 FPS provides a more comfortable margin and is the recommended choice for a consistent experience. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 87 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 4K displays, though the visual fidelity loss from High is noticeable in a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, the High preset at 135 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a significant improvement over Ultra’s 110 FPS while maintaining high visual quality. The Medium preset at 160 FPS is also viable for competitive play, where frame rate takes precedence over graphical detail. For 1080p, the data shows that even Ultra settings at 171 FPS exceed the refresh rate of most standard monitors, so users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays can safely enable Ultra. The Low preset at 284 FPS is only necessary for extreme competitive scenarios or 240Hz+ displays, and the visual compromise is substantial. In summary, the High preset is the best all-around choice at every resolution, providing the best balance between visual quality and frame rate headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank for Doom?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 925 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings, the combo averages 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra settings at 4K yield an average of 60 FPS, while Medium and Low produce 87 and 99 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F’s average benchmark score of 69996 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K, but it is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF.

Q: What is the GPU’s average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627 and ranks in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, placing it in the middle of the pack for overall graphics performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The High preset at 1440p provides an average of 135 FPS, which is recommended for most users. The Medium preset offers 160 FPS for competitive play, while Ultra drops to 110 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 284 FPS, which is very high and suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4691 supports its ability to keep up with the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), provides the computational foundation for this combo with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are crucial for Doom’s single-threaded game logic, and the data confirms the CPU is well-equipped for this task. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 places the CPU in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating exceptional per-core performance. In Doom, which is known for its efficient multi-threading but still relies heavily on a few primary threads, this translates to high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game asset streaming. While the CPU’s overall average benchmark score of 69996 is closely matched by rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355), the 9700F’s advantage lies in its modern architecture and high boost clock. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 4 nm process node are notable for efficiency, but the performance data is what matters for gaming. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (284) versus 4K Low (99) clearly illustrates the CPU’s role: it is capable of driving very high frame rates, but at higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. This indicates a well-balanced pairing where the CPU will not hold back the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 284 FPS average
• Medium: 247 FPS average, with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 284
• High: 209 FPS average
• Ultra: 171 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo is clearly GPU-bound, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance allowing the RX 7800 XT to reach very high frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra is 113 FPS, a 40% reduction, which is significant but still leaves all presets above 170 FPS.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 184 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 184
• High: 135 FPS average
• Ultra: 110 FPS average

At 1440p, the FPS values drop by roughly 35% compared to 1080p for each preset, consistent with the increased pixel count. The Medium preset’s minimum of 136 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while Ultra remains above 100 FPS.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 99 FPS average
• Medium: 87 FPS average, with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100
• High: 73 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, with even Low settings only achieving 99 FPS. The Ultra preset’s 60 FPS average is exactly at the playability threshold, while High offers a more comfortable 73 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 74 FPS shows that the combo can maintain playable frame rates even in the most demanding 4K scenarios. This data reveals that the combo is most effective at 1440p, where it can deliver high refresh rates with quality settings, and remains capable at 4K with adjusted settings.