Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Doom, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, interpreting what the numbers indicate about the system's capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a pronounced drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 218 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average falls to 141 FPS, a reduction of 77 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 at High yields an average of 76 FPS, which represents a 65 FPS drop from the 1440p result.

This scaling pattern indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the average frame rates exceed 200 FPS across all presets except Ultra, which suggests the CPU has headroom to feed the GPU. The 296 FPS Low preset at 1080p is the highest recorded average in the dataset, and the spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 118 FPS (296 vs 178). At 2560x1440, the spread narrows to 77 FPS (192 Low vs 115 Ultra), and at 3840x2160, the spread tightens further to 42 FPS (104 Low vs 62 Ultra).

The narrowing delta between presets as resolution increases is a strong indicator of GPU saturation. At 4K, the RX 9070 is the primary constraint, as even dropping from Ultra to Low only recovers 42 FPS. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads appear sufficient to keep frame rates high, but the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck as pixel count rises. The data shows that the 4K Ultra average of 62 FPS is the only result below 76 FPS, suggesting that this resolution and preset combination is the most demanding on the hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 48 chip), brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The memory clocks run at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective), with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. These specifications directly influence the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the GPU's raw throughput is more than sufficient. The High preset average of 218 FPS and the Medium average of 258 FPS demonstrate that the RX 9070 can push well beyond standard 144Hz monitors at this resolution. The 4K results, however, show where the GPU's limits lie. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 62 FPS, which is below the 76 FPS High average. This 14 FPS difference between Ultra and High at 4K indicates that the most demanding settings tax the GPU's shading units and ROPs (128 ROPs) heavily.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is never a limiting factor in these measurements, as even the highest recorded average (296 FPS at 1080p Low) does not suggest memory pressure. The GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 564.5 GTexel/s texture rate help explain why the 1440p Medium result of 167 FPS remains high, but the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases. The 4K Medium average of 90 FPS with a min of 77 FPS and max of 104 FPS provides a frame time envelope that is playable, but the Ultra preset drops to 62 FPS, which is the only sub-60 territory avoided in the entire dataset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (89.6 GB/s bandwidth) contribute to its capability in feeding the GPU in Doom.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69875, a delta of 0.2%, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, a 0.2% lead over the 9700F. This tight grouping indicates that the 9700F is competitive with high-end desktop processors.

In Doom, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. The 296 FPS Low average and 258 FPS Medium average suggest that the processor can sustain high instruction throughput without becoming a bottleneck. The single-thread score of 4691 in Passmark supports this, as Doom benefits from strong per-core performance. The multi-thread score of 36470 and integer math score of 120788 indicate that the 8 cores are well-utilized, but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor beyond 1080p. At 2560x1440, the High average of 141 FPS is still high, but the CPU is likely providing consistent frame delivery rather than pushing the absolute maximum.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data allows for a clear recommendation based on display refresh rates and resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 170 FPS, so the choice depends on visual quality. The Ultra preset averages 178 FPS, which is still above most high-refresh monitors, making it the best choice for 1080p users seeking maximum fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers a balanced experience with an average of 141 FPS, which suits 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset drops to 115 FPS, which is still playable but may dip below the refresh rate of 144Hz panels. For those prioritizing frame rate, Medium at 167 FPS provides a significant margin, but High offers a better visual-to-performance ratio per the data.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset averages 76 FPS, which is playable on 60Hz displays but not on higher refresh rate panels. The Medium preset at 90 FPS (min 77, max 104) provides a more comfortable margin for 60Hz, while Ultra at 62 FPS is the only preset that approaches the lower limit of playability. The data suggests that 4K users should stick to High or Medium, with Ultra reserved for less demanding scenes.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Doom?*

A: The highest average FPS is 296, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average is 62 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra average is 178 FPS, a difference of 116 FPS.

Q: Is the combo capable of 144Hz gaming at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 Medium settings the average is 167 FPS, and at High settings it is 141 FPS, both above 144Hz.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The minimum FPS is 62, which is the average at 3840x2160 Ultra settings. The lowest min FPS recorded is 77 at 4K Medium.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX in benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 9 7940HX's score of 69875.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, which supports the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that bandwidth is not the sole limiter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 178 FPS. The High preset averages 218 FPS, and Medium averages 258 FPS with a min of 219 and max of 296. The Low preset averages 296 FPS, which is the maximum recorded.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 115 FPS. High averages 141 FPS, Medium averages 167 FPS with a min of 142 and max of 192, and Low averages 192 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS. High averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 90 FPS with a min of 77 and max of 104, and Low averages 104 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields approximately a 1.5x to 2x increase in average FPS for the same settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1118 out of 3712 combos. This places it in the top 30% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the balanced performance of the CPU and GPU, but the 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS pulls the overall standing down slightly compared to combos with higher-end GPUs.

The CPU's percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs is strong, while the GPU's percentile of 69 among all GPUs is more modest. This discrepancy suggests that the combo's overall rank is limited by the GPU rather than the CPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The nearest GPU rivals in benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.6% higher score) and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (0.8% lower), which indicates that the RX 9070 is positioned in a competitive mid-to-high tier. In Doom, the measured FPS confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K performance being playable but not exceptional.