Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a highly playable Doom experience across most settings, with the data showing a clear progression in performance as resolution drops. The combo ranks in the 70th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating a system that comfortably handles this classic FPS without being near the top of the charts.

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

The Ryzen 7 9700F brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, running on the Zen 5 architecture with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This processor sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested, making it a strong foundation for gaming. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 4 nm process node from TSMC contribute to its solid performance profile.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 indicate strong processing capability. In Doom, which is a fast-paced FPS, the single-thread performance is particularly relevant since the game's engine typically relies heavily on one or two primary threads for core game logic and physics. The 9700F's boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensures these critical threads have ample headroom.

Benchmark results show the 9700F's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, with a delta of just 0.2 percent, meaning performance is essentially identical. The Intel Core i7-14700KF sits 0.2 percent behind, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7 percent ahead and the Intel Core i7-14700K trails by 0.9 percent. These tight margins suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 9700F will perform on par with high-end desktop and mobile processors from recent generations.

Given the measured FPS results, the CPU is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 192 FPS, which suggests the processor can feed frames well above typical 144 Hz displays. The 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make this a practical choice for builders who want efficiency without sacrificing performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The measured data places this combination at rank 2056 out of 2930 tested combos, which works out to approximately the 70th percentile. This means about 70 percent of all tested CPU-GPU pairings perform better in Doom, while roughly 30 percent perform worse. This ranking reflects the RTX 2060 SUPER's position as a mid-range GPU from the Turing generation rather than any deficiency in the processor.

The GPU itself sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs tested, which aligns closely with the combo's overall ranking. The RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 0.4 percent ahead, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 0.5 percent ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 1.5 percent behind, and the Intel Arc A770M at 1.6 percent behind. These comparisons show that the GPU is competitive with newer mobile parts and some desktop workstation cards.

Within the context of Doom, this combo ranking indicates that while the system won't dominate leaderboards, it delivers a very playable experience. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked configurations likely stems from the GPU's age, as the Ryzen 7 9700F is a modern processor that exceeds the demands of this 2016 title. The data suggests that players with this setup should focus on GPU-bound settings rather than CPU-related tweaks.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 141 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 91 FPS, a 35 percent reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 50 FPS, another 45 percent reduction from the 1440p figure. This consistent scaling with resolution strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor.

The Low settings tell a similar story. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 192 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 124 FPS, and at 4K Low, it manages 67 FPS. The fact that even the lowest quality settings produce such large frame rate drops at higher resolutions confirms that pixel throughput is the bottleneck. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth simply cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K in this title.

Medium settings show the same trend, with 167 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset demonstrates the steepest decline, going from 115 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p and finally 40 FPS at 4K. Notably, the 4K Medium and 4K Low results have min and max FPS values of 50-67, indicating some frame time variance at that resolution.

The scaling pattern suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F is more than capable of keeping the GPU fed, as the frame rate drops are proportional to the increase in pixel count. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing frame rate differences between resolutions, particularly at 1080p where CPU overhead becomes more significant. Instead, the consistent scaling points to the GPU as the primary limiter across all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p in Doom?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average FPS of 91 at 1440p High, 108 at Medium, and 124 at Low. Even the Ultra preset at 1440p achieves 75 FPS, so a steady 60 FPS is achievable at all settings for this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the RTX 2060 SUPER in Doom?

A: It depends on the settings. At 4K Low, the system averages 67 FPS, and at Medium it averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. At High, the average drops to 50 FPS, while Ultra averages only 40 FPS. So 4K is playable at Low or Medium settings, but not at High or Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its closest rivals?

A: The 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 is within 0.9 percent of its four nearest rivals. It sits 0.2 percent ahead of the Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2 percent behind the Core i7-14700KF, 0.7 percent behind the Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9 percent ahead of the Core i7-14700K.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the system averages 91 FPS, which is well within the refresh rate range of most 144 Hz monitors. At 1080p, the system produces very high frame rates up to 192 FPS but leaves GPU headroom unused.

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

A: No. The measured 1080p results show substantial differences between settings, from 115 FPS at Ultra to 192 FPS at Low. This scaling with GPU load indicates the processor is not the limiting factor, as a CPU bottleneck would compress these differences.

Q: What is the RTX 2060 SUPER's position among other GPUs?

A: The GPU sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs tested. Its nearest rival is the RTX 3060 Mobile at 0.4 percent ahead, followed by the Radeon Pro 5700 at 0.5 percent ahead, the Radeon RX 460 at 1.5 percent behind, and the Arc A770M at 1.6 percent behind.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU106 chip on a 12 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and memory running at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed.

With 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, the RTX 2060 SUPER delivers 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. The inclusion of 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores means the hardware supports ray tracing and DLSS features, though Doom primarily relies on traditional rasterization. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s directly impacts fill-rate-bound scenarios at high resolutions.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's capabilities and limitations clearly. At 1080p, the card produces excellent results across all settings, from 115 FPS at Ultra to 192 FPS at Low. The 1440p results remain strong, with all presets above 75 FPS. However, at 4K, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher quality settings, with Ultra averaging only 40 FPS.

The GPU's 62nd percentile ranking among all tested GPUs reflects its mid-range positioning in 2019 when it launched. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile, which is 0.4 percent faster, and the Radeon Pro 5700, which is 0.5 percent faster. The RX 460 and Arc A770M trail by 1.5 percent and 1.6 percent respectively. These close margins suggest the RTX 2060 SUPER remains competitive with some newer but lower-tier parts.

For Doom specifically, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient, as the game's texture requirements are modest by modern standards. The 256-bit memory bus provides adequate bandwidth for the game's streaming needs. The boost clock of 1650 MHz allows the GPU to reach its full potential under load, as evidenced by the strong 1080p performance.

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

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience with this combo. At 1080p, all presets deliver excellent frame rates, with even Ultra averaging 115 FPS. However, the jump from Medium at 167 FPS to High at 141 FPS is modest, while Ultra drops to 115 FPS. For players with 144 Hz displays, High settings at 1080p offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the 141 FPS average stays above the refresh threshold.

At 1440p, High settings at 91 FPS provide a smooth experience for 60 Hz and most 100 Hz displays. Medium settings boost this to 108 FPS, which is ideal for 100 Hz panels. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS remains playable but may show occasional dips below 60 FPS on demanding scenes. Low settings at 124 FPS are unnecessary for most users unless chasing maximum frame rates on high-refresh monitors.

For 4K, the data suggests Medium settings at 59 FPS is the highest quality option that maintains playability near 60 FPS. The minimum FPS of 50 at Medium indicates some frame drops, so players sensitive to stutter might prefer Low settings at 67 FPS, which provides more headroom. High at 50 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and should only be used if the player prioritizes visual fidelity over smoothness.

The best overall experience appears to be 1440p Medium at 108 FPS, as this offers a significant visual improvement over 1080p while maintaining frame rates that exceed most display refresh rates. The min FPS of 92 at this setting ensures consistent performance without major dips. For players with 4K displays, 4K Low at 67 FPS is the safest choice, while those with 1080p panels can comfortably use High at 141 FPS.