Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 651st out of 2,930 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the 78th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing delivers well above-average performance for this title. The ranking reflects a balance where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU ensures the system never becomes a bottleneck at lower settings, allowing the combo to outperform a significant majority of other configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 651 out of 2,930 combos, this system sits comfortably in the top quarter of all tested configurations for Doom. This position is not surprising given the hardware pairing. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, is a high-end desktop processor that scores in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, signifying its capability to handle even the most demanding game logic and physics. The GPU is a capable mid-range to high-end card, sitting in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a strong GPU ensures that the system is well-balanced for a fast-paced FPS like Doom, where both high frame rates and consistent frame pacing are critical.

The rank implies that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database. In practice, this means users can expect a fluid and responsive experience. The data shows that the system is not just about raw power but also about efficiency, as the CPU’s high single-thread performance helps maintain high average frame rates, particularly in scenarios that are not purely GPU-bound. This ranking also suggests that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it can generate frame rates far exceeding standard 60 Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Doom?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo ranks 651st out of 2,930 tested combinations for Doom.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 69,996. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69,875, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, putting it 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.7% behind.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 314. This is the highest average FPS recorded across all measured settings and resolutions.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo maintain an average FPS above 100?

A: The combo maintains an average FPS above 100 in several configurations: at 3840x2160 with Low (110 FPS) and Medium (96 FPS is below 100, but High is 81 FPS); at 2560x1440 with High (150 FPS), Low (203 FPS), and Medium (177 FPS); and at 1920x1080 with High (231 FPS), Low (314 FPS), and Medium (273 FPS).

Q: How does the GPU's performance benchmark compare to its closest rival?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 37,648. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, has an average score of 37,628, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507, which is 0.4% behind.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 66, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC and supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for modern game engines, while the high boost clock of 5.50 GHz is crucial for the single-threaded performance that Doom's engine relies upon for game logic and draw call submission.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data as fast as possible. The benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate reaches 314 FPS, which is a very high number. This indicates that the CPU is capable of delivering instructions quickly enough to not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions where the GPU's workload is lighter. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 underscore its strength in both areas. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency.

The CPU's performance percentile of 94 against all CPUs places it firmly in the high-end segment. This is supported by its average benchmark score of 69,996, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163). The deltaPct values of 0.2% and -0.2% respectively show that these processors are essentially performance peers in synthetic benchmarks. For Doom, this means the 9700F will not be a limiting factor in most scenarios, allowing the RTX 4070 to operate at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system excels, starting with an average of 189 FPS on Ultra settings. Moving down to High yields 231 FPS, then 273 FPS on Medium, and finally a massive 314 FPS on Low. These numbers highlight the GPU's ability to render frames very quickly at this resolution, with the CPU providing enough headroom to support these high frame rates. The spread between Low and Ultra is 125 FPS, showing a significant scaling with graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but start to reflect the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset produces an average of 122 FPS, while High delivers 150 FPS. Medium settings see an average of 177 FPS, and Low reaches 203 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a drop of 81 FPS. The system is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 1440p High setting of 150 FPS is particularly notable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium is 150, indicating good frame consistency.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 66 FPS, which is still playable but shows the strain of 4K rendering. High settings yield 81 FPS, Medium 96 FPS, and Low 110 FPS. The drop from Medium (96 FPS) to High (81 FPS) is a 15 FPS decrease, while the jump from Low to Medium is 14 FPS. This data suggests that the RTX 4070 has enough power for 4K gaming in Doom, but users may need to adjust settings to maintain higher refresh rates. The 4K Medium result of 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS shows that even at this demanding resolution, the combo can maintain a mostly smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 314 FPS. At 1440p Low, this drops to 203 FPS, a 35.4% decrease. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 110 FPS, a 65% drop from 1080p. This significant reduction as resolution increases strongly indicates that the system is GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU has ample headroom to process the game's logic, but the GPU's rendering workload scales directly with pixel count, leading to lower frame rates.

This trend is consistent across all settings. For the Ultra preset, the frame rate goes from 189 FPS at 1080p to 122 FPS at 1440p (a 35.4% drop) and then to 66 FPS at 4K (a 65.1% drop from 1080p). The proportional drops are similar, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU's performance, which is resolution-independent, does not change its workload, so the frame rate scaling is almost entirely dictated by the GPU's pixel throughput.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 125 FPS. At 1440p, this gap is 81 FPS, and at 4K, it shrinks to 44 FPS. This is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. When the GPU is heavily loaded, the impact of lowering settings (which reduces GPU load) is less pronounced because the GPU is already working at its limit. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, so changing settings has a more dramatic effect on frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 231 FPS is an excellent choice for users with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, as it provides a significant boost over Ultra (189 FPS) with a likely imperceptible visual difference in a fast-paced game. For those with the most demanding 360Hz displays, the Medium preset at 273 FPS is the highest quality setting that can push past 240 FPS, while Low at 314 FPS is the absolute maximum but with the lowest visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 150 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors, offering a perfect balance of visual quality and speed. For users with 165Hz or 170Hz displays, the Medium preset at 177 FPS is the recommended choice, as it exceeds those refresh rates while maintaining a higher level of detail than Low. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS is still smooth but will not take full advantage of higher refresh rate panels. The minimum FPS of 150 at 1440p Medium suggests good frame pacing, making it a reliable choice for competitive play.

At 4K, the priority shifts to maintaining a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 96 FPS is the best option for a smooth experience, as it stays above 60 FPS and approaches 100 FPS. The High preset at 81 FPS is also viable for 60Hz displays, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. For the best overall experience at 4K, the Medium preset provides the highest frame rate without compromising too much on visual fidelity, making it the recommended setting for this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features the AD104 chip. It has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for the textures and geometry in Doom at all tested resolutions. The GPU's FP32 performance is 29.15 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In the context of Doom, the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The measured data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, confirming its role as the bottleneck in these scenarios. The 12 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 66 FPS, indicating that the memory capacity is sufficient for the game's assets. The GPU's high boost clock and shader count allow it to render the fast-paced action of Doom efficiently.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 37,648 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628, 0.1% difference) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507, 0.4% difference). These scores are very close, suggesting that the RTX 4070 is a solid performer in its class. For Doom, the GPU's capabilities are well-matched to the CPU, ensuring that the system can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p while still providing a playable experience at 4K. The GPU's 200 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensure it is well-supported by modern motherboards and power supplies.