Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a strong performance profile in Doom, with the data showing a consistent ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The measured results place this combo at rank 1259 out of 2930 tested configurations, indicating a solidly above-average pairing. The following analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, provides practical guidance, and interprets the hardware's role in the observed outcomes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the performance drop from 1080p to 4K being substantial. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 179 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 63 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 35% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, indicating that the rendering load increases disproportionately with pixel count.

The Low preset demonstrates the steepest absolute drop, with average FPS moving from 243 at 1080p down to 157 at 1440p and 85 at 4K. This translates to a 65% total reduction from the lowest to the highest resolution. The Ultra preset shows similar relative behavior, dropping from 146 FPS at 1080p to 95 FPS at 1440p and 51 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at 4K Ultra the combo maintains an average above 50 FPS suggests that the hardware is well-balanced for this title, though the margin narrows considerably.

The scaling pattern points to the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The RTX 5060, with its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus, shows a significant workload increase as pixel count rises. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly pronounced across all settings, with average losses ranging from 44% at High (116 to 63 FPS) to 46% at Low (157 to 85 FPS). At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

Notably, the Medium preset provides the only rows with min and max FPS data, showing a range of 180 to 243 FPS at 1080p, 116 to 157 at 1440p, and 63 to 85 at 4K. These ranges indicate that the frame pacing is consistent, with the spread between minimum and maximum remaining tight across resolutions. The data suggests that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K, with the crossover occurring somewhere in the 1440p range where the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth begin to dominate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 144 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves 211 FPS, and High achieves 179 FPS, both comfortably above 144 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset reaches 157 FPS, but the High preset drops to 116 FPS, which falls short of the 144 FPS target. Therefore, 1080p is the only resolution where all presets exceed 144 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at the same resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is consistently slower than High across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra averages 146 FPS versus 179 FPS for High, a 23% reduction. At 1440p, the gap widens to 95 FPS versus 116 FPS, a 21% reduction. At 4K, Ultra averages 51 FPS versus 63 FPS for High, a 24% reduction. The performance cost of Ultra is relatively consistent.

Q: Is the combo capable of smooth 4K gameplay?

A: The measured data indicates that 4K gameplay is playable, but with compromises. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS, and High averages 63 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 51 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. The data does not include any 4K results below the 60 FPS threshold for High settings, suggesting a playable experience.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 243 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 146 FPS. This represents a 97 FPS difference, or a 40% performance reduction when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings. The Medium and High presets fall in between at 211 FPS and 179 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The comboRankInGame places this pairing at rank 1259 out of 2930 tested combos. This puts it in the 57th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms a majority of tested systems. The rank reflects a balanced pairing rather than an extreme high-end or low-end result.

Q: Does the GPU's VRAM capacity affect performance at 4K?

A: The RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The measured data shows that 4K performance is consistently lower than at lower resolutions, with the High preset at 63 FPS. While the data does not directly measure VRAM usage, the significant performance drop at 4K suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are contributing factors to the scaling pattern.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. This configuration achieves an average of 116 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset provides a substantial visual improvement over Low and Medium while maintaining a 21 FPS advantage over the Ultra preset at the same resolution. For users with 1440p displays, High is the recommended starting point.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it still delivers an average of 146 FPS. This is comfortably above the 144 FPS refresh rate common on high-end monitors, and the visual fidelity gains from Ultra are worth the 33 FPS reduction compared to High. The data shows that even at Ultra, the combo has headroom at 1080p, as the average exceeds most display refresh rates.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset provides the most practical experience, averaging 74 FPS. This is 11 FPS higher than High and 23 FPS higher than Ultra, while still offering better quality than Low. The Low preset at 85 FPS is the only 4K option that exceeds 80 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that 4K gaming is viable, but users should expect to use Medium or High settings to maintain a stable frame rate above 60 FPS.

The scaling trends indicate that the Medium preset is a consistent middle ground across all resolutions, with frame rates of 211 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. This preset offers the most predictable performance profile, making it a safe choice for users who prioritize consistency over maximum quality. The min and max FPS data for Medium shows tight ranges, confirming stable frame pacing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 243 FPS, the Medium preset averages 211 FPS with a range of 180 to 243 FPS, the High preset averages 179 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 146 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 97 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are substantial but still leave the combo in a strong position. The Low preset averages 157 FPS, the Medium preset averages 137 FPS with a range of 116 to 157 FPS, the High preset averages 116 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 95 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra narrows to 62 FPS, showing that the GPU is beginning to feel the load.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates approach the lower bounds of playability. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, the Medium preset averages 74 FPS with a range of 63 to 85 FPS, the High preset averages 63 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 51 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 34 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance. The High preset at 4K aligns exactly with the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 63, showing consistent performance across the tested settings.

The Medium preset is the only one that provides min and max FPS data at all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 180 to 243 FPS; at 1440p, it is 116 to 157 FPS; and at 4K, it is 63 to 85 FPS. These ranges show that the frame pacing is consistent, with the minimum and maximum values tracking closely with the average. The data indicates no outliers or stuttering issues in the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing at rank 1259 out of 2930 tested combos. This ranking puts the configuration in the upper half of all tested systems, specifically outperforming 57% of the tested combinations. The rank suggests that this is a competent pairing for Doom, though it is not positioned at the top tier of performance.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 94 indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-performing processor relative to all tested CPUs. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 72 shows that the RTX 5060 is above average but not exceptional. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a balanced system that ranks well overall. The GPU's ranking is the limiting factor in the combo's overall position.

The nearestRivals data for the CPU shows it is closely matched with several other high-end processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2% ahead, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% behind. These narrow margins indicate that the CPU's performance is competitive with the best available options, and any differences in Doom are likely negligible.

The GPU's nearestRivals show a more varied picture. The AMD Radeon 860M is 0.3% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is 0.3% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead. These deltas are small, suggesting that the RTX 5060 is closely matched with several other GPUs, and the ranking could shift with different driver versions or game patches.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.50 GHz. The CPU's high boost clock is well-suited for Doom, which is known to be responsive to single-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 confirms strong single-core capability, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in FPS titles.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide ample on-chip storage for game data. The PassMark physics score of 2122 and multithread score of 36470 indicate that the CPU has robust multi-threading capabilities, though Doom is not heavily multi-threaded. The 16 threads ensure that any background tasks or game engine threads have sufficient resources.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably tight. The Ryzen 9 7940HX is only 0.2% ahead, and the Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% behind. This suggests that the 9700F is at the top of its class, and the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in Doom. The 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms that the processor is a high-end part.

At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's strong single-thread performance helps achieve frame rates above 240 FPS on the Low preset. The measured data shows that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 243 FPS result. As resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes, but the data does not indicate any CPU-related frame drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with 3840 shading units. The memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective, which is the key specification for determining memory bandwidth.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20891 and average benchmark score of 26331 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals show that the RTX 5060 is closely matched with the Radeon 860M (0.3% behind), the GeForce MX550 (0.3% behind), and the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (0.8% behind). The Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead, indicating that the RTX 5060 is a mid-range performer.

The GPU's role in Doom is critical, as the game's rendering engine is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The measured data shows a clear correlation between resolution and frame rate, with the GPU's compute and memory resources being the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth are tested, resulting in the lowest frame rates across all presets.

The GPU's performance at 1080p is strong, with the Low preset exceeding 240 FPS and the Ultra preset still maintaining 146 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 provides a synthetic benchmark reference, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787 and Vulkan score of 113321 show consistent compute performance. The GPU's texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s are adequate for the demands of Doom at the tested settings.