Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional experience in Doom, a 2016 FPS title that remains highly scalable on modern hardware. The data shows this combination ranks 45th out of 2,930 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.5% of all configurations. With frame rates ranging from 96 FPS at 4K Ultra to 454 FPS at 1080p Low, this pairing demonstrates massive headroom across all settings, though the game’s age means the GPU is rarely the limiting factor.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Doom?*

A: The combo ranks 45th out of 2,930 tested configurations, placing it in the top 1.5% of all recorded results for this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F posts an average benchmark score of 69,996, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) by just 0.2%.

Q: What is the RTX 5090’s standing relative to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5090 holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605), which is 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959) leads it by 1.4%.

Q: Which resolution and settings combo delivers the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average is 454 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is significantly ahead of the 4K Low result of 159 FPS, showcasing how resolution scaling impacts performance.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 96, which is the only measured configuration below the 100 FPS threshold. The 4K High setting produces 117 FPS, while 4K Medium yields 139 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s single-thread performance correlate with high FPS in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has a Passmark single-thread score of 4,691 and a physics score of 2,122. Given that frame rates exceed 270 FPS even at 1080p Ultra, the data indicates the CPU’s strong single-core performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at high refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip, featuring 21,760 shading units and 176 ROPs. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is accessed via a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842.

In Doom, the GPU’s role is most apparent at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average frame rate scales from 96 FPS (Ultra) to 159 FPS (Low), demonstrating that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance at this resolution. The difference between Ultra and Low at 4K is 63 FPS, or roughly 66% improvement. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 117 FPS (177 Ultra vs. 294 Low), and at 1080p it broadens again to 181 FPS (273 Ultra vs. 454 Low), though the absolute numbers are much higher.

The GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for this 2016 title. The game’s id Tech 6 engine scales well with modern rasterization hardware, and the RTX 5090’s raw throughput ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS remains above 96. Interestingly, the GPU’s nearest rivals in the database are not gaming cards but rather Tesla P100 variants and a Radeon Pro Vega 64X, indicating that the RTX 5090’s benchmark position is influenced by compute-heavy workloads rather than pure gaming scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 334 FPS at 1080p to 216 FPS at 1440p, then to 117 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K. With Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 454 FPS at 1080p falls to 294 FPS at 1440p and 159 FPS at 4K, a 65% decrease overall. The Medium preset shows similar behavior, going from 396 FPS at 1080p to 256 FPS at 1440p and 139 FPS at 4K — a 65% reduction.

The Ultra preset follows the same trajectory: 273 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K, again a 65% drop. This consistent scaling pattern across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component when moving from 1440p to 4K. However, the relatively small delta between 1080p and 1440p (about 35% reduction) suggests that the CPU begins to play a more significant role at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the frame rates exceed 270 FPS even on Ultra, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 5.50 GHz boost clock and 8 cores/16 threads, is capable of sustaining high instruction throughput without bottlenecking the RTX 5090. The data implies that for competitive play at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Passmark score 4,691) is adequate, while at 4K, the GPU’s shading and memory bandwidth become the determining factors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 45 out of 2,930 tested combos in Doom. This places the configuration in the top 1.5% of all recorded results, indicating near-flagship performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 79,842 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

Relative to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% behind) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% ahead). For the GPU, the RTX 5090’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which is 0.3% behind in average score. This suggests that while the combo is not the absolute top performer — the rank of 45 indicates some combinations score higher — the margin is likely small given the tight clustering of scores among top-tier components.

The rank of 45 also implies that there are 44 other combos that deliver higher average FPS in Doom. Given the game’s age and the extreme performance of both components, these higher-ranked combos likely feature even more powerful CPUs (e.g., overclocked flagship parts) or more specialized configurations. However, the 96 FPS minimum at 4K Ultra is a strong indicator that this combo remains highly competitive for 4K gaming at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows the following average frame rates across settings:

• Low: 454 FPS
• Medium: 396 FPS (min 336, max 455)
• High: 334 FPS
• Ultra: 273 FPS

The Medium preset at 1080p has the highest recorded max FPS at 455, which is just 1 FPS above the Low preset’s average. This suggests that the Medium settings introduce minimal additional GPU load while providing better visual fidelity. The spread from Low to Ultra is 181 FPS, indicating that the game is highly scalable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are:

• Low: 294 FPS
• Medium: 256 FPS (min 218, max 295)
• High: 216 FPS
• Ultra: 177 FPS

The 1440p results show a reduction of approximately 35% compared to 1080p across all settings. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 218 is still well above 144Hz refresh rates, making it suitable for high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset at 177 FPS remains above the 144Hz threshold, though barely, suggesting that players with 240Hz displays may prefer High settings for more headroom.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are:

• Low: 159 FPS
• Medium: 139 FPS (min 118, max 160)
• High: 117 FPS
• Ultra: 96 FPS

The 4K results show the most significant drop, with Ultra averaging just 96 FPS — the only measured configuration below 100 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 118 is still above 100, but the Ultra preset’s average is close to the 90-100 FPS range where some players may notice reduced smoothness on high-refresh displays. The Low preset at 159 FPS provides a comfortable margin for 144Hz 4K monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p displays (typically 144Hz or 240Hz), the Ultra preset at 273 FPS is recommended. This provides the best visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of even the fastest 1080p monitors. Players with 360Hz monitors may prefer High at 334 FPS, but the visual trade-off from Ultra to High is minimal in Doom while the FPS gain is substantial.

For 1440p monitors (commonly 144Hz or 165Hz), the High preset at 216 FPS offers an excellent balance. The Ultra preset at 177 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, but High provides more headroom for demanding scenes. Players with 240Hz 1440p monitors should consider Medium at 256 FPS, though the min FPS of 218 indicates occasional drops below 240 FPS.

For 4K displays (often 120Hz or 144Hz), the Medium preset at 139 FPS is the sweet spot. It stays above 120 FPS on average and has a min FPS of 118, ensuring smooth gameplay on 120Hz panels. The High preset at 117 FPS is acceptable for 120Hz displays but may dip below in heavy scenes. The Ultra preset at 96 FPS is only suitable for 60Hz or 90Hz displays, as it lacks the headroom for 120Hz refresh rates.

In summary, the data suggests prioritizing Medium at 4K, High at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p to maximize the balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Low preset offers marginal FPS gains at all resolutions but should be avoided unless seeking absolute maximum refresh rates beyond 300 FPS.