Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Doom, with every measured configuration exceeding 79 FPS. The data reveals a system that scales predictably with settings and resolution, offering a wide range of performance profiles. The most balanced experience emerges at the High preset, where the visual quality gains over Medium are accompanied by a modest performance hit, providing a superior experience without sacrificing the high refresh rates this hardware is capable of achieving.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS breakdown shows a clear hierarchy across all three resolutions: Low delivers the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra demanding the most from the hardware. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, dropping from 367.3 FPS to 221.8 FPS, a difference that highlights the significant cost of maximum visual fidelity. However, the performance at Medium, 318.3 FPS, is only 13% lower than Low, while offering noticeably better visuals. High at 269.7 FPS still represents a 78% improvement over the 144Hz refresh rate threshold, making it a strong candidate.

The High preset appears to be the sweet spot. At 1440p, it delivers 177.6 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the needs of high-refresh-rate monitors. This is only 26% below the Low setting’s 238.4 FPS, a trade-off that is easily justified by the enhanced graphical detail. At 4K, the High preset’s 94.7 FPS remains highly playable, whereas Ultra drops to 79.9 FPS. The data suggests that High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, providing a consistently smooth experience without the steep performance penalty of the Ultra preset.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti’s specifications are central to understanding these results. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves adequate for Doom at all tested settings and resolutions, as no configuration shows signs of a memory bottleneck. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, provides the raw compute power needed to drive frame rates from 79.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to 367.3 FPS at 1080p Low.

The GPU’s 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs are clearly well-utilized, as the performance scaling between settings is consistent. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p results in a 15% drop in FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 20%. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with each increase in graphical complexity directly impacting the frame rate. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are the engine behind this consistent scaling, demonstrating a GPU that is well-matched to the demands of this title.

Resolution Scaling

The impact of resolution is pronounced, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound one at 4K. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 367.3 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is nearing its limit in feeding the GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are likely the limiting factor at this low graphical load. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload expands, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 34% reduction in FPS, from 269.7 to 177.6. This is a significant drop, but the system remains exceptionally fast. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High results in a further 47% reduction, to 94.7 FPS. This substantial decrease at 4K clearly indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is now the bottleneck, struggling to fill the increased pixel count. The data implies that for maximum refresh rates, 1080p is the target, while 4K is best suited for slower-paced play or when using the High preset to maintain a solid 94.7 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 201 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 12% of all systems tested. This high ranking underscores the synergy between these two components for this particular game. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1280, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, while the GPU’s substantial compute power ensures that visual quality does not come at an unacceptable cost.

The combo’s position suggests it outperforms the vast majority of other pairings in this benchmark. The CPU’s percentile of 89 among all CPUs indicates it is a high-performing processor, and the GPU’s percentile of 85 shows it is similarly well-regarded. When combined, they produce a result that is greater than the sum of their parts, likely due to the balanced nature of the pairing. The data shows that this setup is a formidable choice for Doom, offering a level of performance that will satisfy most users, even at high resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this hardware in Doom?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 367.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 94.7 FPS on High settings and 128.2 FPS on Low settings, both of which are highly playable.

Q: How much performance is lost by switching from Low to Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 238.4 FPS on Low to 142.4 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 96 FPS.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 269.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 221.8 FPS, showing a 47.9 FPS advantage for High.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of VRAM cause any issues in Doom?

A: No, the measured results show no indication of a VRAM limitation. The system performs consistently across all settings and resolutions with the 12 GB GDDR6X memory.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it may be the limiting factor at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 367.3 FPS. The CPU’s high boost clock of 5.50 GHz and 16 threads are likely keeping pace with the GPU, but the extreme frame rate indicates a potential CPU ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 367.3 FPS, Medium settings produce 318.3 FPS, High settings produce 269.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 221.8 FPS. This shows a linear progression of performance costs as visual fidelity increases. The difference between each step is roughly 50 FPS, indicating a consistent scaling of GPU workload.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 238.4 FPS for Low, 210 FPS for Medium, 177.6 FPS for High, and 142.4 FPS for Ultra. The relative gaps between settings narrow slightly compared to 1080p, with the difference between Low and Medium being 28.4 FPS. The overall performance remains exceptionally high, with even the Ultra preset delivering a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop significantly: 128.2 FPS for Low, 114.8 FPS for Medium, 94.7 FPS for High, and 79.9 FPS for Ultra. The scaling between Low and Medium is a 13.4 FPS drop, while the jump from Medium to High is a 20.1 FPS drop. This configuration is still very playable at 4K, but the Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 80 FPS mark.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides the computational foundation for this system. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are significant factors in its performance. The CPU’s strong single-thread capabilities are highlighted by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3353, which are crucial for games like Doom that rely heavily on a few fast cores.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also robust, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31588. This capability helps prevent bottlenecks in scenarios where the game engine can utilize additional threads. However, the data suggests that at 1080p with low graphical settings, the CPU may become the limiting factor, as the frame rate of 367.3 FPS pushes the limits of what the processor can feed to the GPU. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache likely aids in reducing memory latency, further supporting high frame rates. Overall, the Ryzen 7 9700X proves to be a powerful partner for the RTX 4070 Ti, ensuring that the GPU is kept well-fed in most gaming scenarios.