Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with benchmark data showing this pairing ranks 282nd out of 1,681 tested combos. This places the system in the top 17% of all configurations evaluated, a position driven by a CPU that sits in the 93rd percentile against all processors and a GPU in the 84th percentile against all graphics cards. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system with substantial headroom, though the relationship between the two components shifts notably as graphical load changes.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads to the pairing, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using a 5 nm TSMC process. With a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, this processor has the single-thread muscle that Doom's engine favors. The benchmark scores support this: the 3DMark single-thread test returns 1,093, while the two-thread score of 2,137 shows scaling efficiency. The chip's 64 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample room for game assets, and the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth over DDR5 dual-channel helps feed the GPU without creating a bottleneck.

In this specific game, the CPU rarely becomes the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the GPU has less work to do, the system reaches 351.9 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the CPU can drive the game well beyond standard refresh rates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 43,695 demonstrates that even if Doom were to spawn heavy background tasks, the processor has substantial headroom. However, the data shows diminishing returns at higher resolutions: the frame rate gap between Low and Ultra settings grows as resolution increases, indicating the CPU's role becomes less prominent when the GPU takes over the workload.

The Ryzen 9 7900X's nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmark averages include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at a 0.1% lower score, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX at 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i9-13980HX trails by 0.8%. These marginal differences mean the CPU selection among top-tier options is unlikely to create meaningful separation in Doom's frame rates. The 7900X's 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs reaffirms its position well above the median, though the game's performance data suggests the GPU is the more consequential component for this title.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, provides 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and its 7168 shading units handle the rendering workload. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present, though Doom's 2016 release predates widespread ray tracing adoption in the series, so these features are less relevant to the measured results.

The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide ample compute capability. The measured frame rates demonstrate this: at 2560x1440 with High settings, the system averages 165.1 FPS, and at 1920x1080 with High settings, it reaches 258.7 FPS. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42,576, places it ahead of most cards available. Its nearest rivals in average score include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 0.2% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X at 1.4% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 sits 1.6% higher.

The VRAM configuration is sufficient for this game at all tested settings. The data shows the GPU handles 4K Ultra at 76.5 FPS average, which remains playable. The 12 GB capacity is not stressed by Doom's textures, even at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) supports the bandwidth figure, and the 504.2 GB/s throughput prevents memory bandwidth from becoming a constraint in the measured scenarios. The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot cooler are consistent with its performance class, though the data focuses on output rather than thermal characteristics.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76.5 FPS. This is the lowest of all tested configurations but remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the largest frame rate gain from settings changes at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 141 FPS, going from 351.9 FPS down to 210.9 FPS. The Medium setting lands at 302.7 FPS, and High produces 258.7 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 351.9 FPS, which is the highest measured across all tests. This indicates the CPU can drive frame rates well above typical display refresh rates, though the 3DMark max threads score of 12,536 suggests headroom for even higher output if the GPU allowed it.

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

A: The combination ranks 282nd out of 1,681 total tested combos, placing it in the top 16.8% of all configurations. This rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU rather than a single component.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate is 165.1 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, it drops to 90.7 FPS. This represents a 45% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Is the GPU's memory bandwidth sufficient for this game?

A: The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the 12 GB GDDR6X memory without apparent constraint. The frame rate scaling from Medium to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent behavior, with 4K Ultra still achieving 76.5 FPS, indicating memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 282 out of 1,681 tested configurations places this pairing in the top 17% of all systems evaluated. This position is notable given that the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile against all processors and the GPU in the 84th percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a high-end 12-core processor with a strong 40-series GPU creates a balanced system that performs well across the tested resolutions.

The rank suggests that while this is not an extreme flagship configuration, it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.8% of the 7900X's average benchmark score, meaning any of those processors would produce similar results in this game. The GPU's nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread, with the AMD Radeon Pro 580X scoring 1.4% higher and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 scoring 1.6% higher, though these are professional cards not directly comparable for gaming.

In the context of Doom specifically, the rank reflects the game's ability to scale well with both CPU and GPU resources. The measured frame rates show the system maintains playable performance even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting, while at 1080p Low it delivers over 350 FPS. This wide range demonstrates that the combo can adapt to different display capabilities and performance priorities. The 282nd rank out of 1,681 combos indicates the system sits comfortably in the upper tier without being at the absolute top, which is consistent with the 84th percentile GPU ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 351.9 FPS average, Medium drops to 302.7 FPS, High settles at 258.7 FPS, and Ultra brings the figure down to 210.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 40% reduction in performance, which is a moderate penalty for the visual improvements. All 1080p results exceed 200 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show more separation between settings. Low settings yield 227.3 FPS, Medium produces 196.3 FPS, High achieves 165.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 138.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra grows to 39%, slightly larger than at 1080p. These numbers confirm that 1440p with High settings still delivers well above 144 Hz, while Ultra settings remain above the 120 Hz threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings produce 123.5 FPS, Medium drops to 105.5 FPS, High achieves 90.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 76.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra now shows a 38% reduction, similar to lower resolutions, but the absolute numbers are significantly lower. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains playable performance above 60 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: the frame rate penalty for each settings tier remains relatively stable across resolutions, but the baseline performance decreases as pixel count rises. This consistency indicates the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with both resolution and settings, allowing users to target specific frame rate goals by adjusting either parameter.