Doom

Doom, the 2016 first-person shooter, is a demanding but well-optimized title that scales across a wide range of hardware. The data for this combination shows a clear performance hierarchy based on resolution and quality presets, with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile pairing delivering a robust experience. The measured results place this combo in the mid-upper tier of tested configurations, with performance that allows for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and solid 60 FPS experiences at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: The data shows this specific configuration ranks 2033 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 59. However, dropping to Medium settings yields an average of 69 FPS, which provides a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best performance target at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 227 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains an average of 137 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7%.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to desktop-class alternatives?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's average benchmark score is 27435, which is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (0% delta) and 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 147 FPS to 89 FPS, representing a 39.5% decrease in performance for higher visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players seeking the highest possible frame rates at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 227 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or 240Hz displays. However, the High preset at 167 FPS still provides an excellent experience for most high-refresh monitors, and the Ultra preset at 137 FPS remains well above the 120 FPS mark, making it a viable choice for those prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers a strong balance with an average of 108 FPS, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS standard and approaching 144Hz territory. The Medium preset at 128 FPS is even more suitable for high refresh rate 1440p displays, while the Ultra preset at 89 FPS still provides a smooth experience for standard 60Hz monitors. For the most demanding scenario at 3840x2160, the High preset yields an average of 59 FPS, which is borderline for a 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 69 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K, as it provides a more consistent frame rate above the 60 FPS target while maintaining a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset, which averages 80 FPS.

The data indicates that the Medium preset at 4K is the sweet spot for this combination, balancing visual fidelity and performance. At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, with the option to drop to Medium for higher refresh rates. At 1080p, the High preset offers an excellent experience, while Ultra remains viable for users who prefer maximum detail.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile secures a rank of 2033 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places the system in the 55th percentile, indicating that it outperforms a majority of tested configurations while being surpassed by a significant portion of high-end desktop setups. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe bottleneck for the other in this specific title.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores position it favorably among its peers, with an average score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance, with the Intel Core i9-14900K being the only one to outpace it, by a margin of 1.7%. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 27435, showing near-parity with desktop cards like the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090.

This ranking suggests that while the GPU is a strong mobile part, it is not the top-tier performer in the absolute sense, which is reflected in the combo's overall position. The system is clearly capable of handling Doom at high settings, but it does not reach the extreme frame rates seen from the highest-end desktop configurations. The data shows that the pairing is well-matched for the game, with the CPU providing ample headroom to support the GPU's output across all tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system averages 80 FPS on Low, 69 FPS on Medium, 59 FPS on High, and 48 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum frame rate of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, while the other presets only have average values recorded.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the average frame rates increase substantially. The Low preset reaches 147 FPS, Medium achieves 128 FPS, High hits 108 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89 FPS. The Medium preset here shows a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS, indicating a very stable performance envelope.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 227 FPS, Medium averages 198 FPS, High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 137 FPS. The Medium preset exhibits a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 228 FPS, showing excellent consistency. These numbers indicate that the system is capable of driving high refresh rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being viable at Medium settings for a solid 60 FPS experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is a key component in this system's gaming performance. Its specifications include 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU features 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, with a base clock of 1395 MHz and a boost clock of 1695 MHz. Its computational power is rated at 15.62 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it is a competitive mobile part. With an average score of 27435, it sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT with a score of 27425 (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with a score of 27565 (-0.5% delta). This suggests that the mobile RTX 4070 delivers performance close to these desktop cards, which is remarkable for its form factor.

In Doom, the GPU's role is evident in the scaling of frame rates with resolution. The data shows a consistent drop in performance as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings at all resolutions, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity based on the performance metrics. The GPU's clock speeds and TFLOPS rating are adequate to sustain high frame rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where the system achieves well over 100 FPS on most presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 serves as the central processor, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU includes 64 MB of shared L3 cache and supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its synthetic benchmark performance is strong, with an average score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's performance is highlighted by its Cinebench R23 scores of 35314 for multi-core and 2044 for single-core, as well as a Geekbench multi-core score of 20992. These results show that the processor has substantial multi-threaded capability, which is less critical for Doom but beneficial for overall system responsiveness. The nearest rivals show tight competition, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX being 1.6% slower and the Intel Core i9-14900K being 1.7% faster.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rates scale consistently with the GPU's capabilities. At 1080p, the high average frame rates of 227 FPS on Low indicate that the CPU can handle the game's physics and game logic without bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2044, is sufficient for the game's primary thread.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K provides insight into the system's limiting component. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate across all settings is significantly higher than at 3840x2160, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary constraint. For instance, on High settings, the system averages 167 FPS at 1080p but only 59 FPS at 4K, a drop of 64.7%. This substantial decrease indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The scaling is consistent across all presets. On Low settings, the frame rate drops from 227 FPS at 1080p to 80 FPS at 4K, a 64.8% reduction. On Medium, it drops from 198 FPS to 69 FPS, a 65.2% reduction. On Ultra, it drops from 137 FPS to 48 FPS, a 65% reduction. This uniformity suggests that the performance penalty is almost entirely due to the increased pixel count, which directly impacts the GPU's fill rate and shading work.

The data indicates that the CPU has enough headroom to maintain consistent performance across resolutions, as the frame rate scaling is smooth and predictable. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a smaller performance gap between 1080p and 4K, as the CPU's workload would remain constant while the GPU's workload increases. Instead, the significant drops in frame rate confirm that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the bottleneck, especially at 4K. This is typical for a balanced gaming system, where the GPU is the primary driver of performance in graphically intensive titles like Doom.