Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Doom, maintaining high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at 4K but transitions to a more balanced state at 1080p, where the powerful 16-core processor ensures the graphics card is fed with data efficiently. This combination ranks 725th out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database and indicating a solid, well-matched pairing for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the expected shift in bottleneck. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 157.1 FPS, which falls to 102.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 57.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a clear indicator that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The scaling is almost perfectly linear with the pixel count increase, suggesting the CPU has ample headroom.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. With High settings, the frame rate drops from 196.1 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p and finally to 66.8 FPS at 4K. The Low preset shows the same pattern, moving from 264.8 FPS at 1080p to 171.3 FPS at 1440p and 89.5 FPS at 4K. The proportional drop is uniform, which confirms that the GPU's rendering throughput is the primary constraint once the resolution increases, regardless of the graphical load.

At 1080p, the gap between the Low and Ultra presets is 107.7 FPS, highlighting that the GPU still has a significant impact on performance even at the lowest resolution. However, the fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches 264.8 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of pushing the frame rate very high, and it is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The data indicates that for players targeting 4K, the GPU will be the deciding factor, while at 1080p, the system is more balanced and capable of exploiting high refresh rate monitors.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, is the central component for Doom's visual output. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for the game's textures at all tested settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz are the key metrics for understanding its performance ceiling, and the benchmark results show it delivering playable frame rates even at the demanding 4K Ultra preset.

The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 549.5 GTexel/s texture rate are directly reflected in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable. This is a clear sign that the GPU is working at its limit, as reducing the settings to High only improves the score by 9.5 FPS to 66.8 FPS. The jump from High to Medium at 4K yields a further 13.4 FPS gain (80.2 FPS), showing that the GPU has a relatively flat performance curve at this resolution.

In the context of its nearest rivals, the RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (score 30109, deltaPct 0). This near-parity in synthetic benchmarks translates to the gaming performance seen here. The GPU's percentile rank of 73 places it above the majority of GPUs in the database, but the data shows that Doom at 4K Ultra is a demanding task that pushes it to its absolute limits.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K serves as a high-end foundation for this combo, and its specifications suggest it should rarely be the limiting factor in Doom. With 16 cores and 24 threads, capable of boosting up to 5.40 GHz, the processor has the raw throughput to handle the game's logic and draw calls. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial, and the benchmark data supports the idea that the CPU is not the bottleneck until the frame rates become exceptionally high.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 264.8 FPS. This high frame rate confirms the CPU's ability to process frames quickly without becoming a constraint. The processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads, which is ideal for a game like Doom that can utilize multiple cores. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 further confirms its capability in this area.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is essentially a statistical tie. The avgBenchmarkScore of 47282 is only 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF (score 47334) and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (score 47131). This means that for this specific game, swapping the CPU for a direct rival would yield no measurable difference in FPS, as the GPU is the dominant factor controlling performance at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo excels, starting with 264.8 FPS on Low, dropping to 232 FPS on Medium, 196.1 FPS on High, and finally 157.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the highest settings, the system is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, making it an excellent choice for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset delivers 171.3 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings produce 149.5 FPS, while High settings yield 124 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 102.3 FPS, which is just above the 100 FPS mark and provides a smooth experience for most players. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity and high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset still manages a respectable 89.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for console-like smoothness. Medium settings drop to 80.2 FPS, and High settings to 66.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for those who prioritize visual quality over frame rate. The data shows a consistent 12-15% performance penalty for each step up in settings at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS for the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is 57.3 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS target. To achieve a stable 60 FPS, players would need to drop to High settings, which produce 66.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo produces 196.1 FPS on High settings and 157.1 FPS on Ultra. This makes 1080p the clear choice for players with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, as the frame rates are high enough to take full advantage of them.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is only 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF. This negligible difference means there is no practical performance gap between the two for Doom.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Doom?

A: Yes. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is sufficient for all tested settings and resolutions, as the game runs without any indication of memory-related performance drops.

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

A: The difference is 69 FPS. The Low preset produces 171.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 102.3 FPS. This shows a significant visual and performance trade-off at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: The data suggests it does not. With the Low preset at 1080p producing 264.8 FPS, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach very high frame rates, indicating the processor is not the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p is the best option, yielding 264.8 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where response time is critical. However, the gap between Low and Medium is 32.8 FPS, while the jump to High costs another 35.9 FPS. The data shows that Medium settings at 1080p (232 FPS) provide a good balance between visual quality and performance for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point. It produces 124 FPS, which is well above the 100 FPS mark and offers a significantly better visual experience than Medium (149.5 FPS) or Low (171.3 FPS) without a major performance hit. The Ultra preset at 1440p (102.3 FPS) is still viable for those who want maximum visual fidelity and have a 100Hz monitor.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops below 60 FPS (57.3 FPS), so the High preset is the recommended choice for a smooth experience at 66.8 FPS. If a player's display is capped at 60Hz, the Medium preset (80.2 FPS) provides a comfortable margin of safety. The Low preset (89.5 FPS) is only recommended for those who prioritize frame rate over all visual details, as the drop in quality is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination is ranked 725th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the upper half of the database, indicating that it outperforms more than half of the other CPU-GPU pairings tested. The rank suggests a well-balanced system that is capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience at most resolutions.

The ranking is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data. The combo's ability to exceed 100 FPS at 1440p with high settings and maintain playable frame rates at 4K positions it as a strong performer among the tested configurations. The GPU's percentile rank of 73 and the CPU's percentile rank of 93 indicate that both components are individually above average, and their combination results in a system that is greater than the sum of its parts for this specific game.

The data confirms that this is not a top-tier combination for Doom, as the 4K Ultra performance dips below 60 FPS, but it is a very capable one. The ranking of 725 suggests that there are many faster combinations, but also a large number that are slower. For a player with a 1440p monitor, this combo offers an excellent experience that would be hard to fault, and the high frame rates at 1080p make it a versatile choice for a wide range of display setups.