Doom

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 paired with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 produces a performance profile in Doom that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound one at 4K. The measured frame rates across the board indicate that this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at high refresh rates for 1080p and 1440p displays, while 4K performance demands more conservative settings to maintain fluid motion. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, examines the roles of the GPU and CPU, and contextualizes the combo’s standing among other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 241 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 156 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average further declines to 85 FPS, which is roughly 45% lower than the 1440p result and 65% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7700’s rendering throughput is increasingly taxed by the higher pixel counts, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS drops from 178 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and then to 62 at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). Medium settings show a similar trend: 210 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings, which are the most demanding, see averages of 145 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The consistent percentage drops between resolutions suggest that the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU’s fill rate and shading capabilities, with the CPU’s influence diminishing as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 96 FPS (241 vs 145), which is a 40% performance difference. This relatively modest gap indicates that the CPU can still keep up with the GPU’s demands even at higher settings, but the GPU is not fully saturated. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 34 FPS (85 vs 51), a 40% difference as well, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the combo is struggling to maintain playable frame rates, while at 1080p Low, it is likely hitting a CPU-side ceiling or the game’s engine limit rather than the GPU’s maximum output.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1900 MHz, with a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The memory operates at 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective. These specifications position the RX 7700 as a mid-range to upper-mid-range card, and its percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs confirms this placement.

In Doom, the GPU’s role is most evident in the 4K results. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 51, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth. The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 25.18 TFLOPS FP32, are being fully exercised at this resolution and settings combination. The texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s are also likely saturated, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop from Medium (74 FPS) to Ultra (51 FPS) at 4K, a 31% reduction.

The 16 GB VRAM buffer is more than sufficient for Doom at any resolution and settings preset, as the game’s textures and geometry do not appear to exceed this capacity based on the measured performance. The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 96 in Passmark suggests strong API-level performance, which aligns with the game’s Vulkan and DirectX support. The RX 7700’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has an average benchmark score of 16129, placing the RX 7700 (with an avg score of 15852) slightly behind by 1.7%. This indicates that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 is competitive with the RTX 3060 Ti, but the actual in-game results for Doom show this combo’s performance is more nuanced, depending heavily on resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture and fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Its L3 cache is 24 MB shared, with 3 MB of L2 cache per core and 192 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU’s percentile rank of 90 among all CPUs indicates it is a high-performing processor, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

In Doom, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates are high and the GPU is less likely to be the sole bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 241 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s frame rate cap or the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 with a score of 4648, is strong and directly impacts the game’s main thread. The multi-thread score of 32924 in Cinebench R23 also indicates that the CPU can handle background tasks without impacting game performance.

The difference between 1080p Low (241 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (145 FPS) is 96 FPS, which is a 40% reduction. This gap is primarily due to increased GPU load, but the fact that the CPU can still deliver 145 FPS at Ultra settings shows it is not a limiting factor at this resolution. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes. At 4K Low (85 FPS) versus 4K Ultra (51 FPS), the CPU’s headroom is less relevant because the GPU is clearly the constraining component. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which has an average score of 49228, placing the Ultra 5 245 slightly behind by 0.5%. This close margin indicates that the Core Ultra 5 245 is competitive with high-end Ryzen processors in general compute, which translates to solid frame pacing in Doom.

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 delivers high frame rates suitable for competitive play. With Low settings, the average FPS is 241, which drops to 210 at Medium, 178 at High, and 145 at Ultra. The Medium preset also shows a minimum FPS of 179 and a maximum of 242, indicating some variance but generally stable performance. The High and Ultra presets do not have reported minimum or maximum values, but the averages suggest a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but start to decrease more noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 156 FPS, Medium 136 FPS, High 115 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS, which is a tighter range compared to 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistent in its frame delivery, but the overall performance is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, and the settings preset becomes critical for playability. Low settings yield an average of 85 FPS, Medium 74 FPS, High 62 FPS, and Ultra 51 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS, which means that even the minimum frame rate is above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for 4K gaming. However, the Ultra preset’s average of 51 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target, and without reported minimum values, it is likely that frame drops could be noticeable during intense scenes. The data indicates that for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium or High settings are recommended, while Ultra demands a more powerful GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1314 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of other CPU-GPU pairings. The rank is a holistic measure that accounts for performance across all resolutions and settings, and it reflects the combo’s balanced nature. The CPU’s high percentile rank (90) and the GPU’s mid-range percentile rank (58) suggest that the combo is not bottlenecked by either component, but rather delivers a performance level that is expected from this pairing.

Compared to other combos, this pairing sits in the middle of the pack. The combo’s ranking indicates that it is neither a top-tier performer nor a low-end option. For a game like Doom, which is well-optimized and can scale across a wide range of hardware, this ranking is reasonable. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures that the combo does not fall behind in CPU-bound scenarios, while the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus provide sufficient bandwidth for high-resolution textures. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1440p gaming at high settings, where it achieves an average of 115 FPS, or 1080p gaming at ultra settings with 145 FPS. For 4K, the combo is capable but requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?*

A: The highest average FPS is 241, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K with Ultra settings smoothly?*

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo deliver the best balance of performance and quality?

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 with High settings provides an average of 115 FPS, while 1920x1080 with Ultra settings provides 145 FPS, both offering high frame rates with good visual quality.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 48995, which is 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900’s score of 49228 and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s score of 48618.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity and bus width?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s.

Q: Is there a significant FPS drop between 1080p and 1440p for this combo?

A: Yes, the average FPS drops from 178 to 115 at High settings (a 35% decrease) and from 241 to 156 at Low settings (a 35% decrease) when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440.