Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a robust performance profile in Doom, with benchmark results indicating a clear emphasis on high refresh rate gameplay at mainstream resolutions. The data shows a system capable of exceeding 150 FPS at 1080p on the Ultra preset, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, examining the roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves an average of 159 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 on the same preset drops performance to 103 FPS, a reduction of 56 FPS or approximately 35%. Scaling further to 3840x2160 yields an average of 56 FPS, which is a 47 FPS drop from the 1440p result and a significant 103 FPS reduction compared to the 1080p figure.

This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The RX 7700 XT’s 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s demands, but the raw compute throughput of the GPU is what limits performance as pixel count increases. The frame rate drops proportionally more from 1440p to 4K (45.6% decrease) than from 1080p to 1440p (35.2% decrease), suggesting that the GPU’s shading units and ROPs are saturated at 4K resolution.

The data also shows that adjusting settings has a more pronounced effect at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 105 FPS (264 vs. 159). At 4K, the same preset change results in a 37 FPS difference (93 vs. 56). This pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario: at 1080p, the GPU has spare capacity that can be traded for visual fidelity, whereas at 4K, the GPU is already near its limits, so reducing settings yields smaller absolute gains.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Doom. Its boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz provide the core processing speed, while the 3456 shading units handle the bulk of the rendering work. The GPU’s 96 ROPs are responsible for the final pixel output, which becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus is a key factor. Doom’s texture requirements are well-served by this capacity, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory throughput from becoming a limiting factor in the tested scenarios. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the GPU manages an average of 56 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem is not causing a severe stall, but rather the compute units are the constraint.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals, the RX 7700 XT’s average benchmark score of 22549 places it within a tight performance band. It is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (score 22435) and 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (score 22170). Conversely, it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729) by 0.8% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895) by 1.5%. These small deltas suggest that in Doom, the RX 7700 XT’s performance is competitive with these cards, and the observed FPS numbers reflect its position in the 67th percentile of all GPUs.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. The measured data shows an average of 68 FPS at 4K High and 56 FPS at 4K Ultra. For a locked 60 FPS experience, the High preset is the safer choice, while Ultra may drop below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

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

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers over 150 FPS on the Ultra preset (159 avg) and reaches as high as 264 FPS on Low. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still yields 103 FPS, making it viable for 100 Hz+ displays.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: The gain depends on resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 105 FPS (159 to 264). At 1440p, it is 68 FPS (103 to 171). At 4K, the gain narrows to 37 FPS (56 to 93), showing diminishing returns as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Q: Is the CPU limiting performance in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is not the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the CPU helps push the frame rate to 264 FPS, but the scaling pattern across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the limiting component in most scenarios.

Q: Which settings preset offers the most balanced experience?

A: The Medium preset provides a good balance. At 1440p, it achieves 149 FPS, which is close to the Low preset’s 171 FPS but with better visual quality. At 4K, it delivers 81 FPS, which is playable and significantly above the Ultra preset’s 56 FPS.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 7700 XT’s average score is within 1.7% of its nearest competitors. It is slightly faster than the RTX 5060 Mobile and RX 5700, but slightly slower than the RTX 4060 Mobile and RTX 2080, indicating a tightly contested performance tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a complete matrix of average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 264 FPS, followed by Medium at 230 FPS (with a minimum of 196 and maximum of 265), High at 194 FPS, and Ultra at 159 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, representing a 40% performance loss for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the order remains the same but the margins compress. Low averages 171 FPS, Medium 149 FPS (min 127, max 171), High 126 FPS, and Ultra 103 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 68 FPS, which is a 40% reduction, mirroring the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests the GPU is scaling predictably with the increased pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens. Low averages 93 FPS, Medium 81 FPS (min 69, max 93), High 68 FPS, and Ultra 56 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while Low and Medium remain comfortably above it. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset (69 FPS at 4K, 127 FPS at 1440p, 196 FPS at 1080p) indicates that frame pacing remains stable even in heavier scenes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its architecture, Arrow Lake-S, is built on a 3 nm process. For Doom, which is an FPS title that benefits from high single-thread performance, the CPU’s boost clock is a key asset. The benchmark scores show a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 4648 and a multi-core result of 32924, indicating strong per-core performance.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU’s role becomes evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not saturated. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 264 FPS, which requires the CPU to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations at a high rate. The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (102.4 GB/s bandwidth) help maintain this throughput.

However, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The steady decline in FPS as resolution increases is a hallmark of GPU limitation. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 90 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995, places it slightly below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (score 49228, delta -0.5%) and just above the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (score 48698, delta 0.6%). This positioning suggests it has ample headroom for Doom’s engine, which is not exceptionally CPU-intensive compared to modern strategy or simulation titles.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rate, the High preset is recommended. It delivers an average of 194 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate threshold, and the jump to Ultra (159 FPS) is not worth the 35 FPS loss for most users. The Medium preset also works well, providing 230 FPS for those with 240 Hz monitors.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset is viable for 100 Hz displays, with an average of 103 FPS. If the display is 144 Hz, the High preset (126 FPS) is the better choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above the refresh rate. The Medium preset (149 FPS) is the best option for 165 Hz displays, as it provides a high frame rate without hitting the CPU or GPU limits seen at Low settings.

At 4K, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering an average of 68 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS target for most displays, and the step down to Medium (81 FPS) provides diminishing visual returns. The Ultra preset (56 FPS) should be avoided unless a variable refresh rate monitor is in use, as the average dips below the standard 60 FPS baseline. The Low preset (93 FPS) is an option for competitive play at 4K, but it sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1054 out of 2930 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 36% of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the CPU is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings, while the GPU provides sufficient performance for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with acceptable 4K performance.

The combo’s position in the ranking is influenced by the GPU’s 67th percentile standing and the CPU’s 90th percentile standing. While the CPU is a high performer relative to its peers, the GPU’s more modest ranking pulls the overall combo down. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 4K Ultra, the system delivers 56 FPS, which is on par with what a mid-range GPU from the previous generation might achieve. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones is likely due to GPUs with more shading units or higher memory bandwidth, which would push 4K Ultra closer to 60 FPS or beyond.

In summary, this combo is a solid choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the data showing it can handle the highest settings at those resolutions with ease. The 4K experience is playable but requires a settings reduction to maintain a stable frame rate. The ranking of 1054 out of 2930 indicates that while it is not a top-tier setup, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations, making it a reliable option for Doom players.