Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust Doom experience across all tested resolutions. The data shows this combination ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database. Benchmark results indicate a system that can comfortably handle high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, though the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database for Doom?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 2033 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested in Doom.

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 227 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The same resolution with Medium settings reaches 198 average FPS, and High settings achieves 167 average FPS.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 59, just below the 60 FPS threshold. However, at Medium settings, it reaches 69 average FPS, and at Low settings, it hits 80 average FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an average benchmark score of 34083, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H and 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 4244P and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a 0.1% difference.

Q: Does the combo show consistent performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings?

A: The data shows consistent scaling across all resolutions. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium drops FPS by 29, Medium to High drops by 31, and High to Ultra drops by 30. At 4K, the drop from Low to Medium is 11 FPS, Medium to High is 10 FPS, and High to Ultra is 11 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H features 16 cores and 22 threads, an arrangement that provides substantial parallel processing capacity for modern game engines. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz allow it to handle both single-threaded game logic and multi-threaded background tasks effectively. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides a sizeable pool for frequently accessed data, while the dual-channel memory bus offers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14551 and a single-core score of 1759. The Passmark multi-thread score of 25933 and single-thread score of 3509 further demonstrate its capability. These scores place the CPU in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34083.

Looking at nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 7 165H's average score of 34083 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H at 33989, a 0.3% difference. The AMD EPYC 4244P and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 both score 34220 and 34222 respectively, putting them 0.4% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X leads this group with 34260, which is 0.5% higher.

For Doom specifically, the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads provide ample headroom. The game's engine can utilize multiple threads for physics, AI, and rendering tasks, and the high boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The 28W TDP indicates this is a mobile-class processor, yet its performance in the measured FPS data suggests it does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 2033 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 55th percentile, meaning it outperforms 55% of all tested systems while trailing 45%. This mid-pack positioning reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other.

The rank suggests that while this combo delivers solid performance, there are many systems in the database that achieve higher frame rates. Given that the CPU ranks in the 84th percentile and the GPU in the 81st percentile, one might expect a higher combo rank. However, Doom's optimization and the specific demands of the game at various settings and resolutions can shift the overall ranking.

The 55th percentile ranking indicates that the combo is competitive but not top-tier. Systems with higher-end GPUs or CPUs that pair better with the RTX 4070 likely occupy the upper ranks. The measured data shows strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results are more modest, which could explain why the combo does not rank higher.

This positioning means users can expect a dependable experience in Doom, with the ability to adjust settings to achieve desired frame rates. The combo's rank reflects its versatility across resolutions, though it does not excel in any single category to push it into the upper quartile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 227 FPS, Medium reaches 198 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 168 and 228 respectively. High settings achieve 167 average FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 137 average FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 29 FPS reduction, Medium to High a 31 FPS drop, and High to Ultra a 30 FPS decrease.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong. Low settings hit 147 FPS, Medium achieves 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148, High reaches 108 FPS, and Ultra maintains 89 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is 19 FPS, Medium to High is 20 FPS, and High to Ultra is 19 FPS. These consistent drops indicate the GPU is handling the increased pixel count predictably.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 80 FPS, Medium drops to 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80, High achieves 59 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 11 FPS, Medium to High is 10 FPS, and High to Ultra is 11 FPS. This tighter scaling at 4K suggests the GPU is approaching its limits.

The Medium settings rows across all resolutions provide the most complete data, with both minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the range from 168 to 228 shows a 60 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 109 to 148, a 39 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 59 to 80, a 21 FPS spread. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame pacing as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The AD104 chip contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz for 21 Gbps effective speed.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Doom at all tested settings and resolutions, as the game's textures and geometry do not appear to exceed the VRAM capacity. The 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output processors deliver the raw compute power needed for the measured frame rates.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s becomes more relevant at higher resolutions where fill rate demands increase. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though Doom's implementation in this test does not appear to leverage these features based on the measured data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 174152. The GPU ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, 1.3% higher.

The 200W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a desktop-class GPU. The 1x 16-pin power connector and 550W suggested PSU reflect its power requirements. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for game data transfer.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 gaming, the data shows that all settings presets provide playable frame rates. High settings at 167 average FPS offer a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors while maintaining visual quality. Ultra settings at 137 average FPS still exceed the refresh rate of most 144Hz displays, making it a viable choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity. Medium at 198 FPS is optimal for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 108 average FPS provide a balanced experience, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS while delivering strong visuals. Ultra settings at 89 average FPS remain smooth and are recommended for users with 144Hz or lower refresh rate monitors who want maximum quality. Medium at 128 FPS offers a middle ground, and Low at 147 FPS serves competitive players.

For 3840x2160, Medium settings at 69 average FPS provide the best balance between visual quality and smoothness. High settings at 59 average FPS are borderline for 60Hz displays but may introduce noticeable frame drops. Ultra at 48 average FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for a consistent experience. Low at 80 average FPS ensures smooth gameplay but sacrifices visual detail.

The measured minimum FPS values provide additional context. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 59 FPS indicates that even the average of 69 includes some dips. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 109 FPS ensures no significant stuttering. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 168 FPS guarantees a consistently high frame rate.

Based on these patterns, the recommended approach is to prioritize High settings at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K. This configuration maximizes visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS moves from 227 at 1080p to 147 at 1440p, a 35.2% reduction, and then to 80 at 4K, a further 45.6% reduction from 1440p. This substantial drop indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as resolution scaling directly impacts the GPU's workload.

At Medium settings, the averages move from 198 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p, a 35.4% reduction, and then to 69 at 4K, a 46.1% reduction. The similar percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU's performance scales consistently with resolution, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary constraint.

High settings show a similar pattern: 167 at 1080p drops to 108 at 1440p, a 35.3% reduction, and then to 59 at 4K, a 45.4% reduction. Ultra settings move from 137 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p, a 35.0% reduction, and then to 48 at 4K, a 46.1% reduction.

The consistent 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and the 46% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings presets indicate that the GPU is being utilized to its full potential. The pixel count increases by 77.8% from 1080p to 1440p and by 125% from 1440p to 4K, but the FPS drops do not perfectly match these ratios, suggesting some efficiency gains at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes less significant at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 227 FPS, which may start to approach the CPU's limits in terms of draw call processing. However, at 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU with data.

The data indicates that for this combo, resolution scaling has a predictable and significant impact on performance. The RTX 4070 is clearly the component that determines frame rates, and users looking to improve performance at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, while those at 1080p may benefit from a stronger CPU to push frame rates even higher.