Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Doom with the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT reveals a predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop tells a clear story about which component is carrying the load. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 194 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 126 FPS, a reduction of 68 FPS or roughly 35%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at High yields 68 FPS, which is a 58 FPS drop from the 1440p figure and a 126 FPS drop from 1080p.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a substantial hit, but the real bottleneck emerges at 4K. The gap between 1440p High (126 FPS) and 4K High (68 FPS) is nearly identical to the gap between 1080p High (194 FPS) and 1440p High (126 FPS). This linear-ish decline suggests the Radeon RX 7700 XT is increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, but by 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput caps performance.

Looking at Low settings across resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 264 FPS, while 1440p Low drops to 171 FPS, and 4K Low falls to 93 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is about 35%, and from 1440p to 4K it is roughly 46%. The steeper decline at higher resolutions under Low settings indicates that even when graphical load is minimized, the GPU cannot keep pace with the CPU's frame generation capability once pixel counts climb.

The Medium preset data, which includes min and max FPS readings, adds another layer. At 1080p Medium, the average is 230 FPS with a minimum of 196 FPS and maximum of 265 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 149 FPS with min/max of 127/171. At 4K Medium, the average is 81 FPS with min/max of 69/93. The minimum FPS values track closely with the averages, suggesting consistent frame pacing rather than sporadic stutters.

Ultra settings show the heaviest burden. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 159 FPS, which is playable for most users. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 103 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 56 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, indicating that this combo's practical ceiling for Ultra settings sits between 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1054 out of 2930 tested combos for Doom. That places it in the upper-middle tier of all possible pairings, which makes sense given the hardware's specifications. The CPU alone sits at the 96th percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU lands at the 67th percentile versus all GPUs. The disparity between these percentiles hints that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows how close the Ultra 7 270K Plus sits to other high-end processors. The Intel Xeon 6520P scores 93786 in average benchmark score, essentially identical to the Ultra 7's 93785, a 0% delta. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95183, which is 1.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9175F achieves 95615, a 1.9% advantage, and the AMD EPYC 4565P leads with 95764, 2.1% ahead. These are all server-class chips, which contextualizes the Ultra 7's position as a desktop processor competing at the upper echelon of compute performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals paint a picture of a mid-range card surrounded by similar performers. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435, which is 0.5% below the RX 7700 XT's 22549. The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, 0.8% higher. The RTX 2080 achieves 22895, 1.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails at 22170, 1.7% behind. The tight clustering of these scores, all within roughly 2% of each other, indicates that the RX 7700 XT delivers performance in a well-populated segment of the market.

The rank of 1054 out of 2930 means roughly 64% of tested combos outperform this pairing in Doom. That may sound unflattering, but it reflects the fact that many combinations include higher-tier GPUs. Given that the RX 7700 XT is a mid-range card from the RDNA 3.0 generation, placing in the top 36% of all combos is a respectable outcome.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS with this combo in Doom?

A: All measured resolutions and settings combinations except 4K Ultra achieve an average above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset produces 56 FPS average, which is the only configuration below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra yields 159 FPS versus High's 194 FPS, a difference of 35 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra produces 103 FPS versus 126 FPS on High, a 23 FPS gap. At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers 56 FPS versus 68 FPS on High, a 12 FPS difference.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The CPU ranks at the 96th percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 67th percentile versus all GPUs. The resolution scaling data shows steep FPS drops as resolution increases, which indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 69 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The 1080p Medium configuration has a minimum of 196 FPS, and the 1440p Medium configuration has a minimum of 127 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its closest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700 XT scores 22549 on average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435 (0.5% lower), the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (0.8% higher), the RTX 2080 scores 22895 (1.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170 (1.7% lower).

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 4K High settings, the combo achieves 68 FPS average, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it reaches 81 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, it drops to 56 FPS, so users seeking maximum quality at 4K would need to reduce settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for Doom with the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 264 FPS average. Medium settings yield 230 FPS average with a minimum of 196 FPS and maximum of 265 FPS. High settings drop to 194 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 159 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 105 FPS, from 264 down to 159.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 171 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 149 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 171 FPS. High settings produce 126 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 103 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 68 FPS, which is smaller than the 105 FPS spread at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to limit frame rates more uniformly across settings.

At 3840x2160, the numbers compress further. Low settings produce 93 FPS average. Medium settings achieve 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. High settings deliver 68 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 56 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 37 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint at this resolution.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 196 to 265 FPS, a spread of 69 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 127 to 171 FPS, a spread of 44 FPS. At 4K, the range is 69 to 93 FPS, a spread of 24 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame delivery as the GPU becomes saturated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU features 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multithreaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 44253, while the single-core score is 2439. The PassMark multithread score is 68574, and the single-thread score is 5068. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 96, placing it in the top 4% of all processors tested.

For Doom, a game originally released in 2016, the CPU's capabilities far exceed what the title requires. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 264 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of most display refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 159 FPS, indicating the CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU at this resolution.

The CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores are all server processors, which highlights its position as a top-tier desktop part. The Intel Xeon 6520P matches it at 0% delta, while the AMD EPYC 4564P, 9175F, and 4565P are 1.5%, 1.9%, and 2.1% higher respectively. These are all enterprise chips with different design priorities, so the comparison is somewhat academic for gaming workloads.

The PassMark data compression score of 804322 and encryption score of 59097 suggest strong general-purpose compute capabilities, which may help in games that use background processing or streaming. However, for Doom specifically, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that FPS scales steeply with resolution changes.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing frame rate above visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers 264 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at the same resolution produces 230 FPS with a minimum of 196 FPS, ensuring no dips below the 144 Hz threshold. This makes 1080p Medium an excellent choice for competitive play where consistency matters.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 126 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds 120 FPS for most displays. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 103 FPS, still above the 100 FPS mark. For users with 144 Hz 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 149 FPS average with a 127 FPS minimum offers the best balance of quality and headroom, ensuring the frame rate stays above the refresh rate in most scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset produces 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it maintains playable frame rates while offering a moderate visual uplift over Low settings. The High preset at 4K yields 68 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 56 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes maximum quality over smoothness.

Across all resolutions, the data suggests that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience. The min FPS values for Medium are 196 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. These minimums are all within 15% of the corresponding averages, indicating stable frame pacing without major hitches.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip. It has a base clock of 1435 MHz, a boost clock of 2544 MHz, and a game clock of 2171 MHz. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 54 ray tracing cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 22547 in PassMark G3D and 3316 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 67, placing it in the upper third of all graphics cards tested. The nearest rival comparisons show a tight cluster: the RTX 5060 Mobile is 0.5% lower, the RTX 4060 Mobile is 0.8% higher, the RTX 2080 is 1.5% higher, and the RX 5700 is 1.7% lower.

The GPU's role in Doom becomes increasingly prominent as resolution rises. At 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates high enough that the GPU becomes the limiting factor even at Low settings (264 FPS). At 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput caps performance at 93 FPS on Low, demonstrating that pixel fill rate is the primary constraint. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM are sufficient for Doom's requirements, as evidenced by the absence of any VRAM-related stutters in the min FPS data.

The RDNA 3.0 architecture's compute capabilities, including 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, provide ample headroom for this 2016 title. The GPU's 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 549.5 GTexel/s texture rate are more than adequate for Doom's rendering workload. The gap between the CPU's 96th percentile ranking and the GPU's 67th percentile ranking suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield greater performance gains in this game than upgrading the CPU.