Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a compelling performance profile for the 2016 first-person shooter Doom, with benchmark results showing that the combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The measured data, collected at three standard resolutions and four quality settings, indicates that this system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold in most configurations, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falling short. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures, examines the balance between CPU and GPU workload, and contextualizes the combination’s standing relative to other tested hardware pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the resolution where the RTX 3070 is least likely to be constrained, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 257.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 226.3 FPS, while the High preset yields 191.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, despite being the most demanding, still maintains an average of 157.1 FPS. These numbers demonstrate a clear scaling pattern: each step up in quality from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly 15-20%, yet even at Ultra the frame rate remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded for this resolution, so the analysis relies solely on averages, but the consistency of the scaling suggests stable performance.

At 2560x1440, the resolution adds more pixel workload, and the frame rates reflect this increased demand. The Low preset averages 169.9 FPS, which is a substantial reduction from the 1080p Low figure but still very high. Medium follows at 147.8 FPS, and High drops to 126.0 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 101.8 FPS, which is the lowest value recorded at 1440p but remains comfortably above 60 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution shows a more pronounced gap than at 1080p, with Ultra being approximately 40% slower than Low. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the load of higher resolution rendering, though the performance headroom is still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution, the frame rates continue to decline but remain playable for most settings. The Low preset averages 91.5 FPS, Medium drops to 80.3 FPS, and High averages 65.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 56.7 FPS. This is a critical data point, as it shows the limit of the RTX 3070's capabilities at 4K with maximum settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep, with Ultra being roughly 38% slower than Low. The difference between High and Ultra is particularly notable, representing a drop of about 13% in performance for the quality increase, which suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K places an outsized demand on the GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the average FPS figures are so high that the Ryzen 5 7600X's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965, becomes a limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is about 100 FPS, but the absolute numbers are so elevated that the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes critical. The fact that the CPU has a 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with a robust multi-thread score of 15236 in Cinebench R23, suggests it has ample headroom, but the data shows that at 1080p, the frame rate is likely constrained by the CPU's per-core throughput rather than the GPU's rendering capabilities.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. The frame rates drop across all presets, and the gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly relative to 1080p, indicating that the RTX 3070's pixel processing capacity is becoming the bottleneck. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking against all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 22214, shows it is a capable mid-range performer, but at 1440p, the demand on its 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs becomes more apparent. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p for the same preset shows an average reduction of roughly 34-42%, which is consistent with the 1.78x increase in pixel count, suggesting the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The frame rates at 4K are significantly lower than at 1440p, with the High preset dropping from 126.0 FPS to 65.3 FPS, a 48% reduction. This pronounced scaling indicates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed, and the GPU's compute resources are the clear limiting factor. The CPU's influence diminishes further, as the frame rates are too low to saturate the Ryzen 5 7600X's capabilities. The data shows that the CPU is only a meaningful constraint at 1080p, while at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the performance envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 3070 ranks 1561 out of 3712 combos, placing it in the top 42% of all tested systems for Doom. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's mid-range standing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27636 places it in the 79th percentile, while the GPU's average score of 17208 puts it in the 61st percentile. The combination's rank suggests that while neither component is top-tier, their pairing produces a well-rounded system that handles Doom's requirements effectively. The rank of 1561 out of 3712 indicates that there are many faster combinations, but also a significant number of slower ones, positioning this setup as a solid mid-range performer for this title.

The ranking data also shows that the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, have average scores within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 7600X, indicating that the 7600X is competitive with these alternatives. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, are similarly close in performance, with the RX 7600 XT being 0.7% faster. This proximity in scores means that swapping the CPU or GPU for a near-equivalent part would likely yield very similar frame rates in Doom, as the measured FPS data would be expected to shift by only a small margin.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this system can run Doom at playable frame rates for the vast majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering an average of 157.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS, including Ultra which averages 101.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced: the Low, Medium, and High presets are all playable, with High being the best playable setting at 65.3 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 56.7 FPS, which is not considered playable according to the 60 FPS playability threshold.

For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice, as it maintains an average of 65.3 FPS while providing a higher level of visual quality than Medium or Low. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to meet the playability standard, so users who insist on maximum quality at this resolution would need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS. At lower resolutions, the system has significant headroom, and the Ultra preset is the best choice at both 1080p and 1440p, as it delivers frame rates well above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide a clear picture of what hardware would behave similarly in this combination. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7600X's score of 27636. This negligible difference suggests that a system with the Ryzen 7 5700X would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom. The Intel Core i5-12600K also matches this performance profile, with the same average score and delta percentage of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is slightly faster, with a score of 27712, but the 0.3% difference is unlikely to result in any measurable FPS change. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 completes the group, with a score of 27535, which is 0.4% lower than the 7600X. Any of these CPUs could be substituted without materially altering the gaming experience.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 17083, which is 0.7% higher than the RTX 3070's 17208 score, meaning it would perform almost identically in Doom. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, despite being an older card, has a score of 17037, which is 1.0% lower, and would likely produce frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 3070. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M is also listed, with a score of 17019, but its 1.1% delta suggests it is slightly slower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the outlier, with a score of 17468, which is 1.5% higher, but this is a compute-oriented card. For gaming purposes, the RX 7600 XT is the most direct alternative that would yield nearly the same performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 56.7, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 4K is the best playable option, averaging 65.3 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, and the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 101.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in Doom?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083, making the RX 7600 XT 0.7% slower. In Doom, this difference would result in nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the high frame rates, such as 257.8 FPS at Low and 157.1 FPS at Ultra, suggest the CPU's single-thread performance is a limiting factor, as the GPU is not fully taxed at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 65.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution.

Q: How many total combinations does this setup rank among?

A: This combination ranks 1561 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 42% of all tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers 65.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 56.7 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance between visual quality and playability at 4K. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 101.8 FPS, which is far above the playable threshold and provides the highest level of visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the recommended setting, delivering an average of 157.1 FPS. This gives users the maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience. The data shows that this system excels at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where a compromise on settings is necessary to maintain playability.