Doom

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tightly clustered group of processors according to the database's average benchmark scores. Its average score of 34260 places it within 0.5% of several nearby alternatives. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a delta of just 0.1%, meaning the two chips are effectively interchangeable in overall compute performance. The AMD EPYC 4244P posts 34220, also a 0.1% delta from the 3700X. On the Intel side, the Core i5-13450HX reaches 34333, which is 0.2% higher than the 3700X, while the Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, a 0.5% deficit. For gaming workloads, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound behavior in Doom, given the margin of error implied by these sub-percent deltas.

For the GPU portion, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 aligns with a competitive set of graphics cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, just 0.1% below the RTX 4070. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 posts 37507, a 0.4% gap. The RTX 4080 Mobile is slightly ahead at 38135, a 1.3% advantage, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails at 37157, which is 1.3% behind. In practical terms, anyone swapping between these GPUs would see near-identical average frame rates in Doom at the same settings, with the RTX 4080 Mobile offering a marginal edge and the W6400 a similarly marginal deficit.

The data indicates that both the CPU and GPU occupy dense performance neighborhoods. That means the measured FPS for this combo should be reproducible with any of the rival parts listed above, provided the rest of the system remains comparable. The 3700X and RTX 4070 together form a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other in synthetic averages.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at position 1020 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. That places it in the upper third of all combinations, roughly the 72nd percentile. This is a strong result, but not elite: there are thousands of configurations that push higher frames, typically involving newer CPUs or higher-tier GPUs. However, the rank reflects the entire combo's measured performance, not just the individual component percentiles. The CPU alone sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. The combo rank of 1020 out of 3712 is consistent with those individual standings: both parts are above average, and their combination lands in a similarly elevated position.

What matters for Doom specifically is that this rank is computed from actual measured FPS across multiple resolutions and settings. The combo's position suggests that it outperforms the majority of systems in the database, but it does not approach the top tier where extremely high-refresh 4K or maximum-setting 1080p results dominate. For a game like Doom, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this rank indicates plenty of headroom for smooth play at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 3700X deliver exceptionally high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 280.5. Moving to Medium drops that to 262.8, a modest 6.3% reduction. High settings produce 230.6 FPS, and Ultra settings still hold 188.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91.6 FPS, meaning the most demanding preset costs roughly one-third of the Low-setting performance. Every setting at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the slowest preset (Ultra) running more than three times above the playable floor.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 203.5 FPS. Medium drops to 178.4 FPS, High to 147.2 FPS, and Ultra to 121.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 40.4% reduction in frame rate, which is more pronounced than at 1080p where the drop was 32.7%. Still, every preset at 1440p stays well above 60 FPS, with Ultra maintaining double the minimum threshold.

At 3840x2160, the resolution where GPU load is highest, the results are more varied. Low settings produce 112.7 FPS, Medium 94.2 FPS, High 79.2 FPS, and Ultra 64.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS playable threshold, but it still clears it by 4.9 FPS. High settings sit 15.7 FPS above the threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 42.4% drop, the steepest of any resolution tested, which reflects the increased pixel throughput demand on the GPU.

The recorded data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values for any configuration, so only average frame rates are available for analysis. The averages alone, however, give a clear picture: this combo is capable of 60 FPS or better at every tested resolution and preset combination.

The Verdict

The database verdict for this system is unambiguous: the Ryzen 7 3700X with the RTX 4070 can run Doom at or above 60 FPS at every resolution and setting combination that was measured. At 1920x1080, the best settings (Ultra) deliver 188.9 FPS, which is over three times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 121.3 FPS, still more than double the 60 FPS floor. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 64.9 FPS, which clears the threshold by a small but real margin.

The verdict by resolution lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at each of the three resolutions. That means there is no configuration in the measurement set where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 64.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is the only result within 10% of the threshold. Every other setting and resolution combination exceeds 60 FPS by at least 15.7 FPS, with most results far above that.

In practical terms, a user can select any preset at any resolution from 1080p to 4K and expect a smooth experience. The hardware is not pushed to its limit even at 4K Ultra, as the 64.9 FPS average indicates roughly 8% of headroom above the playable mark. For users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays at 1080p or 1440p, the frame rates are sufficient to take advantage of those refresh rates at most settings, though 4K Ultra would not sustain such high refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 64.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 121.3 FPS, which is the highest average among the four presets while still being the most demanding. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance drops when going from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the drop is from 188.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 64.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 124 FPS or roughly 65.6%. At Low settings, the drop is from 280.5 FPS to 112.7 FPS, a 59.8% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows larger frame rate drops at higher resolutions: Low settings drop from 280.5 FPS at 1080p to 112.7 FPS at 4K, a 59.8% decrease. This indicates the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution rises, while the CPU's role diminishes.

Q: Does this combo rank highly compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1020 out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom, which places it in the upper 27.5% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the least demanding setting that still clears 60 FPS at 4K?

A: All four settings at 3840x2160 clear 60 FPS. The lowest average is 64.9 FPS at Ultra, so even the most demanding preset passes the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 188.9 FPS. This is the best visual quality available and still leaves enormous headroom above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again qualify as the best option, with an average of 121.3 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS floor, so users can enable maximum graphical features without concern.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain viable, producing 64.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the best preset comes close to the threshold, but it still passes. For users who prefer a larger safety margin, High settings deliver 79.2 FPS, a 22% improvement over Ultra, while Medium reaches 94.2 FPS.

The pattern is consistent: at every resolution, the Ultra preset is playable, and it is always the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity. The margin above 60 FPS ranges from 4.9 FPS at 4K to 128.9 FPS at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU influence shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly enough to expose CPU bottlenecks. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 91.6 FPS, a 32.7% reduction from Low. At 2560x1440, the same comparison shows a 82.2 FPS difference, or 40.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low to Ultra gap is 47.8 FPS, or 42.4%.

These percentages indicate that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows disproportionately, making the GPU the dominant factor at 4K. The CPU's role is more pronounced at 1080p, where the high frame rates (above 280 FPS at Low) suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. But even at 1080p, the CPU is not severely limiting, as the Ultra preset still exceeds 188 FPS.

The scaling between presets also shows the GPU's sensitivity to settings. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS by 18.5 FPS, from Medium to High by 15 FPS, and from High to Ultra by 14.3 FPS. At 1080p, the same steps cost 17.7 FPS, 32.2 FPS, and 41.7 FPS respectively. The larger absolute drops at 1080p at higher presets suggest that when the GPU is less pixel-bound, the settings increases have a more pronounced effect on frame rate.

For this specific game, the Ryzen 7 3700X provides sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance, as evidenced by its 84th percentile CPU ranking and the high frame rates even at 1080p Low. The RTX 4070, ranked at the 81st GPU percentile, scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data supports a conclusion that neither component is a weak link in this combination; the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance at 4K, while the CPU maintains adequate throughput at lower resolutions to avoid holding the system back.