Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a decisive performance profile in Doom, a 2016 FPS title. Benchmark data shows the combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with average frame rates scaling from 63 FPS at 4K Ultra to 301 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the measured results, component roles, and how the combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 301, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The same resolution with Medium settings produces an average of 262 FPS, while High settings yield 221 FPS and Ultra settings deliver 181 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 7900X outperform its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, ranking in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7313P, scores 53206 (0.2% lower), while the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469 (0.3% higher). The Intel Core i7-14700F is 0.6% ahead with a score of 53620.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest GPU competitors?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (0.3% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X both score 0.4% higher at 23273 and 23276, respectively.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 78, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum FPS is 144, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 223. No minimum FPS values are listed for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

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

A: Yes. The verdict data lists Ultra as playable at 3840x2160, with an average FPS of 63. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, though it is the narrowest margin across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: Which benchmark scores are highest for the CPU and GPU?

A: For the CPU, the highest benchmark score is 632505 in Passmark data compression, followed by 169273 in Passmark integer math. For the GPU, the highest score is 25086 in Passmark G3D, followed by 152423 in Geekbench OpenCL.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 3080 shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the data reveals a CPU-leaning workload: Low settings produce 301 FPS, which drops to 262 FPS at Medium, 221 at High, and 181 at Ultra. The substantial spread between Low and Ultra—a 120 FPS difference—indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical complexity increases, but the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads are clearly capable of feeding the GPU at extreme frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with compressed margins. Low settings deliver 195 FPS, Medium drops to 170 FPS, High to 143 FPS, and Ultra to 117 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 78 FPS, suggesting the GPU is taking on more responsibility as pixel count rises. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient headroom, but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent ~35% reduction in average FPS across all presets.

The 3840x2160 results confirm a GPU-bound scenario. Low settings average 105 FPS, Medium 92 FPS, High 78 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra shrinks to 42 FPS, and the delta from 1440p to 4K is dramatic—for instance, Ultra drops from 117 FPS to 63 FPS, a 46% reduction. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 3080's 8704 shading units and 96 ROPs dictate performance, while the Ryzen 9 7900X's single-thread score of 1093 in 3DMark and 4238 in Passmark ensures it is not the bottleneck.

The measured results at Medium settings provide additional clarity on component balance. At 1080p, the minimum FPS of 223 and maximum of 301 show tight frame pacing, with the CPU driving high minimums. At 1440p, the minimum drops to 144 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 78 FPS. This progressive decline in minimum FPS aligns with the GPU's increasing load, confirming that while the CPU is critical for high refresh rates at 1080p, the GPU governs playability at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 301 FPS, Medium averages 262 FPS with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 301, High averages 221 FPS, and Ultra averages 181 FPS. The data shows no minimum or maximum values for Low, High, or Ultra, but the Medium range of 223-301 FPS indicates consistent performance. Every preset at this resolution exceeds 180 FPS on average, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong but step down. Low settings deliver 195 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 and maximum of 195, High averages 143 FPS, and Ultra averages 117 FPS. The Medium minimum of 144 FPS is notable—it matches the maximum FPS of the High preset at this resolution, suggesting frame rate variability increases with graphical fidelity. All presets maintain averages above 117 FPS, leaving substantial headroom over the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the results show a clear performance tier. Low settings average 105 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 and maximum of 106, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The Medium range of 78-106 FPS illustrates the variance at 4K, where the GPU is heavily loaded. Ultra at 63 FPS is the only preset that approaches the playable threshold, but it still clears it by 3 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 42 FPS drop, which is the smallest absolute difference among all resolutions, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of 4K gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 3080 combination ranks 1054 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 28.4% of all configurations. This rank reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions, though it is not among the elite tier of combos. The CPU's 91st percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 68th percentile among all GPUs provide context: the processor is a top-tier component, while the graphics card is solidly mid-to-upper range.

The rank of 1054 suggests that many combos with newer or higher-end GPUs outperform this pairing in Doom, which is consistent with the game's heavy GPU reliance at higher resolutions. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo never falls below 63 FPS at any tested setting, meaning the rank is driven by absolute performance rather than playability. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely stems from GPUs with more memory or higher shader counts, as the RTX 3080's 10 GB frame buffer and 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient but not class-leading.

The nearest GPU rivals—the P106-100, Radeon Pro Vega 16, RX 6600M, and R9 M290X—all have average scores within 0.4% of the RTX 3080. This clustering indicates that the RTX 3080 sits at a performance plateau where many GPUs deliver similar raw benchmark results. In Doom specifically, the measured FPS reveals that this combo's rank is competitive, but the 3712 total combos include many configurations with stronger GPU components that push higher average frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom. The verdict data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 63 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 117 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 181 FPS. The system never dips below the playable threshold, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset.

The 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS is the tightest margin, but it is a playable margin nonetheless. For gamers targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, this combo delivers at 4K with all settings maxed. At 1440p and 1080p, the headroom is substantial—117 FPS and 181 FPS at Ultra, respectively—meaning the system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors without compromise. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, also stay above 60 FPS: 78 at 4K Medium, 144 at 1440p Medium, and 223 at 1080p Medium.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the maximum graphical fidelity available in the test data, and it remains playable, though with the smallest margin of any preset. High settings at this resolution average 78 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS, and Low averages 105 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for full visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 117 FPS. This provides a 57 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all effects enabled. The next step down, High, averages 143 FPS, but there is no need to sacrifice quality given the Ultra performance. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 181 FPS, making it the best setting with the largest headroom. The 1080p Ultra result is more than three times the playable threshold, ensuring consistent frame delivery even in demanding scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 7900X's nearest CPU rivals offer comparable processing power. The AMD EPYC 7313P has an average score of 53206, just 0.2% lower, making it a near-identical match for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, 0.3% higher, and the Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the closest competitor at 53620, 0.6% higher. In Doom, these CPUs would produce similar frame rates at 1080p where the processor is more active, though the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads give it a distinct advantage in multithreaded workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X all score within 0.4% of the RTX 3080. These GPUs would deliver nearly identical benchmark results, but in Doom at 4K, the RTX 3080's 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide a real-world advantage over these rivals, which likely have less memory bandwidth. The RX 6600M and R9 M290X are particularly interesting comparisons—they match the RTX 3080's average score but would likely struggle to maintain 63 FPS at 4K Ultra due to architectural differences not captured in the benchmark averages.

The combination of a top-91st-percentile CPU with a 68th-percentile GPU means that users upgrading from any of these rival GPUs would see minimal benchmark differences, but the RTX 3080's specific feature set—including 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores—positions it for broader game compatibility beyond Doom. The CPU rivals, meanwhile, offer similar multithreaded performance, but the Ryzen 9 7900X's 5.60 GHz boost clock and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a slight edge in latency-sensitive games.