Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a classic scaling pattern, but with some notable twists depending on the preset. At 1080p, the combo is clearly CPU-bound in lighter settings. The Low preset delivers 266.8 FPS average, while Medium drops only slightly to 257.8 FPS, and High reaches 242.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, pulls the average down to 207.8 FPS, a 22% reduction from Low. This tight grouping at 1080p suggests the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and twelve threads are the primary limiter at lower graphical loads, as the GPU has ample headroom to push far beyond these frame rates.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling becomes more pronounced and the GPU begins to take on a larger share of the workload. The Low preset still achieves a very high 224.4 FPS, but the gap between Low and Medium widens to 198.8 FPS, a 12% drop. High follows at 167.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 137.6 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p at Low is 42.4 FPS (266.8 to 224.4), indicating that even at this resolution, the CPU still has influence, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are starting to matter more for texture-heavy scenes.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, and the scaling curve flattens considerably. The Low preset averages 123.1 FPS, Medium drops to 104.3 FPS, High to 89.6 FPS, and Ultra to 77.1 FPS. The drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is a massive 101.3 FPS, illustrating the enormous pixel-pushing demand at 2160p. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46 FPS, whereas at 1080p that same gap is only 59 FPS — but proportionally, the 4K Ultra result is 37% lower than 4K Low. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's shading units (7168) and texture rate (554.4 GTexel/s) are fully saturated at 4K Ultra, with the CPU no longer a significant factor. The data clearly shows that for high-refresh 4K gaming, this combo will struggle to maintain 100+ FPS on Ultra, but 1440p and 1080p are well within the GPU's comfort zone.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Doom, particularly as resolution and settings increase. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Doom's 2016-era textures. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), and the base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost of 2475 MHz. These clocks are not pushed to extreme levels, but the Ada Lovelace architecture's efficiency is evident in the frame rates achieved.

At 1080p Low, the GPU is effectively idling relative to its capabilities, as the CPU caps performance around 266.8 FPS. However, the GPU's FP32 compute of 35.48 TFLOPS becomes more relevant at Ultra settings, where the pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are exercised more fully. The 80 ROPs are adequate for the rasterization demands of Doom, but they do not prevent the 4K Ultra result from falling to 77.1 FPS. The GPU's TDP of 220 W and suggested PSU of 550 W indicate that this is a mid-range power draw, but the performance per watt is strong.

Comparatively, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, has an average benchmark score of 42653, which is only 0.2% higher. This parity in synthetic tests does not translate to identical gaming performance, as the measured FPS data shows this card is well-optimized for Doom's engine. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs further confirms its position as a high-end part, and the combination with the Ryzen 5 3600 yields a balanced system — though the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions. For gamers targeting 1440p High, the 167.9 FPS result shows the GPU has enough headroom to maintain smooth gameplay, while 4K Ultra at 77.1 FPS is still playable but not ideal for competitive scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combo ranks 395th out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the top 23.5% of all combos, which is respectable but not elite. The ranking reflects the fact that while the RTX 4070 SUPER is a strong GPU, the Ryzen 5 3600's Zen 2 architecture, despite its 6 cores and 12 threads, is now several generations old. The CPU's boost clock of 4.20 GHz and single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124) are adequate, but they lag behind newer processors that could feed the GPU more effectively at 1080p.

The combo's percentile ranking is influenced by the CPU's own position. The Ryzen 5 3600 has a percentileVsAllCpus of 76, meaning it outperforms 76% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18129 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 18150 (a delta of -0.1%). This near-tie indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is still competitive with mid-range Intel offerings from a similar era. However, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 84 is higher, suggesting that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing.

In practical terms, the combo's 395th rank out of 1681 means there are many faster configurations, primarily those with newer CPUs like Ryzen 7000-series or Intel 13th-gen parts paired with similar GPUs. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 266.8 FPS, which is excellent but not record-breaking. The gap between this combo and top-tier ones is likely minimal at 4K, where the GPU is the bottleneck, but more pronounced at 1080p, where the CPU's limitations show. For a system built around a 2019 CPU and a 2024 GPU, the ranking is fair, and the data shows that the GPU is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions — a common issue with older processors paired with newer graphics cards.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system in Doom?

A: For 1440p High, the combo achieves 167.9 FPS, which balances visual quality and smoothness. At 1080p Ultra, it hits 207.8 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 77.1 FPS. The sweet spot is 1440p Medium at 198.8 FPS or 1440p High at 167.9 FPS, as both exceed 144 Hz refresh rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400's 18150. This means the two CPUs are effectively tied in synthetic performance, with a deltaPct of -0.1%, indicating negligible difference.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the bottleneck at 4K in Doom?

A: Yes, at 4K the GPU is the limiting factor. The 4K Low preset yields 123.1 FPS, but Ultra drops to 77.1 FPS, showing that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated. The CPU's influence is minimal at this resolution.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 395 out of 1681 indicate?

A: It places this configuration in the top 23.5% of all tested combos. This reflects a strong GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, meaning the system is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming but not at the very top tier for 1080p competitive play.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 242.6 at 1080p to 167.9 at 1440p, and then to 89.6 at 4K. This represents a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the significant impact of resolution on the GPU workload.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU at any settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 266.8 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited. The GPU could potentially push higher, but the Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124) caps the frame rate. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents average FPS measurements for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. All values are measured, not estimated.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 266.8 FPS
• Medium: 257.8 FPS
• High: 242.6 FPS
• Ultra: 207.8 FPS

At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 59 FPS, with Low being 28% faster than Ultra. The CPU limits the lighter presets, as the 266.8 FPS Low result is the highest across all resolutions and settings.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 224.4 FPS
• Medium: 198.8 FPS
• High: 167.9 FPS
• Ultra: 137.6 FPS

The 1440p results show a wider gap between presets, with Low being 63% faster than Ultra. The 137.6 FPS Ultra result is still above 120 Hz, making this a viable resolution for high-refresh monitors.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 123.1 FPS
• Medium: 104.3 FPS
• High: 89.6 FPS
• Ultra: 77.1 FPS

At 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck. Low achieves 123.1 FPS, but Ultra falls to 77.1 FPS, a 37% reduction. The Medium preset at 104.3 FPS is the minimum for smooth 100+ FPS gameplay at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases, and the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 77.1 FPS indicates the GPU's compute limits are reached at that setting. The 1080p Low result of 266.8 FPS is the peak performance of this combo, and any expectations above that would require a stronger CPU.