Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairing delivers a 1080p experience that is thoroughly GPU-bound, where the CPU's six Zen 2 cores are sufficient to feed the graphics card at high frame rates. The Ryzen 5 3600's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, place it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, but its benchmark results in this game are secondary to the GPU. For instance, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 is modest compared to the GPU's raw output, and the data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains an average of 220.8 FPS, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU's single-thread score of 2124 in Cinebench R23 is adequate for the game's engine, which does not appear to demand excessive multi-threading beyond what the 12 threads provide.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are standard for its generation, and the data shows it holds a 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs. In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the benchmark results indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The difference between the 1080p Low average of 266.2 FPS and the 1080p Ultra average of 220.8 FPS is only 45.4 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can handle the extra load of higher settings without a significant frame rate penalty. However, the CPU's relative weakness becomes apparent when compared to its nearest rivals; the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 18150 in average benchmarks, a mere 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 5 3600's 18129, meaning the two are effectively tied in general compute. This parity in CPU performance is reflected in the game's 4K results, where the average FPS drops to 76.6 at Ultra, but this is due to GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2610 MHz and 8448 shading units give it an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs. In Doom, the GPU's role is to render the fast-paced action, and the data shows it excels at this. At 1440p, the GPU maintains high frame rates across all settings, with the High preset averaging 178.1 FPS and the Ultra preset averaging 144.3 FPS. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA CMP 50HX with an average score of 49071, are within 0.7% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 48704, but the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is a clear advantage for texture-heavy scenes. The GPU's performance in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, scoring 5569, indicates its DirectX 12 capabilities are strong, which is relevant for Doom's Vulkan API, though the GPU's Vulkan score of 206035 in Geekbench further confirms its suitability for this title.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that shifts the bottleneck from the GPU to the CPU as resolution decreases. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 220.8 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 144.3 FPS, a decrease of 76.5 FPS. Moving to 4K Ultra, the average falls to 76.6 FPS, another drop of 67.7 FPS. This consistent decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the average is 266.2 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it is 233.7 FPS, a smaller drop of 32.5 FPS, indicating that at lower settings, the CPU is starting to become a factor. The 4K Low average of 129.2 FPS versus the 4K High average of 94.3 FPS shows that even at the highest resolution, the GPU has headroom when settings are reduced, further confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all resolutions. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings level is roughly linear, suggesting the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data shows that the Ultra preset at 1440p delivers an average of 144.3 FPS, which is a strong experience for a fast-paced FPS, but the High preset at 1440p offers a significant improvement at 178.1 FPS. At 4K, the High preset averages 94.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, while the Ultra preset drops to 76.6 FPS, still playable but approaching the lower bound of high-refresh displays. For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset is the recommended setting. At 1080p, the High preset averages 244.1 FPS, which is only slightly below the Low preset's 266.2 FPS, making High the optimal choice for competitive play at this resolution. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 255.6 FPS, but the visual gains from High are minimal, so High is the superior value in terms of frames per second per setting increment. At 4K, the Medium preset averages 113.9 FPS, which is a solid middle ground, but High's 94.3 FPS is a better trade-off for visual fidelity given the GPU's capability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 374th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 22.2% of all systems tested. This ranking is impressive given the CPU's age and mid-range positioning, and it highlights the GPU's strength. The combo outperforms many systems with newer CPUs, as the data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in this game. The CPU's 76th percentile ranking is lower than the GPU's 86th percentile, but the overall combo ranking of 374 out of 1681 suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The high ranking is likely due to the GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, as the measured FPS at 4K High (94.3) is above the average for many systems. This combo's performance confirms the GPU's raw power, as the CPU does not hold it back at any resolution, with the 1080p Low average of 266.2 FPS indicating the CPU can push beyond 240 FPS in less demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Doom?

A: No, the data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 220.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it averages 76.6 FPS, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

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

A: The 1440p High preset offers the best balance, averaging 178.1 FPS. This resolution provides high frame rates while allowing the GPU to showcase its capabilities, with the Ultra preset still delivering 144.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 48704, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX's 49071, but 1.6% higher than the RTX A2000's 47915.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threading performance affect the game's frame rates?

A: The CPU's multi-threading performance, as measured by Cinebench R23's multi-core score of 15045, is not a limiting factor. The game's frame rates scale with GPU load, not CPU thread count, as shown by the consistent FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at the High preset?

A: The average FPS drops from 244.1 at 1080p High to 94.3 at 4K High, a decrease of 149.8 FPS, which is a 61.4% reduction, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the GPU sufficient for Doom at 4K?

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient, as the 4K Ultra preset averages 76.6 FPS without any memory-related performance drops in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low preset averages 266.2 FPS, Medium averages 255.6 FPS, High averages 244.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 220.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 45.4 FPS, showing that the GPU handles the extra load from higher settings with only a modest frame rate penalty. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 233.7 FPS, Medium averages 206.9 FPS, High averages 178.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 144.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 89.4 FPS, indicating a more pronounced GPU workload. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 129.2 FPS, Medium averages 113.9 FPS, High averages 94.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 76.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 52.6 FPS, and the frame rates remain above 60 FPS even at the highest settings, showcasing the GPU's strength. The data shows a clear trend: frame rates decrease as resolution increases, and the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The 1080p Low average of 266.2 FPS is the highest recorded, while the 4K Ultra average of 76.6 FPS is the lowest, representing a 71.2% reduction in frame rate from the best to worst case scenario.