Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably consistent high-refresh-rate experience in Doom, with the data showing that the system is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but transitions into a more balanced state where the CPU's substantial L3 cache becomes a factor at 1080p. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board indicate that this pairing is well-suited for the game's fast-paced action, offering headroom for those seeking maximum smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic performance curve that highlights the shift in bottleneck from the processor to the graphics card. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 257 FPS, which is already far beyond the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Moving up to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops to 166 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35% from the 1080p figure. This significant drop indicates that the graphics card is being tasked with a heavier load, but the performance remains exceptionally high for competitive play.

The jump to 4K resolution (3840x2160) on High settings shows a more drastic scaling, with the average FPS falling to 90. This represents a 65% decrease from the 1080p High result and a 46% decrease from the 1440p High result. This steeper decline is a clear indicator that the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the primary limiting factor at 4K. The data suggests that while the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the sheer pixel count at 4K overwhelms the graphics card, making it the definitive bottleneck.

This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, at Low settings, the system achieves 306 FPS at 1080p, 226 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 46% drop, which is similar to the High preset. The fact that the percentage drop between 1440p and 4K remains relatively stable across Low, Medium, and High presets reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, regardless of the visual load. The 1080p to 1440p scaling, however, shows a smaller relative drop (about 26% for Low, 33% for Medium, 35% for High), suggesting that the CPU's performance is still playing a role in maintaining high frame rates at 1440p, but its influence wanes as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom, and at what settings?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 306, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, it is playable. At 3840x2160 with High settings, it averages 90 FPS. With Medium settings, it averages 107 FPS, and at Low settings, it reaches 123 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains a 74 FPS average, which is above the standard 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals based on benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. This is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. It also trails the Intel Core i9-12900T by 0.3%.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 166 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields an average of 136 FPS. This represents a 30 FPS difference, or roughly an 18% performance cost for the highest visual quality setting.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance more aligned with desktop or mobile GPUs based on its benchmark percentile?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the desktop NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, with the RTX 4070 SUPER scoring 0.1% lower than both. It also scores 1% lower than the mobile RTX 4090 Mobile.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The measured FPS breakdown for 1920x1080 with Medium settings shows a minimum FPS of 248 and a maximum of 336, with an average of 292 FPS. This indicates strong frame pacing in the most demanding moments.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates on a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, High settings deliver 257 FPS, which is only 49 FPS less than Low settings but offers a significant visual upgrade. At 1440p, High settings still provide a very high 166 FPS, making it an excellent choice for competitive play where high frame rates are crucial. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, incurs a notable performance penalty, dropping to 210 FPS at 1080p and 136 FPS at 1440p.

For 4K users, the choice is more nuanced. The Medium preset offers the best experience, averaging 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS. This ensures the game remains smooth and responsive, even in intense scenes. While the High preset at 4K averages 90 FPS, it lacks the minimum FPS data, and the Medium preset's 91 FPS minimum provides more certainty about frame consistency. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 74 FPS, is playable but may feel less fluid compared to the higher refresh rates available at lower resolutions. The Low preset at 4K, while pushing 123 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality for the marginal gain over Medium.

The data clearly shows that the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p on Medium and High presets, and even the Ultra preset stays above 200 FPS. This makes the combination a top-tier choice for esports-style play on high-refresh-rate 1080p panels. At 1440p, the High preset's 166 FPS average is ideal for 144Hz monitors, providing a perfect match for the display's capabilities. The Medium preset at 1440p, with a 197 FPS average, is also a strong option for 165Hz or 180Hz panels, offering a higher frame rate ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 484th out of 2930 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 16.5% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing and confirms that this pairing is well above average for this title. The high ranking confirms the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the processor's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (as indicated by its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs) complements the graphics card's substantial rasterization power.

The ranking suggests that while there are many systems that can run Doom, this particular combo is optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming. The CPU's impressive 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely contributes to excellent frame pacing and minimum FPS, which is a critical factor for a smooth gaming experience. The fact that it outperforms a vast majority of the 2930 recorded combinations indicates that it is a well-balanced pairing that does not suffer from a significant bottleneck at common gaming resolutions. This is a configuration that a builder can rely on for a consistent and responsive experience in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for the demands of Doom at 4K. The data shows that at 4K resolution, the frame rate scales almost linearly with the GPU load, going from 123 FPS at Low to 74 FPS at Ultra. This behavior is a classic sign of being heavily GPU-limited, where the graphics card's processing power and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of performance.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, are relatively high, contributing to its strong performance. Its FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are substantial figures that explain its ability to push high frame rates at 1440p and maintain playable ones at 4K. The GPU's 80 ROPs are also crucial for pixel output, especially at higher resolutions. The data from the measured FPS indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is rarely the limiting factor at 1080p, where the CPU can keep up, but it becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, confirming its role as the main workhorse for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS is 306. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 292 FPS, with a minimum of 248 FPS and a maximum of 336 FPS. The High preset yields 257 FPS, and the Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still achieves a very high 210 FPS average. This resolution shows the system's immense power, with even the most taxing settings staying well above 200 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains stellar. The Low preset averages 226 FPS. The Medium preset averages 197 FPS, with a minimum of 167 and a maximum of 227 FPS. The High preset produces a 166 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to a still-impressive 136 FPS. This resolution strikes a perfect balance for high-refresh-rate gaming, as the High preset's average aligns perfectly with 165Hz monitors, and the Medium preset provides headroom for even higher refresh rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the system transitions from high-refresh dominance to a more traditional 4K experience. The Low preset averages 123 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. The Medium preset averages 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The High preset averages 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. This resolution demonstrates that while the frame rates are significantly lower than at 1080p or 1440p, the system is fully capable of delivering a playable and enjoyable 4K experience, particularly at Medium and High settings.