Doom

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 in Doom?

A: This combination ranks 1226 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 on average. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309), while trailing the Intel Core i5-14600 (44,889) by 0.7%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the CPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves the highest measured average of 258 FPS. Medium settings yield 225 FPS, High yields 190 FPS, and Ultra yields 155 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo drops to a 54 FPS average, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset for this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB shared across all cores, with 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core. This cache configuration is notable for gaming workloads, as it reduces latency when accessing frequently used data. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the discrete GPU handles rendering here.

In Doom, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 258 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to sustain such output. The single-thread score of 3494 on PassMark indicates strong per-core performance, which matters for a game engine that often relies on a few primary threads. The multithread score of 25047 further supports the idea that the CPU has ample headroom for background tasks and game logic. The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 89, meaning it outperforms a large majority of processors in general benchmarks.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits within a tight cluster. It leads the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H by 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-13950HX by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6% in average benchmark score. It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%. These deltas are small, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck that would differentiate this combo from others with similar processors. The data suggests that in this game, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at most settings, especially at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest. At 1080p Low, the 258 FPS average implies that the CPU can push well beyond typical display refresh rates, and the 6-core/12-thread layout is adequate for the game's threading model.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU is equipped with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and it delivers 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for texture streaming at high resolutions. The GPU's pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s.

In Doom, the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by the resolution and settings. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 54, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. This indicates that at 4K with maximum quality, the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and compute resources are strained. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor when the game demands high-resolution textures and effects. At 4K Medium, the average FPS rises to 79, and at 4K Low it reaches 90, showing that reducing settings can recover performance, but the GPU still cannot sustain high frame rates at this resolution.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 22214, with a percentile rank of 61 against all GPUs. In the nearest rivals list, the RTX 3070 leads the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT by 0.7% in average score, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 by 1%, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M by 1.1%, while trailing the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%. These are older or lower-tier cards, reinforcing that the RTX 3070 is a mid-range performer in the current database. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, where the CPU's high single-thread performance is less relevant, and the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth become the deciding factors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings balance depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 258 FPS on Low, 225 FPS on Medium, 190 FPS on High, and 155 FPS on Ultra. All of these are well above 144 FPS, so a player with a high-refresh-rate monitor could choose Ultra for maximum visual quality while still maintaining a 155 FPS average. For competitive play, Low settings provide the highest possible frame rate, but the difference between Medium and High is modest relative to the visual uplift.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 167 FPS on Low, 145 FPS on Medium, 123 FPS on High, and 100 FPS on Ultra. Here, the Ultra setting drops to exactly 100 FPS, which is still playable but may cause noticeable dips on a 144 Hz display. The Medium setting at 145 FPS is a strong recommendation for 1440p, as it provides a smooth experience with a solid margin above 144 FPS. High at 123 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity over the highest refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes significantly. Low settings yield 90 FPS, Medium yields 79 FPS, High yields 67 FPS, and Ultra yields 54 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Medium is the best compromise, offering 79 FPS which is above the 60 FPS target for most displays. High at 67 FPS is still playable, but Ultra at 54 FPS falls below the threshold. Players who own a 4K display with variable refresh rate may find High acceptable, but Medium provides the most consistent experience without sacrificing too much visual quality. The measured min FPS for Medium at 4K is 67, with a max of 91, indicating some variance but generally stable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1226 out of 2930 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the 58th percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of systems tested. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's mid-range capabilities. The CPU's percentile rank of 89 is much higher than the GPU's percentile rank of 61, which suggests that the GPU is the component holding this combo back from a higher overall ranking.

In the context of the database, this rank indicates that the combo is capable of running Doom at high settings on 1440p and at medium settings on 4K, but it is not among the top performers. The CPU's nearest rivals all have similar average scores within 0.7%, so swapping the CPU for a comparable model would not significantly change the combo's rank. Conversely, the GPU's nearest rivals include older cards like the GTX 690 and HD 7970M, which are far less capable in modern titles, but the RTX 3070's lead over them is small in average score, indicating that the benchmark metrics may not fully capture the gaming performance in this specific title.

The data shows that the combo's rank is driven primarily by the GPU's limits at 4K, where the 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth constraints lead to a 54 FPS average on Ultra. At 1080p, the combo ranks much higher relative to others because the CPU's headroom allows the GPU to stretch its legs, but the overall rank is pulled down by the 4K results. For a player targeting 1440p, this combo is well-suited, but for 4K enthusiasts, the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average FPS for four settings across three resolutions, with min and max values only recorded for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the averages are 258 FPS on Low, 225 FPS on Medium, 190 FPS on High, and 155 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a min FPS of 191 and a max FPS of 258, indicating that the frame rate stays within a 67 FPS range during the test. The High and Ultra presets do not have min/max data, but the averages suggest a linear drop of roughly 35 FPS per step from Low to Medium, then 35 FPS from Medium to High, and another 35 FPS from High to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 167 FPS on Low, 145 FPS on Medium, 123 FPS on High, and 100 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a min of 124 FPS and a max of 167 FPS, which is a spread of 43 FPS. This wider variance compared to 1080p suggests that the GPU is becoming more stressed, leading to larger frame time fluctuations. The drop from Low to Medium is 22 FPS, from Medium to High is 22 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 23 FPS, showing a consistent scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 90 FPS on Low, 79 FPS on Medium, 67 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a min of 67 FPS and a max of 91 FPS, which is a 24 FPS spread. The step from Low to Medium is 11 FPS, from Medium to High is 12 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 13 FPS. This shows a diminishing return on performance as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 36 FPS. The data indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, and even Low settings cannot reach 100 FPS on average.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 258 at 1920x1080 to 167 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 91 FPS, and then to 90 at 3840x2160, another reduction of 77 FPS. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 168 FPS, which is a 65% decrease. This large scaling factor indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as increasing the resolution directly increases the pixel count and thus the load on the GPU.

At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 225 at 1080p to 145 at 1440p, a drop of 80 FPS, and then to 79 at 4K, another drop of 66 FPS. The total drop is 146 FPS, or 65%. At High settings, the FPS goes from 190 at 1080p to 123 at 1440p, a drop of 67 FPS, and then to 67 at 4K, another drop of 56 FPS. The total drop is 123 FPS, or 65%. At Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 155 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p, a drop of 55 FPS, and then to 54 at 4K, another drop of 46 FPS. The total drop is 101 FPS, or 65%.

The consistent 65% drop across all settings strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance does not scale with resolution. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the RTX 3070 cannot sustain the same performance as the pixel count increases. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes a constraint at 4K, where the 8 GB VRAM is also close to capacity at Ultra settings. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU can deliver high frame rates, but at 4K, players must accept lower settings to maintain playable performance.