Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, placing the combination in the 448th spot out of 2,930 tested combos. This ranking puts it comfortably in the top 15% of all system pairings in the database, indicating a well-balanced configuration that leverages the 3D V-Cache processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU effectively. The data confirms this is a high-refresh-rate machine for the classic FPS, with the measured frame rates suggesting that the primary bottleneck shifts decisively to the graphics card only at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 448 out of 2,930 is a strong indicator of overall performance, but the real story lies in how the component scores compare to their immediate rivals. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's average benchmark score of 44,573 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest competitors are tightly clustered, with the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scoring 44,466 (just 0.2% behind) and the Intel Core i5-14600 scoring 44,889 (0.7% ahead). This shows that in synthetic CPU workloads, the 7500X3D is essentially trading blows with top-tier mobile and desktop chips, making its gaming-specific advantage from the large L3 cache a differentiator that these raw scores don't fully capture.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43,223 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are a mix of professional and mobile parts: the Quadro M6000 24 GB is 0.1% behind, the RTX 5050 Mobile is 0.1% behind, and the RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% ahead. This indicates that the desktop 4070 SUPER is performing at a level comparable to some of the most powerful mobile GPUs on the market, which reflects its rasterization prowess. In the context of Doom, this combination of a top-10% CPU and a top-20% GPU creates a synergistic pairing that excels at pushing high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results for Doom show a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets, with the optimal choice depending heavily on your target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still delivers an exceptional average of 210 FPS, making it the definitive choice for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity at this resolution, as even the most demanding setting leaves a massive performance buffer.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 136 FPS. While still playable, the High preset at 166 FPS provides a smoother experience that is better suited for 144Hz displays. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs roughly 30 FPS, which is a significant trade-off for the marginal visual gains in a fast-paced game like Doom. For most users with 1440p 144Hz panels, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering a near-perfect balance of fluidity and image quality.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 74 FPS, which is below the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset, at 90 FPS, is the recommended starting point for 4K, providing a playable experience that can be further optimized with adaptive sync technologies. The Medium preset at 107 FPS offers a more responsive alternative if you prioritize frame rate over visual detail. Given the data, the High preset is the most balanced choice at 4K, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate while retaining a significant level of graphical fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 257 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU and GPU are working in tandem, but the sheer volume of frames indicates that neither component is being fully saturated. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution.

The jump to 2560x1440 shows a 35% drop in average FPS to 166 on High settings. This is a substantial decrease that points to the GPU starting to take on a more significant workload. The 1440p resolution demands more pixel-pushing power, and the RTX 4070 SUPER begins to show its limits, though the 166 FPS average is still exceptionally high. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more dramatic: a 46% drop from 166 FPS to 90 FPS on High settings. This steep decline confirms that at 3840x2160, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the definitive limiting factor. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU's 12 GB of memory and 192-bit bus are stretched to their limits trying to render the higher pixel count.

This scaling behavior indicates that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is not a constraint at any resolution tested. The bottleneck is entirely on the GPU at 4K, while at 1080p and 1440p, the system is well-balanced and capable of delivering frame rates that far exceed the refresh rates of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. Here is the detailed breakdown:

1920x1080:

• Low: 349 FPS average. This is the absolute maximum frame rate the combo can produce, indicating a pure CPU-bound scenario.
• Medium: 304 FPS average, with minimum and maximum readings of 259 and 350 FPS. The min FPS shows that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays incredibly high.
• High: 257 FPS average. This is the recommended setting for most users with 240Hz monitors, as it offers a perfect balance of quality and speed.
• Ultra: 210 FPS average. Even at maximum settings, the system easily clears the 144Hz mark, making it a viable option for those who prioritize visual fidelity above all else.

2560x1440:

• Low: 226 FPS average. The system maintains an extremely high frame rate even at a higher resolution, showing the CPU's strength.
• Medium: 197 FPS average, with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. This setting is ideal for 144Hz and even some 165Hz monitors.
• High: 166 FPS average. This is the optimal setting for 144Hz displays, providing a smooth and responsive experience.
• Ultra: 136 FPS average. This is still playable on a 120Hz display, but the drop from High is noticeable.

3840x2160:

• Low: 123 FPS average. This is surprisingly high for 4K, showing that the GPU can still perform well when settings are lowered.
• Medium: 107 FPS average, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The min FPS here is the lowest recorded for the Medium preset across all resolutions, indicating some heavy scenes.
• High: 90 FPS average. This is the recommended preset for 4K, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance.
• Ultra: 74 FPS average. This is the only preset that dips below 60 FPS in the minimum readings, making it less desirable for a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K 120 FPS?

A: No, the data shows the maximum average FPS at 4K is 123 on Low settings. On the High preset, which is more visually representative, the average is 90 FPS. To achieve 120 FPS, you would need to use the Low or Medium presets, but with average scores of 123 and 107 respectively, you would likely experience drops below the target in demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is the clear winner. It produces an average of 166 FPS, with the Medium preset at 197 FPS and Ultra at 136 FPS. The High preset provides a perfect balance, staying well above the 144Hz refresh rate while offering significantly better visual quality than Low or Medium.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to the Intel Core i5-14600 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The data shows the Intel Core i5-14600 has an average score of 44,889, which is 0.7% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's score of 44,573. In the context of Doom, this difference is negligible, and the 7500X3D's larger cache likely provides a gaming-specific advantage that is not reflected in the raw average score.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests it is not a bottleneck. At 1080p on Low settings, the system achieves 349 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that indicates the CPU is the primary driver. The GPU is only fully saturated when the resolution increases to 4K.

Q: What frame rate can I expect with the Ultra preset at 2560x1440?

A: The measured average FPS for the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is 136 FPS. This is a solid frame rate for a 120Hz monitor but is below the threshold for a 144Hz display.

Q: Does the combo perform better than the RTX 4090 Mobile in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average score of 43,223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile has an average score of 43,667. The 4090 Mobile is 1% faster in the aggregate benchmark data, but the desktop card's performance is remarkably close to its mobile counterpart.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, which are modest clocks for a modern desktop CPU. However, its defining feature is the massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant advantage for gaming workloads that rely on large datasets residing close to the cores.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark data indicates that this processor excels at this task. At 1080p, the system achieves over 300 FPS on lower presets, a performance level that is only possible when the CPU can process the game state quickly enough to keep the GPU saturated. The 96 MB L3 cache likely helps here, as Doom's engine can utilize this fast memory to reduce latency and improve frame pacing.

The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,494 is a strong indicator of its per-core performance, which is critical for games like Doom that may not scale perfectly across all 12 threads. The multithread score of 25,047 shows that it also has enough multi-core capability for modern titles. While the 7500X3D's raw compute scores are closely matched by rivals like the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Core i5-14600, the data in this game demonstrates that its architecture is exceptionally well-suited for high-FPS gaming. The 65W TDP also indicates it achieves this performance efficiently, making it a sensible pairing with the RTX 4070 SUPER for a high-performance gaming system.