Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM and the CPU’s six Zen 4 cores proving well-matched for this 2016 title. The data shows that this combination ranks in the 43rd percentile of all tested combos, but its raw frame rates tell a more nuanced story depending on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 155, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the system is capable of driving high refresh rate monitors even with maximum graphical fidelity.

Q: What is the impact of dropping from Ultra to Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS rises from 100 on Ultra to 167 on Low, a 67% increase in frame rate. This suggests that the GPU’s workload is a significant factor at this resolution, but the CPU still keeps up.

Q: Is the RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Doom?

A: The benchmark results show playable frame rates at 4K Ultra (54 FPS average), which suggests the 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in this specific title, even at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25005 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 and is only 0.2% slower. It is also 0.3% faster than the Intel Core i7-11850H.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 60 FPS experience?

A: At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 67, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. For a smoother experience, 1440p High delivers 123 FPS on average.

Q: Does the combo’s rank in the database reflect its gaming strength?

A: The combo ranks 1596th out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the 43rd percentile overall, but the game-specific FPS data shows it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process node. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is paired with a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory running at an effective 14 Gbps. These specifications allow the card to process the game’s graphics load efficiently.

In Doom, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 258 on Low to 155 on Ultra. At 1440p, this drops to 167 on Low and 100 on Ultra. At 4K, the range is 90 on Low and 54 on Ultra. This progression indicates that the RTX 3070 is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The card’s 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units are clearly able to handle the game’s demands, as even the 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS remains playable.

The GPU’s overall performance percentile is 61, and its average benchmark score is 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, making the RTX 3070 0.7% faster. The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 3070 provides a substantial performance ceiling, particularly when paired with a CPU that can feed it at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth help ensure the GPU receives data promptly.

In Doom, the CPU’s role is more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 258 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes relevant. The processor’s single-core benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, indicate strong per-core capability. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 155 FPS, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, but the CPU still maintains a high enough throughput.

The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005 and ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, is nearly identical in performance, with a delta of only 0.2%. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Doom, which is not a heavily threaded title. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration, as the FPS scales consistently with GPU load rather than plateauing due to processor limits.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds a rank of 1596 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems. While the rank may seem middling, it is important to consider that the database includes a wide range of hardware combinations, including much more expensive and newer parts.

The rank reflects the balance of the two components. The CPU is a solid mid-range part, and the GPU is a previous-generation high-end card. The data shows that this pairing is well-balanced for this game. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS on Medium settings, and even at 4K, it remains playable on High settings. The performance relative to other combos is consistent with the hardware’s respective percentiles: the CPU is in the 77th percentile, and the GPU is in the 61st percentile. The combo’s rank in the game is lower than both, which suggests that other combinations with higher-tier GPUs or CPUs will outperform it, but for its class, it delivers strong results.

The measured FPS data indicates that the system is not held back by a severe imbalance. For example, at 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 145, which is a high refresh rate experience. The combination of a capable CPU and GPU ensures that neither component is fully saturated at common gaming resolutions, leading to efficient utilization.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by a significant margin. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 190 at 1080p to 123 at 1440p, a 35% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average FPS drops from 123 to 67, a 46% reduction. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings also grows with resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 103 FPS (258 vs 155). At 1440p, the gap is 67 FPS (167 vs 100). At 4K, the gap narrows to 36 FPS (90 vs 54). This trend shows that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU have more headroom, and the settings have a larger impact. At 4K, the GPU is working much harder, and the relative impact of settings is smaller.

This pattern suggests that the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the system is likely balanced, as the high frame rates are achievable with both components contributing. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop to levels typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance remains consistent, but the GPU’s workload increases disproportionately with the number of pixels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 258. Medium settings yield an average of 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 and a maximum of 258. High settings produce an average of 190 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 155 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is well-suited for 1080p gaming, even with maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 167 FPS. Medium settings average 145 FPS, with a minimum of 124 and a maximum of 167. High settings average 123 FPS. Ultra settings average 100 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, with even the Ultra setting providing a smooth experience on most displays.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings average 90 FPS. Medium settings average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 91. High settings average 67 FPS. Ultra settings average 54 FPS. While 4K Ultra is playable, it hovers near the 60 FPS threshold. For a consistently smooth 4K experience, High settings are the safer choice, as the average of 67 FPS provides more headroom. The data shows that this combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p performer, with 4K being viable at lower settings.