Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data indicating a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 2 processor, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provides ample headroom for the game's engine, while the RDNA 2.0 GPU takes over as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions. Benchmark results across four presets and three resolutions reveal a consistent pattern: this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and can handle 4K with settings adjustments.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 2 architecture (Matisse codename) using a 7 nm process. Its configuration is substantial for a 2019-era desktop CPU, and in Doom, a title known for its fast-paced action and id Tech engine, the core count and clock speeds are directly relevant to maintaining high frame rates. The processor's base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are the key clocks, and the data suggests they are sufficient for this game. The CPU's percentile ranking of 84 among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260, places it in the upper tier of processors, just barely ahead of its nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% delta) and AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% delta), while being marginally behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX (-0.2% delta).

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 230 FPS. This high frame rate, which is far beyond what most displays can show, indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution and settings level; the GPU is still managing to produce frames quickly, but the CPU is keeping up with the demand. As we move to higher resolutions, the FPS drops, which is a typical sign of the GPU becoming the bottleneck, but the CPU's consistent 16 threads ensure that it doesn't cause stutters or frame pacing issues in the measured data. The 32 MB of L3 cache is also a relevant factor, as it helps with data locality for the game's engine, reducing memory latency and improving overall responsiveness. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is standard for the platform and does not appear to be a hindrance in this game's benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks at position 1951 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all tested system configurations, meaning that while it is not a top-tier performer, it sits comfortably in the upper half of the field. The rank is a composite measure that takes into account all the measured FPS data across different resolutions and settings, providing a single number to gauge overall performance. A rank of 1951 suggests that there are many other combos that are faster, but also many that are slower, and the hardware in question is a mid-to-upper-mid-range option for this specific game.

The data indicates that this combo is not designed to be a benchmark leader for Doom. Instead, its position in the ranking reflects its balance of CPU and GPU power. For instance, the GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (-0.5% delta), which shows that the RX 6700 XT's raw compute power (13.21 TFLOPS FP32) is comparable to some very capable cards. The CPU's position, ranked 84th percentile, is higher than the combo's overall rank, which implies that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing for Doom. The combo rank is not a measure of value or efficiency, but purely of performance, and the data shows that this system is a solid, if unspectacular, performer in this game.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of how the system scales. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 230 FPS. Moving to 1440p with the same Low settings, the average drops to 149 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls to 81 FPS, which is a 65% reduction from 1080p. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior: as the resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render grows exponentially, and the FPS drops accordingly. The CPU's workload does not increase as much with resolution, so the fact that the FPS drops so significantly indicates that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary component determining performance at higher resolutions.

The scaling is also evident in the High preset. At 1080p High, the average is 169 FPS. At 1440p High, it is 110 FPS (a 35% drop), and at 4K High, it is 59 FPS (a 65% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests that the GPU is indeed the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU would be the same workload at both resolutions. Instead, the data shows that the GPU's rendering capability is the ceiling for this system. The only exception might be at 1080p Low, where the 230 FPS average might be approaching a CPU limit, but even then, the CPU is clearly capable of sustaining that frame rate, as the GPU is still producing more than enough frames.

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

The dataset provides average FPS for all four settings presets at three resolutions, with some additional min/max data for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 230 FPS on Low, 200 FPS on Medium (with min/max of 170/230), 169 FPS on High, and 138 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 92 FPS, which is a significant range, showing that the game's visual settings have a major impact on the GPU load. The Medium preset's minimum of 170 FPS is particularly notable, as it indicates that even in the most demanding moments, the frame rate stays well above 144 Hz, making this an excellent setup for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops as expected, but remains highly playable. The Low preset averages 149 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS (min/max of 110/149), High averages 110 FPS, and Ultra averages 90 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 110 FPS is still very smooth, and even the Ultra preset's 90 FPS average is above the 60 FPS threshold for most gamers. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, as it offers a great balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 81 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS (min/max of 60/81), High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The High preset's 59 FPS average is just below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset's 49 FPS is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS, but the Low and Medium presets are still playable.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU (Navi 22 chip) with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The 12 GB VRAM is a critical asset for Doom at 4K resolution, as the game's textures can consume a lot of memory. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo only achieves 49 FPS, which suggests that the GPU's compute power, not the VRAM capacity, is the limiting factor. The GPU's boost clock of 2581 MHz and game clock of 2424 MHz are high for a 7 nm chip, and they contribute to its 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s, which are the metrics that directly impact resolution scaling and texture detail.

The GPU's overall benchmark performance is strong, with a percentile rank of 72 among all GPUs and an average score of 27425. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (-0.5% delta), which confirms its raw capability. In Doom, the GPU's role is to render the fast-moving environments and effects. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is able to push frame rates well above 200 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K, it struggles to maintain 60 FPS on higher presets. This indicates that the GPU's shading units (2560) and ROPs (64) are sufficient for 1440p gaming but become stressed at 4K. The 40 RT cores are not directly relevant for this game, as Doom does not heavily utilize ray tracing, but they are part of the GPU's feature set.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate goals. For 1080p, the Medium preset, with an average of 200 FPS and a minimum of 170 FPS, offers the best experience. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Low (230 FPS) while still maintaining frame rates that are far beyond what any standard 1080p monitor can display (typically 144 Hz or 165 Hz). The High preset at 169 FPS is also excellent, but the jump from Medium to High comes with a 31 FPS average decrease, which is not worth the minor visual gains for most users. For 1440p, the High preset is the clear recommendation, with an average of 110 FPS. This is above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it offers a much better visual experience than Medium (130 FPS) without the performance hit of Ultra (90 FPS). The Medium preset at 1440p is also viable, with a 130 FPS average, but High is the sweet spot for image quality. For 4K, the user must make a trade-off. The Low preset (81 FPS) is the only one that provides a clear 60+ FPS experience, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset (70 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum) is the best choice for a balance of playability and graphics, as it maintains a 60 FPS floor. The High preset (59 FPS average) is borderline, and the Ultra preset (49 FPS) should be avoided for competitive play.

FAQ

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

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At 1440p, the High preset achieves an average of 110 FPS, which is both visually impressive and fast enough for a smooth experience. At 1080p, the combo is overkill, with 200+ FPS on Medium, while at 4K, the frame rates drop below 60 FPS on High and Ultra presets.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RX 6700 XT in this game?

A: The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 230 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The FPS drops are consistent with resolution increases, which points to the GPU being the limiting factor, not the CPU. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and 8-core/16-thread configuration are sufficient for this game's engine.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw GPU performance?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RX 6700 XT has an average score of 27425. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, has a 0% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 has a -0.5% delta. This means the RX 6700 XT performs nearly identically to an RTX 3090 in the aggregate benchmark, which is a strong result.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with Medium settings, the combo averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, which is playable. The Low preset averages 81 FPS, but the High preset drops to 59 FPS and Ultra to 49 FPS. For a stable 60 FPS experience, Medium settings are the highest you can reliably use at 4K.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 230 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 138 FPS. This is a difference of 92 FPS, or a 40% reduction in performance. The Medium preset at 200 FPS is the middle ground, offering a 30 FPS drop from Low but a significant visual upgrade.

Q: Does the 12 GB of VRAM on the RX 6700 XT make a difference in Doom?

A: The 12 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for the game's textures at all resolutions, as the performance drops at 4K appear to be related to compute power, not memory capacity. The data shows a consistent FPS drop when moving from 1440p to 4K, which is a classic sign of the GPU's rendering units being the bottleneck, not the memory bandwidth or capacity.