Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data showing a clear shift toward GPU limitation at 4K. This combo ranks in the 49th percentile of all tested configurations for this title, indicating solid mid-pack performance that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 144.2 FPS, which remains above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold commonly targeted by competitive gamers.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 35327, which is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at 35787, showing a delta of -1.3%.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its nearest competitor?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 2656 in Passmark single-thread tests, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, has an average score of 28654, though that figure is a multi-metric average rather than a direct single-thread comparison.

Q: Does the combo remain playable at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 64.7, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, although Ultra settings drop this to 49.6 FPS.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU and how does it impact performance?

A: The GPU features 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is sufficient for the texture loads of this title at high resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded score compare to its immediate rivals?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the CPU scores 19087, and its average benchmark score of 28631 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7203P.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of frame rate in Doom, particularly as resolution scales upward. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus deliver 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which the data shows is ample for the 4K High preset where the combo still manages 64.7 FPS. The GPU's boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz are high enough to push the 1080p Low preset to 241.6 FPS, indicating that the graphics card is not the limiting factor at lower settings.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 79 places it ahead of most GPUs, and its closest rival in the data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, is only 1.3% ahead in average score. This near-parity in raw compute is reflected in the measured frame rates, where the combo consistently delivers high FPS at 1440p. However, the Ultra preset at 4K shows a significant drop to 49.6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is strained by the highest visual fidelity at that resolution.

The 7 nm process node with 17,200 million transistors allows for efficient power delivery, though the 250 W TDP requires a robust power supply. The data indicates the GPU is the dominant component in determining FPS at 4K, as the FPS drop from High to Ultra settings at that resolution (64.7 to 49.6) is much larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings (178.4 to 113.2).

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 3700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration is more than sufficient for Doom's engine, which rarely utilizes more than a few threads. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 2656 in Passmark, is adequate to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the combo achieves 178.4 FPS on High settings without any apparent CPU bottleneck.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8016 and single-core score of 1131 show a balanced processor that does not hold back the GPU in this title. The data shows that at 1440p High, the FPS drops to 113.2 from 178.4 at 1080p, a 36.5% reduction, which suggests the GPU is becoming more involved but the CPU is still keeping pace.

The Ryzen 7 3700X sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 28631 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12600, which scores 28654, a delta of -0.1%. This means the CPU is not a weak link in this pairing; the bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases, evidenced by the fact that the FPS gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 97.4 FPS (241.6 vs 144.2), indicating the GPU is the primary performance variable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 860 out of 1681 tested configurations in Doom, placing it just above the median of all tested combos. This rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically limits the other in the most common gaming scenarios. The GPU's 79th percentile and CPU's 85th percentile individually suggest high performance, but their combined rank in this specific title is tempered by the fact that Doom is not particularly demanding on either component.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 6750 XT's average score of 35327 is within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M and 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, showing that this desktop GPU is competitive with even newer mobile parts. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600H, has an average score of 28666, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X, indicating that the CPU is also well-positioned against modern alternatives.

The mid-pack rank of 860 out of 1681 is not indicative of poor performance; rather, it reflects the large number of high-end combos in the database. The measured FPS data shows this combo outperforms many lower-ranked configurations, particularly at 1080p where it exceeds 144 FPS on Ultra settings. At 4K, the rank would likely improve relative to other combos, as the 64.7 FPS on High is a respectable result for a GPU in this class.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the FPS drops from 178.4 to 113.2, a 36.5% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at the same settings, the FPS drops from 113.2 to 64.7, a 42.8% reduction. This accelerating drop indicates that the GPU is becoming the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 241.6 FPS at 1080p drops to 154.0 at 1440p (36.3% reduction) and then to 83.0 at 4K (46.1% reduction). This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is keeping up well, but the GPU's raw throughput is insufficient to maintain high FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 158.6 FPS, which is a 65.7% drop, showing the GPU's resolution scaling is the primary constraint.

The scaling pattern also indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rates are consistently high even at 1080p Low. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to plateau at 1080p regardless of settings, but the data shows a 97.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p, proving the GPU is the performance limiter. At 4K Ultra, the 49.6 FPS result is the lowest measured, reinforcing that this resolution and settings combination is the most demanding for the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset achieves 241.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 208.0 FPS, High hits 178.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 144.2 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed 144 FPS, making this the target resolution for maximum fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's workload increasing. The Low preset averages 154.0 FPS, Medium hits 136.5 FPS, High reaches 113.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 93.1 FPS. The 1440p High preset is the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors, as it stays above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. The Low preset averages 83.0 FPS, Medium hits 75.4 FPS, High manages 64.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.6 FPS. The 4K High preset is the only 4K option that remains above 60 FPS, making it the playable threshold for this resolution. The data shows a consistent pattern where each settings tier costs approximately 20-30% performance across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 144.2 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still exceeding the 144Hz refresh rate common on competitive monitors. If a player has a 240Hz display, dropping to High at 178.4 FPS or Low at 241.6 FPS becomes necessary to take full advantage of the refresh rate.

For 1440p, the High preset at 113.2 FPS offers the best balance, as it maintains a frame rate that is smooth on most high-refresh monitors while providing good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 93.1 FPS is still playable and may be preferred on a 100Hz monitor, but the Medium preset at 136.5 FPS is a better choice for 144Hz displays.

For 4K, the High preset at 64.7 FPS is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 49.6 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, but may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration. The data suggests that if a player prioritizes frame rate over visuals at 4K, the Low preset at 83.0 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a significant FPS boost without the visual compromises of the Ultra preset being too severe. The Medium preset at 75.4 FPS is a middle-ground option for those who want some visual improvements without sacrificing too much performance.