Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable Doom experience across most settings, with the data revealing a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. This pairing ranks 1244th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates show that this position undersells its practical performance in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K, but the magnitude of that drop reveals important information about where the performance ceiling lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 191 FPS, which falls to 127.1 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 67.5 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern across the Ultra preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 114.7 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 73.5 FPS (a 36% decline); and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 37.9 FPS (a further 48% reduction). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests the performance curve is dominated by GPU fill-rate and memory bandwidth rather than CPU limitations. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64 ROPs appear to be the constraining factors at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 3700X's eight cores and 16 threads have ample headroom to feed frames at lower pixel counts.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, the difference between Low (191 FPS) and Ultra (114.7 FPS) is 76.3 FPS, or roughly 40%. At 4K, the same comparison shows 67.5 FPS versus 37.9 FPS, a 29.6 FPS gap that represents a 44% spread. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources, including its 2176 shading units and 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, are being saturated at higher resolutions, making the quality preset choice increasingly impactful as pixel count grows.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides a solid foundation for Doom, a game known for its id Tech engine's efficient multi-threading. The CPU's specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600, which scores 28654 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28591 (0.1% higher than the 3700X). These tight margins indicate that the 3700X sits at a performance plateau where tiny differences separate it from both Intel and AMD competitors.

The CPU's Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, includes a 32 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core. This cache hierarchy is well-suited to game workloads, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for Doom's arena-based combat. The passmark multithread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 show a balanced profile, though the single-thread performance is comparatively modest next to newer architectures. This is unlikely to matter in Doom, however, as the measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking even at 1080p Low where the system reaches 191 FPS.

The data suggests the 3700X is never the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system produces 191 FPS, which is likely near the engine's frame-rate ceiling rather than a CPU constraint. The fact that the 1440p Low result of 127.1 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold further confirms that the CPU has spare capacity. The similarity between the 3700X's average score (28631) and its nearest rival's scores (all within 0.2%) underscores that this processor is a mature, well-established part that performs consistently, but it does not provide any exceptional advantage in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of Doom's performance, and the data shows it handles the game's demands competently but with clear limitations at 4K. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 2176 shading units, produce 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The GPU's percentile rank of 63 places it in the mid-range of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706 (0.3% lower) and the RTX 2070 at 19680 (0.5% lower), showing that the 2060 SUPER is competitive with hardware from higher tiers.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is adequate for Doom, which was released in 2016 and does not demand excessive memory. At 4K Ultra, the system manages 37.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for a single-player experience. The 4K Medium result of 59.7 FPS is notably close to the 60 FPS threshold, and the 4K Low result of 67.5 FPS clears it comfortably. This progression demonstrates that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the deciding factors at 4K, as reducing quality settings directly translates to higher frame rates.

The GPU's 64 ROPs and 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the likely bottlenecks at high resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU has enough fill-rate headroom to exceed 190 FPS on Low settings, but the demand for pixel shading at 4K overwhelms these resources. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 175 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a mid-range power draw, which aligns with its performance tier. The data shows that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers 114.7 FPS and 73.5 FPS respectively on Ultra, making those resolutions the sweet spot for this combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1244th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 74th percentile of all pairings. This rank is notably lower than the individual component percentiles (85th for CPU, 63rd for GPU), which indicates that the GPU is dragging the overall performance down relative to other tested systems. This is a common pattern for mid-range GPUs paired with upper-mid-range CPUs, where the graphics card becomes the limiting factor in GPU-intensive titles like Doom.

The rank of 1244 out of 1681 means that roughly 74% of tested combinations outperform this one in Doom. However, the measured FPS data shows that this rank does not tell the full story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 114.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, the 92.9 FPS result is also excellent for a higher-resolution experience. These numbers suggest that the combo's low rank is more a reflection of the database containing many high-end systems than a criticism of this pairing's real-world capabilities.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.2%) indicate that swapping the 3700X for a comparable Intel or AMD part would have negligible impact on overall scores. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.3% of the 2060 SUPER's average score, meaning that the RTX 2070 or GTX TITAN would offer only marginal improvements. This reinforces that the combo's rank is primarily determined by the GPU tier, and that upgrading to a higher-end graphics card would yield the most significant performance gains in Doom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset delivers 114.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Players seeking maximum frame rates for competitive play can use Low settings to reach 191 FPS, though the visual trade-off is substantial. The Medium preset at 167 FPS offers a balanced middle ground, but the data shows that Ultra remains fully playable.

For 1440p, the High preset at 92.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a strong visual experience while maintaining a frame rate that is comfortable for fast-paced FPS action. The Ultra preset at 73.5 FPS is also viable, though it approaches the point where frame pacing could become noticeable in intense combat. The Low preset at 127.1 FPS offers the highest frame rate at this resolution, but the visual degradation is significant. The Medium preset at 105.8 FPS is a reasonable compromise for those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity.

At 4K, the data reveals that only the Low preset (67.5 FPS) achieves a truly smooth experience, while Medium (59.7 FPS) is borderline and High (48.2 FPS) and Ultra (37.9 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS target. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently playable experience, but the visual quality is heavily compromised. Alternatively, players could consider dropping to 1440p with High settings for a vastly better visual experience at 92.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided entirely, as the 37.9 FPS result is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay in a fast-paced shooter.