Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable experience in Doom, with average frame rates ranging from 45 FPS at 4K Ultra to 212 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for the game's engine, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data to provide a clear picture of what users can expect from this specific hardware configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset achieves an average of 65 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K drops to 55 FPS, while Ultra falls to 45 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. It sits within a tight performance band, being 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 0.1% faster than the AMD EPYC 4244P, 0.5% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, and 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i5-13450HX.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 212 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game's high-resolution textures?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured data shows playable frame rates at 4K, suggesting this memory configuration is sufficient for Doom's demands.

Q: How significant is the performance drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 101 FPS at 2560x1440 to 55 FPS at 3840x2160 on the High preset. This represents a 45.5% reduction in average FPS when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: What is this combo's ranking among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: This specific pairing is ranked 2153 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache, which is crucial for feeding the GPU data efficiently in a fast-paced FPS.

The CPU's benchmark results indicate it is a solid mid-range performer. Its multi-core performance is strong, with a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2092 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8899. Single-thread performance, often critical for game logic, is also respectable, with scores of 204 in Cinebench R15 and 1593 in Geekbench. The PassMark multithread score of 22458 reinforces the CPU's ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 3700X is more than adequate for this task, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 212 FPS, which is likely near the engine's or GPU's limit rather than a CPU bottleneck. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides a robust foundation that prevents the processor from being the weak link in most scenarios, allowing the GPU to become the performance limiter as resolution increases.

The processor's performance relative to its rivals is remarkably close. With an average benchmark score of 34260, it is statistically tied with several modern competitors. The Ryzen 7 3700X is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the AMD EPYC 4244P, 0.5% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, and only 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i5-13450HX. This indicates that despite being from an older generation, the 3700X still holds its own in general compute tasks, which translates to consistent performance in gaming workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features the TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The card is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which delivers a total bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the card's ability to handle high-resolution textures.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It also includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features, though these are not the focus of this game's measured performance. The card's raw processing power is rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32 calculations, with a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s.

In Doom, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales up. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed, allowing average frame rates to reach 156 FPS on High settings. However, the performance drop is steep when moving to 4K, where the High preset yields only 55 FPS. This pattern clearly demonstrates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth struggle to keep up with the increased pixel count.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its position in the market. It holds a 65th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. When compared to its nearest rivals, it is 1% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 1.2% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 1.3% slower than the Intel Arc B570, and 1.5% slower than the Intel Arc A750. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is still a competitive performer, though newer cards have a slight edge. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Doom, as the data shows only a 28% drop in average FPS from Medium to Ultra at 1440p, suggesting memory capacity is not causing a severe bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how different settings presets impact performance at each resolution. For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 127 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. While the Low preset offers a higher 212 FPS, the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is substantial, and the frame rate remains exceptionally high. The Medium preset at 184 FPS is also a viable option for those who want a balance between quality and speed.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot. It achieves an average of 101 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 82 FPS, which is still playable, but the lower settings provide a more consistent experience. The Low preset at 137 FPS is also an option, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that High is the optimal setting for 1440p, providing a 19% performance increase over Ultra while maintaining a high level of graphical quality.

For 4K gaming, the choice is more constrained. The Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 65 FPS. The High preset falls to 55 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but does not guarantee a stable 60 FPS experience. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not recommended for competitive play. Therefore, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for 4K, as it provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The data also shows a clear progression: at 4K, the average FPS ranges from 74 on Low to 45 on Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 2153 out of a total of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a capable setup for this game but not among the absolute top performers.

This ranking is a function of both components' individual strengths. The CPU's 84th percentile performance among all processors ensures that it is not a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The GPU, while ranking in the 65th percentile, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance is closely matched. It is only 1% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 1.5% slower than the Intel Arc A750. This suggests that the ranking of this combo is not due to a fundamental weakness in the GPU, but rather the presence of many more powerful configurations in the database. The CPU's rivals show a similar pattern, with performance deltas of less than 1% against several modern processors. The rank of 2153 reflects the combined performance of these two components, which together deliver a solid, though not top-tier, gaming experience in Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 212 FPS on Low, 184 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on High, and 127 FPS on Ultra. The data for the Medium preset includes a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS, showing a tight performance envelope.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop to 137 FPS on Low, 119 FPS on Medium, 101 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a significant performance hit, with the High preset dropping from 156 FPS to 101 FPS, a 35% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 74 FPS on Low, 65 FPS on Medium, 55 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, showing a range of 55 to 74 FPS. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced, with the High preset falling from 101 FPS to 55 FPS, a 45.5% reduction. This data illustrates the GPU's struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly on higher settings presets.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern in how performance scales with resolution. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 156 to 101, a reduction of 35.3%. When moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on the same preset, the average FPS drops from 101 to 55, a reduction of 45.5%. This steeper drop indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly saturated as the pixel count grows.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates high, but the GPU's rendering capabilities start to limit performance as resolution increases. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset only achieves 45 FPS, while 1080p Low achieves 212 FPS, underscores the GPU's dominance as the limiting factor.

The data also shows that the scaling is not linear. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than the drop from 1440p to 4K. This is because the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count, and the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth become more strained at 4K. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, remains capable of feeding the GPU at all resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates at lower settings. This analysis confirms that for this combo, the GPU is the component that determines the playable resolution and settings.