Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing produces a wide spread of frame rates in Doom, from a demanding 48.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 234.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The data suggests a system that is exceptionally capable at high refresh rates but begins to show its limits when pushed to maximum visual fidelity at higher resolutions. This analysis examines the measured performance to understand where the CPU and GPU each contribute to the final experience.

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 based on the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 19087 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2694 in single-core, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

Benchmark results indicate the 3700X is a strong match for this title. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capability, and the single-core performance is more than sufficient for Doom's engine. Data shows the CPU sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12600 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT in average benchmark score, indicating it is firmly in the competitive mid-range tier. The 3700X's high multi-threaded throughput, evidenced by its 8016 Cinebench R20 multi-core score, ensures that even when the GPU is saturated, the CPU is unlikely to introduce a bottleneck in this game.

The relationship between the CPU's capabilities and the game's performance is evident in the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low settings, where GPU load is lowest, the system achieves 234.3 FPS. This high frame rate is a direct result of the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with data quickly. The 3700X’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is critical for this scenario, as it ensures that the game's primary thread can execute instructions rapidly. The data implies that for Doom, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration provides a robust foundation that rarely becomes the limiting factor, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 3060 Ti combination can achieve in Doom?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 234.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7203P, while being 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12600 and Intel Core i5-12600H.

Q: What is the performance penalty for enabling Ultra settings at 4K compared to 1080p?

A: The data shows a significant drop. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 48.6 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, it is 143.8 FPS, representing a 95.2 FPS difference.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti's VRAM capacity sufficient for this game?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The benchmark data shows playable frame rates at all tested settings, suggesting 8 GB is adequate for Doom at these configurations.

Q: How does this specific CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combination ranks 899th out of 1681 tested combos in this game, placing it in the middle of the database's tested configurations.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 150.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 89.7 FPS, a difference of 61.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti secures a rank of 899 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This middle-of-the-pack placement suggests a balanced pairing that delivers solid, but not class-leading, performance. The ranking implies that while this system is far from the top of the leaderboard, it is still ahead of a substantial number of other configurations tested on this benchmark database.

The data clarifies that this is a well-matched duo. The CPU does not hold back the GPU significantly, nor is the GPU so powerful that it is wasted. The 899th rank out of 1681 indicates that the system performs as expected for its components, with a substantial portion of the tested combos consisting of either more powerful CPUs paired with weaker GPUs, or vice versa. This specific pairing appears to offer a coherent level of performance where neither component dramatically outclasses the other, resulting in a ranking that reflects a dependable, mainstream gaming setup.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across different resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it hits 234.3 FPS; Medium settings yield 204.6 FPS; High settings produce 173.5 FPS; and Ultra settings still manage a very high 143.8 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the RTX 3060 Ti shines, with frame rates well above the 144 Hz threshold for all presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down. Low settings average 150.8 FPS, Medium 134.6 FPS, High 112.6 FPS, and Ultra 89.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming more heavily taxed as the pixel count increases. At 4K (3840x2160), the system's limits become apparent. Low settings average 83.9 FPS, Medium 73.5 FPS, High 58.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.6 FPS. These figures show that while 4K is playable on lower settings, only the Low preset provides a frame rate that is consistently above 60 FPS.

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

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 143.8 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 89.7 FPS, a reduction of 54.1 FPS. When moving to 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 48.6 FPS, which is 95.2 FPS less than at 1080p. This substantial drop as resolution increases is a classic indicator that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary limiting factor at these higher resolutions.

The data shows that the GPU's workload scales directly with the number of pixels rendered. The RTX 3060 Ti, with its 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being tasked more heavily at 4K, causing the frame rate to fall. Conversely, the relatively small difference in frame rate between 1080p Low (234.3 FPS) and 1080p High (173.5 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The system's performance is highly dependent on the GPU's ability to render frames, and the resolution scaling confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti is the component that dictates performance as visual demands increase.

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

Analyzing the measured data, the best experience depends heavily on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 143.8 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 173.5 FPS offers a slight performance boost with minimal visual compromise, making it a strong choice. For those with 144 Hz monitors, Medium or High presets are optimal, as they easily surpass that threshold.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. The High preset provides 112.6 FPS, which is smooth and a good balance. The Ultra preset at 89.7 FPS is still playable and offers the best visuals, but it may not be ideal for competitive play. For 4K gaming, the data indicates that the Low preset is the only one that consistently maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS, at 83.9 FPS. The Medium preset at 73.5 FPS is also viable, but the High and Ultra presets at 58.3 FPS and 48.6 FPS, respectively, may feel less fluid. The data suggests that for a consistently smooth experience, prioritizing the High preset at 1440p or the Medium preset at 4K offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a key driver of the performance seen in these benchmark results. It is based on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. Its 4864 shading units and 152 texture mapping units are responsible for the bulk of the rendering work. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance gives it substantial raw compute capability.

The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti's memory configuration is well-suited for Doom. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient, as no benchmarks show a performance cliff that would indicate memory capacity issues. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is also ample, allowing the GPU to quickly access textures and geometry data. The boost clock of 1665 MHz is a critical factor in the 1080p results, where the GPU can run at high utilization and maintain high frame rates. The measured FPS at 1080p, which reaches up to 234.3 FPS, directly demonstrates the GPU's ability to process the game's demands when not constrained by resolution. The GPU's performance percentile of 69 and its benchmark scores, such as 20349 in Passmark G3D, position it as a capable mainstream card that is the primary driver of the high frame rates at lower resolutions.