Doom

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a formidable pairing for Doom, ranking in the 60th percentile among all tested combos. This combination delivers high refresh rate performance across most settings, though the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits. The data indicates a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, offering a smooth experience that only stumbles at the highest resolution with maximum quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration ranks 673rd out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 40% of all possible pairings. This is a strong result, suggesting the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 3070 Ti work well together for this title. The ranking reflects a balance where the 8-core processor rarely bottlenecks the graphics card, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs in most scenarios.

The CPU's general standing supports this. The Ryzen 7 3700X sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,631. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28,654 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12600H scores 28,666 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,591 (0.1% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28,583 (0.2% lower). This places the 3700X in a dead heat with these chips, indicating that CPU performance is not a differentiator at this tier.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 Ti holds the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,849. Its nearest rivals show a wider spread: the AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 31,112 (0.8% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31,142 (0.9% higher), and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31,220 (1.2% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 590 GME scores 30,755 (0.3% lower). This data suggests the 3070 Ti is a mid-to-high tier performer, though slightly behind some of its direct competitors in synthetic tests.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). In Doom, this hardware configuration proves to be the primary driver of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the measured FPS across all settings. The GPU's 6,144 shading units and 96 ROPs handle the game's visual effects efficiently. The texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s are more than adequate for Doom's fast-paced action sequences.

Benchmark data shows the GPU's strengths. The Passmark G3D score of 23,356 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,478 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which Doom utilizes. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 137,518 further confirms the card's compute capabilities. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides the raw power needed to maintain high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. In Doom, this processor provides ample headroom for game logic and frame pacing.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it is well-suited for gaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,087 and single-core score of 2,694 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 8,083 and single-core score of 1,672 further confirm this. The Passmark multithread score of 22,458 and single-thread score of 2,656 demonstrate balanced capabilities.

At 1080p, where CPU load is relatively higher compared to GPU load, the 3700X still manages to keep up. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (270.4 FPS) suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor even in less GPU-intensive scenarios. The processor's 65W TDP and 7nm process node contribute to efficient operation, though this is not directly reflected in gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates: Low settings hit 270.4 FPS, Medium reaches 237 FPS, High achieves 198.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 163.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the GPU's comfort zone, with even Ultra settings providing over 160 FPS for high refresh rate displays.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low settings produce 174.2 FPS, Medium delivers 150.9 FPS, High achieves 129.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 108.4 FPS. The 1440p results show a more significant drop from 1080p, particularly at Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls by about 34% compared to 1080p Ultra.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still manage a playable 95.3 FPS, Medium drops to 81.8 FPS, High achieves 72.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that drops below 60 FPS, indicating a need for settings adjustments at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates the GPU-bound nature of this combo at higher resolutions. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 198.5 FPS at 1080p to 129.7 FPS at 1440p, a 35% reduction. At 4K, it further drops to 72.7 FPS, representing a 63% reduction from 1080p.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar but with a slightly different curve. The FPS goes from 270.4 at 1080p to 174.2 at 1440p (36% drop) and then to 95.3 at 4K (65% drop from 1080p). This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes increasingly limiting as resolution increases.

The Ultra preset shows the most pronounced scaling. From 163.6 FPS at 1080p, it drops to 108.4 FPS at 1440p (34% drop) and then to 58.9 FPS at 4K (64% drop from 1080p). The data indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is the primary bottleneck at 4K, regardless of settings, while the Ryzen 7 3700X maintains sufficient CPU performance to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The measured 163.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra provides a smooth experience on any display, and the visual quality improvements over High are worth the 35 FPS difference. Even with demanding effects, this combo maintains excellent frame rates.

At 1440p, High settings offer the best balance. The 129.7 FPS at High is well above the 100 FPS threshold for competitive play, while Ultra at 108.4 FPS is still playable but shows diminishing returns. The 21 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual upgrade for most users.

For 4K, the recommendation is Medium or High settings. High at 72.7 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium at 81.8 FPS provides a better margin for frame time consistency. Ultra at 58.9 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visual fidelity over fluidity. Low at 95.3 FPS is the smoothest 4K option but sacrifices significant visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the measured FPS at 1080p Ultra is 163.6 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High at 129.7 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, though 1080p Ultra provides the highest frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. Evidence shows FPS drops significantly from 1440p to 4K across all settings, indicating the RTX 3070 Ti is the bottleneck.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12600, which scores 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which scores 0.1% lower, based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gaming?

A: Medium settings at 81.8 FPS are recommended over High at 72.7 FPS, while Ultra at 58.9 FPS should be avoided due to sub-60 FPS performance.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 Ti outperform its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700?

A: No, the RX 6700 scores 0.8% higher in average benchmarks, though the difference is minimal and likely not noticeable in real-world gaming.