Doom

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 812th out of 3,712 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the top 22% of all tested systems. This indicates a strong performer, with the ranking driven by the GPU's capabilities in this Vulkan-based title.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34,260. This is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, both scoring 34,222 (a 0.1% difference). It sits marginally behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX, which scores 34,333, a 0.2% deficit, and is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40,377 places it in a tight cluster with rivals like the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which is a mere 0.1% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, which is 0.8% behind.

Q: What are the key memory specifications for this GPU?

A: The RTX 5070 features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus. This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which is a critical factor for high-resolution textures and performance in a fast-paced game like Doom.

Q: What is the range of average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 71 at 4K (3840x2160) on Ultra settings. The highest average FPS recorded is 278 at 1080p (1920x1080) on Low settings. This shows a wide performance envelope depending on the chosen configuration.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it supports overclocking. This could provide additional performance headroom in CPU-bound scenarios, though the data shows it is rarely the bottleneck in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of performance in this combination for Doom. The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 278 FPS, but this drops to 202 FPS at Ultra settings, a 27% reduction. This demonstrates that visual quality settings have a substantial impact on the GPU's workload.

The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth prove sufficient for all tested settings, including 4K Ultra, where the average FPS still hits 71. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps, which fuels the high texture throughput required by Doom's environments. The 192-bit memory bus is a key architectural feature that, combined with the fast GDDR7, prevents memory bandwidth from becoming a limiting factor at any of the tested resolutions.

The core clock configuration, with a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, provides the raw compute throughput necessary for the game's rendering engine. The GPU's 6144 shading units and 192 texture mapping units are heavily utilized, especially at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 1440p, the jump from High to Ultra settings reduces the average FPS from 160 to 131. This 18% performance cost is the price for the increased visual fidelity that the Ultra preset demands, which the GPU's architecture handles effectively.

The RTX 5070's performance characteristics are further highlighted by its benchmark scores. Its PassMark G3D score of 29,137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077 indicate a strong DirectX 12 and general compute capability, which translates directly to Doom's Vulkan API performance. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its high-end status, though its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580, show that the performance delta is minimal at the top level. The data indicates that for Doom, this GPU is the decisive component, with the CPU providing ample support without becoming a significant constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 812 out of 3,712 tested combos in Doom. This places the system in the 78th percentile of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a modern gaming setup. The high ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU's general benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, but its specific gaming performance is more than adequate.

In the context of the database, this rank means that 2,900 other combinations tested slower than this one. The ranking is especially impressive when considering that the CPU is from the 3000 series, which is an older generation compared to the GPU's 50-series. This suggests that the RTX 5070 is powerful enough to boost the entire system's gaming performance despite the older CPU architecture.

The data shows that the combo's performance is not limited by the CPU in any significant way. The Ryzen 7 3700X's PassMark multithread score of 22,458 and single-thread score of 2,656 are sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings. The only scenario where the CPU might become more relevant is at lower resolutions and settings, where frame rates are extremely high, but even then, the combo still achieves a top-22% ranking.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rivals, which include professional workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro WX 7100, all have average scores within 2% of the RTX 5070. This indicates that the GPU is at the peak of its performance class. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core i5-13450HX, also show very tight performance deltas, meaning the entire combo is well-balanced within its respective component tiers. The rank of 812 reflects the synergy between these two components, even if the CPU is a few generations old.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how different settings presets affect performance. For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset is the optimal choice across all three tested resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers an average of 247 FPS, which is only 11% lower than Low's 278 FPS but offers significantly better visual quality. At 1440p, High yields 160 FPS, which is still well above the 144Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. Even at 4K, High produces an average of 87 FPS, which is playable and smooth for a fast-paced FPS.

The Ultra preset offers marginal visual improvements over High but at a substantial performance cost. At 4K, Ultra drops the average FPS to 71, which is an 18% reduction compared to High. At 1440p, the drop is from 160 to 131 FPS, and at 1080p, it goes from 247 to 202 FPS. Given that High already provides an excellent visual experience, the extra performance from High is more valuable than the incremental quality gain from Ultra.

The Medium preset is a viable fallback for users with high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p or 4K. At 1440p, Medium achieves 189 FPS, which is a 18% improvement over High, and at 4K, it reaches 102 FPS. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play at 1080p or 1440p where maximum frame rates are paramount, as it provides 278 FPS and 217 FPS respectively, but sacrifices most visual effects.

For the best overall experience, the data strongly supports High settings. It provides a 24% performance uplift over Ultra at 1440p and a 23% uplift at 4K, while the visual differences are often difficult to discern during fast gameplay. The minimum FPS data, where available, also supports this recommendation. At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 161, which is still very high, and at 1080p Medium, it is 225. This indicates that frame pacing remains consistent even when the average FPS is high, ensuring a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset reaches an average of 278 FPS, which is the highest recorded FPS in the dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium achieves 265 FPS, High reaches 247 FPS, and Ultra drops to 202 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 27% reduction in performance, which is a typical cost for the highest visual settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent, with all presets delivering well above 60 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 217 FPS, which is a 22% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings yield 189 FPS, High produces 160 FPS, and Ultra drops to 131 FPS. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum FPS of 161, which is still higher than the 144Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors, indicating that the system can maintain high frame rates even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, but it remains very playable. The Low preset is the only one that breaks the 100 FPS barrier, achieving an average of 118 FPS. Medium settings reach 102 FPS, which is a solid result for 4K gaming. High settings produce 87 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The data for the Medium preset at 4K includes a minimum FPS of 87 and a maximum of 118, which shows some variance but no problematic dips. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in a 65% reduction in average FPS, from 247 to 87, which is a significant but expected cost for the higher resolution.

The overall pattern indicates that the system is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, with all settings providing competitive frame rates. At 4K, users will need to adjust settings to maintain high refresh rates, with Low and Medium being the most suitable presets for 120Hz+ displays, while High and Ultra are still viable for 60Hz displays. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, making it easy for users to target their desired frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X plays a supporting role in this combination, providing a solid foundation for the RTX 5070 to perform at its best. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration, based on the Zen 2 architecture and fabricated on a 7 nm process, delivers strong multi-threaded performance that is more than sufficient for Doom's engine.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. Its Geekbench multicore score of 8,899 and single-core score of 1,593 indicate a balanced performance profile. The PassMark multithread score of 22,458 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, which is a strong showing for a processor released in 2019. The single-thread score of 2,656 is particularly relevant for gaming, as many games, including Doom, rely heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and physics.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game state. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 3700X is not a bottleneck at any of the tested settings. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the average FPS is 278, which is a very high frame rate that could potentially expose CPU limitations. However, the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 204, ensures that it can keep up with the GPU's output.

The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are also adequate for this game. The memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor, as Doom's data sets are not excessively large. The CPU's 65W TDP indicates that it is power-efficient, which is beneficial for system thermals, but it does not have a direct impact on gaming performance.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 3700X, including the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core i5-13450HX, all have average scores within 0.5% of this CPU. This indicates that the 3700X is still competitive with much newer processors in general benchmarks. In the context of this Doom combo, the CPU's performance is more than adequate, and the system's 812th rank out of 3,712 combos is a direct result of the GPU's high performance, with the CPU providing a stable and capable platform that does not detract from the overall experience.