Doom

# Doom with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

This combination of an 8-core/16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a remarkably smooth Doom experience across all tested resolutions and settings, with measured average frame rates ranging from a demanding 56.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 261.1 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is consistently capable of high refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable but requires careful settings selection to stay above 60 FPS.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide substantial single-thread headroom, which is critical for a fast-paced FPS like Doom. The CPU's benchmark profile reinforces this: it scores 899 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2930 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, while multi-threaded performance reaches 20755 in cinebench_r23_multicore and 6629 in 3dmark_16_threads. In the broader CPU landscape, this processor sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700G is essentially performance-equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 25706 (a delta of -0.3%). It also edges out the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532, +0.4%), the Intel Core 5 210H (25490, +0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, +0.6%). These tight deltas suggest that the 5700G's compute capability is well-matched to its peers, but for Doom specifically, the single-thread performance is what drives frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

At 1080p Low, the system hits 261.1 FPS, which approaches the realm where CPU limitations typically surface in older game engines. The 5700G's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth help feed the RTX 3070 efficiently. The data implies that even at maximum settings, the CPU provides enough headroom to keep frame rates far above playable thresholds, with 1080p Ultra still delivering 154.8 FPS. The CPU's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest it can sustain boost clocks under gaming loads, though the measured FPS data does not directly capture clock behavior during the benchmark runs.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It packs 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its compute capabilities include 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s.

In terms of raw performance, the RTX 3070 achieves a passmark_g3d score of 22214 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S7150 (28409, -0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985, +0.9%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956, +1%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28541, -1.1%). These comparisons show the 3070 is closely grouped with these cards in synthetic benchmarks, but in Doom the measured FPS tells a more nuanced story about how the GPU handles different settings.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Doom at all tested settings, since the game is from 2016 and does not demand excessive memory. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high texture throughput, which is evident in the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, dropping to 56.9 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 261.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU can push enormous frame rates when pixel fill requirements are low. The 220 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU are consistent with a performance-tier card, and its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for modern platforms.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Doom?

A: Yes, but only at High or lower settings. The measured average FPS at 4K is 68.8 on High, 80.9 on Medium, and 91.3 on Low, while Ultra drops to 56.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What settings should be used for 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows all settings produce playable frame rates at 2560x1440: Low hits 168.6 FPS, Medium 149 FPS, High 123 FPS, and Ultra 101.3 FPS. Even the most demanding preset stays well above 100 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G scores 25626 on average, which is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706) and 0.4% above the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532), showing near-identical performance to its closest competitors.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM a limitation in Doom?

A: The measured FPS data shows no indication of VRAM-related stutters or severe drops, as even the highest settings at 4K maintain 56.9 FPS. The game's 2016 release date means its memory requirements are modest relative to the 8 GB capacity.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 1080p, all settings exceed 150 FPS, with Low reaching 261.1 FPS and Ultra at 154.8 FPS. This makes 1080p the clear choice for 144 Hz or 240 Hz displays, while 1440p Ultra at 101.3 FPS still suits 100 Hz monitors.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 760th out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database, which is consistent with a mid-range CPU and high-end GPU pairing.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 261.1 FPS, Medium yields 227.3 FPS, High reaches 192 FPS, and Ultra still manages 154.8 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 106.3 FPS, representing a 40.7% drop when enabling the most demanding preset. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom and the settings scaling is primarily driven by shading and texture complexity rather than resolution constraints.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable but show a clear step down. Low settings hit 168.6 FPS, Medium achieves 149 FPS, High delivers 123 FPS, and Ultra sits at 101.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 67.3 FPS, a 39.9% reduction. Notably, 1440p High (123 FPS) is only slightly below 1080p Ultra (154.8 FPS), indicating that resolution has a moderate impact but settings still dominate the performance curve.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the pressure. Low settings produce 91.3 FPS, Medium reaches 80.9 FPS, High drops to 68.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 34.4 FPS, a 37.7% decrease. This resolution shows the tightest clustering of results, implying that at 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints, narrowing the relative impact of settings changes.

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

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts as resolution increases. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 261.1 FPS at 1080p to 168.6 FPS at 1440p (a 35.4% reduction) and then to 91.3 FPS at 4K (a 65.0% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count grows, while the CPU's role diminishes.

For Ultra settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern: 154.8 FPS at 1080p, 101.3 FPS at 1440p (a 34.6% drop), and 56.9 FPS at 4K (a 63.3% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings — roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p and another 45% from 1440p to 4K — strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops at lower resolutions where the GPU is less challenged.

This is further supported by the 1080p Low result of 261.1 FPS, which is far below the theoretical maximum that a high-end GPU could produce in an older game. The CPU's single-thread score of 899 in 3dmark_single_thread indicates it has solid per-core performance, but it is not so powerful that it would allow the RTX 3070 to run completely unconstrained at 1080p. The data implies a balanced pairing: the CPU prevents the GPU from reaching its absolute ceiling at low resolutions, while the GPU dominates the performance envelope as resolution climbs.

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

For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 154.8 FPS is the clear recommendation. This frame rate exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates and only costs 106.3 FPS compared to Low, which is a reasonable trade-off for the visual fidelity gains. Even the most demanding preset delivers a smooth experience, so there is no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution.

At 1440p, High settings at 123 FPS offer the best balance. Ultra at 101.3 FPS is still excellent and suitable for 100 Hz displays, but the jump from High to Ultra yields diminishing returns when the performance drop is 21.7 FPS. Medium at 149 FPS and Low at 168.6 FPS are options for competitive play, but they sacrifice visual quality for frame rates that exceed what most 1440p monitors can display.

For 4K, High settings at 68.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS while providing good visual quality. Medium at 80.9 FPS is a viable alternative for those prioritizing higher frame rates, and Low at 91.3 FPS is suitable for fast-paced competitive play. Ultra at 56.9 FPS should be avoided unless the user accepts sub-60 FPS performance, as the measured data shows it falls just short of the smoothness threshold.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 760th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 45th percentile of all systems in the database. This mid-tier ranking is somewhat surprising given the strong absolute frame rates, but it reflects the fact that Doom is an older title where many high-end modern systems can achieve very high frame rates, compressing the performance spread.

The ranking suggests that while this combo delivers excellent playable performance — with 4K Ultra at 56.9 FPS and 1080p Low at 261.1 FPS — there are many systems in the database that push even higher numbers. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking individually are higher than the combo's 45th percentile ranking in-game, indicating that other factors, such as memory configuration or platform differences, may influence Doom's performance more than raw CPU and GPU compute scores.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985 in synthetic benchmarks, just 0.9% below the RTX 3070's 28238. In Doom, the 3070's 8 GB VRAM and higher bandwidth (448.0 GB/s vs. what the 6600 XT offers) likely contribute to its ability to maintain strong frame rates at 4K High. The CPU's closest rival, the Ryzen 7 6800U, is a mobile chip with a 15-28 W TDP, yet it scores nearly identically in synthetic tests, which underscores how efficient the Zen 3 architecture is. However, in a desktop gaming scenario, the 5700G's higher sustained power envelope and boost clock of 4.60 GHz may provide an edge that synthetic averages do not fully capture.

The rank of 760 out of 1681 also implies that this combo is neither a top-tier powerhouse nor a weak performer. It sits squarely in the upper-middle range, offering a dependable experience for Doom players who want high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K High being a reasonable target for those with 60 Hz displays. The data does not show any configuration where the combo falls below playable thresholds, making it a versatile choice for this game across a wide range of display setups.