Doom

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 1138 out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X's average benchmark score of 26214 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196, 0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26161, 0.2% faster), and slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272, 0.2% slower).

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti holds a 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180 (0.2% higher).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 144 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the game run better at Low settings compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, Low settings yield an average of 66.3 FPS compared to 40.9 FPS on Ultra, a difference of 25.4 FPS between the two presets.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance indicator?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X scores 921 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3193 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, indicating solid single-core capability for FPS games that rely on per-thread performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti achieves a rank of 1138 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places the configuration in the 32nd percentile of all combinations—meaning roughly two-thirds of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects a mid-tier pairing: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU rests at the 69th percentile among all graphics cards, yet the combined result in Doom lands lower than either component's individual standing might suggest.

The data indicates that this pairing is not optimized for Doom's performance ceiling. The CPU's nearest rivals—the Intel Core i9-11900KF and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X—show negligible average score differences (0.1% to 0.2%), so the processor is not the limiting factor. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, trails by only 0.2% in average score. The combination's rank therefore points to the game's specific engine behavior rather than a fundamental hardware mismatch. Doom's Vulkan-based engine is known to favor certain architectural traits, and the measured results show this pair lands in the lower tier of tested systems.

The spread between best and worst measured results is substantial. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 192.2 FPS average, while Ultra at 3840x2160 drops to 40.9 FPS. That 151.3 FPS range across the 12 measured configurations illustrates how heavily settings and resolution influence the experience with this hardware. The combo's rank of 1138 suggests that for users seeking top-tier Doom performance, alternative pairings in the database achieve higher frame rates, but this configuration remains functional across all tested presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates between a 1410 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost clock. These specifications position the card as a mid-range Ampere part, with 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation processors. The 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though Doom's 2016 release predates widespread adoption of these technologies.

In Doom, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 73.7 FPS (192.2 vs 118.5), showing the card has headroom at lower resolutions. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings gap narrows to 52.8 FPS (126.9 vs 74.1), and at 3840x2160 it shrinks further to 25.4 FPS (66.3 vs 40.9). This progression indicates that at 4K, the RTX 3060 Ti's compute and memory bandwidth become the binding constraints, with the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for Ultra preset demands.

The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate handle Doom's fast-paced rendering well at 1080p and 1440p. The 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate supports the measured 144 FPS at 1080p High, but the 4K Ultra result of 40.9 FPS shows the card's limits when pixel count quadruples. The 69th percentile GPU ranking confirms this is not a top-tier card; its nearest rivals (RX 6700M, RX 6600) all sit within 0.5% of its average score, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is a competitive mid-range option rather than a performance leader.

Settings Recommendations

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 3060 Ti combination, the measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 144 FPS average, which matches common 144 Hz monitors perfectly. Medium settings push to 168.1 FPS, and Low reaches 192.2 FPS, but the jump from High to Medium adds only 24.1 FPS while reducing visual fidelity. Ultra at 1080p drops to 118.5 FPS—still playable but 25.5 FPS below the High preset. For 1080p users, High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, with Medium as a fallback for those prioritizing higher refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, High settings produce 93.6 FPS average, which suits 60-90 Hz displays well. Medium yields 106.5 FPS, a 12.9 FPS improvement over High, while Low reaches 126.9 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 74.1 FPS, which remains above 60 FPS but sacrifices 19.5 FPS compared to High. The data suggests 1440p users should choose High for the best visual experience, or Medium if they prefer smoother motion on 100+ Hz panels. Ultra at this resolution is viable for slower-paced play but not ideal for competitive scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. High settings deliver only 52.2 FPS, Medium 61.9 FPS, and Low 66.3 FPS, while Ultra falls to 40.9 FPS. No preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS at 4K, so users with 4K displays must either accept sub-60 frame rates or reduce resolution. Low settings at 4K provide the highest measured FPS (66.3), but the visual compromise may not justify the modest gain over Medium (61.9 FPS). For 4K, Medium settings represent the pragmatic choice, offering the best playable experience without dipping below 60 FPS in most scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings average 192.2 FPS, Medium 168.1 FPS, High 144 FPS, and Ultra 118.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 73.7 FPS drop, with each successive preset tier costing roughly 24-25 FPS. These numbers indicate the RTX 3060 Ti is never the bottleneck at 1080p; even Ultra maintains a frame rate above 100 FPS, and the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle Doom's draw calls without limiting performance.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 126.9 FPS (Low), 106.5 FPS (Medium), 93.6 FPS (High), and 74.1 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Ultra is 52.8 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High narrows to 12.9 FPS compared to 24.1 FPS at 1080p. This compression of differences suggests the GPU begins to exert more influence at this resolution, though all presets remain above 60 FPS. The 74.1 FPS Ultra result is the first point where the combination approaches the 60 FPS threshold while maxing out settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 66.3 FPS, Medium 61.9 FPS, High 52.2 FPS, and Ultra 40.9 FPS. The 4K resolution exposes the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations—448.0 GB/s proves insufficient for Ultra settings, which require more texture streaming and higher resolution assets. The difference between Low and Medium is only 4.4 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 11.3 FPS. The 25.4 FPS spread across all four presets at 4K contrasts sharply with the 73.7 FPS spread at 1080p, confirming that resolution scaling dominates performance at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock runs at 3.40 GHz with a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and the 65 W TDP makes it a power-efficient choice for gaming. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die provide substantial on-chip resources for game logic and draw call processing. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, which pairs adequately with the GPU's 448.0 GB/s.

In Doom, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p, the combination achieves 192.2 FPS on Low settings, indicating the Ryzen 7 5700X can feed frames faster than the RTX 3060 Ti can render them at that resolution. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 6858 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 22620 demonstrate strong multi-threaded throughput, while the single-thread score of 3193 (cinebench r23) supports the high frame rates measured. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking places it above most desktop processors, though its nearest rivals show negligible performance differences.

The 5000-series processor's Zen 3 architecture delivers strong per-core performance, which matters for Doom's engine that scales well with multiple threads. The 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures no core saturation occurs even at the highest measured frame rates. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck—witness the 66.3 FPS Low result versus 40.9 FPS Ultra, a purely GPU-driven gap. The data shows that for this game, the Ryzen 7 5700X provides ample CPU headroom; the RTX 3060 Ti determines the performance ceiling at all but the lowest resolution and settings combinations.