Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing delivers a robust Doom experience, with the data showing a clear priority on high refresh rates at 1440p and 1080p. The combination ranks in the 46th percentile of tested combos, indicating solid performance that leans heavily on the GPU at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the specific roles of each component, how the combo scales across resolutions, and what the measured FPS numbers mean for practical play.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 153.3 FPS. This is notably lower than the 190.7 FPS at High settings, showing that the Ultra preset introduces a significant performance cost.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26,214 in the average benchmark, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26,196, +0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26,272, -0.2% delta). The differences are negligible, indicating the 5700X is a well-balanced competitor in this performance tier.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's VRAM capacity sufficient for Doom at 4K?

A: The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 55.8, which is the lowest recorded score. The data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and capacity become a limiting factor at this resolution, especially with the highest texture quality settings.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces an average of 167.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 100.5 FPS. This represents a substantial 66.6 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra settings place a heavy load on the GPU, but the combo still remains highly playable.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 787 out of 1,681 total combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, suggesting it outperforms a majority of setups but is not at the top end for this game.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X scores 921 in the 3dmark_single_thread test and 3,193 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for game logic and physics that rely on fewer threads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides a strong foundation for Doom, which is a well-optimized engine that can utilize multiple cores effectively. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain high data throughput, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame times.

The benchmark data shows that the 5700X's multi-threaded performance is its strongest asset. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,620 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 6,850, the CPU demonstrates it can handle heavy processing loads without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. Its single-thread score of 3,193 in Cinebench R23 is also respectable, ensuring that the game's primary thread remains responsive.

However, the CPU's role in Doom is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings grows as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 258.1 FPS, which is a CPU-bound scenario where the 5700X's 16 threads help push frame rates high. At 4K Ultra, the FPS drops to 55.8, showing the CPU has ample headroom while the GPU struggles. The 5700X's 65W TDP and 7nm process node (TSMC) also make it an efficient choice for sustained gaming sessions without thermal throttling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with 5,888 shading units and a boost clock of 1725 MHz. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows it becomes a constraint at 4K with higher settings.

The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s. These specifications translate to strong rasterization performance, which is the primary requirement for Doom. The RTX 3070 achieves a 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, placing it well above average. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which has a 0.9% higher average score, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which is 1% lower. This indicates the RTX 3070 sits in a competitive performance tier.

The GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 153.3 (Ultra) to 258.1 (Low), showing that the GPU is capable of delivering very high frame rates. At 1440p, the range shifts to 100.5 (Ultra) to 167.1 (Low), which is still excellent for high-refresh monitors. However, at 4K, the Ultra setting drops to 55.8 FPS, while even Low only reaches 93.1 FPS. This demonstrates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are the primary limiting factors at 4K, as the GPU cannot maintain the same performance headroom as it does at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 3070 ranks 787 out of 1,681 tested combos for Doom. This puts it in the 46th percentile, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of tested systems but is not near the top. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings, but the GPU's mid-range positioning prevents the combo from reaching elite status.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 26,214 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, which is a strong showing. The GPU's average score of 28,238 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. When combined, the system's overall ranking is dragged down slightly by the GPU's relatively lower percentile compared to the CPU. This suggests that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is fully utilized.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates. It is also capable of 4K gaming at lower settings, but the performance is not optimal for a 60 FPS target with Ultra presets. The ranking indicates that users looking for a top-tier 4K experience would need a more powerful GPU, while those focused on competitive 1080p play will find this combo more than adequate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 258.1 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest recorded score. This drops to 226.8 FPS on Medium, 190.7 FPS on High, and 153.3 FPS on Ultra. The performance scaling is relatively linear, with each settings tier costing roughly 30-40 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the FPS figures are 167.1 (Low), 143.9 (Medium), 120.6 (High), and 100.5 (Ultra). The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low setting falling from 258.1 to 167.1 FPS (a 35% reduction), and the Ultra setting falling from 153.3 to 100.5 FPS (a 34% reduction). This indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, while the CPU remains capable of feeding it frames.

At 4K, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The FPS ranges from 93.1 (Low) to 55.8 (Ultra), with Medium at 79.6 and High at 69.7. The drop from 1440p Low (167.1 FPS) to 4K Low (93.1 FPS) represents a 44% reduction. This steep decline is a clear sign that the RTX 3070's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are insufficient for 4K, as the GPU is forced to work much harder to render the same scene. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the GPU is clearly the limiting component at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 258.1 FPS average — This is a CPU-bound scenario where the Ryzen 7 5700X's 16 threads help achieve frame rates that exceed most monitor refresh rates.
• Medium: 226.8 FPS average — The GPU starts to take on more load, but the performance remains exceptionally high.
• High: 190.7 FPS average — A solid result that leaves ample headroom for high-refresh monitors.
• Ultra: 153.3 FPS average — The highest preset still delivers well above 144 FPS, making this ideal for competitive play.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 167.1 FPS average — The GPU's workload increases, but the combo still delivers excellent frame rates.
• Medium: 143.9 FPS average — This is a sweet spot for 1440p, offering high visual quality with strong performance.
• High: 120.6 FPS average — A very playable result that suits most 144Hz monitors.
• Ultra: 100.5 FPS average — The first setting to drop below 120 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming more stressed.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 93.1 FPS average — Still playable, but the GPU is clearly working hard to maintain this pace.
• Medium: 79.6 FPS average — A noticeable step down from Low, showing the impact of higher texture quality on VRAM.
• High: 69.7 FPS average — This approaches the edge of smooth 60 FPS gameplay, with occasional dips possible.
• Ultra: 55.8 FPS average — The lowest recorded score, highlighting the GPU's limitations at 4K with max settings.