Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Doom, placing in the top 28% of all tested combos (rank 465 out of 1681). The data indicates this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming, with the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth proving ample for the game’s demands.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 465th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 27.7% of all systems benchmarked for this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 24673. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% ahead) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% ahead), while sitting 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 4070 and its closest GPU competitors?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37283. It trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, but leads the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, the data shows it achieves 82.6 FPS on average at 3840x2160 with High settings, and 66.2 FPS on Ultra, indicating playable performance at 4K resolution.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 314, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at Ultra settings, the system delivers 186.9 FPS on average.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 203 FPS average, which is 66.4% higher than the Ultra preset’s 122 FPS average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Doom’s texture-heavy environments at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units allow it to maintain high throughput, as evidenced by the measured FPS scaling across settings.

At 4K, the GPU’s load becomes the limiting factor. The transition from Low (107.4 FPS) to Ultra (66.2 FPS) at 3840x2160 represents a 38.4% performance drop, which is consistent with the increasing pixel and shader workload. The RTX 4070’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for this title, but the Ultra preset’s additional effects clearly tax the hardware. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs supports its position as a high-end performer.

The RTX 4070’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.6% higher average score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (2.2% higher average score). This indicates the desktop RTX 4070 is positioned competitively within its segment, though the measured FPS in Doom suggest it punches above its raw benchmark weight due to the game’s optimization.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 465 out of 1681 tested systems in Doom. This places the pairing in the 72.3rd percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the tested hardware configurations.

This ranking is notable given the CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 81st percentile among all graphics cards. The combo ranking is lower than either individual component’s percentile, suggesting that while each part is strong individually, the pairing may not extract the absolute maximum potential from both components in this specific title. However, the measured FPS tell a different story, with 4K Ultra still hitting 66.2 FPS average, indicating a well-balanced system for most use cases.

The 1681 total combos tested provide a broad comparison field. A rank of 465 means the system sits comfortably in the upper quartile, which is consistent with the hardware’s specifications. The data shows no bottleneck severe enough to hamper performance, as frame rates remain high even at demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K) across four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The results demonstrate a clear hierarchy based on both resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves 314 FPS average, which drops to 274.4 FPS on Medium and 231.5 FPS on High. The Ultra preset still manages 186.9 FPS average, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. This resolution shows the CPU’s strength, as the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads prevent any CPU-bound limitations.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale predictably. Low yields 203 FPS, Medium drops to 175.1 FPS, High brings 147.9 FPS, and Ultra sits at 122 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the RTX 4070 is still capable of delivering high-refresh-rate experiences, with even the Ultra preset comfortably exceeding 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset delivers 107.4 FPS, Medium drops to 94.7 FPS, High falls to 82.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 66.2 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is viable, but the Ultra preset requires a compromise on frame rate for visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system’s bottleneck. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 186.9 FPS, while at 4K it drops to 66.2 FPS — a 64.6% reduction. This massive drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance headroom is sufficient to feed the graphics card.

Comparing the Low preset across resolutions shows a similar pattern: 314 FPS at 1080p, 203 FPS at 1440p (35.4% drop), and 107.4 FPS at 4K (65.8% drop from 1080p). The proportional decrease between 1440p and 4K is consistent, suggesting the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the constraints at 4K.

The CPU’s 96 MB of L3 cache and boost clock of 4.10 GHz provide ample single-threaded performance for Doom’s engine. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is not CPU-bound, as even the highest frame rates (314 FPS) are achieved without hitting a processing ceiling. However, the scaling pattern clearly shows that the RTX 4070’s 504.2 GB/s bandwidth becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users with high-refresh monitors (240 Hz or above), the High preset at 231.5 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 186.9 FPS is also viable and provides the best visual experience without dropping below 144 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 147.9 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS still offers a smooth experience for most users, but the 17.5% performance gain from switching to High may be preferable for competitive play. The Medium preset at 175.1 FPS is the best choice for 165 Hz or 180 Hz monitors, as it exceeds those refresh rates.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 82.6 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant improvement over Ultra (66.2 FPS) while maintaining visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 94.7 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate over detail. The Low preset at 107.4 FPS is only recommended for maximum performance, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for the marginal FPS gain.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D plays a supporting role in this Doom configuration, providing a solid foundation for the RTX 4070 to perform at its full potential. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency.

The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields a score of 6764, while the max-thread score is 6755, indicating consistent scaling across threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26318 and single-thread score of 2970 further confirm its capability.

In Doom, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on the Low preset. At these high frame rates, the CPU’s per-core performance and cache architecture prevent it from becoming a bottleneck. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all processors supports its position as a high-end gaming chip, though its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, both of which have similar average scores.

The CPU’s 105 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory (dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for this workload. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 4070 fed at all resolutions tested, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra settings.