Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing delivers a commanding performance in Doom, positioning itself as a top-tier combination for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data places this combo at rank 317 out of 1681 tested configurations, placing it in the top quintile of all tested systems. With measured frame rates that push well beyond display refresh rate thresholds across most settings, this pairing demonstrates that the 2016 title remains highly playable even on modern high-resolution panels.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck characteristics. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 311.4 FPS, but this drops to 225.6 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 120.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61.4% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as pixel count rises. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with its 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample headroom even at lower resolutions where processor demands are highest.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more pronounced performance penalty than the 1080p to 1440p step. At High settings, 2560x1440 yields 163.7 FPS while 3840x2160 produces 92.5 FPS, a 43.5% drop. This steeper decline at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor as resolution increases. The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 134 FPS at 1440p falls to 72 FPS at 4K, a 46.3% reduction that underscores the GPU-bound nature of the highest settings.

At 1080p, the frame rates exceed 200 FPS across all settings, with even the demanding Ultra preset maintaining 211 FPS. This suggests that at this resolution, the system has sufficient headroom that neither component becomes a hard bottleneck, though the gap between Low (311.4 FPS) and Ultra (211 FPS) indicates the GPU still carries significant load. The 5700X3D's 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.10 GHz boost clock, combined with its Zen 3 architecture, prove more than adequate for pushing these high frame rates.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER's specifications directly explain the measured performance patterns. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, deliver the raw compute necessary for Doom's Vulkan-based rendering. The GPU's 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs handle the game's geometry and pixel processing efficiently, while the 56 RT cores provide additional throughput for any ray-traced effects. The 224 texture mapping units contribute to the texture-heavy environments typical of the Doom series.

Memory configuration plays a critical role in the 4K results. The 12 GB frame buffer with 192-bit bus width and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient capacity for 4K textures, but the data shows diminishing returns at Ultra settings. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo produces 72 FPS, which is 20.5 FPS lower than High settings at the same resolution. This 22.2% reduction suggests that the Ultra preset's additional memory pressure and shader complexity push the GPU closer to its limits, despite the 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 throughput available.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 84 places it above most competing graphics cards, and its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a deltaPct of -0.2 and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at -0.3. These close margins in aggregate benchmarks translate to the strong 4K performance observed, where the card maintains playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings. The 220 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensure the card can sustain these workloads without bandwidth limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing achieves rank 317 out of 1681 configurations, placing it in the 81st percentile of all tested combos. This ranking reflects not just the individual component strengths but their synergistic efficiency in Doom's engine. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 24673, complements the GPU's 84th percentile standing. The two components' performance tiers align closely, avoiding the mismatch that can occur when a high-end GPU is paired with a weaker processor or vice versa.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks show how competitive this processor remains. The Intel Core i7-1360P scores 24627 with a deltaPct of 0.2, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D achieves 24605 with a 0.3 deltaPct. These differences are negligible, meaning the 5700X3D trades blows with newer and more power-efficient designs. The Intel Core i5-11600 trails by just 0.5 percent, demonstrating that the 5700X3D's 96 MB L3 cache provides a meaningful advantage in gaming workloads despite its older architecture.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at -0.2 deltaPct and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at -0.3. These close margins in general compute tests do not fully capture the gaming-specific performance, where Doom's optimized engine favors the 4070 SUPER's architecture. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576, confirms its position as a high-end part that delivers consistent results across varied workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all four settings. Low settings produce 311.4 FPS, Medium reaches 296.3 FPS, and High achieves 257.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still maintains 211 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 32.2% reduction in frame rate as visual fidelity increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected scaling. Low settings produce 225.6 FPS, Medium reaches 198.1 FPS, and High achieves 163.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 134 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings represents a 36.5% reduction in frame rate, consistent with the increased pixel count of 78%.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more moderate but remains playable. Low settings produce 120.2 FPS, Medium reaches 107.7 FPS, and High achieves 92.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 72 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS standard for console-quality gaming but below the 144 FPS target for competitive play. The 4K High to Ultra gap of 20.5 FPS is the largest single-setting delta observed, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are particularly taxing at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 4K at high refresh rates, the High preset at 92.5 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 107.7 FPS provides a 16.4% improvement over High while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity, making it the optimal choice for those who prioritize frame rate. The Ultra preset at 72 FPS is best reserved for players with 60 Hz displays who want maximum image quality, as the 20.5 FPS cost over High may not justify the visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 163.7 FPS is the recommended setting for most gamers, as it comfortably exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The Ultra preset at 134 FPS also provides a suitable experience for 144 Hz displays, though the 29.7 FPS reduction from High may be noticeable in fast-paced action. For players with 240 Hz panels, the Medium preset at 198.1 FPS or Low at 225.6 FPS offers the necessary headroom to fully utilize the display's capabilities.

At 1920x1080, all settings deliver frame rates above 200 FPS, making the choice purely about visual preference. The Ultra preset at 211 FPS provides the best image quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most 1080p gaming monitors. The High preset at 257.8 FPS offers a 22.2% performance improvement for competitive players who prioritize response time over graphical detail. The Medium and Low presets at 296.3 FPS and 311.4 FPS respectively are only necessary for players with 300 Hz displays, as the visual downgrade from High to Low is substantial.