Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Doom that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the system transitioning from a CPU-limited state at 1080p to a GPU-bound state at 4K. The measured frame rates show a clear hierarchy of scaling, with the Ultra preset consistently imposing the largest performance penalty. This analysis walks through the data to isolate the role of each component and determine the optimal settings for this combination.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a substantial drop in average frame rates across all settings, confirming that pixel count is the primary driver of performance variance. At the Low preset, the system averages 274.8 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 174.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 97.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a steep decline of roughly 100 FPS between 1080p and 1440p, and an additional 76.5 FPS drop when moving to 4K. The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the frame rate is high enough that the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU becomes a limiting factor, as the drop to 1440p is proportionally larger than the resolution increase alone would predict.

At the High preset, the pattern continues: 201.6 FPS at 1080p, 133 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The 68.6 FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p is significant, but the subsequent 64 FPS drop to 4K is the most pronounced, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti’s rendering workload at 4K High is the bottleneck. The Medium preset shows similar behavior, with 239.5 FPS at 1080p, 155.5 FPS at 1440p, and 84.5 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which demands the most from the GPU, yields 161.4 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 59.5 FPS at 4K—the latter being the only measurement that dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting component, as the frame rates are high enough that the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are working near their capacity. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear constraint, with the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth being taxed by the higher pixel count. The 1440p measurements represent the balance point, where neither component is fully saturated, but the GPU’s role becomes more prominent as settings increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides the computational foundation for this combo. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the processor’s single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 943 and its passmark_single_thread score of 3445. In Doom, a game that relies heavily on draw call submission and physics calculations, this single-thread capability is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The processor’s 8 cores and 16 threads, coupled with a 32 MB L3 cache, ensure that multi-threaded workloads are handled efficiently. However, the benchmark data suggests that in Doom, the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the 274.8 FPS average is likely near the maximum the CPU can sustain, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 7578 indicates strong multi-threading, but the game’s engine may not fully utilize all 16 threads, leaving the single-thread performance as the deciding factor.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800X holds its own. It sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 in average benchmark score, and it is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core i7-13700H. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is slightly ahead at 0.8%, but these deltas are minimal, indicating that the CPU is not a weak link in this system. The 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs further reinforces that this processor is well-suited for gaming, providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 3070 Ti at most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 274.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. This is the only setting that approaches the 300 FPS mark, which reflects the CPU’s single-thread strength in less demanding scenes.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate falls to 59.5 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only measured configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K is too demanding for the RTX 3070 Ti.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800’s score of 27535. It is also 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core i7-13700H, but 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-12600KF.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 174.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 108 FPS. This represents a 66.3 FPS difference, highlighting the significant GPU load increase from the Ultra settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p High?

A: At 1920x1080 with the High preset, the average frame rate is 201.6 FPS. Given that the RTX 3070 Ti is capable of higher output, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the Ryzen 7 5800X’s single-thread performance is stretched to maintain such high frame rates.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 4K compare to the High preset at the same resolution?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 59.5 FPS, which is 9.5 FPS lower than the High preset’s 69 FPS. This 13.8% reduction in performance is due to the increased graphical fidelity of Ultra, which places more strain on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. The Low preset achieves 274.8 FPS, which is the peak measurement across all configurations. The Medium preset follows at 239.5 FPS, offering a 35.3 FPS advantage over High’s 201.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 161.4 FPS, which is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found in gaming monitors. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 113.4 FPS, indicating that the CPU can push significant frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced GPU influence. The Low preset averages 174.3 FPS, while Medium drops to 155.5 FPS. High settings produce 133 FPS, and Ultra falls to 108 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 66.3 FPS, which is less than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is starting to become the primary bottleneck. All 1440p measurements exceed 100 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070 Ti’s limitations become apparent. The Low preset averages 97.8 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that approaches triple-digit performance. Medium drops to 84.5 FPS, High to 69 FPS, and Ultra to 59.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38.3 FPS, showing that the GPU’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement below 60 FPS, making it the least playable configuration for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 3070 Ti ranks 646th out of 1681 combos for Doom. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, indicating that it performs well but is not among the top-tier configurations. The 646th rank suggests that while the combo is capable of high frame rates, there are many other systems with more powerful components that achieve better results.

The ranking is influenced by both the CPU and GPU’s individual standings. The Ryzen 7 5800X is in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, which is a strong position. The RTX 3070 Ti is in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, which is slightly lower but still respectable. The combination of these two components results in a system that is well-balanced but not at the extreme high end. The rank of 646 out of 1681 means that roughly 61% of tested combos perform better in Doom, likely due to more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 3080 or RTX 3090, or newer CPU architectures.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 201.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset at 161.4 FPS is also viable for those seeking maximum visual fidelity, as it still maintains a high frame rate without dipping below 144 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, providing 133 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 155.5 FPS is also an option for users who prefer higher frame rates over visual quality, but the difference in graphical fidelity between Medium and High is often worth the 22.5 FPS trade-off. The Ultra preset at 108 FPS is playable but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz monitor.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best option, delivering 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 84.5 FPS offers a more comfortable margin, but the visual quality loss is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 59.5 FPS is not recommended, as it falls just short of the 60 FPS target and may result in occasional stuttering. The Low preset at 97.8 FPS is only advisable for competitive play, as the visual degradation is significant. For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p provides the optimal combination of frame rate and image quality, making it the recommended setting for this combo.