Doom

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all processors tested, which is a strong position for a desktop part released in 2023. The chip has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

For a game like Doom, which was originally released in 2016, this CPU is heavily overqualified. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 259.1 FPS. That figure is far beyond what most displays can show, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread performance is particularly relevant here. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 1049, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4136. These numbers place it well ahead of the bulk of the CPU market, and Doom's engine responds strongly to fast single-threaded execution.

Multi-threaded performance is also robust. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 29302, and the 3DMark 16-thread score is 8484. The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, which is 0.1% ahead, and the Intel Core i9-13905H, which is 0.6% behind. This means the 7700 is effectively in a dead heat with those mobile processors, despite being a desktop part. The 8-core/16-thread layout is more than sufficient for Doom's threading model, which was designed for far older and weaker hardware. The benchmark results confirm that the CPU is never a bottleneck in this pairing, even when frame rates exceed 250 FPS.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured average is 259.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 225.4 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 190.2 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its closest rival in raw CPU benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score is 40468. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, scores 40431, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40712, putting it 0.6% ahead of the 7700.

Q: Does this combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but barely. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 53.1 FPS. That is above the 50 FPS threshold but below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer. Dropping to High settings at 4K raises the average to 65.7 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 28238, which places it close to the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985, 0.9% behind) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956, 1.0% behind).

Q: How much frame rate is gained by going from Ultra to Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate at Ultra is 103.3 FPS. Dropping to Low settings increases that to 167.3 FPS, a gain of 64 FPS. Medium settings land at 145.0 FPS, and High settings at 121.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM a concern for Doom at any tested setting?

A: The data does not show VRAM-related issues. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for all tested configurations, including 4K Ultra at 53.1 FPS. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 190.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops that to 121.3 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 65.7 FPS, which is a further 46% drop from 1440p. This steep decline is a classic signature of a GPU-limited workload. The RTX 3070 simply runs out of pixel throughput as resolution climbs.

At Low settings, the trend is even more pronounced. The 1080p Low result is 259.1 FPS, which is likely near the engine's internal ceiling or the CPU's practical limit. At 1440p Low, that drops to 167.3 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 89.0 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Low is 91.8 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Low is 78.3 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p Low, the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough data, but the GPU's fill rate becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. From 1080p Ultra at 155.1 FPS, the average drops to 103.3 FPS at 1440p, then to 53.1 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra figure is less than a third of the 1080p Low result. The implication for builders is straightforward: if you own a 1440p 144 Hz monitor, this combo handles High settings comfortably (121.3 FPS) and Ultra just barely misses the 120 FPS mark. For 4K, stick to High or Medium settings for a smooth experience, as 4K Ultra dips below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 796th out of 1681 tested combinations for Doom. That places it in the upper half of all combos, but not in the elite tier. Given that the CPU is in the 91st percentile and the GPU is in the 72nd percentile, the ranking makes sense. The combo is balanced, but the GPU is the weaker link relative to the CPU's standing.

A rank of 796 out of 1681 means this setup is better than roughly 53% of all tested combinations. This is respectable for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. The data suggests that the RTX 3070 is holding back the Ryzen 7 7700 in this specific game. If the goal is to push higher frame rates, a stronger GPU would yield larger gains than a CPU upgrade. The 7700's nearest CPU rivals, such as the Ryzen 9 7940H and Intel Core i9-13905H, would likely produce nearly identical results in this pairing, since the GPU is the limiting factor at most settings.

For context, the RTX 3070's nearest GPU rivals include the RX 6600 XT and GTX 980 Ti. Those cards are within 1% of the RTX 3070's average benchmark score, so swapping in one of those would produce a negligible change in Doom's frame rates. The combo's rank is therefore more a function of the GPU tier than the CPU choice. Builders with a Ryzen 7 7700 should look toward GPUs in a higher performance class to move this combo significantly up the rankings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The boost clock is 1725 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory operates on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU also includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, though Doom from 2016 does not use ray tracing.

The GPU's pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 20.31 TFLOPS. These specifications translate into strong rasterization performance for a game like Doom, which uses the OpenGL or Vulkan API. The card is end-of-life, having been released in 2020, but it remains capable in this title. The data confirms that the RTX 3070 delivers playable frame rates at all tested settings except 4K Ultra, where it averages 53.1 FPS.

The 8 GB VRAM allocation is sufficient for Doom, even at 4K Ultra. The game's texture requirements are modest by modern standards, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor here. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all tested cards places it above the median, and its average benchmark score of 28238 is within 1% of several rivals. The RTX 3070's performance in Doom is consistent with its broader benchmark standing, showing neither a particular strength nor weakness in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 259.1 FPS. Medium settings yield 225.4 FPS. High settings drop to 190.2 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 155.1 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low is a 104 FPS gain, which represents a 67% improvement. These numbers indicate that even at Ultra, the 1080p experience is extremely smooth, with only the most demanding 240 Hz displays pushing the limits.

At 2560x1440, the averages are still strong but show the GPU's workload increasing. Low settings average 167.3 FPS. Medium settings average 145.0 FPS. High settings average 121.3 FPS. Ultra settings average 103.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 51.8 FPS, which is a 33% reduction. Notably, the 1440p Low figure (167.3 FPS) is higher than the 1080p Ultra figure (155.1 FPS), meaning that a 1440p display with Low settings can outperform a 1080p display with Ultra settings in terms of frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 89.0 FPS. Medium settings average 79.8 FPS. High settings average 65.7 FPS. Ultra settings average 53.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 35.9 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions. This compression indicates that the GPU is saturated and settings changes have a smaller relative impact. For 4K gaming, High settings appear to be the sweet spot, offering 65.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 79.8 FPS would be a good choice for those who prefer a larger margin above 60 FPS, while Ultra should be reserved for less demanding scenes or for users who accept sub-60 averages.