Doom

# FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers 186.6 FPS on average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings in Doom. This is the lowest of the four settings presets at this resolution, reflecting the expected performance cost of maximum quality.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431) and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262). It also outperforms the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% (40712) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2% (39995).

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

A: The RTX 3080 Ti sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41224. Its closest rival, the RTX 3090, scores 41441, which is 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41610) is 0.9% ahead.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Doom specifically?

A: This combination of the Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 3080 Ti ranks 482nd out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in roughly the top 29% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU provide?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, driven by 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many threads does it have?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its single-thread benchmark score is 1049 in 3DMark, while its 16-thread score reaches 8484.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Doom, a game that scales heavily with GPU throughput. The card's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a 2016 title that was designed around far less demanding hardware. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, and the effective speed reaches 19 Gbps, ensuring that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not bottlenecked by memory throughput.

The GPU's compute capabilities are equally impressive. With 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, the RTX 3080 Ti can push 186.5 GPixel/s and 532.8 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput of 34.10 TFLOPS, matched by FP16 at 34.10 TFLOPS, allows for massive parallel processing, which Doom's id Tech engine exploits for its particle effects and dynamic lighting. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, though Doom does not use ray tracing, so these features remain idle in this title.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 313 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 67.9 FPS. The scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary driver of performance, as the CPU has ample single-thread strength (416 in Cinebench R15 single-core) to feed the GPU. The 8 nm process node from Samsung, with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, gives this card raw power that remains relevant even against newer rivals. The RTX 3090 scores only 0.5% higher in average benchmark, confirming the 3080 Ti's position as a near-flagship performer.

The GPU's 350 W TDP and suggested 750 W PSU indicate power demands, but the performance per frame in Doom is exceptional. The card's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 41224, aligns with the measured FPS numbers that show this combo handling even 4K High at 78.6 FPS.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across settings presets. At 1080p, Low delivers 313 FPS, Medium 275.1 FPS, High 229.5 FPS, and Ultra 186.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 126.4 FPS, which is substantial, but even Ultra remains far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For competitive play, Low or Medium would be optimal, as the jump from Medium to Low adds only 37.9 FPS, while the visual quality loss is minimal in a fast-paced shooter.

At 1440p, the story is similar. Low hits 200.5 FPS, Medium 176.6 FPS, High 147.5 FPS, and Ultra 121.8 FPS. The difference between Ultra and Low is 78.7 FPS. For most players with a 144 Hz monitor, High settings at 1440p provide an excellent balance, delivering 147.5 FPS that stays above refresh rate. Ultra at 121.8 FPS still exceeds 120 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh displays.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. Low delivers 107.5 FPS, Medium 95.1 FPS, High 78.6 FPS, and Ultra 67.9 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only preset that dips below 70 FPS, but it remains playable. For 4K gaming, Medium or High are the best recommendations, as they maintain 95.1 FPS and 78.6 FPS respectively, preserving smoothness while offering better visuals than Low.

The best overall experience depends on the display. For 1080p, Medium at 275.1 FPS is the sweet spot, as it provides a massive frame rate cushion while retaining quality. For 1440p, High at 147.5 FPS is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. For 4K, Medium at 95.1 FPS offers the best compromise, as it stays above 90 FPS and avoids the steep performance drop seen at Ultra.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings presets, yielding 12 data points. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest numbers: Low produces 313 FPS, Medium 275.1 FPS, High 229.5 FPS, and Ultra 186.6 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination has massive headroom, with even the most demanding preset delivering nearly triple the 60 FPS baseline.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low delivers 200.5 FPS, a 35.9% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium hits 176.6 FPS, High 147.5 FPS, and Ultra 121.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent, ranging from a 34.7% decrease for Low to a 34.7% decrease for Ultra. This uniformity suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at both resolutions, with the CPU maintaining its ability to feed frames.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls further. Low achieves 107.5 FPS, Medium 95.1 FPS, High 78.6 FPS, and Ultra 67.9 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced: Low falls by 46.4%, Medium by 46.1%, High by 46.7%, and Ultra by 44.3%. These percentages are remarkably consistent, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking.

The spread between Low and Ultra widens with resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 126.4 FPS; at 1440p, it is 78.7 FPS; at 4K, it is 39.6 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that GPU load increases disproportionately, making settings choices less impactful when the GPU is already saturated.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals critical insights about the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 313 FPS. At 4K Low, it drops to 107.5 FPS, a 65.7% reduction. This massive scaling indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and high single-thread score (1049 in 3DMark) are more than capable of handling the frame generation at lower resolutions.

The data shows that the FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35% across all settings, while the reduction from 1440p to 4K is roughly 46%. This non-linear scaling is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K but the FPS does not quarter. The RTX 3080 Ti's 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth helps mitigate the bandwidth demands of 4K, but the sheer pixel throughput limits performance.

The consistent percentage drops across settings presets at each resolution step suggest that the GPU is the sole limiting factor. If the CPU were constraining performance, the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K would be much smaller, as the CPU load would remain constant while GPU load increased. Instead, the data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern, with the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads providing ample headroom.

At 4K Ultra, the combo still achieves 67.9 FPS, which is remarkable for a 2016 title on modern hardware. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (186.6 FPS) to 4K Ultra (67.9 FPS) represents a 63.6% drop, again confirming the GPU as the bottleneck. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29302 and single-core score of 4136 indicate that it is not a limiting factor in this title.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 plays a supporting but crucial role in Doom's performance. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU provides enough parallelism for the game's engine, which typically uses fewer than 8 threads. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensure high single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic and draw call submission. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136 confirm its strength in latency-sensitive workloads.

The CPU's cache hierarchy, with 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3, provides fast access to frequently used data. This is beneficial for Doom's level streaming and entity management. The 5 nm TSMC process node, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, allows for high clock speeds without excessive power draw, as evidenced by the 65 W TDP.

The nearestRivals data shows the Ryzen 7 7700's competitive position. It scores 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 1.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, but 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H. These small deltas indicate that CPU performance is not the differentiator in Doom, as the GPU dominates the frame rate.

The benchmark results show that the CPU's multi-threaded performance scales well, with 3DMark scores rising from 2043 (2 threads) to 3931 (4 threads), 6933 (8 threads), and 8484 (16 threads). However, Doom's engine does not fully utilize all 16 threads, so the CPU's single-thread and 8-thread performance (6933) are more relevant. The 8-thread score indicates that the CPU can handle the game's workload without becoming a bottleneck, even at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed.

# How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 482nd out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 28.7% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's 83rd percentile performance among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The combo's position suggests that it is a high-end pairing, though not at the absolute top tier.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's performance, as Doom is heavily GPU-bound. The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41224 is only 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090 (41441), which is a higher-tier card. This close margin explains why the combo ranks well but not in the top percentile. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41610) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (41687), which are 0.9% and 1.1% higher respectively.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking contributes to the combo's overall position, but its effect is muted in this game. The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40468 is within 1.2% of its nearest rivals, showing that CPU choice has minimal impact on Doom's frame rates. The combo's rank of 482 out of 1681 indicates that there are 481 configurations that perform better, likely featuring more powerful GPUs like the RTX 3090 Ti or RTX 4080.

The data suggests that this combo is well-balanced for Doom, with the GPU being the primary performance driver. The measured FPS numbers at 4K Ultra (67.9 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (186.6 FPS) demonstrate that this pairing can handle the game at any resolution with playable frame rates, even if it does not top the charts.