Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination lands at rank 649 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it squarely in the upper-middle tier of the database. That position is respectable for a pairing of this generation, but the data reveals it is not a top-tier contender for pushing the absolute highest refresh rates at maximum settings. The combo’s strength lies in its consistency: it delivers high frame rates across a wide range of resolutions and settings, but the GPU becomes a clear limiting factor as visual demands increase. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores and the GPU’s substantial memory bandwidth work together well, yet the measured FPS shows that the graphics card is the bottleneck in this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1,681 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom, this pairing sits at rank 649. That places it in the 61st percentile of all recorded combos, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems but is not among the elite performers. The ranking reflects a balanced setup: the CPU is not holding the GPU back at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s performance ceiling prevents the combo from climbing higher. In practical terms, this rank suggests a system that can handle high-refresh 1440p gaming comfortably but will not dominate at 4K with maximum settings. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is significant, but the measured data shows no glaring weakness in the pairing itself—it simply lacks the raw GPU power to compete with higher-end cards.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. For a game like Doom, which is not heavily multi-threaded, the single-thread performance is crucial. The CPU scores 4,281 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1,090 points in 3DMark single-thread, which are strong figures. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,325 and a Passmark multithread score of 35,686. These numbers indicate the CPU has ample headroom for Doom’s engine, which rarely uses more than a few cores. The 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game logic do not cause frame drops, but the bottleneck in this combo is clearly the GPU, not the processor. The CPU’s 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support further reduce any potential stalling, allowing the GPU to receive data quickly. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the system hits 272.8 FPS—a figure that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to reach very high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process. It features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1,575 MHz with a boost clock of 1,770 MHz, and the memory runs at 1,188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 21.75 TFLOPS, and it has a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s. For Doom, the GPU’s memory bandwidth is a significant asset, as the game’s textures and geometry benefit from fast access to VRAM. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for this title, even at 4K, though the data shows performance drops at Ultra settings. The GPU’s benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 23,356 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,478. These scores position the GPU at the 74th percentile of all GPUs, which is solid but not exceptional. In this combo, the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the FPS scaling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 272.8, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. Medium settings yield 235.8 FPS, High settings produce 201.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 167.1 FPS. These numbers show that even at Ultra, the system is well above 144 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh 1080p monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressive but show a more pronounced GPU impact. Low settings average 177.6 FPS, Medium settings hit 154.5 FPS, High settings reach 128.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 107 FPS. The 1440p results are still excellent for competitive gaming, with even Ultra settings maintaining over 100 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become clear. Low settings average 96.1 FPS, Medium settings drop to 86 FPS, High settings fall to 72.9 FPS, and Ultra settings plunge to 56.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience on a high-refresh display. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires lowering settings to maintain smoother frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 272.8 FPS at 1080p to 177.6 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction) and then to 96.1 FPS at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases significantly with pixel count. At Ultra settings, the pattern is similar but more pronounced: 167.1 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 56.5 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 66%, which indicates the GPU is struggling to maintain performance as resolution increases. In contrast, the CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions, as evidenced by the 3DMark scores showing strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. The data suggests that if the GPU were replaced with a more powerful model, the 1080p and 1440p frame rates would likely increase, while the 4K results would also improve. Conversely, upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains, as the current processor is not the limiting factor in this game.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Doom?

A: The measured data shows excellent performance at both resolutions. At 1440p with Ultra settings, the combo averages 107 FPS, which is smooth for most players. At 1080p with Ultra settings, it averages 167.1 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh monitors. The 1440p results are strong enough that the combo is not limited to 1080p.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 72.9, which is playable. At Ultra settings, it drops to 56.5 FPS, which may feel less smooth. Lowering settings to Medium or Low yields 86 FPS and 96.1 FPS, respectively, making 4K more viable.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s benchmarks show strong performance, and the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop that is characteristic of GPU limitations. The CPU is not holding back the system at any resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34,313. The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 34,175, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-12800HX scores 34,136, also 0.5% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34,584, which is 0.8% higher. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34,599, also 0.8% higher. The CPU is competitive with these rivals.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 30,849. The AMD Radeon RX 590 GME scores 30,755, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 31,112, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31,142, which is 0.9% higher. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31,220, which is 1.2% higher. The GPU is slightly below these rivals in average score.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in this game?

A: The combo ranks 649 out of 1,681 tested combinations for Doom. This places it above the majority of tested systems, but not in the top tier. The ranking reflects a balanced setup with the GPU as the main limiting factor at higher resolutions.