Doom

Doom, the 2016 reboot, is a fast-paced FPS that rewards high frame rates. The measured data for this configuration—an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti—shows a system that is heavily optimized for pushing pixels at high speed. The benchmark results across resolutions and settings presets reveal a clear performance hierarchy, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's strength ensures that even at 1080p, the system never feels limited.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the "Ultra" settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 222.5 FPS at 1080p to 144.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 80.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a significant 63.6% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the rendering load scales dramatically with pixel count, which is the primary driver of the FPS drop.

This scaling behavior strongly suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU's workload increases exponentially with resolution, and the data shows that even at "Low" settings, the 4K average of 130 FPS is substantially lower than the 1080p "Low" average of 368.1 FPS. The gap between the "Low" and "Ultra" presets at 4K (130 vs. 80.9 FPS) is 49.1 FPS, which is much smaller than the 145.6 FPS gap at 1080p (368.1 vs. 222.5 FPS). This compression of performance at 4K indicates that the GPU is saturated, leaving less headroom for settings changes to impact the final frame rate.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p. The high frame rates here, exceeding 360 FPS on "Low" settings, are a signal of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's ability to feed the GPU. However, the scaling data implies that the GPU is still the primary constraint, as even the most demanding "Ultra" preset at 1080p (222.5 FPS) is likely below what the CPU could theoretically deliver. The data suggests a system balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, where the GPU is sufficiently taxed to produce impressive visuals without being overwhelmed.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti holds a combo rank of 188 out of 1681 total tested combos for Doom. This places the configuration in the top 11.2% of all tested systems, which is a strong result for a high-end desktop pairing. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across various settings, and the data confirms that this combo is capable of delivering a top-tier gaming experience.

The strong ranking is supported by the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's average benchmark score is 31580, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, have nearly identical average scores, with deltas of only 0.1% and 0.3% respectively. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a top-tier processor, and its performance is not a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

Similarly, the GPU's average benchmark score is 44900, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, is only 0.6% faster on average, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is a very high-performing card. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-tier GPU yields a system that is ranked highly, but not at the absolute top, suggesting that a more powerful GPU would be needed to push the combo rank even higher, especially at 4K where the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with "Ultra" settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the "Ultra" preset at 2560x1440 is 144.7 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p "Low" preset compared to the 1080p "Ultra" preset?

A: The "Low" preset achieves 368.1 FPS on average, which is 145.6 FPS higher than the "Ultra" preset's 222.5 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The difference in FPS between the "Low" and "Ultra" presets is only 49.1 FPS at 3840x2160, compared to a 145.6 FPS difference at 1080p, showing the GPU is saturated at 4K.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 368.1 FPS, achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with "Low" settings.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 188th out of 1681 tested combinations for Doom, placing it in the top 11.2% of all systems.

Q: Does the CPU performance vary significantly from its closest rivals?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580, which is only 0.1% different from the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.3% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 368.1 FPS on "Low" to 222.5 FPS on "Ultra". The "Medium" preset achieves 324 FPS, and "High" comes in at 269.2 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the system is well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold, making it ideal for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain very high but begin to show the GPU's load. The "Low" preset hits 240.8 FPS, "Medium" drops to 207.7 FPS, and "High" is at 178 FPS. The "Ultra" preset still maintains a smooth 144.7 FPS, which is perfect for 144Hz monitors. The scaling here is linear, showing the GPU is still managing the load effectively.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The "Low" preset achieves 130 FPS, "Medium" hits 111.8 FPS, and "High" is at 93.2 FPS. The "Ultra" preset falls below the 85 FPS mark, with an average of 80.9 FPS. While this is still playable, it is not ideal for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The data shows a clear hierarchy, with 1080p being the sweet spot for maximum frame rates and 4K requiring a reduction in settings to maintain high performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it features a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache is a key feature for gaming, as it helps reduce memory latency and improve performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29149 and a single-core score of 4115.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data shows that at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's performance allows for frame rates exceeding 360 FPS on "Low" settings. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is not a bottleneck at this resolution. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance has less impact on the final frame rate.

The CPU's 16 threads are more than sufficient for Doom, which is a game that is not heavily multi-threaded. The high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2725, is likely more important for this game's engine. The data suggests that the CPU is a strong partner for the RTX 4070 Ti, providing ample headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming without becoming a constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate goals. For 1080p gaming, all presets deliver very high frame rates. The "Ultra" preset at 222.5 FPS is an excellent choice for those with 240Hz monitors, as it provides a great balance of visual quality and performance. For 144Hz monitors, the "High" preset at 269.2 FPS offers even more headroom, while the "Low" preset at 368.1 FPS is overkill for most displays.

At 1440p, the "Ultra" preset at 144.7 FPS is perfectly suited for 144Hz monitors, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. If a higher frame rate is desired, the "High" preset at 178 FPS is a great option, and it still looks excellent. The "Low" preset at 240.8 FPS is only necessary for 240Hz displays, but the visual compromise may be significant.

For 4K gaming, the data shows a different story. The "Ultra" preset at 80.9 FPS is playable but may not be smooth enough for all users. The "High" preset at 93.2 FPS is a better choice for a 60Hz or 120Hz display, as it provides a more comfortable margin. The "Medium" preset at 111.8 FPS is the sweet spot for 4K, providing a significant performance boost over "High" while still maintaining good visual fidelity. The "Low" preset at 130 FPS is the best for maximizing frame rate, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Its raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS. The card's benchmark scores are strong, with a Passmark G3D score of 31624.

The GPU is the clear primary driver of frame rates in Doom, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that the FPS scales directly with the GPU's workload. At 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the smaller performance gap between settings presets. The card's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Doom at all settings, as the game is not VRAM-intensive. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is also adequate for the game's textures and geometry.

The GPU's performance is also reflected in its ranking, with an average benchmark score of 44900, placing it in the 85th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, is only 0.6% faster on average, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is a very competitive high-end card. In Doom, the data indicates that the GPU is a strong performer, capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it is the limiting factor at 4K, where even the "Low" preset cannot reach the frame rates seen at lower resolutions.