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# Doom: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — Database Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a formidable Doom experience, placing in the 716th position out of 2,930 tested combos. This places it in the top quarter of all configurations, with benchmark results indicating the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate play across most resolutions and settings. The data reveals a consistent pattern: at 1080p and 1440p, this combo crushes the game's demands, while 4K Ultra presents the only scenario where frame rates dip below the 70 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in the Doom benchmark database?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 716th out of 2,930 tested combos, placing it in the 76th percentile of all configurations tested for Doom.

Q: What is the best 4K performance this combo can achieve?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 109 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 95 FPS average (with a minimum of 81 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS), while High drops to 81 FPS and Ultra to 66 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69,996 puts it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) by 0.2%.

Q: What frame rates does the combo achieve at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 122 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 176 FPS with a minimum of 150 FPS and maximum of 202 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti significantly ahead of its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41,187 places it 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870) and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40,377). It sits 1.2% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41,707) and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 81 FPS, which occurs at 4K with Medium settings. The 1440p Medium preset shows a minimum of 150 FPS, and the 1080p Medium preset shows a minimum of 231 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU's 65W TDP and 4nm process node from TSMC make it a power-efficient part, while its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput. The processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory support included.

In Doom, the CPU's role is substantial at lower resolutions where the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark, ranging from 312 FPS down to 188 FPS. The Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread performance — a Passmark score of 4,691 — is critical here, as Doom's engine benefits from strong per-core performance. The multithread score of 36,470 and the floating-point math score of 77,955 suggest the CPU can handle the game's physics and AI workloads without becoming the limiting factor.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is well above average. Its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 7940HX and Core i7-14700KF, show differences of just 0.2%, meaning the 9700F is effectively performance-equivalent to those parts in synthetic benchmarks. This suggests that in Doom, the CPU choice is unlikely to be the deciding factor at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU's workload dominates. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for Doom's engine, which is known to scale well with multiple threads but does not require the highest core counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 716 out of 2,930 tested configurations puts it in the top 24.4% of all combos tested for Doom. This is a strong showing, though not an elite one — the data shows that many higher-ranked combos likely feature newer GPUs or more powerful CPUs. The 76th percentile placement suggests that this system will handle Doom with ease at most settings, but it is not the absolute top-tier configuration.

In context, the Ryzen 7 9700F's 94th percentile CPU ranking is higher than the combo's overall ranking, which implies that the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing. The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU ranking is slightly lower, and the combo's overall rank of 716 reflects that. The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 5070, which is 2% behind in average score — a notable gap given that the RTX 5070 is a newer generation part.

The combo's ranking suggests that for Doom specifically, the system is overqualified for 1080p gaming but appropriately matched for 4K. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p, even Ultra settings produce 188 FPS, which is far beyond the 144Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 66 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive play. The 1440p resolution appears to be the sweet spot, with High settings delivering 149 FPS and Ultra delivering 122 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 312 FPS, while Medium averages 272 FPS with a minimum of 231 FPS and maximum of 313 FPS. High settings drop to 230 FPS average, and Ultra still maintains a strong 188 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never below 188 FPS, making it suitable for the highest refresh rate monitors available.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU's workload. Low settings average 202 FPS, Medium averages 176 FPS (minimum 150, maximum 202), High averages 149 FPS, and Ultra averages 122 FPS. The minimum FPS of 150 at Medium settings is particularly noteworthy — it means even in the most demanding scenes, the system stays above 150 FPS at this resolution with Medium settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more significantly. Low settings average 109 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS (minimum 81, maximum 110), High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only configuration tested where the average drops below 70 FPS. The minimum FPS of 81 at 4K Medium shows that even at this high resolution, the system maintains playable frame rates, though not at the level of the lower resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Doom at all tested settings, but the GPU's compute power (34.10 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The CPU's performance headroom is evident at 1080p, where the frame rates scale almost linearly with settings changes, indicating that the GPU is doing most of the work.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8nm process. It features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution texture streaming in Doom.

The GPU's pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s are key metrics for Doom's rendering workload. The game's fast-paced action and detailed environments require both high fill rates and texture throughput, which the RTX 3080 Ti delivers. The 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores are less relevant for Doom, which does not heavily use these features, but they contribute to the GPU's overall compute capability.

In Doom, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can render frames quickly enough to keep up with the CPU's instruction throughput. At 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become bottlenecks, as evidenced by the drop from 312 FPS at 1080p Low to 109 FPS at 4K Low — a 65% reduction. The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,187, puts it in a strong position, though its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are workstation and professional cards rather than gaming parts.

The GPU's 350W TDP and suggested 750W PSU indicate it is a power-hungry component, but this is not reflected in the game's performance data. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Doom at all tested settings, as the game's textures are not exceptionally demanding compared to newer titles. The GPU's dual-slot design and 285mm length are typical for a high-end card of its generation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience. At 1080p, the High preset at 230 FPS is an excellent balance — it provides near-maximum visual quality while maintaining frame rates far above any display's refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 188 FPS is also viable, but the 18% performance drop from High to Ultra may not be worth the visual gains in a fast-paced FPS where high frame rates are prioritized.

At 1440p, the High preset at 149 FPS is the recommended choice for most players. It delivers smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors and remains above 120 FPS for those with 120Hz displays. The Medium preset at 176 FPS is preferable for competitive play, as the minimum FPS of 150 ensures consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS is still playable, but the drop below 130 FPS may be noticeable to sensitive players.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 95 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The minimum FPS of 81 ensures the game remains playable in intense scenes, though it may dip below 60 FPS in rare situations. The High preset at 81 FPS is acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over frame rate, but the Ultra preset at 66 FPS is only recommended for players who are comfortable with frame rates in the 60-70 FPS range. The Low preset at 109 FPS is the only 4K option that consistently exceeds 100 FPS, making it the choice for players with 100Hz+ 4K displays.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best overall experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 272 FPS with a minimum of 231 FPS; at 1440p, it delivers 176 FPS with a minimum of 150 FPS; and at 4K, it delivers 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS. This consistency makes Medium the most reliable choice for maintaining high frame rates regardless of resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck. Comparing the High preset across resolutions: 230 FPS at 1080p, 149 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 65%, which is less than the pixel count difference (4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p), indicating that the GPU is not the only limiting factor.

The Medium preset shows similar scaling: 272 FPS at 1080p, 176 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% and 46%, respectively, mirroring the High preset's scaling. This consistency suggests that the system's performance scaling is not heavily dependent on settings, but rather on resolution. The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 312 FPS at 1080p, 202 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K — a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is partially limiting performance, as the GPU is capable of rendering more frames than the CPU can feed. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the more predictable scaling with pixel count. The Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread performance (Passmark score of 4,691) ensures that it does not become a severe bottleneck at lower resolutions, but the data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is working near its limits.

The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is particularly telling. The drop from High (81 FPS) to Ultra (66 FPS) at 4K is 18.5%, which is larger than the corresponding drops at 1080p (18.3%) and 1440p (18.1%). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects place a disproportionate load on the GPU at higher resolutions, further confirming that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. For players seeking the highest frame rates, the data recommends staying at 1440p or below, where the system consistently delivers over 120 FPS even at Ultra settings.