Doom

This analysis covers the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB in Doom (released 2016-05-12). The data is measured, and the combo ranks 1520th out of 1681 tested combinations. The following sections break down resolution scaling, component roles, and exact FPS figures.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions and settings reveals a clear pattern. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate ranges from 138.1 FPS on Low to 81.5 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the range narrows to 86.7 FPS on Low and 51.4 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the range is 45.6 FPS on Low and 32.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial: for Low settings, the average falls from 138.1 to 45.6 FPS; for Ultra, from 81.5 to 32.2 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread performance, is likely capable of driving higher frame rates at lower resolutions, but the RTX 3050 4 GB cannot sustain those rates when pixel count rises. The 4 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus may also contribute to the steep decline at 4K, though the data does not directly measure VRAM usage. The consistent ordering of settings—Low, Medium, High, Ultra—holds at every resolution, with Low always yielding the highest FPS and Ultra the lowest. The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p (138.1 vs 81.5) and smallest at 4K (45.6 vs 32.2), suggesting that at higher resolutions the GPU is already so stressed that additional settings changes have less absolute impact.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 81.5.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 36029. It is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500HX, 0.4% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, and 0.8% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB has a memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s, with a 128-bit bus and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1520th out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a base clock of 3.80 GHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is a GeForce 30-series card built on the Ampere architecture with a GA107 chip. It has 2048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, along with 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. The base clock is 1545 MHz and the boost clock is 1740 MHz. Memory is 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 55.68 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 111.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 7.127 TFLOPS. The GPU has a TDP of 90 W and is a dual-slot card with a 6-pin power connector. Its launch MSRP is $199. In Doom, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 32.2, which is below 60, indicating that the GPU is heavily stressed at that resolution and settings. The 4 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor at high resolutions and quality levels, though the data does not include VRAM usage. The GPU's performance in this game is consistent with its mid-range positioning: it delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on lower settings, but struggles to maintain high FPS at 4K. The memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s is modest by modern standards, and the 128-bit bus further constrains data throughput, which likely contributes to the steep FPS drop when moving from 1440p to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1520th out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the lower portion of the field. This rank reflects the pairing of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB, sits in the 50th percentile. The disparity suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this system. At 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates above 100 FPS on Low and Medium settings, but the GPU's limits become apparent at higher resolutions and quality settings. The rank of 1520 out of 1681 means that many other combinations deliver higher average FPS in Doom, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The CPU's strong benchmark scores—such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31588 and a single-core score of 4459—indicate that it is not the limiting factor. Instead, the RTX 3050 4 GB's modest compute and memory resources cap the overall performance. This combo is therefore best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates on lower settings, but it falls behind at 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. The CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and each core has 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 cache. The CPU includes integrated Radeon Graphics and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Its launch MSRP is $359. Benchmark results show strong performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 31588, single-core 4459; Geekbench multi-core 17002, single-core 3353; PassMark multi-thread 37161, single-thread 4654. The average benchmark score is 36029, with a percentile of 89 among all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU is 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-14500HX, 0.4% below the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, and 0.8% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H. In Doom, the CPU's high single-thread performance is likely sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at any resolution. The measured FPS scaling—where frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases—supports the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for a game released in 2016, and its boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensures responsive frame delivery.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB in Doom.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 35.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 45.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 41.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 32.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 66.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 86.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 73.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 51.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 102.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 138.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 117.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 81.5 |

The data shows a consistent ordering: Low yields the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra, at every resolution. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 138.1 (Low) to 81.5 (Ultra), with Medium at 117.1 and High at 102.4. At 1440p, the range is 86.7 (Low) to 51.4 (Ultra), with Medium at 73.5 and High at 66.6. At 4K, the range is 45.6 (Low) to 32.2 (Ultra), with Medium at 41.6 and High at 35.5. The absolute FPS values indicate that the combo can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p on all settings, with even Ultra exceeding 80 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below. At 4K, all settings fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dipping to 32.2. This breakdown reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the RTX 3050 4 GB cannot keep up as pixel count and quality settings increase. The measured data is consistent with the GPU's specifications, including its 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, which are modest for 4K gaming.