Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust experience in Doom (2016), with measured frame rates showing a clear dependency on both resolution and quality presets. At 1080p, the combo produces very high frame rates across all settings, while 4K Ultra pushes the system to its limits, indicating where the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The data reveals a component pairing that scales predictably, with the CPU’s strong multi-core and single-core performance ensuring it rarely holds the graphics card back, except in the most demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Radeon RX 6750 XT combination shows a distinct pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 178 FPS at 1080p to 115 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 62 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% decrease moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset follows a similar trajectory: 242 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K, with percentage drops of 36% and 46% respectively. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor as pixel count rises, with the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth becoming increasingly stressed at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 210 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The min FPS recorded at Medium settings also drops from 179 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p, and further to 63 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that even in less demanding scenes, the system maintains playable frame rates, though the gap between average and minimum widens at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 145 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS is the lowest average in the entire dataset, suggesting that this setting combination pushes the GPU to its absolute limit. The fact that 1080p Ultra still delivers 145 FPS while 4K Ultra only manages 51 FPS highlights how much of the performance headroom is consumed by the increased pixel workload.

The scaling behavior indicates that the RX 6750 XT’s compute capabilities—13.31 TFLOPS FP32 and 416.0 GTexel/s texture rate—are sufficient for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the jump to 4K imposes a significant penalty. Interestingly, the percentage drops between 1080p and 1440p are nearly identical across all presets (35-36%), and the drops between 1440p and 4K are also consistent (46%). This uniformity implies that the performance scaling is driven primarily by pixel count rather than by specific settings, reinforcing the notion that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, and boost clock of 5.60 GHz, appears to have ample headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p where CPU overhead typically matters more.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 210 FPS average with a minimum of 179 FPS, which is only 13% lower than the Low preset’s 242 FPS but provides better visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium produces 136 FPS average with a minimum of 116 FPS, remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 74 FPS average with a 63 FPS minimum, which is playable for most users. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS figures are the only ones recorded in the dataset (besides max FPS), suggesting that this setting provides a stable frame delivery without severe dips.

The High preset is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rates. At 1080p, High yields 178 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. At 1440p, High drops to 115 FPS, which remains smooth on most displays. However, at 4K, High falls to 62 FPS, which is borderline for 60 Hz monitors but may cause noticeable stuttering on higher refresh rate panels. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, only achieves 145 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS target, making it less suitable for a consistent experience. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (242 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, 85 FPS at 4K), sacrifices significant visual quality, which may not be worth the performance gain given that Medium already provides high frame rates.

For the best experience per the measured data, Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p appear optimal. At 1080p, the 210 FPS average provides headroom for high refresh rate displays up to 200 Hz. At 1440p, the 136 FPS average suits 144 Hz monitors perfectly. If playing at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it is the only one that maintains an average above 70 FPS with a minimum above 60 FPS. The data suggests that the RX 6750 XT can handle Medium settings at 4K, but pushing to High or Ultra requires accepting frame rates below 62 FPS, which may not be ideal for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The measured FPS values also indicate that the gap between Low and Medium is relatively small (32 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, 11 FPS at 4K), while the gap between Medium and High is larger (32 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p, 12 FPS at 4K). This suggests that Medium provides diminishing returns in performance loss compared to Low, making it a sweet spot for quality and speed.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, based on the Navi 22 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, plays a central role in determining the frame rates observed in Doom. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset (85 FPS) is significantly lower than 1080p Low (242 FPS), indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are strained by the higher pixel count. The GPU’s boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz contribute to its 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which translates to strong rasterization capabilities for a 2016 game like Doom.

The GPU’s 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs are well-utilized across all settings, but the data shows that the RX 6750 XT’s performance scales almost linearly with resolution. At 1080p, the GPU can push 242 FPS on Low settings, which suggests that it is not fully saturated and has headroom for higher refresh rates. At 1440p, the frame rates drop to 156 FPS on Low, indicating that the GPU is working harder but still performing admirably. At 4K, the GPU’s limits become apparent, with the Ultra preset dropping to 51 FPS. This performance profile aligns with the GPU’s percentile ranking of 71, which places it above most GPUs but below high-end models. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% higher avg score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% higher avg score), indicating that the RX 6750 XT is positioned in the mid-to-upper tier of graphics cards.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is noteworthy for Doom, as the game’s textures and effects at Ultra settings may require significant memory. The fact that the RX 6750 XT maintains 51 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that VRAM is not entirely exhausted, but the memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s could be a bottleneck. The GPU’s 7 nm process node and 17,200 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but the 250 W TDP indicates that it draws substantial power under load. The benchmark results for the GPU, such as a Passmark G3D score of 20700 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548, provide context for its performance in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS data in Doom offers a more direct assessment of its gaming capabilities. The GPU’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with modern APIs, which Doom utilizes for its rendering engine.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 115 FPS. This is a solid result for 1440p gaming, providing smooth gameplay on most displays.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K across all settings?

A: No. At 4K, the average FPS is 85 on Low, 74 on Medium, 62 on High, and 51 on Ultra. Only Low, Medium, and High presets exceed 60 FPS, while Ultra falls below that threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 242, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates that the combo can deliver extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the minimum FPS at Medium settings compare between 1080p and 4K?

A: The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 179 at 1080p, 116 at 1440p, and 63 at 4K. This shows a consistent decline, but even at 4K, the minimum stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is likely the bottleneck, as frame rates are very high (145-242 FPS depending on settings), and the CPU’s strong performance (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807) suggests it can keep up with the GPU’s output.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1301 out of 2930 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the 55th percentile. This indicates that it performs above average but is not among the top-tier setups.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Radeon RX 6750 XT combination ranks 1301 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested. This rank of 1301 corresponds to roughly the 55.6th percentile, meaning that about 44% of tested combos perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the RX 6750 XT’s mid-range performance (71st percentile among all GPUs) is complemented by the Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s strong showing (92nd percentile among all CPUs). The CPU’s average benchmark score of 58386 places it very close to rivals like the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, 0.5% lower), indicating that the processor is not a limiting factor in this pairing.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 26011 is comparable to the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891, 0.5% lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740, 1.1% lower), suggesting that the RX 6750 XT is well-matched with its CPU partner. The combo’s rank of 1301 out of 2930 suggests that while it is not a top-tier system for Doom, it sits comfortably above the median. The measured FPS data supports this, as the combo delivers playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings, with only 4K Ultra falling below 60 FPS. Compared to other combos in the database, this system offers a balanced experience that favors high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while still being capable of 4K at reduced settings. The ranking also implies that there is room for improvement by pairing the CPU with a more powerful GPU, but the current configuration provides a solid foundation for playing Doom without major compromises.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, plays a supporting role in this combo’s Doom performance. The CPU’s base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228 and Passmark single-thread score of 4704. This is crucial for Doom, which benefits from strong single-core performance for game logic and physics. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and Passmark multithread score of 41318, ensure that background tasks and streaming do not interfere with gameplay. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache, a hallmark of the X3D series, helps reduce memory latency, which can improve frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role becomes apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 242 FPS, which suggests that the CPU can support frame rates well above 240 FPS without becoming a bottleneck. The fact that the frame rates at 1080p are consistently high across all settings (145-242 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not limiting performance, as a weaker processor would show more variation. The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for the game’s assets. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures that the GPU can communicate at full bandwidth, though the RX 6750 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is more than adequate.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s average benchmark score of 58386 is within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826) and 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115). These small deltas indicate that the CPU’s performance is well-established and competitive with other high-end processors. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 92 places it in the top 8% of all CPUs, meaning that it is unlikely to be the weak link in this combo. In Doom, which was released in 2016 and is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides more than enough processing power. The measured FPS at 1080p, where CPU overhead is highest, shows that the combo can exceed 200 FPS on Medium and Low settings, confirming that the CPU is not a limiting factor. The CPU’s 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node also contribute to its efficiency, allowing sustained performance without thermal throttling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 242 on Low, 210 on Medium, 178 on High, and 145 on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum FPS of 179 and a maximum of 242, showing a tight frame delivery. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 156 on Low, 136 on Medium, 115 on High, and 94 on Ultra. Medium at 1440p has a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 85 on Low, 74 on Medium, 62 on High, and 51 on Ultra. Medium at 4K records a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85.

Starting with 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low at 242 FPS is suitable for 240 Hz monitors, while Medium at 210 FPS still supports high refresh rates. High at 178 FPS and Ultra at 145 FPS offer plenty of headroom for 144 Hz displays. The minimum FPS at Medium (179) is close to the average, indicating stable frame delivery. Moving to 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU starting to work harder. Low at 156 FPS is still excellent, Medium at 136 FPS suits 144 Hz displays, and High at 115 FPS is smooth. Ultra at 94 FPS is playable but may not fully utilize high refresh rate monitors. The minimum FPS at Medium (116) shows a larger drop from the average compared to 1080p, suggesting more variance in frame times.

At 4K, the combo’s limitations become evident. Low at 85 FPS is playable, Medium at 74 FPS offers a good balance, and High at 62 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays. Ultra at 51 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for fast-paced gameplay. The minimum FPS at Medium (63) indicates that even in demanding scenes, the combo stays above 60 FPS. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent experience, with recorded minimums that are only slightly below the averages. The data reveals that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, while 4K requires turning down settings to maintain smooth performance. The measured FPS values align with the GPU’s mid-range positioning, confirming that the RX 6750 XT is the primary determinant of frame rates, with the CPU providing ample support.