Doom

# Doom — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with measured frame rates ranging from 84 FPS at 4K Ultra to 399 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that remains firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's capabilities become increasingly relevant. This combo ranks 182nd out of 2,930 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet steep scaling curve as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the system produces 294 FPS average, which drops to 190 FPS at 1440p High, and further to 103 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that resolution scaling behaves as expected for a high-end GPU.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 399 FPS at 1080p drops to 259 FPS at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and 140 FPS at 4K (a 65% decrease). Medium settings show 348 FPS at 1080p, 225 FPS at 1440p, and 122 FPS at 4K, maintaining the same proportional scaling. Ultra settings follow suit with 240 FPS at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is approaching a ceiling where CPU performance begins to matter. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 140 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is 119 FPS — the gaps are relatively similar, but the absolute frame rates at 1080p (399 FPS) are high enough that GPU utilization may not be the sole limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint, as the frame rates across all settings remain well below what the CPU could theoretically support.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that at 4K Medium the system maintains a minimum of 104 FPS, at 1440p Medium 191 FPS, and at 1080p Medium 296 FPS. These minimums are close to the averages, indicating stable frame pacing without major dips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in this Doom configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The base clock runs at 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and the card's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides ample raw processing power for this title.

In the benchmark database, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,245 in Passmark G3D and 19,822 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its overall average benchmark score is 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54,247 — a difference of only -0.1%, effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by -1.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are -2.7% and -2.8% behind respectively.

The measured FPS results show that the RTX 4080 SUPER handles Doom with substantial headroom. At 4K Ultra, the game runs at 84 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as Doom's texture requirements at 4K are comfortably accommodated without any indication of memory pressure. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not become bottlenecks.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at 4K, where the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 56 FPS (140 vs 84). This 40% performance spread demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution, with each settings tier having a measurable impact on frame rate. The RTX 4080 SUPER's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors, provides the efficiency needed to maintain high clocks while delivering consistent frame times.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D serves as the supporting component in this configuration, and its influence on Doom's performance becomes evident at lower resolutions. This 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series is built on Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using TSMC's 4 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz, with a 96 MB shared L3 cache that is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 4,704 and a multithread score of 41,318. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 2,228 single-core and 22,807 multi-core. The processor's average benchmark score is 58,386, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores 58,323 (0.1% difference), while the Intel Core i9-14900 trails by 0.5% at 58,115. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 0.7% ahead at 58,826, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 is 0.2% behind at 58,504.

The CPU's role in Doom is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates reach 399 FPS on Low settings. At this level, the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU's single-thread performance becomes a factor. The 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.60 GHz boost clock provide the high-frequency response that Doom's engine benefits from, while the 96 MB L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame times by reducing memory latency.

However, the data suggests that even at 1080p, the RTX 4080 SUPER remains the primary performance driver. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 159 FPS (399 vs 240), which is a 40% spread that mirrors the 4K scaling. This indicates that while the CPU is capable of high frame rates, the GPU's settings-dependent workload still dominates the performance equation. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D does not appear to bottleneck the system at any resolution, as the frame rates scale smoothly from 1080p to 4K without any sudden plateaus that would indicate CPU limitation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 4K, the High preset delivers 103 FPS average, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 84 FPS, while Medium runs at 122 FPS and Low at 140 FPS. For players with 4K displays, High settings provide a 19 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining substantial visual quality, making it the recommended choice.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 190 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset runs at 155 FPS, still excellent for 144 Hz displays, while Medium reaches 225 FPS. The Low preset's 259 FPS offers the highest headroom but sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily given the system's capabilities. For 1440p users, High is the recommended preset, as it delivers smooth performance well above typical refresh rate thresholds.

At 1080p, all presets exceed 240 FPS, making the choice more about visual quality than performance. The Ultra preset runs at 240 FPS, which is sufficient for even the fastest gaming monitors. The High preset at 294 FPS and Medium at 348 FPS offer additional headroom, while Low at 399 FPS pushes the engine to its limits. Given that the system can maintain 240 FPS at Ultra, this is the recommended preset for 1080p users who want the best possible visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

The Medium preset's minimum FPS data provides additional insight: at 4K Medium the minimum is 104 FPS (85% of average), at 1440p Medium 191 FPS (85% of average), and at 1080p Medium 296 FPS (85% of average). This consistent ratio indicates stable frame delivery across all resolutions, with no anomalous dips that would cause stuttering.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 4K with this combination?

A: The highest 4K average FPS is 140, achieved at Low settings. The High preset delivers 103 FPS, Medium 122 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% lower respectively.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution in Doom?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. Frame rates scale smoothly from 1080p to 4K, with the RTX 4080 SUPER remaining the primary performance driver across all resolutions.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings achieve 259 FPS while Ultra achieves 155 FPS, a difference of 104 FPS (40% reduction from Low to Ultra).

Q: How stable are frame times at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 104 FPS at 4K, 191 FPS at 1440p, and 296 FPS at 1080p. Each minimum is approximately 85% of the average FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing.

Q: Where does this CPU-GPU combination rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 182nd out of 2,930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 399 FPS, Medium settings 348 FPS with a minimum of 296 and maximum of 400, High settings 294 FPS, and Ultra settings 240 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 159 FPS, representing a 40% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are: Low 259 FPS, Medium 225 FPS with a minimum of 191 and maximum of 259, High 190 FPS, and Ultra 155 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 104 FPS, maintaining the same 40% proportional reduction as seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 140 FPS, Medium 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 and maximum of 140, High 103 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 56 FPS, again reflecting a 40% performance reduction. The consistency of this 40% spread across all three resolutions confirms that the GPU's settings-dependent workload is the dominant factor, with resolution scaling behaving predictably.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 182nd out of 2,930 tested configurations in Doom, placing it in the top 6.2% of all combinations. This ranking reflects the system's strong overall performance, though it is not at the absolute top tier of configurations.

The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, positions this combo in the upper echelon of tested systems. The RTX 4080 SUPER's close benchmark parity with the RTX 4080 (0.1% difference) and its lead over the Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.7%), and Radeon 8060S (-2.8%) suggests that the GPU is a strong performer in this title.

The CPU's benchmark scores, with a Passmark multithread score of 41,318 and single-thread score of 4,704, demonstrate that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides ample processing power to support the GPU's frame rates. The 0.1% difference from the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and 0.2% from the Intel Xeon w5-2545, along with the 0.5% lead over the Intel Core i9-14900, indicate that the CPU is well-matched to the GPU's capabilities.

The rank of 182 out of 2,930 shows that while this configuration is strong, there are 181 combinations that perform better in Doom. These higher-ranked configurations likely feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs, but the data confirms that this combo delivers excellent performance for a high-refresh-rate gaming experience at all resolutions up to 4K.