Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with 4K remaining firmly within reach. This combination ranks 1420th out of 2930 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper half of the database. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the processor’s substantial 12-core, 24-thread configuration ensures headroom even at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo averages 142 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra drops that to 92 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS. The jump to 4K Ultra further reduces the average to 50 FPS, which is a 42 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor at these higher resolutions, as the performance penalty from increasing pixel count is substantial.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant across all settings. At High settings, the average goes from 174 FPS at 1080p down to 113 FPS at 1440p, a 61 FPS difference. At Low settings, the drop is from 236 FPS to 153 FPS, an 83 FPS difference. This suggests that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is still the bottleneck when moving to a higher pixel count.

The 4K results reinforce this GPU-bound conclusion. The difference between 1080p High and 4K High is 113 FPS (174 down to 61). However, the difference between 1440p High and 4K High is 52 FPS (113 down to 61). The scaling is not linear, but the trend is clear: each resolution step costs a substantial number of frames, with the largest absolute drop occurring between 1080p and 1440p. For example, the 4K Medium average of 72 FPS is barely above half of the 1080p Medium average of 206 FPS. This data strongly suggests that for 4K gaming, the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting component, and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D has ample performance to spare.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of how settings impact performance. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the choice depends on the user's refresh rate. The Ultra preset yields 142 FPS, which is excellent for standard 144Hz displays. However, the High preset at 174 FPS offers a meaningful boost over Ultra, and the Medium preset at 206 FPS is even higher. The Low preset reaches 236 FPS, which is approaching the limit for many 240Hz monitors.

For 1440p, the High preset at 113 FPS is the best balance for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset drops to 92 FPS, which is still acceptable but noticeably lower. The Medium preset at 133 FPS is a strong option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 1440p, offering a 21 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a high level of visual quality.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is borderline, while the High preset at 61 FPS is the minimum recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The Medium preset at 72 FPS provides more headroom and is the best option for 4K gaming on this hardware. The Low preset at 83 FPS is also viable, but the visual trade-off is likely too steep for most users. The measured data shows that the 4K Medium row has a min FPS of 61 and a max FPS of 83, which exactly matches the High and Low averages respectively, indicating a tight performance window.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the defining component in this configuration for Doom. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is rated at 1665 MHz, and the card has a TDP of 200 W. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 16129, placing it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. This places it in close competition with the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which has an average score of 16014 (a 0.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which scores 16351 (a -1.4% delta). The data shows that the 3060 Ti is a solid mid-range performer, and its performance in Doom aligns with its overall standing.

The GPU’s role in this game is clearly performance-limiting at higher resolutions. The FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, as the CPU has significant headroom. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in any of the measured presets, as the game runs at even the highest settings without issue. The card's 4864 shading units and 152 texture mapping units are sufficient to handle the game's rendering demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

The GPU’s performance is consistent with its benchmark scores. Its PassMark G3D score of 20349 is a strong indicator of its DirectX 11 and 12 capabilities, which are relevant for Doom. The card's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 ensures it can handle the game's modern rendering features. The data indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti is a well-rounded card that delivers good performance in this title, but it is the component that will require a resolution or settings compromise when targeting 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 236 FPS average.
• Medium: 206 FPS average, with a min of 175 FPS and a max of 237 FPS.
• High: 174 FPS average.
• Ultra: 142 FPS average.

This resolution shows a clear hierarchy, with the Low preset providing a 62 FPS advantage over the Ultra preset. The Medium preset's min of 175 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected:

• Low: 153 FPS average.
• Medium: 133 FPS average, with a min of 113 FPS and a max of 153 FPS.
• High: 113 FPS average.
• Ultra: 92 FPS average.

At this resolution, the High preset is the first one to dip below the 120 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 100 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a solid 133 FPS average, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck:

• Low: 83 FPS average.
• Medium: 72 FPS average, with a min of 61 FPS and a max of 83 FPS.
• High: 61 FPS average.
• Ultra: 50 FPS average.

The 4K results show that the Ultra preset is the only one that fails to reach 60 FPS on average. The High preset just barely hits 61 FPS, while the Medium preset offers a more comfortable 72 FPS. The Low preset at 83 FPS is the only setting that provides significant headroom above 60 FPS at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the difference between Low and Ultra is roughly 40-50% of the Low preset's frame rate. For instance, at 1080p, the gap is 94 FPS (236 to 142), at 1440p it is 61 FPS (153 to 92), and at 4K it is 33 FPS (83 to 50). This indicates that the performance scaling with settings is consistent regardless of resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only with the right settings. The measured data shows that the High preset at 3840x2160 averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable 72 FPS average, while the Ultra preset falls short at 50 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 offers a 113 FPS average, which is a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset is faster at 133 FPS, but the High preset provides a better visual experience for a modest 20 FPS cost.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score is 16129, which is very close to the AMD Radeon RX 9060's score of 16014, a 0.7% difference. It is also within 1.4% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M's score of 16351. This indicates that the 3060 Ti is performance-competitive with these cards.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3060 Ti sufficient for Doom?

A: The measured data shows that the game runs at all settings and resolutions without any indication of VRAM-related performance issues. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for this title, even at the 4K Ultra preset.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields the highest average FPS at 236. The Medium preset is the next fastest at 206 FPS, followed by High at 174 FPS and Ultra at 142 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data clearly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The FPS drops significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU's performance metrics (e.g., a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737) suggest it has ample headroom for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU's average benchmark score is 54762, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. This is a high-performance processor, and its benchmark scores reflect that. For instance, its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 47737, and its single-core score is 6739. These numbers indicate a processor that is not likely to be a bottleneck in a game like Doom.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to avoid frame drops. The measured FPS data shows that the system is GPU-bound, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution. The CPU's performance is more than sufficient for the game's demands. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, has an average score of 55093, which is a -0.6% delta, showing that the 9900X3D is slightly ahead in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053 (1.3% delta), and the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (2% delta).

The CPU's high core count and boost clock ensure that it can handle the game's logic and physics without issue. The 128 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial for gaming workloads. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU would be under the most relative load due to the high frame rate, the system still achieves 236 FPS. This indicates that the CPU has significant performance headroom in this title. The combination of the 9900X3D's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance makes it an ideal pairing for the RTX 3060 Ti, ensuring that the GPU is the only factor limiting frame rates in Doom.