Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, positioning itself as a top-tier pairing for this title. With a combo rank of 182 out of 2,930 tested configurations, this system sits comfortably in the top 6% of all tested hardware pairings. The data reveals a setup that excels at high refresh rates across all resolutions, though the relationship between CPU and GPU workloads shifts dramatically depending on the chosen settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D brings substantial processing power to Doom, with 12 cores and 24 threads operating on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). This is a 9000-series desktop processor built on a 4 nm TSMC process, featuring a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes 128 MB of L3 cache alongside 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core.

Benchmark data shows the CPU’s strength in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In 3DMark tests, the chip scores 12,490 with 16 threads and 13,795 with maximum threads, while single-thread performance reaches 1,269. Cinebench R23 results show 47,737 multi-core and 6,739 single-core scores. These numbers place the processor in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,762.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (average score 55,093, delta of -0.6%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053, delta of 1.3%), the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701, delta of 2%), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620, delta of 2.1%). This indicates the 9900X3D is positioned within a tight competitive cluster, trading blows with these processors within a 2.7% performance band.

For Doom, the CPU’s high single-thread performance is particularly relevant. The game’s engine benefits from strong per-core throughput, and the 5.50 GHz boost clock provides headroom for demanding frame-time scenarios. The 128 MB L3 cache also helps with keeping frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 399 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at extremely high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its closest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The 9900X3D posts an average benchmark score of 54,762. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55,093 (0.6% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053 (1.3% lower), the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701 (2.0% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620 (2.1% lower). This places the 9900X3D in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

*Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Doom?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves rank 182 out of 2,930 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 6.2% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform the standard RTX 4080 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247. The delta percentage is -0.1%, meaning the standard RTX 4080 is marginally ahead by 0.1% in average benchmark scores. The SUPER variant’s percentile among all GPUs is 86.

Q: What are the measured FPS differences between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 259 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 155 FPS. This represents a 104 FPS drop (or 40.2% reduction) when moving from Low to Ultra, with Medium at 225 FPS and High at 190 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have, and what type is it?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock is 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern that shifts the bottleneck between CPU and GPU. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 294 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 190 FPS, a 35.4% decrease. At 4K High, the average falls to 103 FPS, another 45.8% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline with increasing resolution strongly indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Low settings data tells a similar story but with even higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 399 FPS average. At 1440p Low, it drops to 259 FPS (a 35.1% decrease), and at 4K Low, it falls to 140 FPS (a 45.9% decrease from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the scaling is resolution-driven rather than setting-driven.

Interestingly, the gap between 1080p and 1440p Low settings (140 FPS difference) is nearly identical to the gap between 1440p and 4K Low settings (119 FPS difference). This linear scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s GPU compute and memory bandwidth are being progressively saturated as resolution increases. The GPU’s 736.3 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory are substantial, but Doom’s rendering demands at 4K push the graphics card to its limits.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, allowing the GPU to run at very high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU’s shading units (10,240) and texture units (320) become the primary constraint. The 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance is clearly sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K Ultra pushes the system to 84 FPS average, showing where the graphics card begins to struggle with the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

With a combo rank of 182 out of 2,930 tested configurations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the top 6.2% of all tested combos for Doom. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all measured resolution and settings combinations, positioning this system well above the median test configuration.

The GPU’s individual benchmark percentile of 86 (against all GPUs) and the CPU’s percentile of 91 (against all CPUs) both contribute to this high combo ranking. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,209 places it in a close rivalry with the standard RTX 4080 (54,247, -0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.8% delta). These rivalries are all within a 2.8% performance band, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER is tightly grouped with several high-end graphics cards.

For Doom specifically, the combo rank of 182 suggests this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. The game’s optimization for high frame rates rewards the combination of a strong single-threaded CPU and a high-bandwidth GPU. The 128 MB L3 cache on the CPU and the 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth on the GPU work together to minimize data transfer bottlenecks, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame delivery in fast-paced FPS gameplay.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, with 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU features 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Clock speeds are substantial: a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The memory operates at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed, delivering 736.3 GB/s bandwidth through a 256-bit interface. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory provides ample capacity for Doom’s textures and assets, even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The GPU’s TDP is rated at 320 W, with a triple-slot cooler design and a single 16-pin power connector.

The GPU’s pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s directly impact Doom’s rendering performance. The measured FPS data shows the GPU handling 4K Ultra at 84 FPS average, which indicates the fill rate is sufficient for the game’s demanding visual effects. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS provides strong compute capability for the game’s lighting and particle effects.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,209 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the RTX 4080 (54,247, -0.1%), Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1%), Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7%), and Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.8%). These tight margins show the RTX 4080 SUPER is competitively positioned, though slightly behind a few alternatives in raw benchmark scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four quality settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). Each configuration was tested with the game’s built-in benchmark, with some rows including minimum and maximum FPS values.

1920x1080:

• Low: 399 FPS average
• Medium: 348 FPS average, with 296 FPS minimum and 400 FPS maximum
• High: 294 FPS average
• Ultra: 240 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 259 FPS average
• Medium: 225 FPS average, with 191 FPS minimum and 259 FPS maximum
• High: 190 FPS average
• Ultra: 155 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 140 FPS average
• Medium: 122 FPS average, with 104 FPS minimum and 140 FPS maximum
• High: 103 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

The Medium settings rows include min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range from 296 to 400 FPS shows a 104 FPS spread, indicating some variation but generally smooth performance. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 191-259 FPS (68 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium, it tightens further to 104-140 FPS (36 FPS spread). This pattern suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time spikes.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, Low to Ultra represents a 159 FPS drop (39.8%). At 1440p, the drop is 104 FPS (40.2%). At 4K, the drop is 56 FPS (40.0%). The nearly identical percentage reductions across resolutions indicate that the performance scaling is proportional to the rendering workload, with each setting tier adding a similar relative burden.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players targeting the highest refresh rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers exceptional performance at 399 FPS average, easily exceeding 240 Hz and approaching 360 Hz displays. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 348 FPS average with a 296 FPS minimum, which still comfortably supports 240 Hz gaming while providing better image quality than Low.

At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 225 FPS average with a 191 FPS minimum. This configuration balances visual quality with high refresh rate performance, making it suitable for 144 Hz to 240 Hz monitors. The High preset drops to 190 FPS average, which remains excellent for 144 Hz displays but may not fully saturate 240 Hz panels. The Ultra preset at 155 FPS average is still highly playable, but the 70 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra at 1440p suggests diminishing returns for the extra visual settings.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset delivers 122 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum, which is above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate 4K displays. The High preset at 103 FPS average is also viable, though the minimum FPS data is not provided for this configuration. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS average is the most demanding option, suitable for 60 Hz displays but not ideal for competitive play where higher frame rates provide an advantage.

The data indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is best utilized at 1440p with Medium or High settings, where it maintains frame rates well above 144 Hz. At 4K, Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the 122 FPS average offering a significant improvement over the 84 FPS Ultra preset. For players with high refresh rate 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 348 FPS average is the recommended starting point, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while still delivering exceptional frame rates.