Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 349 FPS average, which drops to 226 FPS at 1440p and further to 123 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p and another 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is expected but the magnitude tells a story about where the bottleneck lies.

At Medium settings, the progression is 304 FPS at 1080p, 197 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 46%. These percentage reductions are nearly identical to the Low settings case, suggesting a consistent resolution-dependent behavior. The High settings preset shows 257 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 4K, with reductions of 35% and 46% respectively.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario: 210 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% and 46%, matching the other presets almost exactly. This consistency across all four settings presets indicates that the resolution scaling behavior is not heavily influenced by the graphics settings themselves. The limiting factor appears to be the rendering resolution, not the complexity of the scene at different quality levels.

The 4K results at all settings remain above 74 FPS average, which is comfortably playable for a fast-paced FPS. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER maintains a solid frame rate even at the highest resolution testedable in this dataset. The 1080p results, exceeding 200 FPS at all settings, suggest that the GPU is not the primary constraint at lower resolutions. The CPU's contribution becomes more apparent at 1080p where frame rates are highest.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's boost clock is 2475 MHz with a base of 1980 MHz mirroring the Ada Lovelace architecture. These specifications are critical for understanding Doom's performance, as the game's id Tech engine benefits from high memory bandwidth and raw fill rates.

The GPU's pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s. With 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs, the RTX 4070 SUPER handles the geometric complexity of Doom's environments efficiently. The FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS provides the computational headroom for the game's lighting and particle effects. These metrics align with the measured results showing 4K Ultra at 74 FPS average, where the GPU's shading capabilities are pushed hardest.

The memory configuration of 12 GB is sufficient for Doom at these settings and resolutions, as evidenced by the lack of any min FPS values below playable thresholds at 4K. The measured data shows 4K Medium with min FPS of 91 and max of 123, indicating consistent frame pacing without memory-related stutters. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for the texture streaming demands of Doom's demon-filled arenas.

The GPU's percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 83, placing it in the upper tier of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 43223 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262, a delta of -0.1%. This parity in synthetic benchmarks does not fully translate to gaming performance, as the architecture differences matter. The RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms the RTX 4090 Mobile by 1% in average benchmark score, which is notable given the desktop card's more modest power envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 607th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 84th percentile of all configurations. This position reflects the strength of both components individually and their synergy in this game. The combo's ranking is primarily driven by the CPU's exceptional single-thread performance and the GPU's balanced capabilities.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this ranking. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and 2-thread score of 2549 indicate strong per-core performance that Doom's engine leverages. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2259 further confirms this. The multi-thread results are equally impressive, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 42018 and Geekbench multicore at 26736. These scores show that the 16-core, 32-thread processor can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads effectively.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 83, which aligns closely with the combo's overall ranking. The RTX 4070 SUPER's PassMark G3D score of 29995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 demonstrate its capability in modern rendering APIs. The Vulkan score of 205624 in Geekbench is particularly relevant for Doom, which uses Vulkan as its primary API. This strong Vulkan performance likely contributes to the combo's high ranking.

Compared to other combinations that include the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, this pairing with the RTX 4070 SUPER is mid-tier. The combo rank of 607 out of 3712 means there are 606 configurations that perform better, likely pairing the CPU with higher-end GPUs. Conversely, there are 3105 combos that rank lower, indicating that this setup is well above the median configuration tested.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver well above 200 FPS average, with Low at 349 FPS, Medium at 304 FPS, High at 257 FPS, and Ultra at 210 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is 47 FPS, or 18%. For competitive play, High settings at 1080p offer an excellent balance, providing 257 FPS average without the visual compromises of Low or Medium.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 166 FPS average, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 136 FPS, still above 120 FPS threshold. The step from Medium at 197 FPS to High at 166 FPS is a 16% reduction, while High to Ultra is an 18% reduction. Given that Doom is a fast-paced shooter, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended choice, as it maintains a high frame rate while preserving visual quality.

At 4K, the situation changes significantly. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, which is playable but may feel less smooth on high-refresh displays. The High preset at 90 FPS provides a better experience, offering a 22% improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset at 107 FPS is the best option for 4K gaming, delivering a smooth experience with only a modest visual sacrifice. Low settings at 123 FPS are available for those prioritizing frame rate above all else.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K, with its min FPS of 91 and max of 123, provides the most consistent frame pacing among all 4K options. The 91 FPS minimum ensures that even intense combat sequences remain fluid. At 1440p, Medium also shows excellent consistency with min FPS of 167 and max of 227. These measured values support Medium as a safe default for users who cannot tolerate frame rate dips.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 210 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank in Doom compared to other tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 607th out of 3712 tested combos.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The maximum FPS recorded is 350, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 91, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates at a base clock of 4.30 GHz and boosts up to 5.70 GHz. The CPU's 128 MB of L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality. This large cache, combined with the high boost clock, gives the CPU a significant advantage in games like Doom that are sensitive to single-thread performance.

The processor's benchmark scores demonstrate its capabilities. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 9259 and 16-thread score of 16374 show strong scaling across cores. The 3DMark max-thread score of 17184 indicates that the CPU can effectively utilize all 32 threads when needed. The PassMark multithread score of 70255 and integer math score of 243209 further confirm the CPU's processing power.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 95, placing it in the top 5% of all processors tested. Its average benchmark score of 75779 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75738, a delta of just 0.1%. This suggests that for Doom specifically, the extra cores of the 9950X3D do not provide a significant advantage over the 8-core Ryzen 7 PRO 9755. The game likely uses fewer than 16 cores effectively.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with DDR5 support and dual-channel configuration ensures that the processor can feed data to the GPU efficiently. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4070 SUPER, which uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The combination of the CPU's high clocks, large cache, and fast memory subsystem creates a strong foundation for high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 123 FPS, Medium at 107 FPS (min 91, max 123), High at 90 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The Medium preset shows the most consistent frame delivery with a 32 FPS range between minimum and maximum. The progression from Ultra to Low shows a 66% improvement in average FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of settings at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 226 FPS, Medium at 197 FPS (min 167, max 227), High at 166 FPS, and Ultra at 136 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a 60 FPS range between minimum and maximum, which is the widest range across all resolution and settings combinations. This suggests some scenes at 1440p Medium are significantly more demanding than others.

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 349 FPS, Medium at 304 FPS (min 259, max 350), High at 257 FPS, and Ultra at 210 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 91 FPS range between minimum and maximum, which is the largest absolute range in the dataset. The 1080p results all exceed 200 FPS, confirming that this resolution is well within the capabilities of the combo.

The data reveals that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's high single-thread performance cannot compensate for the GPU's rendering workload at that resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant, as the GPU has less work per frame. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2259 ensure that the processor can keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions.