Doom

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the system maintains 60 FPS or higher on Low (81.6 FPS) and Medium (72.2 FPS) settings. High settings drop to 56.3 FPS, and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 46.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 90.5 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold, so you can max out the game at this resolution without concerns.

Q: How much performance does the system lose when going from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 227.2 FPS on Low to 135.4 FPS on Ultra. That is a reduction of roughly 40% when moving to the highest preset, yet the game remains far above the 60 FPS threshold in all cases.

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

A: The benchmark data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K, frame rates drop sharply as settings increase (81.6 FPS on Low down to 46.4 FPS on Ultra), while at 1080p the system sustains very high frame rates across all presets, suggesting the CPU handles the game's demands well at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for Doom?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2050 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database. The CPU sits in the 75th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 108.7 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, with a measured average of 72.2 FPS. The data shows that High settings dip to 56.3 FPS, just below the playability threshold, while Ultra falls further to 46.4 FPS. Low settings deliver 81.6 FPS, but Medium offers the best visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar with a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, so the best setting is Ultra, which achieves 90.5 FPS on average. High settings run at 108.7 FPS, Medium at 125.5 FPS, and Low at 146.5 FPS. Since even the most demanding preset stays well above playable frame rates, there is no reason to reduce visual quality at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable. Ultra settings produce 135.4 FPS on average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. High settings hit 167.6 FPS, Medium reaches 196.9 FPS, and Low peaks at 227.2 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, is the recommended choice here because it delivers excellent visuals while maintaining frame rates that suit high refresh rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions. This is evident from the scaling between settings at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets. The difference between Low (227.2 FPS) and Ultra (135.4 FPS) is significant, but both are far beyond what a 60 Hz display can show. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not holding the system back at this resolution. The game's demands at 1080p are well within the CPU's capabilities, as evidenced by the consistently high performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show more GPU influence. Ultra settings drop to 90.5 FPS from 135.4 FPS at 1080p, a reduction of about 33%. Low settings go from 227.2 FPS to 146.5 FPS, a 36% drop. This proportional scaling across settings suggests that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, as the increased pixel count places more strain on the RTX 4060 while the CPU's workload remains relatively stable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes unmistakable. The frame rate difference between Low (81.6 FPS) and Ultra (46.4 FPS) is a 43% drop, and even High settings (56.3 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are being taxed heavily at this resolution. The CPU's performance metrics, such as a PassMark multithread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239, are more than sufficient for this game, but they cannot compensate for the GPU's rendering limits at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is balanced, with the GPU handling the rendering load while the CPU keeps up easily. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution the way the GPU's does. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1440p, this combination works well. At 4K, reducing settings to Medium is necessary to stay playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close performance counterparts that would behave similarly in Doom.

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, with an average score of 21440, a delta of just 0.2%. These two processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is 0.5% lower, while the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, a 1.2% deficit. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% higher than the Ryzen 5 2600. Any of these CPUs would produce essentially the same gameplay experience, meaning the choice between them would not meaningfully change Doom's performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, with an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% deficit, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, a 0.5% gap. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, which is 0.7% lower. These GPUs would all fall within a very narrow performance band, so players with any of these cards would see nearly identical frame rates in Doom at the same settings and resolution.

For the system as a whole, the combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 ranks 2050 out of 3712 tested combinations. The close scores of the rival components suggest that swapping in any of the listed alternatives would result in a similar overall ranking, with only marginal differences in actual gameplay performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured, so the analysis relies on averages, which are sufficient to determine playability.

3840x2160:

• Low: 81.6 FPS average
• Medium: 72.2 FPS average
• High: 56.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 46.4 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 146.5 FPS average
• Medium: 125.5 FPS average
• High: 108.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 90.5 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 227.2 FPS average
• Medium: 196.9 FPS average
• High: 167.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 135.4 FPS average

The progression across resolutions shows a consistent pattern. At each settings level, dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 30 to 40 percent. Dropping from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by another 40 to 50 percent. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4060's rendering capabilities are the deciding factor.

At 1080p, even the most demanding preset, Ultra, achieves 135.4 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The system is clearly not stressed at this resolution, and the CPU's performance is more than adequate to feed the GPU.

At 1440p, all settings remain above 90 FPS, with Ultra at 90.5 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the system can handle maximum settings while still providing a smooth experience.

At 4K, only Low and Medium settings stay above 60 FPS. High and Ultra fall short, meaning players who want maximum visual fidelity at this resolution would need to accept frame rates below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Doom, and it does so impressively at most settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with the best being Ultra at 135.4 FPS. The game runs exceptionally well here, and the system has enough headroom to handle demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are also playable, with Ultra at 90.5 FPS as the best choice. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, as it delivers maximum visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low (81.6 FPS) and Medium (72.2 FPS) are playable. High settings at 56.3 FPS and Ultra at 46.4 FPS fall below the playable threshold. The recommended setting at 4K is Medium, which provides the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

In summary, this PC is more than capable of running Doom. For 1080p and 1440p displays, players can max out the settings and enjoy frame rates well above 60 FPS. For 4K displays, dropping to Medium settings is necessary to maintain playability, but the game still runs smoothly. The combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 proves to be well suited for this title, with the GPU being the primary factor at higher resolutions and the CPU providing ample support throughout.