Doom

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination shows a clear performance curve across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 175 FPS on Low settings, 152 FPS on Medium, 129 FPS on High, and 105 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS, indicating solid frame pacing throughout the run. All four presets at 1080p remain far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the heaviest Ultra preset maintaining an average that is 75% higher than the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages step down proportionally but remain robust. Low settings produce 113 FPS, Medium records 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 113, High reaches 83 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 45 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a substantial impact on the frame rate. At 1440p, every preset clears the 60 FPS line, though Ultra has the smallest margin of safety, sitting just 8 FPS above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that reaches the playable threshold. Medium averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 61, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 8 FPS, from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs an additional 8 FPS, creating a nearly linear degradation of 8 FPS per preset step at 4K. The minimum recorded at 4K Medium, 45 FPS, indicates that even the mid-range preset will experience noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

The scaling between resolutions is consistent. At Ultra settings, the average drops from 105 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p to 37 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p transition reduces Ultra performance by 35%, while the 1440p to 4K transition reduces it by 46%. This suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher pixel counts, a pattern that appears throughout the data.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds the rank of 2934 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the lower third of all recorded configurations. The percentile position reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's strength, as the RTX 2060 occupies the 58th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

The rank of 2934 indicates that approximately 78% of tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in Doom. This is not a condemnation of the combo, because the game's engine is highly scalable and the measured FPS values at 1080p are already very high. The ranking is more an artifact of the database containing many higher-end GPU pairings than a reflection of poor performance for this specific hardware. In absolute terms, this combo at 1080p Ultra produces 105 FPS, which is a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS title, but the rank shows that the RTX 2060 holds this combo back relative to configurations with newer or higher-tier graphics cards.

The combo rank should be read in context. Doom is an older title with a well-optimized engine, and the data shows that this mid-range GPU can still push high frame rates at mainstream resolutions. The rank of 2934 is therefore more informative about the breadth of the database than about any deficiency in this pairing, which delivers playable results at three of the four tested presets at 1440p and above.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7400F and the RTX 2060 in Doom. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough across all presets that the CPU's six Zen 4 cores with 12 threads are likely feeding the GPU adequately. The single-core performance of this processor, as measured by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 2060 at lower resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance drop that scales with pixel count, which is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is the clear constraint at 4K. The fact that only the Low preset clears 60 FPS at this resolution, while Ultra drops to 37 FPS, demonstrates that the GPU's compute throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering in this title. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal, as the frame rates are governed almost entirely by the GPU's pixel and texture processing rates.

Between 1080p and 1440p, the scaling is moderate, indicating a balanced workload where both components contribute. At 1440p Ultra, the 68 FPS average suggests the GPU is working harder, but the CPU still has headroom. The recorded minimum of 84 FPS at 1440p Medium reinforces this interpretation, as the frame times remain consistent without CPU-induced stutters. At 1080p, the high averages across all presets, including 175 FPS on Low, indicate that the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its maximum output, and the RTX 2060's performance ceiling is the limiting factor even at this resolution.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS, a 40% reduction. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 45 FPS drop, a 40% reduction. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra is 24 FPS, a 39% reduction. This consistent proportional scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is handling the graphics workload uniformly, and the CPU is not introducing variable bottlenecks at different settings.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Doom, but the playable range depends heavily on the chosen resolution. The data shows a clear verdict: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 105 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, and the Ultra preset maintains 68 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 61 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at 4K fall below the threshold, with averages of 53, 45, and 37 FPS respectively.

For a 1080p display, this combo is more than adequate. The 105 FPS at Ultra settings provides a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS, and even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line. For a 1440p display, the Ultra preset at 68 FPS is the best visual option that remains playable, though users who prefer higher frame rates can step down to High at 83 FPS or Medium at 99 FPS. For a 4K display, the verdict is more restrictive: only Low settings are playable, and the 61 FPS average leaves almost no headroom for demanding scenes. Users targeting 4K should plan to use Low settings or consider that the RTX 2060 is not suited for high-quality 4K gaming in this title.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. The database records 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 as fully playable across all presets, while 3840x2160 is playable only on Low. This is a reasonable outcome for a GPU that sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, paired with a CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration; the GPU defines the playable envelope.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combination delivers an average of 105 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 68 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that remains playable. All presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 61 FPS, while Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to nearby GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% difference, and the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1% difference. The RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8% difference.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a -0.2% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.3% difference.

Q: What frame rate does the Medium preset produce at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 152, with a minimum of 130 and a maximum of 175.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Low, which records 61 FPS. This is the best setting for 4K, as it is the sole playable option. The Medium preset at 53 FPS is close but fails the threshold, and the 45 FPS minimum at this setting confirms that frame drops will occur.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 68 FPS on average, making it the most demanding setting that stays playable. This is the recommended configuration for 1440p, as it provides the highest visual quality while remaining above the 60 FPS line. The High preset at 83 FPS is a viable alternative for users seeking more headroom, and Medium at 99 FPS offers even more margin.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, which is the best visual setting that clears the threshold by a wide margin. All presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra at 105 FPS is the optimal choice for image quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 129 FPS and Medium at 152 FPS are options for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, but the data shows that Ultra is already well above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The Intel Core i5-14600T is the closest rival with a score of 32707, a 0.1% difference, meaning it would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, a 0.2% difference, and would also be indistinguishable in practice. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a -0.2% difference, placing it marginally ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.3% difference, and is effectively equivalent. All four of these processors sit within a 0.5% band of the Ryzen 5 7400F, so any of them would produce essentially the same frame rates in Doom when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% difference, making it the closest match in overall benchmark performance. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1% difference, and would deliver nearly identical frame rates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8% difference. All four of these GPUs fall within a 0.8% range of the RTX 2060, meaning any of them would produce comparable results in Doom at the same resolutions and presets. The GTX 580 is the most direct substitute, while the Radeon 680M and RTX 3050 OEM offer similar performance with different feature sets that do not affect this game's measured output.

The data indicates that users seeking comparable performance to this combo should look for hardware in these narrow benchmark bands, as the measured FPS in Doom would be within a few frames of the values recorded for the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 2060 combination. The CPU alternatives are all within 0.3% of each other in average score, and the GPU alternatives are within 0.8%, so the gameplay experience would be effectively unchanged.