Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with benchmark results showing the pair clearing 60 FPS at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data, measured across three resolutions and four quality settings, reveals a system that is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K still producing an average of 63 FPS. This places the combo in the 1054th position out of 3712 tested configurations, a strong showing that underscores the hardware's ability to handle the 2016 FPS title with substantial headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at 4K.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 117 FPS, nearly double the playable threshold and a significant jump from the 63 FPS seen at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 or the Ryzen 5 7400F the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 181 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 63 FPS, a 118 FPS reduction that aligns with the increased rendering load on the graphics card.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The lowest preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 301 FPS, with the Medium preset also exceeding 260 FPS, indicating the CPU has substantial headroom at this resolution.

Q: Does the system ever fall below 60 FPS in any tested scenario?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 63 FPS at 4K Ultra. The Minimum FPS data, available for Medium settings at all resolutions, shows 78 FPS at 4K, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 223 FPS at 1080p, all comfortably above the threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1054th out of 3712 tested configurations in Doom, placing it in the top percentile of systems capable of running the game at high frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the playable threshold, but the High and Medium presets offer more comfort at 78 FPS and 92 FPS respectively. For players prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra is viable, though the data suggests High provides a safer buffer against frame dips.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 117 FPS. This nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold and represents the ideal balance of quality and performance. The High preset reaches 143 FPS, while Medium hits 170 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended setting given the substantial headroom.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset again stands as the most demanding option, with an average of 181 FPS. This is more than triple the playable threshold, confirming that the system is severely underutilized at this resolution. Even the High preset at 221 FPS and Medium at 262 FPS leave significant performance on the table, making Ultra the obvious choice for maximum visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 1054 out of 3712 tested combinations in Doom. This places the system in the upper third of all configurations, a strong result considering the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The ranking reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the combo outperforming the majority of tested systems despite the RTX 3080's percentile score of 68 against all GPUs and the CPU's percentile of 83 against all processors.

The rank is particularly notable because it demonstrates that the combination's real-world gaming performance exceeds what individual component benchmarks might suggest. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 and the GPU's average of 23172 both contribute to a system that handles Doom with exceptional ease, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS. This positioning indicates that the hardware is well-matched for the game, with neither component bottlenecking the other to a significant degree.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i5-14600T, with an average score of 32707 and a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, scoring 32697 with a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is slightly faster at 32812 (-0.2% delta), while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails marginally at 32662 (0.3% delta). These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at most settings, with the 1080p Low average of 301 FPS indicating ample processing headroom.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100, which scores 23249 on average (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 23250 (-0.3% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X are also close, with scores of 23273 and 23276 respectively (both -0.4% delta). These graphics cards would produce similar results in Doom, though the RTX 3080's higher memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s and 10 GB of GDDR6X memory likely provide an edge in texture-heavy scenes, even if average frame rates are comparable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component importance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the Low preset achieving 301 FPS while the Ultra preset drops to 181 FPS. The 120 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the CPU's capability is highlighted by the fact that even the most demanding settings exceed 180 FPS. The Ryzen 5 7400F's single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 21765 indicate robust processing power that keeps up with the GPU's high frame output.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's influence becomes more pronounced. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (181 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (117 FPS) shows a 64 FPS drop, while the jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (63 FPS) represents another 54 FPS reduction. This consistent decline as resolution increases confirms that the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor beyond 1080p. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 465.1 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS sits near the edge of the playable threshold, indicating the GPU is working near its limits at that resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation entirely. The difference between Low (105 FPS) and Ultra (63 FPS) at 4K is 42 FPS, a narrower gap than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU's rendering capacity is the primary constraint. The CPU's influence diminishes at this resolution, as the 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU's demands. The data indicates that for Doom, the RTX 3080's performance scales predictably with resolution, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides consistent support without becoming a bottleneck at any tested setting.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Doom at 60 FPS or higher across all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous:

At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates on all settings, with the Ultra preset averaging 63 FPS. The High (78 FPS), Medium (92 FPS), and Low (105 FPS) presets all exceed the threshold with increasing margins, making 4K gaming fully viable.

At 2560x1440, the system excels, with the Ultra preset delivering 117 FPS and lower presets reaching between 143 FPS and 195 FPS. This resolution represents the sweet spot for the hardware, offering high visual quality with substantial performance headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly powerful, with the Ultra preset hitting 181 FPS and the Low preset reaching 301 FPS. Players with high-refresh monitors will find ample frame rates, and the system's performance at this resolution suggests it could handle significantly more demanding titles.

The measured data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination is more than adequate for Doom, with no scenario falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only consideration is that at 4K Ultra, the 63 FPS average leaves little room for frame drops, though the Medium preset's minimum of 78 FPS offers a safer alternative for those prioritizing consistency. Overall, this is a high-performance configuration that maximizes the game's potential at every resolution.