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# Can AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 run Doom?

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a decisive "yes" for running Doom across all tested resolutions, though 4K demands a settings compromise. Based on measured data, this pairing ranks 2001st out of 3712 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The RTX 4060, with its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, pairs with the 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 CPU to produce frame rates that range from a playable 48 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 228 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution climbs, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072) ensures high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The data shows that dropping to Low at 4K yields 80 FPS average, but Medium is the highest quality preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold consistently. The High preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while Ultra averages 48 FPS, making both unsuitable for a locked 60 FPS experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset available, and the measured average comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. For reference, the High preset at this resolution averages 108 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS (with minimum 109 and maximum 148), and Low averages 147 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p provides a 47% higher frame rate than the same preset at 4K, indicating that resolution scaling is steep but the hardware has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 137 FPS. The RTX 4060 and Ryzen 5 7400F combination has significant headroom at this resolution: High averages 167 FPS, Medium averages 198 FPS (minimum 168, maximum 228), and Low averages 228 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin, making this resolution the most comfortable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this system in Doom is 2001 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places the Ryzen 5 7400F + RTX 4060 pairing in the 54th percentile of all tested combos for this game, meaning roughly 54% of tested systems perform worse and 46% perform better. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-to-high-tier configuration: the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs (average benchmark score 32750) is stronger than the GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs (average benchmark score 17639), which explains why the combo lands near the median for the game rather than higher.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-14600T (delta +0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (delta +0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (delta +0.3%). These deltas are all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 7400F's average score, indicating that CPU-bound performance in Doom would be nearly identical with any of these processors. The GPU's nearest rivals show a wider spread: AMD Radeon HD 7790 (delta -0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (delta +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (delta +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (delta +0.7%). Notably, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is within 0.7% of these rival GPUs, meaning GPU-bound scenarios in Doom would show minimal differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates across presets are: Low at 80 FPS, Medium at 70 FPS (with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80), High at 59 FPS, and Ultra at 48 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 12.5%, from Medium to High is 15.7%, and from High to Ultra is 18.6%. The minimum FPS data for Medium (59) is notably close to the playable threshold, indicating that while the average is comfortable, brief dips can approach the 60 FPS line.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are: Low at 147 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS (minimum 109, maximum 148), High at 108 FPS, and Ultra at 89 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 39.5% reduction in frame rate, which is less severe than at 4K (40% reduction from Low to Ultra). The minimum FPS at Medium (109) is well above the playable threshold, suggesting stable performance throughout the preset range.

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are: Low at 228 FPS, Medium at 198 FPS (minimum 168, maximum 228), High at 167 FPS, and Ultra at 137 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 39.9%, consistent with the other resolutions. The minimum FPS at Medium (168) is significantly above the threshold, and even the Ultra preset's average of 137 FPS leaves substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The maximum FPS at Medium (228) matches the Low preset's average, indicating that the Medium preset at 1080p can hit the same peaks as Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sits within a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core i5-14600T delivers an average benchmark score of 32707 (delta +0.1%), making it functionally identical for Doom's CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, delta +0.2%) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, delta +0.3%) are also within a fraction of a percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, delta -0.2%) is slightly faster on average, but the difference is negligible for gaming. Systems using any of these CPUs with the RTX 4060 would produce near-identical frame rates in Doom, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU performance matters more.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 4060 are older or integrated parts with comparable average benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, delta -0.2%) is the closest match, followed by the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, delta +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, delta +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, delta +0.7%). These deltas indicate that the RTX 4060's GPU-bound performance in Doom would be statistically indistinguishable from these alternatives. However, the RTX 4060's modern feature set (DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4 support) and 8 GB VRAM may provide advantages in other titles, even if Doom's measured FPS is similar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's role is most visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the RTX 4060 produces 228 FPS at Low settings, which is 1.36 times the 4K Low average of 80 FPS. This scaling is primarily resolution-driven, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, PassMark single-thread score of 3689) ensures that the GPU is not starved for data at high frame rates.

The CPU's importance is underscored by its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, which is higher than the GPU's 61st percentile ranking. This suggests that in CPU-light games like Doom, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample headroom, and the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The evidence is in the scaling: at 4K, the drop from Low (80 FPS) to Ultra (48 FPS) is 40%, while at 1080p the same preset range drops by 39.9%. The consistency of this scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU contributing only marginally at 1080p.

However, the CPU's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, PassMark multi-thread score of 25645) provides sufficient throughput for the game's engine. The 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures that even at 1080p Low with 228 FPS, the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth further reduces any potential CPU-side stalls.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at all three tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K requires a settings reduction. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best playable setting being Medium at 70 FPS average. The High preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 48 FPS, making both non-playable by the 60 FPS standard. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 89 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 137 FPS average. The verdict is clear: this system delivers a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p on maximum settings, and at 4K on Medium settings. For users with 4K displays, the choice between Medium (70 FPS) and High (59 FPS) is a matter of whether the 11 FPS difference justifies the visual quality trade-off, but only Medium clears the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The best playable setting at 3840x2160 is Medium, which delivers an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. The High preset averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra averages 48 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Doom at 1440p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 89 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution also exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, which is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), AMD Radeon 780M (17588), and AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666). Performance differences in Doom would be minimal.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and how does it affect Doom performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals are within 0.3% in average score, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures it is not a bottleneck in Doom.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this setup?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium, averaging 70 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 137 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 137 Hz.