Doom

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. Its recorded average score of 25,005 is only 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,964), making those two effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by a 0.3% margin, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% behind. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads by 0.4%, a negligible difference for frame rate purposes. Any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same CPU-bound performance in Doom, so if a system builder already owns one of these alternatives, the 8400F offers no meaningful upgrade in this title.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 posts an average benchmark score of 15,290. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15,283, a delta of 0.0%, which is statistically a tie. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics scores 15,270 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8% behind). This means the RTX 2060 and the RX 7600 are within 0.8% of each other in the database's aggregate measurements. In practical terms, swapping between these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom at the same settings and resolution. The RTX 2060's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs also places it in the middle of the performance distribution, not a top-tier part but far from a weak one.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combination run Doom at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest recorded average is 105 FPS at Ultra settings, with Medium at 152 FPS, High at 129 FPS, and Low at 175 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p with this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 68 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding playable setting at that resolution. Lower presets run faster: High averages 83 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, and Low 113 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the RTX 2060 and Ryzen 5 8400F in Doom?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 61 FPS, just barely above the 60 FPS playable line. Medium drops to 53 FPS average, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS, all of which fail the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at 2,934 out of 3,712 total tested combos. That places it in the lower portion of the distribution, meaning most other combinations produce higher frame rates in this game.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for the playable settings?

A: For settings that recorded minimums: at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 130 FPS with a maximum of 175 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 84 FPS and the maximum is 113 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 45 FPS and the maximum is 61 FPS. The other settings did not record separate minimum or maximum values.

Q: How close is the RTX 2060 to the RX 7600 in raw GPU score?

A: The RTX 2060 scores 15,290, which is 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15,171. This difference is within measurement noise, so both cards would behave nearly identically in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2,934 out of 3,712 tested combos for Doom. This places the pairing in the bottom 21% of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the aggregate of both components' performance tiers: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck here; the GPU's mid-pack standing drags the combined rank downward.

Despite the low rank, the actual gameplay outcome is positive for most resolutions. The rank is a relative measure across the entire database, which includes far more powerful GPUs such as newer enthusiast cards. What matters for a specific user is whether this combo hits the 60 FPS playable threshold at their chosen resolution and settings. The data shows it does so at 1080p across all presets and at 1440p across all presets, while only Low settings at 4K manage to stay above 60 FPS. The rank of 2,934 is therefore somewhat misleading for Doom specifically, because this game is not particularly demanding compared to newer titles, and the combo clears the playable bar in most scenarios.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom, and it can do so with room to spare at the two most common gaming resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, which is 75% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS. The only resolution where the system struggles is 3840x2160, where only the Low preset averages 61 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K all fall short of 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p and 1440p, the user can select the highest quality preset and still maintain smooth gameplay. For 4K, the system is playable only at the lowest quality settings, which is expected given the RTX 2060's mid-range position. The CPU is not a limiting factor in any of these scenarios; the 8400F's multi-threaded score of 20,851 in Cinebench R23 and single-thread score of 2,943 provide ample headroom for a 2016-era FPS like Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database recorded average frame rates for twelve distinct configurations, covering three resolutions and four settings presets each. Minimum and maximum values were recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 175 FPS. Medium averages 152 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High averages 129 FPS. Ultra averages 105 FPS. Every one of these averages is more than 43% above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Low being 192% above it.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 113 FPS. Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High averages 83 FPS. Ultra averages 68 FPS. The Ultra average is 13% above the 60 FPS line, while Low is 88% above it. The minimum recorded at Medium, 84 FPS, is still 40% above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 61 FPS, which is only 1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. High averages 45 FPS. Ultra averages 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 8 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is another 8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces less than two-thirds of the frame rate of the Low preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which averages 105 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it stays 75% above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset provides a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, averaging 68 FPS. This is 13% above the 60 FPS playable line. The margin is thinner than at 1080p, but it is still a comfortable buffer for typical frame time variance. Medium and High also clear the threshold easily, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while remaining playable.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Low, averaging 61 FPS. This is just 1 FPS above the playable threshold, so the margin is minimal. Users who prioritize 4K output must accept the lowest quality settings. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS and are not recommended for smooth play. The recorded minimum at Medium is 45 FPS, which would produce noticeable stuttering in fast-paced combat sequences.