Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a highly capable combination for running Doom, delivering playable performance at 4K and exceptional frame rates at 1440p and 1080p. The data shows this combo ranks in the 1980th position out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems. At 1080p, this setup achieves an average of 135.4 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 1440p it still manages 91.9 FPS on the same preset, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset this combo can run at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 62.2 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 49.9 FPS, while Low and Medium achieve 82.4 FPS and 72.2 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 91.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964). It also edges out the Intel Core i7-11850H by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.4%, while trailing the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3%.

Q: What frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p on Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 200.1 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 135.4 FPS seen on Ultra, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops from 135.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 49.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 63% reduction, while the CPU's workload scales less dramatically across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1980th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all systems. This is a respectable position, indicating that the hardware sits comfortably above the median for this specific game title. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component bottlenecks the other to a severe degree in most scenarios.

The CPU itself performs in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25005. This places it ahead of the vast majority of CPUs, though its nearest rivals are very close: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 (0.2% lower) and the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% lower). The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards with an average score of 17639, which is notably lower than the CPU's relative standing. This discrepancy suggests that in compute-heavy scenarios, the GPU may be the weaker link, though for Doom specifically, the measured frame rates tell a more favorable story.

At 1080p, the combo's ranking would likely be higher than at 4K, given that the frame rates at lower resolutions are far above the playable threshold. The 225.8 FPS at 1080p Low and 166.5 FPS at 1080p High demonstrate that this system has massive headroom for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. The rank of 1980 reflects an average across all tested conditions, including the more demanding 4K Ultra preset where performance dips to 49.9 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the frame rates are extremely high — 225.8 FPS on Low and 200.1 FPS on Medium — suggesting that the Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread performance (951 in 3dmark single-thread test) is sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 without limiting its output. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 40% drop (from 225.8 to 135.4 FPS), which is primarily driven by GPU load increasing with graphical complexity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The Ultra preset delivers 91.9 FPS, which is 32% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 135.4 FPS. This reduction is consistent with a 78% increase in pixel count, indicating that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU still has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 147.7 FPS on Low settings at 1440p, which is only 35% lower than the 1080p Low result despite the higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting factor. The Ultra preset drops to 49.9 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even High settings only manage 62.2 FPS, while Low and Medium achieve 82.4 and 72.2 FPS respectively. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (91.9 FPS) to 4K Ultra (49.9 FPS) represents a 46% reduction, which closely tracks the 2.25x increase in pixel count. This pattern confirms that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the ceiling at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F are all within a 0.4% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with an average score of 24964, is virtually identical in performance (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H score 24935 and 24911 respectively, representing 0.3% and 0.4% deficits. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher. For gaming purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Doom, as the game is not heavily CPU-threaded at these performance levels.

For the GPU, the closest alternatives are surprisingly older or lower-tier products. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M (integrated graphics) scores 17588, just 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Radeon Pro 460 score 17551 and 17509 respectively, representing 0.5% and 0.7% deficits. These figures suggest that in raw benchmark terms, the RTX 4060's performance is closely matched by these alternatives, though the RTX 4060 brings additional features like ray tracing acceleration (24 RT cores) and DLSS support via its 96 tensor cores that would not be reflected in these legacy benchmarks.

In practice, for Doom specifically, the GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 provides a more game-relevant comparison. The RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity and Ada Lovelace architecture are well-suited to this 2016 title, which has modest VRAM requirements. Any of the listed rival GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates at 1080p, but the RTX 4060's modern feature set gives it an edge in newer titles that utilize DirectX 12 Ultimate features.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, delivering an average of 62.2 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K, as Ultra drops to 49.9 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. Medium settings provide a comfortable 72.2 FPS for those who prefer smoother gameplay, while Low achieves 82.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS mark, so the best settings are Ultra, which runs at 91.9 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still offering a significant margin above the playable threshold. High settings yield 110.1 FPS, Medium reaches 129.1 FPS, and Low tops out at 147.7 FPS, giving players flexibility to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 135.4 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so even the most demanding settings are well within playable territory. High settings reach 166.5 FPS, Medium achieves 200.1 FPS, and Low produces an impressive 225.8 FPS, which is ideal for esports-style play on high-refresh-rate displays.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Doom exceptionally well. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — is playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 135.4 FPS. This makes the system ideal for 1080p gaming with all settings maximized. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all four presets stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 91.9 FPS. Players at 1440p can enjoy the full visual experience without compromise.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but with some caveats. High settings produce 62.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium and Low achieve 72.2 and 82.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset falls short at 49.9 FPS, so 4K users should stick to High or lower settings for a smooth experience. Overall, this combination is more than sufficient for Doom at mainstream resolutions, and it even handles 4K with reasonable settings. The Ryzen 5 8400F provides ample CPU headroom across all resolutions, while the RTX 4060's performance is the deciding factor at 4K. For the vast majority of players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system delivers outstanding results with no meaningful compromises.