Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a thoroughly playable Doom experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that 1080p and 1440p gaming are exceptionally strong while 4K remains viable at most presets. The measured FPS results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for the 2016 FPS title, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo produces an average of 61.1 FPS on High settings, which sits just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium raises the average to 71.5 FPS, while Low settings yield 78.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable mark at 47.4 FPS average, making it the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30.9 FPS, demonstrating that graphical settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance headroom expands considerably. The Ultra preset achieves 90.1 FPS average, which is nearly 43 FPS higher than the same preset at 4K. High settings deliver 105.5 FPS, Medium reaches 130.4 FPS, and Low tops out at 146.2 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin, and even the most demanding settings maintain a comfortable cushion above playability.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become exceptionally high. Low settings produce 231 FPS average, Medium follows at 199.1 FPS, High delivers 166.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages 139.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 91.6 FPS, which shows that while settings matter, even the heaviest configuration remains far beyond the playability threshold. Notably, the 1080p Ultra average of 139.4 FPS is higher than the 4K Low average of 78.3 FPS, underscoring how resolution scaling dominates the performance equation here.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The progression from 1080p to 4K at identical settings illustrates a consistent performance penalty: for example, High settings drop from 166.7 FPS at 1080p to 105.5 FPS at 1440p, then to 61.1 FPS at 4K. This pattern holds across all presets, with the 4K Ultra result being the only point where the combination fails to maintain playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for how the Ryzen 7 5700 compares to nearby hardware. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen's 25517 average, making them effectively equivalent in compute performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U posts 25485, a 0.1% deficit, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H reaches 25550, a 0.1% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U completes the group with 25446, sitting 0.3% below the Ryzen 7 5700. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning systems built around any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Doom.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are more disparate in age and capability. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639 average, despite being a much older architecture. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics achieves 17588, a 0.3% deficit, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 post 17551 and 17509, sitting 0.5% and 0.7% lower respectively. These GPU alternatives would produce broadly similar frame rates in Doom, though the benchmark scores suggest the RTX 4060 holds a slight edge over most of them. A system with the Ryzen 7 5700 paired with any of these near-equivalent GPUs would likely see FPS numbers within a few percentage points of the measured results, assuming no other bottlenecks intervene.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1985 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the overall distribution. This percentile position reflects the pairing's solid but not elite standing; it outperforms roughly 46.5% of all tested configurations while trailing the remaining 53.5%. The ranking indicates that many faster or more recent combinations exist, but the 1985th position still corresponds to strong playable performance across most settings, as the measured FPS data confirms.

The rank of 1985 out of 3712 suggests that while this combo is not at the top tier, it comfortably handles Doom's demands. The game's 2016 release date means modern mid-range hardware like this pairing exceeds the requirements by a wide margin in most scenarios. The combination's ability to hit 139.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 90.1 FPS at 1440p Ultra demonstrates that its mid-pack ranking translates to genuinely high frame rates in practice, reinforcing that composite benchmark positions do not always predict real-world gaming performance linearly.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K the combination achieves 61.1 FPS average on High settings, 71.5 FPS on Medium, and 78.3 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset falls short at 47.4 FPS, so players should avoid the highest settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 90.1 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at 2560x1440, as it maintains high frame rates while offering maximum visual quality.

Q: How much performance difference exists between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is 91.6 FPS, with Low producing 231 FPS and Ultra producing 139.4 FPS. Both are far above the playable threshold, so users can choose either extreme depending on their preference for visual fidelity or maximum frame rates.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 have any near-equivalent GPU alternatives?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower) in average benchmark scores. These would behave similarly in Doom, though the RTX 4060's 17639 average gives it a slight edge over most of them.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 competitive with other CPUs in its class?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (0.1% higher). All four comparable processors fall within a 0.3% range of the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517 average score, making them functionally equivalent for gaming workloads.

Q: Which resolution gives the best balance of quality and performance?

A: The 1440p Ultra preset at 90.1 FPS offers the strongest combination of visual detail and frame rate headroom. The 4K High preset at 61.1 FPS is also viable, but it leaves only 1.1 FPS of margin above the playability threshold, making it a riskier choice.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Doom. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with even Ultra reaching 139.4 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain these rates, but the resolution is low enough that the GPU is not fully stressed. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings shows a consistent drop of roughly 35-40% in frame rate (e.g., High falls from 166.7 to 105.5 FPS), which points to the GPU becoming more significant as pixel count increases.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Ultra preset drops to 47.4 FPS, falling below the playability threshold, while even High settings only manage 61.1 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is the only configuration where the combination fails to maintain 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at this extreme resolution. The CPU's performance remains consistent across resolutions, as evidenced by the Ryzen 7 5700's strong single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark and its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, so the frame rate drops at higher resolutions are attributable to GPU load.

The settings scaling further clarifies the division of labor. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 91.6 FPS, while at 4K that same settings range produces only a 30.9 FPS difference. This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is saturated sooner at 4K, leaving less headroom for settings adjustments to affect performance. Conversely, the wider spread at 1080p shows that the GPU has spare capacity, making the CPU and memory subsystem more relevant to sustained high frame rates. The data overall suggests that for this game, the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, while the CPU remains adequate even at high frame rates in 1080p and 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are High, which produces 61.1 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, as Medium and Low also qualify at 71.5 FPS and 78.3 FPS, but High offers superior visual quality while still clearing the threshold. The Ultra preset at 47.4 FPS is the only non-playable option across all resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, achieving 90.1 FPS average. Every preset at this resolution exceeds 60 FPS, with Medium at 130.4 FPS and High at 105.5 FPS, but Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity while retaining a comfortable 30.1 FPS margin above the playability floor.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering 139.4 FPS average. This configuration offers the highest quality with frame rates more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any demanding scenes or future driver changes. The 1080p Ultra result of 139.4 FPS is the strongest playable configuration in the dataset, combining maximum settings with high refresh rate capability.