Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers strong, playable performance in Doom at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires dropping to Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. Across all tested resolutions, the combo’s average frame rates are consistently high for a mid-range GPU, though the system ranks near the middle of all tested combinations. The data shows a clear GPU-bound workload, with FPS scaling almost entirely with resolution and preset rather than revealing any CPU limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Only average FPS values are provided; minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded.

At 3840x2160, the combo averages 78.4 FPS on Low, 70.0 FPS on Medium, 58.7 FPS on High, and 48.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 30.2 FPS (a 38.5% reduction). Only Low and Medium stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Medium being the highest playable preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, all four presets remain playable. The average FPS values are 144.8 (Low), 129.3 (Medium), 105.4 (High), and 90.8 (Ultra). The gap between Low and Ultra is 54.0 FPS (37.3% lower). Ultra at 90.8 FPS is comfortably above 60, making it the recommended preset for 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces very high frame rates: 225.9 FPS on Low, 198.7 FPS on Medium, 167.6 FPS on High, and 138.5 FPS on Ultra. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average of 138.5 FPS, more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 38.7% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions.

These numbers indicate that the RTX 4060 handles Doom’s engine efficiently across the board. The 4K High preset barely misses the 60 FPS line at 58.7 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls well short. For users targeting 4K, Medium at 70 FPS is the optimal balance; for 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is fully playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2046 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. That places it in the lower half of all systems evaluated, though it still achieves playable frame rates at most settings. The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578. The GPU is in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, averaging 17639 in benchmark tests.

The CPU’s high percentile reflects its 8-core, 16-thread design and strong single-thread performance — it scores 1499 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 13184 in multi-core. The GPU’s percentile is more modest, consistent with its mid-range positioning. The combination’s overall rank of 2046 suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing; a stronger GPU would likely push the combo higher, while the CPU has ample headroom.

In practical terms, the combo outperforms roughly 45% of all tested systems in Doom. That places it in the middle of the pack, which is expected given the RTX 4060’s performance class. However, the game’s relatively low system requirements mean that even a mid-range GPU can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, as the measured FPS shows.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a consistently GPU-bound workload across all resolutions and presets. The FPS differences between Low and Ultra at a given resolution are nearly identical: at 1080p, Low is 225.9 FPS and Ultra is 138.5 FPS (a 38.7% drop); at 1440p, Low is 144.8 and Ultra is 90.8 (37.3% drop); at 4K, Low is 78.4 and Ultra is 48.2 (38.5% drop). This uniform scaling strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as changing settings has the same relative impact regardless of resolution.

Resolution scaling also points to GPU dominance. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces FPS from 138.5 to 90.8 (34.5% lower); from 1440p to 4K Ultra, FPS drops from 90.8 to 48.2 (46.9% lower). The larger drop at 4K is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where pixel throughput becomes the deciding factor.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 8 cores / 16 threads, provides more than enough processing power. Its single-thread score of 921 in 3DMark and 1499 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates strong per-core performance. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to become a bottleneck, the combo still reaches 225.9 FPS — far above any realistic display refresh rate. This shows that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in any tested configuration.

In summary, the RTX 4060 is the performance limiter. The Ryzen 7 5700X has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at all settings, and the game’s engine scales predictably with GPU load. Users seeking higher FPS at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, not a faster CPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. The average FPS at 4K Medium is 70.0, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra fall below 60 (58.7 and 48.2 respectively).

Q: What is the best setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is fully playable, averaging 90.8 FPS. Since all four presets exceed 60 FPS, Ultra provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2046 out of 3712 combos, placing it in the lower half. The CPU is in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 61st percentile, indicating the GPU is the weaker component.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved?

A: The maximum recorded average is 225.9 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 138.5 FPS.

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

A: The data shows a GPU-bound workload. FPS scales consistently with resolution and preset changes, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 1499) prevents any CPU limitation at all tested settings.

Q: Are there similar performing alternatives?

A: Yes. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (-0.2%) have nearly identical average benchmark scores. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (-0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3%), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5%) are within 0.5% of the RTX 4060’s average score.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have a set of nearest rivals with almost identical benchmark scores. Swapping either component for one of these alternatives would yield very similar frame rates in Doom.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i5-12600K (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (delta 0.3%). These processors have average benchmark scores within 0.3% of the 5700X’s 27578, meaning their real-world performance in Doom would be nearly indistinguishable. All offer 8 cores or more, and the i5-12600K and Ryzen 5 7600X provide comparable single-thread performance.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rivals are the 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%). These GPUs have average benchmark scores within 0.7% of the RTX 4060’s 17639. While some of these are older or integrated parts (the 780M is an integrated GPU), their benchmark parity suggests they would deliver comparable FPS in Doom at the same settings and resolution.

It is important to note that the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are all AMD products, and none of them support the same feature set (e.g., DLSS or ray tracing), but for this game’s traditional rasterization workload, the performance delta is negligible. The CPU alternatives, meanwhile, span Intel and AMD, giving users flexibility without sacrificing frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold is 60 FPS. Based on the measured averages, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Medium is the best playable preset, averaging 70.0 FPS. High falls below 60 at 58.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.2 FPS. Low is also playable at 78.4 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still clearing the threshold.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 90.8 FPS. All four presets exceed 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra for maximum detail without any risk of dropping below the playable line.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 138.5 FPS. The combo has ample headroom even at the highest settings, making Ultra the clear choice for 1080p gaming.

These recommendations derive directly from the measured FPS data. For 4K, Medium provides a 70 FPS average, which is 10 FPS above the threshold; for 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is not only playable but delivers well over 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even during intense combat scenes. Users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p can also consider High (167.6 FPS) or Medium (198.7 FPS) if they prefer even higher frame rates, but Ultra already exceeds most display refresh rates.