Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a robust experience for Doom, with benchmark data showing that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all tested resolutions when settings are chosen appropriately. At 1080p and 1440p, the hardware is capable of running the game at the highest preset with substantial headroom, while 4K requires a compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X sits at the 85th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its closest rivals in terms of aggregate performance include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802, a mere 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core 7 250H follows at 35728, a 0.5 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 matches that 0.5 percent gap with a score of 35719. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H rounds out the immediate competition at 35670, 0.7 percent lower. These processors would all deliver effectively indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Doom, as the game’s frame pacing at high settings is far more dependent on the GPU at lower resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060 holds the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest neighbor is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, an infinitesimal -0.2 percent difference. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated solution scores 17588, trailing by 0.3 percent, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and AMD Radeon Pro 460 score 17551 and 17509, representing 0.5 percent and 0.7 percent gaps, respectively. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, though the RTX 4060’s superior feature set and driver support make it the more sensible choice for a modern system.

The data suggests that if a builder were sourcing alternative components, swapping the 7700X for any of its four nearest CPU rivals would not change the gaming experience at any resolution. The frame rate deltas between these processors are too small to register in a GPU-bound title like Doom. Similarly, the GPU alternatives would land within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 4060’s measured performance, meaning the playable settings at each resolution would remain unchanged.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 135.1 FPS. This leaves enormous headroom above the playable threshold, suggesting the system is nowhere near its limits at this resolution. The next step down, High, runs at 166.5 FPS, while Medium achieves 197.1 FPS and Low pushes to 231 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings remain Ultra, with an average of 90.1 FPS. This is still comfortably above 60 FPS, though the margin shrinks compared to 1080p. High runs at 107.6 FPS, Medium at 128.1 FPS, and Low at 149.5 FPS. The 1440p results show the system maintaining playability at the maximum preset without any need to dial back quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 70.5 FPS. High dips to 58.9 FPS, just below the threshold, while Low runs at 79.6 FPS and Ultra drops to 46.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, the best balance of visual quality and smooth performance is Medium, which clears 60 FPS with about 10 frames of buffer. High is technically unplayable by the 60 FPS standard, and Ultra is well outside the playable range.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 4060 shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1080p, the system produces frame rates between 135.1 FPS on Ultra and 231 FPS on Low, which suggests the CPU is doing substantial work to feed the GPU. The 7700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads, backed by a 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, provide ample single-thread performance for the game’s engine. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 1090 and passmark_single_thread score of 4190 indicate strong per-core capability.

At 1440p, the average frame rates drop by roughly 35 to 40 percent across presets compared to 1080p. For example, Ultra falls from 135.1 FPS to 90.1 FPS, and Low falls from 231 FPS to 149.5 FPS. This scaling pattern points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. The RTX 4060’s 3072 shading units and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are being taxed more heavily, while the CPU has more idle time between frames.

At 4K, the GPU is firmly the limiting factor. Ultra produces just 46.8 FPS, while Medium manages 70.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.8 FPS, compared to a 95.9 FPS gap at 1080p. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the 7700X can prepare frames faster than the RTX 4060 can render them. The data indicates that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the CPU matters more for achieving very high frame rates, while at 4K the GPU alone determines whether the game stays playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom, and it does so with room to spare at most settings. According to the verdict by resolution, the system achieves playable frame rates at 1920x1080 on all four presets, with Ultra averaging 135.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra hitting 90.1 FPS. The 4K verdict is more nuanced: only Low and Medium are listed as playable settings, with Medium being the best option at 70.5 FPS. High at 4K falls short at 58.9 FPS, and Ultra is far below the threshold at 46.8 FPS.

For a 1080p or 1440p display, the system is a strong match for Doom, delivering high frame rates at maximum settings. For 4K, the hardware requires a settings reduction to Medium, which still provides a solid experience. The combo ranks 1999 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of systems tested for this game. The measured data confirms that the 60 FPS threshold is achievable at every resolution, but the preset quality ceiling varies.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are as follows: Low runs at 79.6 FPS, Medium at 70.5 FPS, High at 58.9 FPS, and Ultra at 46.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 32.8 FPS, with each step up in quality costing roughly 8 to 12 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 149.5 FPS, Medium at 128.1 FPS, High at 107.6 FPS, and Ultra at 90.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 59.4 FPS, showing a steeper penalty for quality increases at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low at 231 FPS, Medium at 197.1 FPS, High at 166.5 FPS, and Ultra at 135.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 95.9 FPS, the largest spread across all resolutions. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom that even the heaviest preset remains far above the playable threshold.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, only averages. The consistent pattern across resolutions is that Low and Medium presets provide the highest frame rates, while High and Ultra trade performance for visual fidelity. The 4K High result of 58.9 FPS is the only preset below 60 FPS, making it the sole unplayable configuration in the dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 46.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is Medium, averaging 70.5 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 90.1 FPS, making it both the highest-quality option and comfortably playable. All four presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909 on average, which is 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, 0.5 percent ahead of both the Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, and 0.7 percent ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 significantly faster than its closest GPU alternatives?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3 percent behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5 and 0.7 percent behind, respectively. These differences are negligible.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest frame rate headroom?

A: At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 135.1 FPS, while Low reaches 231 FPS. This is the largest margin above the 60 FPS threshold of any resolution tested.

Q: Does the game become more GPU-bound at higher resolutions?

A: Yes. The frame rate gap between Low and Ultra shrinks from 95.9 FPS at 1080p to 59.4 FPS at 1440p and 32.8 FPS at 4K. This compression indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU contributes more to performance at lower resolutions.