Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a robust performance profile for the 2016 FPS classic Doom, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data confirms this pairing is more than capable of handling the game’s fast-paced action, though the most demanding 4K Ultra preset pushes the system to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset averages 225.5 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. Moving up to Medium yields an average of 199.9 FPS, while High drops slightly to 166.9 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 139.6 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, and the RTX 4060 is never the limiting factor, even with the Ryzen 7 9700X’s strong single-thread performance.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable across all settings. Low leads with 144.9 FPS, followed by Medium at 127 FPS. High delivers a solid 110 FPS, and Ultra still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 86.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a typical performance drop of roughly 35-40% across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count stressing the GPU more heavily.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes noticeably. The Low preset averages 78.4 FPS, which remains fluid. Medium drops to 67.6 FPS, still above the playable mark. High manages 61.5 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS line. However, Ultra falls to 47.4 FPS, which is below the playability threshold and indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are insufficient for the highest settings at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 31 FPS, showing how sensitive the game is to preset changes when pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this AMD Ryzen 7 9700X plus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing at rank 2049 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This percentile position, roughly in the 45th percentile, reflects a mid-pack standing among all possible CPU-GPU pairings. The ranking is influenced by the fact that Doom is a well-optimized title that runs well on a wide range of hardware, so many less powerful combinations still achieve playable frame rates, compressing the field.

The CPU itself sits in the 86th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, scores 37911, a negligible 0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also matches closely at 37904, again 0.1% behind. These tight margins show the 9700X is competitively positioned in synthetic benchmarks, though for Doom specifically, the GPU typically dominates performance scaling.

The RTX 4060, meanwhile, holds the 61st percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% ahead) and the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% behind). The GPU’s mid-range standing aligns with the overall combo ranking, confirming that the 4060 is the performance ceiling for this pairing in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 47.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The playable settings at 4K are High (61.5 FPS), Medium (67.6 FPS), and Low (78.4 FPS).

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

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 86.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so the full visual fidelity can be enjoyed without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% higher at 17666, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% lower at 17588. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 trails by 0.5% at 17551, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% behind at 17509.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck the RTX 4060 in Doom?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking at lower resolutions. At 1080p, frame rates scale consistently from 139.6 FPS at Ultra to 225.5 FPS at Low, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 4060’s memory bandwidth limits performance.

Q: What is the highest resolution where all presets remain playable?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the most demanding at 86.4 FPS. At 4K, Ultra fails to meet the threshold.

Q: How significant is the frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K?

A: The drop is substantial. At Ultra settings, the average falls from 86.4 FPS at 1440p to 47.4 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 39 FPS. Even at High settings, the drop from 110 FPS to 61.5 FPS represents a 48.5 FPS decrease, highlighting the heavy GPU load at 4K.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Doom, and it does so convincingly across most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS with significant margin, with Ultra averaging 139.6 FPS and Low reaching 225.5 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is also fully playable on all settings, with Ultra hitting 86.4 FPS and Low at 144.9 FPS. For 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High (61.5 FPS), Medium (67.6 FPS), and Low (78.4 FPS), but Ultra falls short at 47.4 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this combination, offering smooth performance even at maximum settings. At 4K, users must compromise on preset quality, sacrificing Ultra for High to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The system is not a 4K Ultra machine for Doom, but it handles everything else with ease.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 9700X and the RTX 4060 depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role in driving frame rates. The scaling from Low (225.5 FPS) to Ultra (139.6 FPS) shows a 85.9 FPS range, indicating that the GPU is capable of much higher output when settings are lowered, but the CPU still keeps pace. The 9700X’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1280, ensures it does not become a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU starts to take on more responsibility. The frame rate range across presets narrows to 58.5 FPS (from 144.9 FPS at Low to 86.4 FPS at Ultra), suggesting that the RTX 4060 is beginning to hit its throughput limits. The CPU’s role diminishes as the pixel load increases, but the 9700X still provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the consistent scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The range across presets is 31 FPS (from 78.4 FPS at Low to 47.4 FPS at Ultra), which is the narrowest of all resolutions. This compression indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are saturated, and the CPU’s performance characteristics—whether single-threaded or multi-threaded—have minimal impact on the final frame rate. The 9700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for Doom’s workload, which is not heavily multi-threaded, so the GPU’s limits are the primary factor at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 139.6 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate more than double the playability threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best playable setting, averaging 86.4 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, offering high fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The 24 FPS margin over the threshold provides some buffer for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, High is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 61.5 FPS. This is a narrow margin, only 1.5 FPS above the threshold, so users may prefer Medium at 67.6 FPS for more consistent performance. However, High is technically playable and offers better visual detail for 4K displays.