Doom

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 4K, the data reveals a combo that is decisively above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset tested. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 141 FPS. Stepping up to Medium yields an average of 123 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, showing a consistent frame delivery. High settings produce an average of 104 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a strong average of 85 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate a performance headroom that allows for high-fidelity gaming without sacrificing smoothness.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the performance scales up considerably, reflecting the reduced pixel count. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 260. The Medium preset averages 226 FPS, with the frame window spanning from a minimum of 192 FPS to a maximum of 260 FPS. High settings deliver an average of 191 FPS, and Ultra settings push the average to 156 FPS. At this resolution, the frame rates are so high that they would saturate most high-refresh-rate monitors, indicating the GPU is far from being the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show the combo operating at its peak. Low settings produce an average of 364 FPS. Medium settings average 347 FPS, with a minimum of 295 FPS and a maximum of 399 FPS, a remarkably tight frame pacing at such high speeds. High settings average 295 FPS, while Ultra settings still average an impressive 241 FPS. The 1080p numbers are exceptionally high, suggesting that the CPU and GPU combination is capable of delivering esports-level frame rates even in a demanding single-player title.

The data shows a clear pattern: the frame rate scales inversely with resolution, but the margins remain substantial. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 123 FPS, whereas at 4K the same gap narrows to 56 FPS. This indicates that the performance ceiling is being approached at 4K, but even then, the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset is 85 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is well above any playability concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in this title. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is exceptionally high, with even Ultra settings exceeding 240 FPS. The difference between Low (364 FPS) and Ultra (241 FPS) at 1080p is 123 FPS, which is a substantial 34% drop. This sensitivity to presets at a lower resolution suggests that while the GPU is still the primary driver, the CPU has enough headroom to feed it efficiently, allowing the graphics card to become the bottleneck as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds but with a slightly different balance. The difference between Low (260 FPS) and Ultra (156 FPS) is 104 FPS, a 40% reduction. The absolute numbers are lower than 1080p, indicating that the GPU is doing more work per frame. However, the fact that Low settings still exceed 260 FPS suggests that the CPU is not holding the system back at this resolution either. The Ryzen 9 5950X with its 16 cores and 32 threads appears to provide ample processing power for the game's engine.

The transition to 3840x2160 tells a different story. Here, the difference between Low (141 FPS) and Ultra (85 FPS) is 56 FPS, a 40% drop that mirrors the 1440p scaling. The absolute frame rates are significantly lower than at 1440p, with the Ultra preset dropping to 85 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the dominant factor, as the rendering load increases dramatically with pixel count. The CPU's role becomes less critical because the GPU is spending more time on each frame, giving the CPU ample time to prepare the next one.

The data implies that this game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's strength is still visible at lower resolutions where frame rates are extraordinarily high. At 1080p and 1440p, the system is likely capable of pushing beyond the measured averages, but the GPU's rendering pipeline becomes the constraint as settings increase. This is a classic sign of a well-balanced combo for this particular engine, where neither component becomes a severe bottleneck across the tested range.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of tested systems, this pairing achieves a combo rank of 296 out of 3712 combinations in this game. That places it in the top 8% of all tested combos, which is a strong result given the game's age and the hardware involved. The percentile ranking reflects the fact that this is a high-end setup from the respective product generations, and it performs accordingly.

Looking at the CPU's position relative to its peers, the Ryzen 9 5950X sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, which scores 52073 (a delta of -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 (a delta of -0.3%). The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, which is 0.4% lower, while the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, 0.7% higher. These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that the 5950X is tightly clustered with several modern alternatives in synthetic tests, though its actual in-game performance may vary depending on the title's engine.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 holds the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 (a delta of 0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (a delta of -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (a delta of -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (a delta of -2.7%). The fact that the RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, while its closest rival is only 0.1% apart, suggests that there is virtually no performance difference between the 4080 and 4080 SUPER in synthetic workloads. The other rivals are actually scoring slightly higher on average, which is notable given the 4080's position in the product stack.

In the context of this specific game, the combo's rank of 296 out of 3712 suggests that while it is not the absolute top-tier configuration, it sits comfortably among the upper echelon of systems tested. The data indicates that the combination of this CPU and GPU is well-matched for the game's requirements, delivering frame rates that are several times higher than the playability threshold.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Doom at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 85 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset averages 104 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS, and Low averages 141 FPS. All four settings at 4K are playable according to the verdict data, with Ultra being the best setting that still maintains 85 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance is even more impressive. The Ultra preset averages 156 FPS, High averages 191 FPS, Medium averages 226 FPS, and Low averages 260 FPS. Every setting at this resolution is not just playable but exceptionally smooth, with the lowest average exceeding the playability threshold by a factor of over 2.5.

At 1920x1080, the results are extraordinary. Ultra averages 241 FPS, High averages 295 FPS, Medium averages 347 FPS, and Low averages 364 FPS. The system is clearly capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays at this resolution, with the Ultra preset still delivering nearly four times the playability threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings at all resolutions are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. The average FPS at those settings are 85 at 4K, 156 at 1440p, and 241 at 1080p. This is a definitive "yes" to the question of whether this combo can run the game, and it does so with substantial headroom over the 60 FPS minimum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternatives to this exact combination, the nearest CPU rivals provide a useful reference. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and AMD EPYC 8124P both score within 0.3% of the Ryzen 9 5950X in average benchmark scores, suggesting they would deliver nearly identical performance in this game. The Intel Core i9-13900F is 0.4% lower, while the Intel Core i7-14700 is 0.7% higher. These deltas are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world frame rates, meaning any of these CPUs paired with an RTX 4080 would produce similar results.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match, with an average score just 0.1% higher. This means that swapping the RTX 4080 for a 4080 SUPER would yield essentially the same performance in Doom. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 1.1% higher, which could translate to a few extra frames per second in practice, though the difference is marginal. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 2.6% and 2.7% higher respectively, which might be noticeable in specific scenarios but would not fundamentally change the gameplay experience.

It is notably the CPU rivals are a mix of mobile and server parts (the Core Ultra 5 235HX is a HX-series mobile chip, and the EPYC 8124P is a server processor), which may not be directly comparable to the desktop Ryzen 9 5950X in terms of platform compatibility. However, the benchmark data suggests that their processing power is in the same ballpark, so users on different platforms can expect similar performance levels.

FAQ

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Doom?

A: The lowest average FPS in the dataset is 85 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does this system ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?

A: No. The minimum FPS values recorded are 104 at 4K Medium, 192 at 1440p Medium, and 295 at 1080p Medium. All averages and minimums are above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, which is 0.1% higher. This difference is negligible for gaming performance.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 296 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all systems benchmarked for Doom.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance at 4K Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 85, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions because the GPU spends more time rendering each frame.

Q: Can this system handle 1080p at Ultra settings with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 241, which is sufficient for 240Hz displays, though the maximum refresh rate supported would depend on the monitor's specifications.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 85 FPS. Since all settings are playable, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 156 FPS. This provides a significant margin above the playability threshold while delivering the highest quality visuals.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings yield an average of 241 FPS, which is the highest quality preset available and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that users can select Ultra at every resolution and still enjoy smooth gameplay, with the only compromise being the absolute frame rate at 4K, which remains excellent at 85 FPS.