Doom

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2503rd out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom. This places the combo in the 33rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly two-thirds of recorded configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the balance between a six-core Comet Lake processor and a Turing-generation GPU that is now several generations old.

Within the database, this position indicates a system that handles the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions but falls behind when pushed toward 4K Ultra settings. The recorded data shows the combo is not near the top of the charts, yet it is far from the bottom. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU, as Doom's engine responds heavily to graphics hardware scaling across resolutions. The CPU, while not a bottleneck at lower settings, does not boost the combo into higher percentiles.

The benchmark results indicate that the combination behaves predictably for its hardware class. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-10400F lands at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Neither component is exceptionally strong by current standards, but their pairing works well enough for competitive frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The overall rank of 2503 out of 3712 reflects this middle-of-the-pack positioning.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-10400F performs almost identically to several other processors. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163 on average, which is only 0.2% higher than the i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14185. The AMD EPYC 7552 trails by 0.5% with a score of 14115. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a 0.3% advantage over the i5-10400F, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C leads by 0.6% with 14277. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, so users upgrading from any of these CPUs would see no meaningful change in Doom performance.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, which is 0.4% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 comes in at 18189, a 0.5% advantage. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M reaches 18383, a 1.6% lead. These differences are small enough that in actual Doom gameplay, the frame rates would be virtually indistinguishable between the RTX 2060 SUPER and these alternatives.

The practical takeaway from the nearest rivals data is that this combo sits in a crowded performance band. A system builder swapping the i5-10400F for a Ryzen 3 7320C or the RTX 2060 SUPER for an Arc A770M would end up with nearly identical Doom performance. The recorded data does not show any of these close alternatives producing a step-change in frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns in the measured data reveal how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU has the least pressure, and the frame rates are highest across all settings. The Low preset averages 194.9 FPS, Medium reaches 167.3 FPS, High hits 143.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages 117.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 77.3 FPS, which shows that the GPU is doing most of the work when settings change.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low averages 127.1 FPS, Medium 110.5 FPS, High 92.2 FPS, and Ultra 76.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 67.8 FPS, a 34.8% reduction. This is a clear sign that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The CPU has more headroom at this resolution, and the recorded data shows the i5-10400F is not holding back the RTX 2060 SUPER.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily saturated. Low averages 67.4 FPS, Medium drops to 58.6 FPS, High falls to 49.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 42.6 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low to 4K Low is a 59.7 FPS drop, which is a 47.0% reduction. This is a GPU-bound scenario through and through. The CPU's role diminishes to the point where the 4K results are almost entirely determined by the RTX 2060 SUPER's rasterization throughput.

Across all resolutions, the delta between Low and Ultra grows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread is 77.3 FPS. At 1440p, it is 50.7 FPS. At 4K, it narrows to 24.8 FPS. This compression of the settings spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is running out of headroom, and the CPU has little influence on the final frame rate. For this game, the GPU is the dominant component at every resolution, with the CPU only relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 140 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: this PC can run Doom. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the system clears it at multiple resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 117.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 76.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset stays above 60 FPS, averaging 67.4 FPS.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo delivers a smooth experience even at max settings. The 1440p Ultra result of 76.4 FPS leaves enough margin for drops without falling below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the system is limited to Low settings for a stable experience. Medium at 4K averages 58.6 FPS, which is just under the threshold and would likely produce noticeable dips during intense combat sequences.

The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on averages. However, the average FPS numbers across all tested settings are consistently above the playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p, and the 4K Low result provides a usable option for high-resolution displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows:

• Low: 194.9 FPS
• Medium: 167.3 FPS
• High: 143.5 FPS
• Ultra: 117.6 FPS

At 2560x1440, the measured average frame rates are:

• Low: 127.1 FPS
• Medium: 110.5 FPS
• High: 92.2 FPS
• Ultra: 76.4 FPS

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are:

• Low: 67.4 FPS
• Medium: 58.6 FPS
• High: 49.4 FPS
• Ultra: 42.6 FPS

The data contains no minimum or maximum frame rate values for any resolution or settings combination. All recorded values are averages. The 1080p results show a system with substantial headroom, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 100 FPS. The 1440p results remain strong, with the lowest preset still exceeding 120 FPS and the highest preset staying above 75 FPS. The 4K results are the only area where the system struggles, with only the Low preset crossing the 60 FPS line.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent decline at every settings level. The Low preset goes from 194.9 FPS to 127.1 FPS to 67.4 FPS across the three resolutions. The Ultra preset goes from 117.6 FPS to 76.4 FPS to 42.6 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the workload at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The 4K Low preset averages 67.4 FPS. Medium drops to 58.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440 with an average of 76.4 FPS. All four presets at 1440p exceed 60 FPS, so the highest quality option is recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER averages 18093 in benchmark scores. The RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% faster, the Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% faster, the Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% faster, and the Arc A770M is 1.6% faster. These differences are minor.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is more involved, but the frame rates still exceed 117 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's influence diminishes significantly.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 143.5 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K Medium playable on this system?

A: No. The 4K Medium preset averages 58.6 FPS, which is 1.4 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K stays above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 117.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra with an average of 76.4 FPS. The 16.4 FPS margin above the threshold provides a comfortable buffer for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low with an average of 67.4 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium falls short at 58.6 FPS, so Low is the recommended choice for 4K displays.