Doom

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a strong showing in Doom, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at most resolution and settings combinations. The data recorded for this combination shows a clear pattern: higher resolutions and more demanding presets reduce average frame rates, but the system maintains playable performance across the board except for the most extreme 4K Ultra setting. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS by resolution and settings, compares the hardware to nearby alternatives, examines the CPU and GPU workload split, and provides a final verdict on whether this PC can run the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces very high frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 230.4, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 198.9 FPS, still an extremely smooth experience. High settings yield 166.2 FPS on average, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 134.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 95.5 FPS, indicating that the graphics preset has a substantial impact on performance, but even the most demanding preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures.

At 2560x1440, the system continues to perform well. Low settings produce an average of 150 FPS, while Medium settings average 130.5 FPS. High settings drop to 106 FPS on average, and Ultra settings still maintain a solid 90.6 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 59.4 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but the relative scaling is similar. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS mark with room to spare, making this resolution a strong option for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes noticeably. Low settings average 77.6 FPS, Medium settings average 67.9 FPS, and High settings average 61.1 FPS. These three presets all remain above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though High is the closest to the line. Ultra settings, however, fall below the threshold with an average of 48 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 29.6 FPS, a smaller absolute spread than at lower resolutions, but the Ultra preset drops below the playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming is viable with this hardware only when settings are kept at High or below.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Doom when paired with the same graphics card. The i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, place it in a competitive position against these alternatives, though the database does not provide per-game FPS figures for these rival CPUs, only aggregate benchmark scores.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are an unusual mix. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These deltas are all under 1%, so the RTX 4060 and these four cards would deliver nearly identical raw performance in aggregate benchmarks. In Doom specifically, the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with its 3072 shading units and 96 texture mapping units, suggests it handles the game's demands well, but the database does not list measured Doom FPS for these rival GPUs. The nearest rival data only reflects overall benchmark scores, not game-specific results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces very high frame rates, reaching 230.4 FPS on Low settings. Such high output typically indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated and the CPU plays a more significant role in determining the final frame rate. The i5-11400F's single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024, appears sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 at these frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 95.5 FPS, showing that the graphics preset heavily influences GPU load, but at Low settings the CPU becomes the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, with Low averaging 150 FPS and Ultra averaging 90.6 FPS. The reduction compared to 1080p suggests the GPU is taking on more work as resolution increases. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p at the same preset is informative: Low settings drop from 230.4 to 150 FPS, a 34.9% reduction, while Ultra drops from 134.9 to 90.6 FPS, a 32.8% reduction. These similar percentage drops indicate that both CPU and GPU constraints shift gradually with resolution, but the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher settings because the rendering load grows faster than the CPU's ability to feed frames.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. Low settings average 77.6 FPS, down from 150 FPS at 1440p, a 48.3% reduction. High settings average 61.1 FPS, down from 106 FPS at 1440p, a 42.4% reduction. Ultra settings drop to 48 FPS, down from 90.6 FPS at 1440p, a 47.0% reduction. These large percentage drops across all presets confirm that the RTX 4060's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises because the GPU cannot produce frames fast enough to expose CPU bottlenecks. The data supports a clear conclusion: at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU matters more, especially at lower settings; at 4K, the GPU dominates the performance picture entirely.

The Verdict

The database verdict classifies this combination as playable at 1920x1080 across all four settings. The best playable setting at 1080p is Ultra, with an average FPS of 134.9, well above the 60 FPS threshold. Low, Medium, and High also all clear the threshold, with averages of 230.4, 198.9, and 166.2 FPS respectively. This PC can run Doom at 1080p with maximum settings and maintain a very smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also fully playable. All four settings, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are listed as playable. The best setting is Ultra with an average of 90.6 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1440p leaves a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line, so gamers can use Ultra settings without concern.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. Three settings are playable: High with 61.1 FPS, Low with 77.6 FPS, and Medium with 67.9 FPS. The best playable setting is High, which averages 61.1 FPS, just 1.1 FPS above the threshold. Ultra is not playable, with an average of 48 FPS. Users targeting 4K should stick to High settings or lower to stay above 60 FPS. The data shows that this combination can run Doom at 4K, but only with settings tuned down from maximum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1993 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Doom. This places the combo in the upper-middle portion of all tested systems. The rank reflects the measured average FPS across the tested resolutions and settings, and it shows that this hardware pairing is neither at the top nor the bottom of the database's tested configurations. The CPU's 71st percentile standing and the GPU's 61st percentile standing both contribute to this overall position. The rank indicates that while this system performs well in absolute terms, there are many stronger combinations in the database, particularly those with higher-end GPUs that would push 4K Ultra frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1993 rank out of 3712 means roughly 54% of tested combos rank higher, but the measured FPS data shows that this combo still delivers a highly playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, and at most 4K presets.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 4060 run Doom at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 134.9, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with average FPS of 61.1, 77.6, and 67.9 respectively. Ultra settings are not playable, averaging 48 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU. The frame rate drops from 150 FPS at 1440p Low to 77.6 FPS at 4K Low, a 48.3% reduction, and similar large drops occur across all presets. These reductions indicate the RTX 4060's processing and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. All four CPUs are within 0.6% of each other.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 90.6. All four presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold, so users can select the highest quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 rank among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. These deltas are all under 1%, indicating very close aggregate performance.