Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a clear performance profile in Doom, where the GPU is the dominant factor determining frame rates across resolutions. The data shows a systematic drop in average FPS as resolution increases, transitioning from CPU-bound territory at 1080p to a strictly GPU-limited scenario at 4K. This analysis examines the measured results to explain how this combo behaves, where it ranks, and what settings deliver the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and steep decline in performance as resolution scales up, which is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 175 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average drops to 113 FPS, a reduction of 62 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset average falls further to 61 FPS, which is just over one-third of the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that the RTX 2060's rendering throughput is being saturated by the increasing pixel count, while the Ryzen 5 7400F has ample headroom at the lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern is more pronounced at higher settings. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 129 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, and then to 45 at 4K. The percentage drop between each resolution step is roughly consistent, suggesting a linear relationship between pixel count and render time. However, the 4K results for Medium and Ultra presets show the GPU struggling more significantly: Medium at 4K averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS, while Ultra at 4K averages only 37 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 4K, the RTX 2060 is the limiting component, and even the lowest settings cannot push the average above 61 FPS.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (175 FPS) and Ultra (105 FPS) is 70 FPS. At 1440p, that difference shrinks to 45 FPS (113 vs 68). At 4K, the difference is only 24 FPS (61 vs 37). This convergence is a classic sign of GPU limitation: at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed frames quickly, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel processing becomes the wall, making settings adjustments less impactful on overall FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Doom, this specific pairing holds a rank of 2294 out of 2930 combos. This places it in the 78th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 22 percent of combos perform worse in this game. The rank is notable because it reflects the combination's overall capability, which is heavily weighted by the RTX 2060's mid-range standing. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score is 58, indicating it outperforms 58 percent of all GPUs in the database, but the combo rank of 2294 suggests that many other pairings with stronger graphics cards achieve higher frame rates in Doom.

The rank can be interpreted relative to the CPU and GPU's individual standings. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a percentileVsAllCpus of 83, which is significantly higher than the GPU's 58. This disparity confirms that the CPU is not holding the system back; instead, the GPU is the constraining factor. The combo rank of 2294 is consistent with a pairing where a high-percentile CPU is matched with a lower-percentile GPU. The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T with a deltaPct of 0.1 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with a deltaPct of -0.2, have similar average scores, but they do not change the fact that the GPU dictates the frame rates in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, and its specifications directly explain the measured performance. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. In Doom, this memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the 6 GB capacity and 336 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at 3840x2160. The GPU's base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, and its FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS. These numbers place it in the lower-mid range of GPUs, which is reflected in its percentileVsAllGpus score of 58.

The GPU's measured results in Doom correlate with its synthetic benchmark scores. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1242, and its Passmark G3D score is 14111. These scores indicate a card that can handle 1080p gaming well but struggles at higher resolutions. The nearest rivals for the GPU are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Radeon 680M with a deltaPct of 0.1, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with a deltaPct of 0.6. These close scores suggest that the RTX 2060's performance in Doom is comparable to these other graphics solutions, but the 6 GB VRAM is a distinct disadvantage at 4K where texture memory demands are higher.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 175, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings yield an average of 152 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High settings produce 129 FPS on average, and Ultra settings drop to 105 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F is capable of feeding the RTX 2060 enough data to saturate its rendering pipeline, resulting in high frame rates across all presets. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 130, which indicates a stable experience without severe dips.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but drops noticeably. Low settings average 113 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The minimum FPS of 84 at Medium settings suggests that the GPU is starting to struggle, but the frame pacing remains acceptable for smooth gameplay. The jump from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average FPS by roughly 35 to 40 percent across all settings, which is expected given the increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is the only preset at 4K that breaks the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS, while High settings drop to 45 FPS and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is only feasible on Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal. The minimum FPS of 45 at Medium settings shows that there are moments where performance dips below 30 FPS, which could be noticeable in fast-paced action sequences.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset with an average of 105 FPS provides the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates above 100 FPS. This is the recommended setting for users with 1080p monitors, as the performance headroom allows for maximum detail without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 129 FPS is also viable, but Ultra offers a better visual experience for a modest FPS cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset with an average of 83 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers good visual fidelity while keeping frame rates comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is still playable, but the drop to Medium at 99 FPS provides a more consistent experience if frame rate is prioritized. For users who prefer competitive play, the Medium preset at 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS is the best option, as it offers a significant boost over High without a major visual compromise.

At 3840x2160, the data clearly shows that the Low preset with an average of 61 FPS is the only viable option for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 53 FPS is borderline, and the minimum FPS of 45 makes it risky for fast-paced action. The High and Ultra presets at 45 FPS and 37 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for 4K gaming, as they fall below the playable threshold. For 4K, users should accept the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for better visual quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 129.

*Q: How does the combo rank in Doom compared to other tested combinations?*

A: The combo ranks 2294 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the 78th percentile.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 45.

Q: Which preset at 2560x1440 provides the highest average FPS?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 provides the highest average FPS at 113.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has a percentileVsAllGpus score of 58.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 105.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3072 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 25645. These results place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance relative to the rest of the database. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a deltaPct of 0.1 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 with a deltaPct of 0.3, showing that the 7400F is competitive within its class.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 175 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. However, the average FPS at 4K Low is 61, which is far lower than the CPU's potential. This indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component, not the processor. The CPU's high percentile score of 83 versus the GPU's 58 confirms this analysis. The combo rank of 2294 is driven by the GPU's mid-range performance, while the CPU provides a solid foundation that does not hinder gameplay at any resolution tested.