Doom

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear and consistent progression as resolution increases across all four settings presets. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 192 FPS, which drops to 124 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 67 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 65 FPS decline from 1080p to 1440p, and a 57 FPS decline from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the scaling penalty is steep but not perfectly linear.

The pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra, the average FPS falls from 115 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p, then to 40 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 35% at Ultra, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 47%. This accelerating degradation at 4K Ultra strongly suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the GPU must process 4 times the pixel count of 1080p while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

At Low settings, the 1080p result of 192 FPS is substantially higher than the 1440p result of 124 FPS, yet the gap between 1440p and 4K (57 FPS) is narrower than the gap between 1080p and 1440p (68 FPS). This behavior indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is approaching a CPU-bound scenario where the Ryzen 5 7400F's six cores and twelve threads are able to feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, but the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as pixel count climbs.

The data reveals that the transition from 1440p to 4K is more punishing at Ultra (35 FPS loss) than at Low (57 FPS loss in absolute terms, but a larger relative drop). For a game like Doom, which is known for its fast-paced action, the 4K Ultra result of 40 FPS falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K Low at 67 FPS remains playable. The resolution scaling analysis points to a system that is well-balanced at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus become limiting factors at 4K, particularly with higher quality presets.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, which are modest by modern standards but sufficient for a game released in 2016. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is critical for Doom, as the game's texture-heavy environments and fast rendering demands can quickly consume VRAM at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide the raw compute capacity for Doom's id Tech engine. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are the specifications that directly influence how quickly the GPU can fill the screen with rendered frames. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 192 FPS average, which is likely constrained by the CPU or engine-level frame rate limits. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's pixel and texture throughput are clearly insufficient, resulting in the 40 FPS average.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but not directly relevant to Doom, which does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS in a meaningful way for this title. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 14.36 TFLOPS (2:1) indicate the GPU's general compute capability, which is adequate for Doom's Vulkan and OpenGL rendering paths. The GPU's percentile standing of 62 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093, places it in the mid-range tier, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with a deltaPct of -0.4 and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 with a deltaPct of -0.5.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a visible constraint at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 40, compared to 50 FPS at 4K High. The difference of 10 FPS between High and Ultra at 4K suggests that the Ultra preset's increased texture and shadow quality demand more memory bandwidth and capacity than the GPU can efficiently provide. At 1440p, the GPU's memory subsystem is less stressed, with Ultra achieving 75 FPS and High achieving 91 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is a capable GPU for Doom at 1080p and 1440p, but its age and mid-range positioning become apparent at 4K, where it cannot maintain playable frame rates at the highest settings.

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) and manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU is a recent release, having launched on 2025-01-08, and it is built for the AMD Socket AM5 platform with DDR5 memory support. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is crucial for games like Doom that rely on frequent data access.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core, while in PassMark, it achieves a multi-thread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. These scores place the CPU at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a deltaPct of 0.1 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with a deltaPct of -0.2, indicating that the 7400F sits in a competitive performance band.

In Doom, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the average FPS of 192 is significantly higher than at 1440p Low (124 FPS) and 4K Low (67 FPS). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a rate that exceeds the GPU's rendering capacity, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The Ryzen 5 7400F's high boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly beneficial for Doom's single-threaded game logic and physics calculations, while its twelve threads handle background tasks and rendering draw calls efficiently.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes provides a solid foundation for the GPU to communicate with the system. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p, as the GPU's performance degrades more steeply with resolution increases. At 4K Medium, the average FPS of 59 with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 67 indicates that the system is GPU-bound, as the CPU's capabilities are not fully utilized at such high pixel counts. The data demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is more than adequate for Doom, and its performance headroom means that users could pair it with a more powerful GPU for higher resolution gaming without encountering CPU limitations.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for Doom with this combo covers 12 distinct configurations across four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 192 FPS, Medium averages 167 FPS (with a minimum of 142 and maximum of 192), High averages 141 FPS, and Ultra averages 115 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 77 FPS, which represents a 40% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to highest quality preset. This is a substantial drop, but the 115 FPS at Ultra is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the same settings produce lower but still respectable results. Low averages 124 FPS, Medium averages 108 FPS (with a minimum of 92 and maximum of 125), High averages 91 FPS, and Ultra averages 75 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 49 FPS, which is a 39.5% reduction. The 75 FPS at Ultra is playable, but the 91 FPS at High suggests that users may prefer High for a better balance of quality and performance. The Medium settings at 1440p, with a minimum of 92 FPS, ensure that frame rates stay above 90 FPS even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low averages 67 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS (with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 67), High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 27 FPS, a 40.3% drop, which is consistent with the percentage drops at other resolutions. However, the absolute numbers are concerning for competitive play, as even Low fails to reach 70 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS, which is below the minimum for a smooth experience in a fast-paced FPS.

The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings at each resolution provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 142 FPS and maximum of 192 FPS show a 50 FPS range, indicating some variability but overall high performance. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 92-125 FPS, a 33 FPS spread, suggesting better frame pacing at that resolution. At 4K Medium, the range is 50-67 FPS, a 17 FPS spread, which is tighter but at a lower performance level. This pattern indicates that as the GPU becomes more stressed, frame times become more consistent, but at the cost of average FPS.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2056 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the lower half of the database's results. This ranking of 2056 out of 2930 corresponds to approximately the 70th percentile, meaning that roughly 30% of tested hardware combinations perform worse than this setup. The rank reflects the fact that while the CPU is strong (83rd percentile among all CPUs), the GPU is only at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, and this imbalance drags the overall gaming performance down.

The rank of 2056 is influenced by the resolution and settings at which the combo was tested, with the measured FPS data showing strong results at 1080p but weaker performance at 4K. Compared to other combos that feature more powerful GPUs, such as those with the RTX 3060 Mobile or Radeon Pro 5700 (which are the GPU's nearest rivals with deltaPct of -0.4 and -0.5 respectively), this setup would likely rank lower in Doom due to the GPU's mid-range position. However, the CPU's performance is competitive with the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which are its nearest rivals, so the ranking is driven primarily by GPU limitations.

The combo's rank in Doom is also a function of the game's optimization for Vulkan and its ability to scale across multiple CPU cores. Doom is known for running well on a wide range of hardware, and the measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (115 FPS) and 1440p High (91 FPS) are respectable for a GPU from the GeForce 20-series. However, the rank of 2056 out of 2930 indicates that many other combinations achieve higher average FPS, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maximum settings.

# FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest average FPS is 192, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K Low, the average FPS is 67, which is playable. At 4K Medium, the average is 59 FPS, while 4K High and Ultra average 50 FPS and 40 FPS respectively, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, while the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 with a deltaPct of 0.1, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 with a deltaPct of -0.2. This places the 7400F within 0.3% of its closest rivals.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159 with a deltaPct of -0.4.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 115, while at 4K Ultra, it is 40, representing a 75 FPS drop or a 65% reduction in performance.

Q: Which resolution and settings provide the best balance of FPS and visual quality?

A: According to the measured data, 1440p High at 91 FPS offers a strong balance, while 1080p Ultra at 115 FPS provides higher frame rates at the cost of resolution. 1440p Medium at 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS is also a solid choice for consistent performance.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution preference and performance target. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 115 FPS is the best choice, as it delivers high visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 141 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize higher refresh rates, but the marginal visual improvement of Ultra over High is worth the 26 FPS sacrifice for most players.

For 1440p, the High preset at 91 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it balances visual fidelity with performance. The Medium preset at 108 FPS (with a minimum of 92 FPS) offers a more consistent experience and is preferable for competitive play where frame pacing is critical. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS is playable but may result in occasional drops below 70 FPS in intense scenes, so it is only recommended for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate stability.

For 4K, the Low preset at 67 FPS is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users with 4K displays. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline playable, but the minimum of 50 FPS could cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced moments. The High and Ultra presets at 50 FPS and 40 FPS respectively are not recommended for Doom's gameplay, as they fall below the 60 FPS target and will result in a subpar experience.

Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 1440p High being the sweet spot for most users. For those who insist on 4K, the Low preset provides the only consistently playable experience, and users should consider lowering resolution scaling or upgrading the GPU if higher quality 4K is desired. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (192 FPS) and 1440p Low (124 FPS) indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck, so settings adjustments are primarily constrained by the GPU's capabilities.