Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured data shows a system that excels at high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, remains very playable at 1440p, and only begins to struggle at the demanding 4K Ultra preset. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, contextualizes the CPU and GPU roles, and provides actionable settings recommendations based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the expected scaling behavior for this hardware combination. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 167 FPS at 1920x1080 to 108 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 59 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 59 FPS, which is a 108 FPS decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU becoming the limiting factor, as the rendering load on the RTX 4060 grows significantly with each pixel count increase.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 228 at 1080p, to 147 at 1440p, and finally to 80 at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K is 67 FPS, which is larger than the 81 FPS gap between 1080p and 1440p. This indicates that the performance penalty for moving to 4K is disproportionately high, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario where the 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are under maximal strain.

At Medium settings, the measured averages are 198 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 70 FPS, while the transition from 1440p to 4K costs 58 FPS. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic drop, with averages of 137 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 48 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is beyond the comfortable range for this combo, while 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra remain fluid.

The min FPS data points, where available, support the interpretation that the GPU is the bottleneck. At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 59, matching the average FPS of the 4K High preset. At 1440p Medium, the min is 109, and at 1080p Medium, the min is 168. These minimums correlate tightly with the averages, showing that frame pacing is stable and that the system is not experiencing CPU-related hitches that would cause erratic frame times. The consistent relationship between resolution and performance confirms that scaling the internal rendering resolution is the most effective way to adjust performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the workhorse in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the observed performance envelope. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. In Doom, a fast-paced FPS, this memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the 4K Ultra preset likely pushes against the VRAM capacity and bandwidth limits, resulting in the low 48 FPS average.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable, with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These high clocks, combined with 3072 shading units, allow the card to maintain impressive throughput in a well-optimized engine like Doom. The FP32 performance is listed at 15.11 TFLOPS, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s, which are figures that align with the high frame rates observed at 1080p, where the card averages 228 FPS on Low settings. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s is a key factor in how the card handles resolution scaling, as the fill rate requirements increase linearly with pixel count.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile stands at 61, placing it slightly above average among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (with a deltaPct of -0.2) and the AMD Radeon 780M (with a deltaPct of 0.3). These are not direct competitors in the same performance class, which suggests that the RTX 4060 occupies a unique position in the dataset where its closest average scores are from older or integrated parts. The data shows that in Doom, the RTX 4060 is capable of delivering over 200 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The 8 GB VRAM is the most likely constraint at 4K Ultra. The fact that the average FPS drops from 89 at 1440p Ultra to 48 at 4K Ultra, a 41 FPS loss, indicates a severe performance cliff. This is not a gradual scaling but a sharp drop, which is often characteristic of a memory capacity or bandwidth limit being hit, forcing the GPU to manage data less efficiently. The combination of the 128-bit bus and 8 GB capacity is sufficient for 1440p gaming but is the weak point when pushing 4K with maximum quality settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 198, with a minimum of 168 and a maximum of 228. This indicates a very smooth experience on standard 1080p monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 59, which is playable. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for a fast-paced FPS. Lowering to 4K Low yields 80 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a delta of 0.1%. It is also 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

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

A: The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile, meaning it outperforms 61% of all GPUs in the database. Its closest rival by average score is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which is 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The average FPS at 1440p Low is 147, while at 1440p Ultra it is 89. This represents a 58 FPS decrease when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at 1080p. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings, and the CPU's strong multi-core and single-core scores (21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core) are more than sufficient to feed the GPU in Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 228 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 198 FPS, with min and max values of 168 and 228, respectively. High settings yield 167 FPS average, and the Ultra preset still manages a strong 137 FPS average. This shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or 165Hz) even at the highest quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the increased load. The Low preset averages 147 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium averages 128 FPS, with min and max of 109 and 148, indicating a solid frame time distribution. High settings produce 108 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 89 FPS average. All 1440p presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution a sweet spot for the RTX 4060, offering a balance between visual fidelity and high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced shooter. Medium averages 70 FPS, with a min of 59 and max of 80. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, which is the minimum for a "playable" experience. The Ultra preset falls to 48 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target and may be considered too sluggish for Doom's speedy combat. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: 1080p is for maximum frame rates, 1440p is for the best balance, and 4K is only viable at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination is ranked 1540 out of 2930 total tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested system configurations, meaning it performs better than a slight majority of the combos in the database. This rank is a holistic measure that accounts for performance across all settings and resolutions, and it reflects the system's strength at 1080p and 1440p while being dragged down by its weaker 4K performance.

This ranking makes sense given the hardware. The CPU is a high-performing part, ranking in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs. The GPU, however, is in the 61st percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for most gaming scenarios but lacks the raw GPU power to compete with high-end combos at 4K. The rank of 1540 suggests that there are 1389 combos that perform worse, and 1540 that perform better, placing this system right in the middle of the pack.

The CPU's influence on this rank is likely positive, as its strong single-threaded performance (3072 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU in a game like Doom. The GPU's limitations at 4K are the primary reason this combo does not rank higher. If the rank were based solely on 1080p performance, it would likely be much higher, but the aggregate score across all resolutions penalizes the system for its 4K Ultra performance of 48 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This CPU is a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks, achieving a multi-core score of 21765 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3072. In a game like Doom, which is known for being well-optimized and not heavily multi-threaded, the single-core performance is critical for maintaining high frame rates.

The CPU's role in this system is to feed the GPU with enough data to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is successful in this role, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions at the same settings, but the data clearly shows that 4K performance is significantly lower than 1080p performance, indicating the GPU is the constraint.

The processor's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache. This cache hierarchy is sufficient for gaming workloads. The CPU also supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which ensures that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor. The CPU's performance percentile of 83 vs all CPUs confirms that it is a high-end part, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T with a deltaPct of 0.1%, are all within a 0.3% performance margin, making the CPU a non-issue in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p monitor that supports high refresh rates (144Hz or higher), the Ultra preset is the best choice. The measured average of 137 FPS is high enough to take advantage of most high-refresh-rate monitors, and the visual fidelity improvement over High (167 FPS) is substantial. The Medium preset at 198 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 240Hz monitor, but the Ultra preset offers a better balance of visual quality and speed.

For 1440p users, the High preset is the recommended choice. The measured average of 108 FPS is ideal for a 144Hz monitor, providing a smooth and responsive experience. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is also playable and may be preferred for users who prioritize visual quality over the highest possible frame rate. The Medium preset at 128 FPS is a viable option for those seeking maximum smoothness, but the visual quality trade-off is noticeable. The Low preset at 147 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is the absolute priority.

For 4K users, the settings must be carefully managed. The High preset at 59 FPS is the maximum recommended for a playable experience, as it sits right at the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 70 FPS offers a slight performance headroom but a noticeable drop in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate is too low for a fast-paced FPS, and the Low preset at 80 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity. The data suggests that 4K is not the ideal resolution for this combo, and users should either drop to 1440p or accept the High preset as the ceiling for 4K gaming.