Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Doom with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 show a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 166.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 105.5 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. Pushing to 4K High yields 61.1 FPS, which is 63% below the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings presets. With Low settings, the drop is from 231 FPS to 146.2 FPS, a 37% decrease. Medium settings fall from 199.1 FPS to 130.4 FPS, a 35% reduction. Ultra settings go from 139.4 FPS to 90.1 FPS, a 35% decline. The uniformity of these percentages suggests a resolution-driven bottleneck that is independent of the graphics preset. The GPU's rendering workload scales with pixel count, and the data confirms that the RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly stressed as resolution climbs.

At 4K, the performance collapse is more pronounced. High settings drop from 105.5 FPS at 1440p to 61.1 FPS, a 42% reduction. Low settings fall from 146.2 FPS to 78.3 FPS, a 46% drop. Medium settings decline from 130.4 FPS to 71.5 FPS, a 45% decrease. Ultra settings suffer the most, falling from 90.1 FPS to 47.4 FPS, a 47% reduction. The widening gap between Low and Ultra at 4K — 78.3 FPS versus 47.4 FPS — demonstrates that the GPU's compute resources and memory subsystem are saturated. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can keep the GPU fed, but at 4K, the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput are the decisive factors.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo in Doom?

A: The best measured result is 231 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this combination, with the RTX 4060's boost clock of 2460 MHz and the Ryzen 7 5700's 4.60 GHz boost clock working in tandem.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, the combo averages 61.1 FPS, which is playable. However, Ultra settings at 4K drop to 47.4 FPS, which may feel less smooth. The data shows that 4K is viable for High and Medium presets, but not Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700's multi-threading affect Doom's performance?

A: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads deliver strong multi-threaded scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20655. In Doom, this translates to high frame rates at 1080p, where the CPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 231 FPS, indicating the CPU can process frames rapidly.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 146.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 90.1 FPS. This 56.1 FPS difference (a 38% reduction) shows that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU, but the result remains well above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Doom at high resolutions?

A: The measured data shows that 4K High settings achieve 61.1 FPS and 4K Medium achieves 71.5 FPS, so 8 GB of GDDR6 memory appears adequate for this game. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s supports these results without visible stuttering in the average FPS figures.

Q: How does this combo's performance compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 954 out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, reflecting a balanced pairing where the GPU is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the star of this pairing, and the benchmark data underscores its importance in Doom. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for this title's needs. The measured frame rates show that the GPU scales well with settings changes, but its limits become apparent at 4K Ultra where it manages only 47.4 FPS. This is a 39% drop from 4K High's 61.1 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional rendering features tax the GPU's 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs heavily.

The RTX 4060's clock speeds play a crucial role in the results. With a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, the GPU demonstrates strong sustained performance. The passmark G3D score of 19545 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 reflect the GPU's overall capability. In Doom, the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the key driver of frame rates at 1440p and above. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, which is why the combo can reach 231 FPS on Low settings.

The GPU's memory configuration deserves attention. The 128-bit bus is narrow by modern standards, but the 17 Gbps effective memory speed compensates. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The gap between 4K Medium (71.5 FPS) and 4K Low (78.3 FPS) is only 6.8 FPS, suggesting that the memory subsystem, not the shader cores, is the bottleneck at this resolution. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but do not appear to influence Doom's performance, as this title does not rely heavily on ray tracing or DLSS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings preset offers the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but Medium settings at 199.1 FPS strike the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 166.7 FPS are also excellent, but Medium offers a 19% performance uplift with minimal visual compromise. Ultra at 139.4 FPS is still smooth, but the jump from Medium to Ultra costs 30% of the frame rate, which is not justified given the modest visual gains in Doom.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. High settings at 105.5 FPS are the sweet spot, providing a fluid experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium at 130.4 FPS is even faster, but High's visual enhancements are worth the 19% frame rate reduction. Ultra at 90.1 FPS remains above 60 FPS, but the gap to High is 15%, making High the better choice for most users. Low at 146.2 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rates over visual fidelity.

At 4K, the options narrow. High settings at 61.1 FPS is the recommended preset, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 71.5 FPS is faster and also viable, offering a 17% performance boost over High. Ultra at 47.4 FPS falls below 60 FPS and should be avoided for competitive play, though it may be acceptable for slower-paced sessions. Low at 78.3 FPS is the fastest 4K option, but the visual downgrade is severe. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the optimal choice for this combo, balancing the GPU's 8 GB memory and compute resources against the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance. Low settings produce an average of 231 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings yield 199.1 FPS, a 14% reduction from Low. High settings deliver 166.7 FPS, a 16% drop from Medium. Ultra settings produce 139.4 FPS, a 16% reduction from High. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 40%, showing that the GPU can handle the full range of presets at 1080p with ease.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 146.2 FPS, which is 37% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings reach 130.4 FPS, an 11% drop from Low. High settings achieve 105.5 FPS, a 19% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings fall to 90.1 FPS, a 15% drop from High. The total scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 38%, consistent with the 1080p scaling, indicating the GPU is still the dominant factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. Low settings average 78.3 FPS, which is 46% lower than the 1440p Low result. Medium settings produce 71.5 FPS, a 9% drop from Low. High settings deliver 61.1 FPS, a 15% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings fall to 47.4 FPS, a 22% drop from High. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 39%, similar to other resolutions, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The data shows that at 4K, the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the limiting factors, preventing the combo from maintaining high frame rates on Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides a solid foundation for this combo, and the benchmark data shows that it is not the primary bottleneck in Doom. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 Cezanne architecture, deliver strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 24303 reflect the CPU's capability. In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data indicates it does so effectively.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence is most apparent. The jump from High settings (166.7 FPS) to Low settings (231 FPS) shows that the CPU can push frame rates higher when the GPU's load is reduced. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and the 8-thread score of 5585 demonstrate the CPU's strong multi-threading, which is relevant for Doom's engine. The single-thread performance, as shown by the 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, is also sufficient to avoid CPU limitations.

The CPU's clock speeds are a factor in the results. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the Ryzen 7 5700 can sustain high frame rates without becoming a constraint. The 65W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, but the data shows that the CPU's performance is consistent across resolutions. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The difference between 4K Low (78.3 FPS) and 4K High (61.1 FPS) is 22%, while the difference between 1080p Low (231 FPS) and 1080p High (166.7 FPS) is 28%. This suggests that the CPU is not causing frame rate drops at higher resolutions; the GPU is.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 954 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the configurations in the database. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU's capabilities are well-matched to the CPU's processing power. The data shows that this combo is not at the top tier — the GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that the GPU is the weaker link.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The RTX 4060 scores 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, while scoring 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580 and 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon 760M. This tight grouping indicates that the RTX 4060 is competitive with mid-range GPUs, but it does not break away from the pack. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 and the PassMark G3D score of 19545 place the GPU in a specific performance band that is sufficient for Doom at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K Ultra.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700H, and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-1370P, while scoring 1.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. This indicates that the CPU is competitive with older high-end and newer mid-range processors. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking confirms that it is a strong performer, and the data shows that it does not hold back the RTX 4060 in Doom. The combo's 954th rank out of 1681 is a reflection of the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than any CPU deficiency.