Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the data reveals a clear shift in performance bottlenecks as resolution climbs. This combination ranks in the 57th percentile of tested combos for this title, indicating it sits comfortably above the median. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the four presets and three resolutions tell a consistent story: this is a pairing that excels at high refresh rates on standard monitors but begins to strain at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and highly dependent on the preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 225.9 at 1080p to 144.8 at 1440p, a 35.9% reduction, and then plummets to 78.4 at 4K, which is a 45.9% drop from 1440p. This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the GPU is the dominant limiting factor; the CPU has ample headroom, and the graphics card’s workload scales directly with pixel count.

Moving to High settings, the scaling is slightly less aggressive but still shows a heavy GPU dependency. The 1080p result is 167.6 FPS, dropping to 105.4 at 1440p (a 37.1% decrease) and then to 58.7 at 4K (a 44.3% decrease from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most significant strain, with 138.5 FPS at 1080p, 90.8 at 1440p, and just 48.2 at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is a 65.2% reduction in average FPS.

This data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is never the primary constraint at 4K. The 4K results are consistently the lowest, and the scaling from 1440p to 4K is consistent across all presets, showing a roughly 44-46% performance loss. The limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the RTX 4060, as its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus are saturated by the pixel workload. At 1080p, the system is better balanced, but the high FPS numbers (exceeding 225) suggest the CPU is beginning to catch up, though it still holds the frame rate above 138 FPS even at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom, this pairing holds the 972nd position out of 1681 total combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier, meaning it outperforms a majority of systems tested, but it is not a top-tier enthusiast configuration. The rank of 972 out of 1681 indicates that while the system is capable, there are many faster combinations, particularly those with higher-end GPUs.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, has an average benchmark score of 26214, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900KF (avg score 26196, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (avg score 26272, a -0.2% difference). This shows the 5700X is a highly competitive processor, effectively matching these alternatives in raw compute. The GPU, the RTX 4060, has an average benchmark score of 23181, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc B580 (avg score 23021, a 0.7% difference) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (avg score 23321, a -0.6% difference), indicating the 4060 is solidly mid-range.

The game-specific rank of 972 is lower than what the CPU’s 83rd percentile would suggest, which implies the GPU is holding the system back. The high CPU percentile and the mid-range GPU percentile explain why the system excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, where the GPU’s limitations become the deciding factor. This combination is well-matched for 1440p gaming, where the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to achieve high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a 60 FPS average?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the average FPS is 105.4, and even at Ultra, it maintains an average of 90.8. At 4K, only the Low preset (78.4 FPS) and Medium preset (70 FPS) exceed the 60 FPS threshold, while High (58.7 FPS) and Ultra (48.2 FPS) fall below it.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, which is a 0.1% difference from the Intel Core i9-11900KF’s score of 26196. The data shows they are statistically tied in average performance, with the Intel part having a marginally higher score.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 a significant bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 44.3% drop in average FPS (from 105.4 to 58.7). This consistent ~44-46% reduction across all presets indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to handle the increased draw calls but the GPU cannot process the extra pixels.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 23181. This places it in the upper half of graphics cards, but it is not a high-end part.

Q: Does the system ever achieve over 200 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with lower settings. At Low settings, the average FPS is 225.9, and at Medium settings, it is 198.7. At High settings, it drops to 167.6, and at Ultra, it is 138.5.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Ryzen 7 5700X have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. This configuration is part of why it performs so well in Doom, which can leverage multiple threads for game logic and rendering tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy across presets and resolutions.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 225.9 average FPS
• Medium: 198.7 average FPS
• High: 167.6 average FPS
• Ultra: 138.5 average FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 144.8 average FPS
• Medium: 129.3 average FPS
• High: 105.4 average FPS
• Ultra: 90.8 average FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 78.4 average FPS
• Medium: 70 average FPS
• High: 58.7 average FPS
• Ultra: 48.2 average FPS

The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 87.4 FPS, which narrows to 54 FPS at 1440p and 30.2 FPS at 4K. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the cost of enabling higher visual fidelity settings increases disproportionately with pixel count. The 4K Ultra result of 48.2 FPS is the lowest recorded, showing that this setting is not viable for smooth gameplay on this hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured results in Doom.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all presets, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth and capacity become significant constraints. The 128-bit bus limits the amount of data that can be transferred to and from the VRAM, which is a critical factor when rendering at 3840x2160. The boost clock of 2460 MHz is decent, but the GPU’s overall compute throughput (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) is what determines its raw rasterization power. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably, but the 4K results are consistently lower than what a more powerful GPU would achieve.

The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 23181 confirm it is a mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580, is only 0.7% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600M is 0.6% faster. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is a solid performer for its class, but it is not designed for 4K gaming at maximum settings. The measured FPS data reflects this, showing that the GPU can handle 1440p with ease but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p high-refresh-rate monitor, the data suggests using Ultra settings is the best choice. The average FPS of 138.5 is well above the 100 FPS threshold, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play, the Low preset at 225.9 FPS is available, but the visual compromise is significant.

For 1440p, the High preset offers the best balance. It delivers an average of 105.4 FPS, which is ideal for a 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 90.8 FPS is also viable, but the marginal visual improvement may not justify the 14.6 FPS loss. The Medium preset at 129.3 FPS is the best option for players with a 144 Hz monitor, as it provides a high frame rate while maintaining decent visual quality.

For 4K, the data shows that only the Low (78.4 FPS) and Medium (70 FPS) presets are playable. The High preset dips to 58.7 FPS, which is borderline for a 60 Hz display, but the Ultra preset at 48.2 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. To achieve a stable 60 FPS at 4K, the Medium preset is the highest acceptable setting. The GPU simply lacks the bandwidth and compute power to handle the higher presets at this resolution without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.