Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust performance profile in Doom, with the data revealing a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. This combination sits in the 54th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating a balanced setup that favors high refresh rate 1080p gaming while remaining competent at higher resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 137 FPS, but this drops to 89 FPS at 1440p and further to 48 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the highest quality preset, indicating that the RTX 4060 becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 35% performance loss, while the jump from 1440p to 4K incurs a 46% loss. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus begin to struggle with the increased data throughput required at 4K. The RTX 4060's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but appears insufficient to maintain proportional performance at 4K, where the gap between Medium and Ultra settings widens considerably.

At 1080p, the delta between Low and Ultra presets is 91 FPS (from 228 to 137), while at 4K the same preset difference is only 32 FPS (from 80 to 48). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions reinforces the GPU-bound nature of 4K gaming, where even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the raw pixel throughput demands. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU's capabilities are more relevant, as the 5700X3D's eight cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom to feed the GPU.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings eight cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz. This processor features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads that rely on data locality. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157.

In Doom, which is known to scale well with CPU performance at lower resolutions, the 5700X3D's capabilities are evident in the 1080p results. The jump from 137 FPS at Ultra to 228 FPS at Low settings at 1080p suggests that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond 200 FPS when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6764 and 2-thread score of 1575 indicate that the processor maintains strong performance even when only a few cores are active, which is relevant for games that may not fully utilize all threads.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5700X3D shows a negligible performance difference of -0.1% against the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and -0.5% against the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. This places the CPU in a tightly contested performance tier, where the 96 MB L3 cache and 8-core configuration provide a solid foundation for gaming. The processor's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709, confirms its position as a capable gaming processor that does not bottleneck the RTX 4060 in most scenarios.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Doom, and at what settings?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 228, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this combination, with Medium settings reaching 198 FPS and High settings at 167 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 48 FPS. This is the lowest measured performance point across all tested configurations, indicating that 4K Ultra is not a viable target for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p High and 1080p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 108 FPS, while at 1920x1080 with the same settings, it reaches 167 FPS. This represents a 59 FPS difference, or approximately 35% higher performance at 1080p.

Q: Does the GPU have sufficient VRAM for this game at maximum settings?

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, and the measured results show playable performance at 1440p High (108 FPS) and 4K Medium (70 FPS). The data suggests that 8 GB is adequate for Doom, though the significant FPS drops at 4K Ultra (48 FPS) indicate memory bandwidth limitations.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Doom?

A: The combo ranks 2001 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile. This indicates a mid-pack performance level, with the data showing that many other CPU-GPU pairings can achieve higher frame rates in this title.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for this combo?

A: The only configurations with recorded min FPS values are Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 168 FPS; at 1440p, 109 FPS; and at 4K, 59 FPS. These values provide a floor for frame pacing in moderately demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 2001 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it squarely in the middle of the performance distribution. This 54th percentile ranking suggests that while this setup delivers solid frame rates, there is substantial headroom for improvement with more powerful components. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong gaming capabilities and the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The data implies that the 5700X3D's 77th percentile CPU ranking is somewhat wasted when paired with the RTX 4060, which sits at the 61st percentile among GPUs. This mismatch suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 2001 indicates that approximately 54% of tested combinations deliver better performance in Doom, which aligns with the expectation that a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 would not top the charts in a well-optimized title like Doom.

The ranking also contextualizes the measured FPS data. With a mid-pack rank, the observed frame rates are consistent with what one would expect from a 60th percentile GPU paired with a 77th percentile CPU. The system does not exhibit any unusual bottlenecks or exceptional synergies, instead delivering predictable performance that scales with resolution and settings as the hardware specifications would suggest.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its base clock of 1830 MHz boosts to 2460 MHz, providing a solid foundation for the measured performance. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, which is a critical specification for understanding the 4K performance drops.

The RTX 4060's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the high frame rates at those resolutions. However, the 4K results show a clear limitation: at 4K Ultra, the GPU produces only 48 FPS, which is 65% lower than 1080p Ultra. This degradation is more severe than the pure pixel count increase (4x), indicating that memory bandwidth and ROP throughput become constraining factors.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, shows a negligible -0.2% difference, which is surprising given the generational gap, but the data confirms that the RTX 4060's raw compute performance is competitive within its price tier. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores suggest ray tracing capabilities, though the measured data for Doom does not include ray tracing results, focusing instead on traditional rasterization performance.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS, Medium settings reach 198 FPS with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 228 FPS, High settings achieve 167 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 137 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is well within the capabilities of this system, with even the most demanding preset maintaining frame rates above 137 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a predictable decline. Low settings average 147 FPS, Medium settings reach 128 FPS with a range of 109 to 148 FPS, High settings produce 108 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 89 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate that this combo can comfortably drive high-refresh-rate monitors at medium to high settings, while Ultra settings require some compromise for 144 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings yield 80 FPS, Medium settings achieve 70 FPS with a range of 59 to 80 FPS, High settings produce 59 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 48 FPS. The 4K results reveal that this combination is best suited for 60 FPS gaming at Medium settings or below, with higher presets requiring a reduction in resolution for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions (168 at 1080p, 109 at 1440p, 59 at 4K) provide a consistent picture of frame pacing that avoids severe stutters.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p gaming, the data strongly supports using Ultra settings, as the 137 FPS average still provides a fluid experience that exceeds standard 144 Hz refresh rates. The drop from 228 FPS at Low to 137 FPS at Ultra represents a 40% performance loss, but the visual fidelity gains are substantial, and the resulting frame rate remains highly playable. Players with 240 Hz monitors may prefer High settings at 167 FPS, which balances visual quality with a higher refresh rate.

At 1440p, the recommendation depends on the display's refresh rate. For 144 Hz monitors, High settings at 108 FPS provide a good balance, while Ultra settings at 89 FPS are acceptable for 90 Hz or lower refresh displays. Medium settings at 128 FPS are the best option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual detail, as the jump from Medium to High costs 20 FPS but yields diminishing returns in image quality.

For 4K gaming, the measured data suggests that Medium settings at 70 FPS offer the best experience, providing a playable frame rate that exceeds 60 FPS. Low settings at 80 FPS are viable for competitive play, but the visual compromise is significant. High settings at 59 FPS and Ultra at 48 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold, which may introduce noticeable judder on standard 60 Hz displays. The 4K Medium configuration, with its minimum FPS of 59, offers the most consistent experience at this resolution, making it the recommended preset for 3840x2160 gameplay.