Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a highly capable Doom experience, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates, while 2560x1440 remains fluid on higher settings. The data indicates that 3840x2160 is the only resolution where the system struggles to maintain smooth gameplay on the most demanding presets, though it remains playable on lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest performer, with the Low preset hitting 226 FPS and Ultra reaching 137.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers 88.2 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 handle 4K in Doom?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 77.5 FPS, while High drops to 59.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 47.4 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming requires turning down settings for smooth performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: Benchmark results suggest no significant bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread score of 959 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 7,967 in 3dmark_max_threads are strong, allowing the GPU to reach 226 FPS at Low settings without apparent CPU limitations.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 126.7 FPS, while High averages 110.5 FPS. The 16.2 FPS gap is modest, suggesting High offers better visuals with a relatively small performance cost.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 965th out of 1,681 tested combinations for Doom, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This reflects its ability to handle the game well but not at the absolute top tier of performance.

Q: Does the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limit performance in Doom?

A: The measured results do not indicate VRAM limitations. The RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands, as frame rates scale consistently across presets without sudden drops.

Settings Recommendations

The data reveals a clear tier of playable settings for this hardware. At 1920x1080, every preset is highly playable, with Ultra still delivering 137.2 FPS. This makes Ultra the best choice for 1080p users seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 200 FPS Medium preset offers a balanced alternative for those prioritizing frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 88.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but below high-refresh territory. High settings at 110.5 FPS provide a better experience for 144Hz displays, while Medium at 126.7 FPS is optimal for competitive play. Low at 149.2 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is clear: the Low preset at 77.5 FPS is the only consistently smooth option. Medium at 71.7 FPS is acceptable, but High at 59.4 FPS and Ultra at 47.4 FPS fall below ideal playability. Users with 4K displays should prioritize Low or Medium settings to maintain responsiveness in combat.

The overall best experience balances visual fidelity with performance. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 110.5 FPS, which is a strong sweet spot for most monitors. At 1080p, Ultra at 137.2 FPS is the definitive choice. The data suggests this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant compromises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2460 MHz, with a base clock of 1830 MHz. These specifications translate into measurable performance in Doom, where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 3,072 shading units and 48 ROPs contribute to its pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS indicates solid raw compute capability. In practice, the RTX 4060's performance scales as expected: at 3840x2160, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 30.1 FPS, showing the GPU's limits at high pixel counts.

The RTX 4060 ranks in the 66th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has an average score 0.6% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti trails by 0.7%. These narrow margins indicate the RTX 4060 sits in a competitive mid-range tier. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Doom, as the measured data shows no performance anomalies that would suggest memory pressure.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX 4060 ranks 965th out of 1,681 tested combinations for Doom. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 58% of configurations perform better in this game. The ranking reflects a capable but not elite pairing, consistent with the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The combo's performance relative to its ranking shows a system that excels at lower resolutions but loses ground at 4K. At 1080p, the frame rates are competitive with much higher-ranked configurations, while at 4K Ultra, the 47.4 FPS result drags the overall ranking down. This suggests the ranking is heavily influenced by high-resolution performance, where the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors.

The CPU's high percentile rating of 87 among all CPUs indicates it is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The GPU's 66th percentile rating is the more significant constraint. This means the combo's rank in Doom is primarily determined by GPU performance, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU to operate at its full potential.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, providing substantial fast storage for game data. Its 5 nm process node from TSMC houses 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die.

In Doom, the CPU's role is less demanding than in CPU-intensive titles, but its strong single-thread performance is still valuable. The CPU scores 959 in 3dmark_single_thread and 4,115 in cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore, indicating robust per-core throughput. Its multi-threaded results are equally strong, with a cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore score of 29,149 and a 3dmark_16_threads score of 7,980.

The CPU's percentile rank of 87 among all CPUs places it well above the GPU's 66th percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, has an average score just 0.1% higher, showing the 7800X3D is exceptionally competitive. The CPU's 120 W TDP and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient resources for the GPU to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings. The data shows the CPU does not bottleneck the RTX 4060 at any resolution, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.