Doom

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this CPU-GPU combo in Doom at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 167 at 1920x1080 on High settings. This indicates the combo can deliver a very smooth experience at Full HD with high visual quality.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 48 on Ultra settings to 80 on Low settings. The Medium preset produces an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver an average of 147 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 89 FPS. This represents a significant performance gap, with Low being about 65% faster than Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM limit performance in Doom?

A: The data shows the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the tested settings. The frame rates scale consistently across resolutions without indicating a VRAM bottleneck, even at 4K Ultra where the average is 48 FPS.

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

A: This combo ranks 1540 out of 2930 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the distribution. This suggests it offers balanced performance for the game, though not at the top tier.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 198 FPS on Medium and 228 FPS on Low, making it suitable for 144Hz or even 240Hz displays. At 2560x1440, the 147 FPS average on Low settings also supports high-refresh gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and uses the AD107 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, providing the computational foundation for the measured frame rates. Its 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines handle the rendering workload in Doom, with the pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s indicating how quickly the GPU can fill frames with graphical data.

Memory bandwidth plays a critical role in how the GPU performs across resolutions. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) across a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration is adequate for Doom's requirements, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 167 FPS on High, 198 FPS on Medium, and 228 FPS on Low. The scaling pattern shows that the GPU is not bandwidth-starved at lower resolutions, but the frame rate drops become more pronounced as resolution increases.

At 2560x1440, the RTX 4060 produces 108 FPS on High and 147 FPS on Low, demonstrating that the GPU remains capable at QHD with moderate settings. The 89 FPS average on Ultra at this resolution is still playable, but it represents a 40% reduction compared to Low settings. Moving to 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become more evident: 59 FPS on High and 80 FPS on Low, with Ultra dropping to 48 FPS. This pattern indicates that 4K gaming requires careful settings management, and the 8 GB VRAM may contribute to the diminishing returns at higher resolutions, though the data does not explicitly isolate VRAM capacity as the limiting factor.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its observed performance. The PassMark G3D score of 19545 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 place the RTX 4060 in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5% delta), which shows the RTX 4060 sits in a competitive performance band relative to these older or integrated solutions. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS and FP16 performance at the same rate (1:1) provide the raw compute power needed for Doom's rendering pipeline.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, the CPU provides substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance for gaming workloads. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache, plus 1 MB L2 and 80 KB L1 per core, ensures fast access to frequently used data, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which complements the GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. In Doom, which is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, the CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 228 FPS, and the CPU's 4691 PassMark single-thread score indicates strong per-core performance to feed the GPU efficiently. The multi-thread score of 36470 reflects the 8-core/16-thread configuration, which is more than sufficient for the game's threading model.

Benchmark results place the Ryzen 7 9700F in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, +0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, -0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, +0.7% delta). These close deltas indicate the 9700F performs competitively against high-end desktop and mobile processors, meaning the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 4060 in Doom. The PassMark physics score of 2122 and floating-point math score of 77955 further confirm the CPU's capability to handle game physics and calculations without introducing frame pacing issues.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes (CPU only) ensure it can communicate with the GPU over PCIe 4.0 x8 without bandwidth limitations. The 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die size indicate a dense, efficient design. For Doom, the data shows consistent frame rates across all settings and resolutions, suggesting the CPU maintains adequate headroom even at 4K where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low with 228 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance of 4691 in PassMark helps sustain high frame rates without stuttering.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1540 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 52.6th percentile of all combinations. This middle-of-the-pack ranking suggests that while the combo delivers solid performance, there are many faster configurations available. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong 94th percentile standing and the GPU's more modest 61st percentile position, meaning the GPU is likely the limiting factor in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the 9700F is well-matched with top-tier processors, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX just 0.2% ahead and the Intel Core i7-14700KF 0.2% behind. This indicates the CPU is not holding back the GPU in most scenarios. However, the GPU's nearest rivals are significantly older or lower-tier products (AMD Radeon HD 7790, Radeon 780M, Radeon Pro 560), which suggests the RTX 4060's performance tier is below the CPU's tier. This imbalance explains why the combo ranks in the middle rather than the top quartile.

In practical terms, the combo's rank of 1540 means there are 1390 faster combinations and 1390 slower ones. The measured FPS data shows the combo can exceed 200 FPS at 1080p Low and Medium settings, which would place it in the upper range for competitive gaming, but at 4K Ultra, the 48 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players target. The combo's overall ranking reflects this trade-off between high refresh rate capabilities at lower resolutions and more modest performance at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution and refresh rate priorities. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 198 FPS average with a minimum of 168 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance for players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. The High preset at 167 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 137 FPS remains above 60 FPS but may not fully utilize high-refresh panels. Low settings at 228 FPS are ideal for 240Hz monitors but sacrifice visual fidelity unnecessarily for most players.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset produces 128 FPS average (109-148 range), which is excellent for QHD gaming on high-refresh displays. The High preset at 108 FPS is also suitable for 144Hz monitors, while Low at 147 FPS offers maximum performance for competitive play. Ultra at 89 FPS is still playable but represents a significant visual quality investment for a moderate frame rate drop. For most users, Medium or High at 1440p provides the best experience.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset averages 59 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Medium averages 70 FPS (59-80 range) and provides a better experience. Low at 80 FPS offers the most consistent performance for 4K gaming, but the visual downgrade may be noticeable. Ultra at 48 FPS is not recommended for serious play, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that Medium at 4K is the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The combo delivers its highest frame rates at Full HD. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS, which is the maximum measured across all configurations. Medium settings yield 198 FPS with a minimum of 168 and maximum of 228, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 167 FPS, while Ultra drops to 137 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low represents a 66% performance increase, demonstrating the GPU's headroom when graphical load is reduced.

2560x1440: At QHD, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 147 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS (109-148 range), High averages 108 FPS, and Ultra averages 89 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by 35-39% across settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. Even at Ultra, the combo maintains 89 FPS, making 1440p a viable resolution for this setup.

3840x2160: 4K performance is the most demanding scenario. Low settings average 80 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS (59-80 range), High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The frame rate drops become more pronounced at this resolution, with Ultra being 40% slower than Low. The Medium preset's minimum of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60 FPS, while High's average of 59 FPS suggests it sits right at the playability threshold. For 4K gaming, players should prioritize Medium or Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.