Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a combination that ranks 2056th out of 2930 tested combos in Doom. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so with less headroom than most other configurations. The rank reflects a system where the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU’s high-end specifications are not fully utilized by this title’s engine at the tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2056 out of 2930 tested combos places this configuration in the 30th percentile of all pairings tested for Doom. This means roughly 70% of other CPU-GPU combinations achieve higher average frame rates. The ranking is heavily influenced by the RTX 2060 SUPER, which sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. This disparity—a top-tier processor with a mid-range graphics card—creates a bottleneck that suppresses the overall combo ranking.

Benchmark results from the CPU show an average score of 58386, placing it within 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323). On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 18093 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%). These near-ties in synthetic benchmarks confirm that the CPU is not the limiting factor; instead, the GPU’s mid-range standing drags the combo down in the rankings. The data shows that this combo is positioned for 1080p and 1440p playable frame rates, but it cannot compete with higher-tier GPU pairings at 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D brings eight cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It is built on the Zen 5 architecture using a 4 nm process, and it features 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor is clearly overqualified for Doom, which is a 2016 title that does not heavily tax modern multi-core CPUs. In the game’s measured results, the CPU’s high single-thread performance—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228—ensures that it never becomes a bottleneck, even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 192 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and demonstrates that the CPU can feed frames quickly. However, the CPU’s capabilities are not the deciding factor here; the GPU is. The processor’s 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and its Passmark single-thread score of 4704 indicate that it could drive much higher frame rates if paired with a stronger GPU. In this configuration, the CPU is effectively waiting on the RTX 2060 SUPER, meaning that any FPS gains from overclocking or upgrading the CPU would be negligible in Doom. The data suggests that the CPU’s role is to provide a stable foundation, but its potential is untapped.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component of this combo. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, boosting to 1650 MHz, and it has 2176 shading units. The GPU’s 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its Passmark G3D score of 16462 indicate mid-range performance, which aligns with the measured FPS in Doom. The GPU is the bottleneck across all tested settings and resolutions, as shown by the FPS scaling.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Doom’s demands, but the compute power limits frame rates. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 40 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for fast-paced action. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and its texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, and the data reflects this: the RTX 2060 SUPER’s closest rivals in average score are the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%) and the Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%), both of which are also mid-range parts. The GPU’s 8 GB memory size is not the issue; instead, the raw shader throughput is what holds back performance at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results: 192 FPS on Low, 167 FPS on Medium, 141 FPS on High, and 115 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS, indicating consistent frame times. These numbers are all well above 60 FPS, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings remaining highly playable.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains respectable: 124 FPS on Low, 108 FPS on Medium, 91 FPS on High, and 75 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. This resolution is still comfortable for most players, as the lowest average (75 FPS at Ultra) stays above 60 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle: 67 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium, 50 FPS on High, and 40 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting’s minimum is 50 FPS, and the maximum is 67 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while Ultra dips to 40 FPS, which is marginal for a fast-paced FPS.

The scaling between settings is consistent: lowering the preset from Ultra to Low yields roughly a 1.7x increase in frame rate at 1080p (115 to 192 FPS), a 1.65x increase at 1440p (75 to 124 FPS), and a 1.68x increase at 4K (40 to 67 FPS). This uniformity indicates that the GPU is the sole bottleneck, as the CPU does not cause any disproportionate drops at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 67. At Medium, the average drops to 59 FPS, and at High it falls to 50 FPS. Ultra settings yield 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the most comfortable, with all settings averaging above 115 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings average above 75 FPS, so 1440p is also viable for most presets.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189). It performs nearly identically to these parts.

Q: Is the CPU holding back performance in Doom?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is at the 92nd percentile among CPUs, and its benchmark scores are competitive with the Intel Core i9-14900. The FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU bottlenecks.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 92 FPS, with a maximum of 125 FPS and an average of 108 FPS.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 141 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p and then to 50 at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 115 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1080p offers 141 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is worth the 26 FPS cost, given the headroom available. For 2560x1440, the High preset is the optimal choice, averaging 91 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 75 FPS, which is still playable, but High provides a better balance of visual quality and frame rate stability, as the minimum FPS is not reported for High but Medium shows a minimum of 92.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset is viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay, averaging 67 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, which is borderline and may result in occasional dips below 60 FPS, as indicated by the 50 FPS minimum. High and Ultra at 4K average 50 and 40 FPS, respectively, which are not recommended for a fast-paced shooter. The recommendation is to prioritize frame rate over settings at 4K, meaning Low is the only sensible choice. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is a compromise that provides decent visuals with a minimum of 142 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K, but it does not offer the best experience compared to High or Ultra at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the GPU as the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 141 at 1920x1080 to 91 at 2560x1440, a 35% reduction, and then to 50 at 3840x2160, a further 45% reduction from 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count increases exponentially with resolution, and the RTX 2060 SUPER’s compute resources are saturated. The CPU’s performance remains constant, so the frame rate drop is directly proportional to the GPU’s workload.

At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 192 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent (35% from 1080p to 1440p, and 46% from 1440p to 4K), confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck regardless of settings. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates, but it struggles at 4K, where even Low settings barely clear 60 FPS. This analysis indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant FPS gains, while the CPU would remain underutilized. The 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at any resolution in Doom, as the frame rate drops are driven by shader and texture throughput, not memory capacity.