DOOM Eternal – RTX 3060 benchmark

Can I Run DOOM Eternal on RTX 3060?

DOOM Eternal FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis

GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060Game: DOOM EternalUpdated:

Yes, NVIDIA RTX 3060 can run DOOM Eternal. Expect roughly 57 FPS at 1080p high; settings tuning will be important. Wondering if NVIDIA RTX 3060 is enough for DOOM Eternal? This benchmark estimate focuses on real-world 1080p high performance, then scales to 1440p behavior.

DOOM Eternal FPS Benchmarks on RTX 3060

ResolutionSettings PresetAvg FPS1% Low FPSVerdict
1080pCompetitive (Low)71 FPS47 FPSPlayable
1080pHigh57 FPS38 FPSPlayable
1440pHigh42 FPS27 FPSLow
1440pUltra32 FPS20 FPSLow
4KHigh26 FPS15 FPSLow

Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.

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Best Settings for DOOM Eternal on RTX 3060

57+FPS1080p Competitive
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920×1080
V-Sync
Disabled
Texture Quality
Medium
Shadow Quality
Low
Anti-Aliasing
FXAA
Effects Quality
Low
Post-Processing
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Disabled

Performance Analysis

NVIDIA RTX 3060 is estimated around 57 FPS at 1080p high in DOOM Eternal. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 42 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the mid tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. NVIDIA RTX 3060 can run DOOM Eternal reliably, but smart setting choices matter for consistency.

DOOM Eternal uses id Software's id Tech 7 engine, which is highly optimized for fast-paced rendering at high framerates, demanding strong single-core CPU performance and a capable GPU for its dynamic lighting, destruction, and dense enemy rendering. The game's 60fps minimum target and support for resolutions up to 4K push recommended GPU requirements toward the GTX 1080 tier. Its large open-arena encounters with dozens of enemies simultaneously stress both CPU (AI, physics) and GPU (shading, geometry) substantially.

NVIDIA RTX 3060 supports DLSS 3 with Frame Generation in compatible titles. In games like DOOM Eternal that support it, Frame Generation can push perceived frame rates well beyond the base estimate above — particularly useful at 1440p where the GPU is more heavily loaded.

  • Use low/competitive settings and performance upscaling to keep gameplay smooth.
  • Keep ray tracing disabled for stable FPS.
  • Disable ray tracing and lower effects density

Overall, NVIDIA RTX 3060 delivers a playable experience in DOOM Eternal — use the tips above to get the most out of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can DOOM Eternal run at 60fps on a GTX 1050 Ti at 1080p?
Yes, but only at low to medium settings. The GTX 1050 Ti meets the minimum GPU requirement, and with settings reduced to Low/Medium you can typically achieve 60fps at 1080p. The engine's scalability is excellent, so dropping resolution scale or shadow quality has a large positive impact.
Does DOOM Eternal support AMD FSR or NVIDIA DLSS for performance boosts?
DOOM Eternal added NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 support in a post-launch update, allowing RTX GPU owners to significantly boost framerate at higher resolutions. AMD FSR support was also added later, benefiting players on AMD or older NVIDIA cards by rendering at a lower internal resolution and upscaling the result.