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Can I Run DOOM on RTX 4090?
DOOM FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
DOOM is playable on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Expect roughly 85 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. Not sure whether NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 can keep up with DOOM? Below you'll find our performance projection at 1080p high along with 1440p scaling data.
DOOM FPS Benchmarks on RTX 4090
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 106 FPS | 70 FPS | Good |
| 1080p | High | 85 FPS | 57 FPS | Good |
| 1440p | High | 63 FPS | 40 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | Ultra | 47 FPS | 30 FPS | Playable |
| 4K | High | 39 FPS | 23 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for DOOM on RTX 4090
- Display Mode
- Fullscreen
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- V-Sync
- Disabled
- Texture Quality
- High
- Shadow Quality
- Medium
- Anti-Aliasing
- FXAA
- Effects Quality
- Medium
- Post-Processing
- Medium
- Ambient Occlusion
- Disabled
Performance Analysis
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is estimated around 85 FPS at 1080p high in DOOM. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 63 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the enthusiast tier for this title, with a smooth experience profile. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 provides smooth gameplay in DOOM, with enough headroom for visual tweaks.
DOOM (2016) is a fast-paced, graphically intensive first-person shooter built on id Software's id Tech 6 engine, which introduced physically based rendering and megatextures at high resolution. The game's high-fidelity lighting, gore systems, and large open-level geometry demand a capable GPU with at least 2GB VRAM at minimum settings. Its locked 60 FPS design philosophy means recommended specs are tuned to sustain smooth, low-latency gameplay rather than merely reach a playable state.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 supports DLSS 3 with Frame Generation in compatible titles. In games like DOOM 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 a medium/high mix and prioritize stable frame times over peak FPS spikes.
- Ray tracing can be enabled with quality upscaling for a good visual/performance balance.
- Disable heavy post-processing options first for easy gains
Bottom line: DOOM on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is smooth, and optimization has a measurable impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can DOOM (2016) run on integrated graphics?
- No. DOOM (2016) requires a dedicated GPU with at least 2GB of VRAM. Integrated graphics solutions like Intel HD Graphics do not meet the minimum requirements and will result in unplayable performance or failure to launch.
- Does DOOM (2016) support Vulkan for better performance?
- Yes. DOOM (2016) was one of the first major AAA titles to support the Vulkan API, which can provide significant performance gains—especially on AMD GPUs—compared to OpenGL, allowing players with mid-range hardware to achieve higher, more stable frame rates.