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First-Person Shooter, Action, Platformer 2020 Full Game Details
✨ Last Updated: July 18, 2026

Build Guide (2026):
DOOM Eternal

Choose your target resolution. All builds deliver smooth 60+ FPS with high settings.

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💡 Quick Summary: What is the best PC build for DOOM Eternal?

To play DOOM Eternal on PC at optimal performance, we recommend three configuration tiers: a 1080p Budget build featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM), a 1440p Balanced build with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda), or a 4K Extreme build utilizing an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB VRAM). A minimum of 16GB RAM and an SSD are highly recommended for optimal load times.

Resolution Tier Target GPU Target CPU RAM
1080P (1080p – Best Value) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-10700K (10th Gen, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) 16GB DDR4
1440P (1440p – Best Visuals) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better) 32GB DDR5
4K (4K – Premium Experience) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB VRAM) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen) or better (Same as Recommended CPU, but higher frequency variants or newer generations like Ryzen 7000/Intel 13th/14th Gen would be beneficial) 32GB DDR5

📊 System Requirements

Official specs to run DOOM Eternal.

Spec Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-10700K (10th Gen, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda)
RAM 16 GB (Dual-channel mode) 32 GB (Dual-channel mode)
Storage 100 GB NVMe SSD 100 GB NVMe SSD
OS Windows 10 64-bit
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-10700K (10th Gen, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM)
RAM 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
Storage 100 GB NVMe SSD
OS Windows 10 64-bit
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda)
RAM 32 GB (Dual-channel mode)
Storage 100 GB NVMe SSD

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Choose your target resolution. All builds deliver smooth 60+ FPS with high settings.

1080P
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1080p – Best Value

Smooth 60+ FPS at 1080p resolution with high settings

Performance Score
60-90 FPS Low Preset, Ray Tracing ON (Hardware RT support mandatory), Target 1080p @ 60 FPS Quality
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-10700K (10th Gen, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better)
RAM 16GB DDR4
Storage 100 GB NVMe

This build delivers smooth 60+ FPS in DOOM Eternal at 1080p with Low Preset, Ray Tracing ON (Hardware RT support mandatory), Target 1080p @ 60 FPS settings. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) handles the game's requirements comfortably.

🟢 NVIDIA GPU 🔴 AMD GPU
🔵 Intel CPU 🔴 AMD CPU
💾 16GB DDR4 RAM 💿 1TB NVMe SSD
1440P
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1440p – Best Visuals

Excellent visuals at 1440p with high settings

Performance Score
60-100 FPS High Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 1440p @ 60 FPS Quality
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better)
RAM 32GB DDR5
Storage 100 GB NVMe

For sharper visuals in DOOM Eternal, this 1440p build provides excellent performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) delivers smooth framerates at High Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 1440p @ 60 FPS quality.

🟢 NVIDIA GPU 🔴 AMD GPU
🔵 Intel CPU 🔴 AMD CPU
💾 32GB DDR5 RAM 💿 1TB NVMe SSD
4K
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4K – Premium Experience

Ultimate gaming at 4K resolution with high settings

Performance Score
60-80 FPS Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 2160p @ 60 FPS (Upscaling likely essential) Quality
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB VRAM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen) or better (Same as Recommended CPU, but higher frequency variants or newer generations like Ryzen 7000/Intel 13th/14th Gen would be beneficial)
RAM 32GB DDR5
Storage 100 GB NVMe

This premium build runs DOOM Eternal at 4K resolution with Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 2160p @ 60 FPS (Upscaling likely essential) settings. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) delivers exceptional performance for the ultimate visual experience.

🟢 NVIDIA GPU 🔴 AMD GPU
🔵 Intel CPU 🔴 AMD CPU
💾 32GB DDR5 RAM 💿 1TB NVMe SSD

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Best Value Laptop

Smooth 1080p gameplay on the go

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Mobile (Full TGP), RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (8GB VRAM if available, may struggle) / RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, may be borderline, 8GB variant preferred) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M (8GB). 60W+
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H/HS series or Intel Core i7-10870H/10875H series equivalent or better (8-core/16-thread mobile CPUs).
RAM 16GB DDR5

Smooth 1080p gameplay for DOOM Eternal on the go

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Balanced Performance

Great performance with portability

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (High TGP, 8GB/10GB/16GB variants) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB) / RX 6850M XT (12GB). 80W+
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H/HS series or Intel Core i7-12700H series equivalent or better.
RAM 16GB DDR5

Great performance balance for DOOM Eternal with good battery life

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Premium Gaming Laptop

Desktop-class performance in laptop form

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). 100W+
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX/HS series / Ryzen 7 6800H series or Intel Core i9-12900H/HK series / Core i7-13700H series equivalent or better.
RAM 16GB DDR5

Desktop-class DOOM Eternal performance in a portable form factor

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⚡ Performance Tips

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Competitive FPS Settings

Lower shadow quality and anti-aliasing first. These have minimal impact on competitive play but free up significant GPU resources.

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High Refresh Rate Priority

For competitive shooters, aim for 144+ FPS. Consider a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor for smoother gameplay.

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Enable DLSS/FSR

If DOOM Eternal supports DLSS (NVIDIA) or FSR (AMD), enable it for 30-50% performance boost with minimal quality loss.

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Update GPU Drivers

New games often get Day-1 driver optimizations. Always update to the latest GPU drivers before playing.

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Monitor Temperatures

Use MSI Afterburner to monitor GPU temps. Keep below 85°C for optimal performance and longevity.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running DOOM Eternal on PC.

For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB VRAM) or equivalent.

Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for DOOM Eternal. The game requires 16GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.

For the best experience, we recommend a AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better) or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle DOOM Eternal well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.

Integrated graphics are not recommended for DOOM Eternal. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.

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