Can a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run DOOM?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB clears the minimum bar for DOOM but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 56 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 13 | 7 | 14 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | Minimum |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 34 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 20 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
VRAM headroom
At 3GB you are under the 4GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle DOOM
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon R9 290X | D | 65 | ▲ 9 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB | D | 60 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 290 | D | 60 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | D | 56 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | D | 56 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | D | 56 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run DOOM?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB clears the minimum bar for DOOM but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 56 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 56 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p and 20 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.