Doom: The Dark Ages is a demanding game. Below are the current-gen graphics cards we recommend for it at each resolution. FPS figures are at High settings with no upscaling — turning on DLSS/FSR pushes them meaningfully higher.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA RTX 5060 | 92 | 55 | 31 |
| NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 106 | 63 | 36 |
| NVIDIA RTX 5070 | 145 | 87 | 49 |
| NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti | 168 | 107 | 61 |
| NVIDIA RTX 5080 | 195 | 124 | 71 |
| NVIDIA RTX 5090 | 195 | 169 | 96 |
For 1080p gaming, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 is the value pick for Doom: The Dark Ages — about 92 FPS at High settings (no upscaling). Stepping up to 1440p, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the sweet spot (63 FPS). For 4K, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti keeps it above 60 FPS.
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For most players, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the sweet spot — about 63 FPS at 1440p in Doom: The Dark Ages at High settings (no upscaling). On a budget, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 handles a smooth 60 FPS at 1080p; for 4K, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti is the pick.
The NVIDIA RTX 5060 is the cheapest current-gen card that comfortably clears 60 FPS at 1080p in Doom: The Dark Ages (about 92 FPS at High settings (no upscaling)).
Yes — the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti averages about 61 FPS at 4K at High settings (no upscaling); the NVIDIA RTX 5090 pushes it higher for high-refresh 4K.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.