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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Doom: The Dark Ages? (2026)

Yes
~71 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and Doom: The Dark Ages is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 71 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 72 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7271
1440p4366
4K2452
💡 Doom: The Dark Ages: id Tech 8 - extremely well-optimised; even mid-range GPUs run it well.

At 1080p expect around 71 FPS, at 1440p about 66 FPS, and at 4K roughly 52 FPS with optimized settings. Doom: The Dark Ages doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Doom: The Dark Ages on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Doom: The Dark Ages?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 71 FPS at 1080p in Doom: The Dark Ages.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p?

Around 71 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 72 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Doom: The Dark Ages run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.