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GTX 1080 — DOOM 3 at 4K

CANT_RUN ~16 FPS at 4K High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.

GTX 1080 runs DOOM 3 at approximately ~16 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~37 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~16 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1080 — FPS at High settings
1080p
55 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
37 FPS PLAYABLE
4K
16 FPS CANT_RUN
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CANT_RUN
~16 FPS

The GTX 1080 cannot sustain playable frame rates in DOOM 3 at 4K High settings (~16 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended.

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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
55
FPS
43 1% low
CANT_RUN
1440p
37
FPS
29 1% low
PLAYABLE
4K
16
FPS
12 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1080 Specs
VRAM 8 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
∿ Formula only FPS estimated by GPU performance model. Feature toggles hidden until verified.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 1080 & DOOM 3

Can I run DOOM 3 on GTX 1080?

Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 16 FPS in DOOM 3 at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.

What FPS does GTX 1080 get in DOOM 3 at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 37 FPS in DOOM 3 at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.

Can GTX 1080 run DOOM 3 at 4K?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 16 FPS in DOOM 3 at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About DOOM 3

A gameplay-altering mod that changes the slow pacing of the base game, to a more fast-paced action-horror shooter. The mod attempts to completely overhaul the entire game with new monsters, rebalanced weapons, rebalanced monster stats, better graphics, new gameplay features, and much more. There are 2 versions of the mod: Vanilla Doom 3 & Doom 3: RoE.

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