Doom: The Dark Ages is pushing its ray tracing (RT) requirements further than previous entries like Doom Eternal and Indiana Jones. While Doom Eternal managed to run on weaker hardware, the new game demands a 16GB RAM setup, an RTX 2060 Super or better GPU, and a Ryzen 7 5700X/Zen 2 CPU for 4K gaming at 60 FPS.
The article warns that these specs are significantly higher than what Eternal needed to run near-locked at 30 FPS on older hardware. For modern hardware, Doom: The Dark Ages is pushing users into more demanding territory, requiring a balance between CPU and GPU power for optimal performance.
While some argue that DLSS or FSR could offer optimizations, the high-end RT requirements make it challenging for average PC gamers to achieve even 60 FPS consistently. For those with top-tier hardware and high-refresh rate displays, upgrading to a Ryzen 9 7900X CPU and an RTX 4090 GPU is recommended to hit the higher framerates.
The article also critiques the game for not offering lower-framerate options for those seeking a more balanced experience, emphasizing that 60 FPS is just the starting point.
Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/the-new-dooms-rt-system-requirements-may-ignite-the-dark-ages-for-your-wallet