Doom

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable experience in Doom at 1080p and 1440p, provided the settings are chosen carefully. At 4K, the combination falls short of the 60 FPS threshold across all tested presets. The recorded data shows a wide performance spread depending on resolution and quality level, with the system clearly favoring lower resolutions and less demanding settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongest. The Low preset produces an average of 95.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded result across the entire test suite. Medium settings yield 82.6 FPS, while High settings drop to 65.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only 1080p configuration that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 58 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combination has substantial headroom at 1080p for most settings, though the most demanding preset pushes the hardware to its limit.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset records an average of 62 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings manage 51.8 FPS, High settings produce 43.4 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 37.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across all presets, with the Low preset losing roughly 35% of its performance and the Ultra preset losing about 36%.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 31.9 FPS, Medium averages 27.6 FPS, High averages 23.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 20.4 FPS. None of these results approach the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between 1440p and 4K is severe, with the Low preset dropping from 62 FPS to 31.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 48%. The data confirms that 4K is not viable for this combination in Doom.

The recorded FPS values do not include min or max frame data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Across all twelve measured configurations, the pattern is consistent: higher resolutions and higher presets reduce performance in a predictable manner. The spread between the best and worst results is substantial, from 95.8 FPS at 1080p Low down to 20.4 FPS at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system achieves high frame rates across multiple presets, suggesting that the Intel Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep the AMD Radeon RX 570 feeding frames. The CPU's boost clock of 4.30 GHz and its 12 MB of shared L3 cache contribute to solid single-thread performance, which matters for a fast-paced FPS like Doom.

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p reveals the GPU's growing influence. When resolution increases, the pixel workload rises, and the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth must handle larger frames. The drop from 95.8 FPS at 1080p Low to 62 FPS at 1440p Low shows that the GPU is being pushed harder. The CPU is likely less of a factor at these settings, as the frame rates remain above the playable threshold.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The RX 570's 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs are overwhelmed by the 3840x2160 resolution. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the frame rate is constrained by the GPU's inability to process pixels quickly enough. The measured results at 4K, ranging from 20.4 FPS at Ultra to 31.9 FPS at Low, indicate that no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's limitations at this resolution.

Preset scaling also highlights the GPU's role. Within each resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra is significant. At 1080p, the gap is 37.8 FPS (95.8 vs 58). At 1440p, the gap is 24.8 FPS (62 vs 37.2). At 4K, the gap narrows to 11.5 FPS (31.9 vs 20.4). The narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is already saturated, so reducing settings has less impact. The CPU is not the bottleneck in any of the tested configurations, as the frame rates scale primarily with resolution and preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are High, with an average of 65.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold. Medium settings at 82.6 FPS and Low settings at 95.8 FPS also qualify, but High provides the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS misses the threshold by a small margin, so it is not recommended.

For 2560x1440, the only preset that reaches 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the best settings choice at this resolution. Medium at 51.8 FPS, High at 43.4 FPS, and Ultra at 37.2 FPS all fall short. Users at 1440p must accept the Low preset to achieve playable frame rates, which represents a significant visual compromise.

For 3840x2160, the verdict data shows no playable settings. The best recorded average is 31.9 FPS at Low, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. No preset at 4K can deliver a smooth experience with this hardware, so the system is not recommended for 4K gaming in Doom.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS in the database. Across all resolutions, the system clears this threshold at 1080p with High settings and at 1440p with Low settings. At 4K, no configuration reaches the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, with a delta of 0% compared to the i3-12100F. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, which is 1.1% higher. These deltas are small, meaning all four CPUs deliver nearly identical average performance in the database's benchmark suite. In practical terms, swapping the i3-12100F for any of these CPUs would likely produce similar frame rates in Doom, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

The GPU's nearest rivals follow a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M has an average score of 28874, which is 0.4% lower than the RX 570's 28766. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, which is 1.2% higher. These deltas are all within a narrow band, so the RX 570's performance is closely matched by these alternatives. In Doom, any of these GPUs would likely behave similarly to the RX 570, with frame rates within a few percentage points.

The combination rank of 3510 out of 3712 tested combos places this system in the lower portion of the database. This ranking reflects the overall performance of the CPU and GPU pair across all tested games, not just Doom. The nearest rival data suggests that small hardware changes would not dramatically alter the system's standing.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 1920x1080 with High settings, achieving an average of 65.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. It can also run the game at 2560x1440 with Low settings, averaging 62 FPS. These are the only configurations that meet the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at 60 FPS. All four presets produce averages below 32 FPS, with Ultra at 20.4 FPS being the lowest. The verdict by resolution confirms that 4K is not playable with this hardware.

The 1080p High preset is the recommended configuration for the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 1440p Low preset is the only viable option at that resolution, and it barely clears the threshold. Users who want to play at 4K would need more powerful hardware, as the RX 570's 4 GB memory and 5.095 TFLOPS compute capacity are insufficient for that workload in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3510 out of 3712 tested combos in the database. This places the system in the bottom 6% of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the hardware's overall performance across the full benchmark suite, not just Doom.

The low rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. While the system can handle Doom at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, it falls short at 4K and lacks the headroom for higher presets at 1440p. The CPU sits in the 68th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 74th percentile against all GPUs, but the combination's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The nearest rival scores for both components are tightly clustered, with deltas ranging from -0.8% to 1.2%. This suggests that many similar hardware combinations would produce comparable results. The rank of 3510 is not an outlier; it reflects a system that is capable at lower resolutions but constrained by its GPU at higher demands.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The High preset averages 65.7 FPS, and the Medium and Low presets average 82.6 FPS and 95.8 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset falls short at 58 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p with this hardware?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 570 in Doom?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 31.9 FPS on the Low preset. All other presets are lower, with Ultra at 20.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 470?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, while the RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% lower. The performance difference is negligible.

Q: What is the best 1080p preset that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset is the most demanding that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 65.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 3510 out of 3712 tested combos in the database, placing it in the lower portion of all recorded systems.