Doom

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a strong showing in Doom, with the measured data indicating that this combination is capable of high frame rates across most resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo easily surpasses the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset, while 1440p also remains highly fluid. The only area where the system struggles is at 4K with the most demanding presets, where frame rates dip below the playable line. The benchmark results show a clear performance hierarchy based on resolution and graphical fidelity, with the system’s headroom at lower settings being substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing in Doom reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 211 FPS, providing massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 184 FPS, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS, indicating that even in busy scenes, the frame rate never falls below a very smooth level. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 155 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver a very playable 127 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the processor and graphics card are not the limiting factor, as even the most demanding preset in the data maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but shows a more significant impact from the increased pixel count. Low settings yield an average of 137 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings average 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, showing that the frame rate stays consistently high. High settings produce an average of 101 FPS, while Ultra settings, the most demanding preset tested, still achieve an average of 82 FPS. This demonstrates that the RX 9060 has enough compute power to handle 1440p gaming with high visual fidelity, as even the heaviest workload in the data stays comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes notably. Low settings produce an average of 74 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 65 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, meaning the frame rate can dip below the playable line during demanding sequences. High settings drop the average to 54 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS requirement. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding an average of only 45 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth experience, and even Medium settings show occasional drops below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 holds a rank of 2200 out of 3712 total combinations. This places the combo in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a significant majority of configurations but is not at the very top of the performance charts. The percentile ranking suggests that while this system is not a flagship-level performer, it offers a level of capability that is more than sufficient for the majority of gaming scenarios.

The CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F, sits at the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494. This shows that the processor provides solid baseline performance for the system. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 3 N355 with an average score of 13492 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 120UL with a score of 13594 and a delta of -0.7%, and the Intel Core i5-9500 with a score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3%. These scores are all very close, indicating that the i3-12100F is firmly in a competitive performance bracket for its generation, with differences of less than one percent separating it from its closest alternatives.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, performs at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 with a delta of -0.7%, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 with a score of 15852 and a delta of 1%, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a score of 15862 and a delta of 1%. The performance deltas here are minimal, suggesting that the RX 9060 offers performance very similar to these other cards. The combination of a mid-tier CPU and a solid mid-range GPU results in a system that ranks in the 59th percentile of all tested combos, reinforcing the idea that it is a balanced and capable setup for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with limitations emerging only at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K resolution?*

A: The system can run Doom at 4K, but only with certain settings. Measured data shows that Low settings average 74 FPS, and Medium settings average 65 FPS, both above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 45 FPS, both below the playable line.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, all settings are playable. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 82 FPS, making it the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1080p compare to 1440p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 127 FPS on Ultra to 211 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, the averages range from 82 FPS on Ultra to 137 FPS on Low. This shows a significant drop in performance when moving to a higher resolution, but the system remains highly playable at 1440p.

Q: Is the RX 9060's performance similar to any other graphics cards?

A: Benchmark data shows the RX 9060 has an average score of 16014. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with a score of 16129 and a performance delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 with a score of 15852 and a delta of 1%. This indicates very similar performance levels among these cards.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS on Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 127 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average is 82 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, but at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 45 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i3-12100F and its closest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, has an average score of 13492, showing a performance delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is a -0.7% delta, indicating the i3-12100F is slightly faster than the N355 and slightly slower than the 120UL.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this specific CPU-GPU pairing, the nearest rivals in the database provide a clear picture of what other hardware would deliver similar results. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i3-12100F, with an average benchmark score of 13494, is functionally equivalent to the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492 with a 0% delta. This means users could expect nearly identical CPU-bound performance from these two processors. The Intel Core i5-9500, scoring 13452 with a 0.3% delta, is also a very close match, being only slightly slower. The Intel Core 5 120UL, with a score of 13594 and a -0.7% delta, is marginally faster, suggesting a negligible performance uplift in CPU-heavy tasks.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, with an average score of 16014, sits in a tight cluster of comparable GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the closest match, scoring 16129 with a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RX 9060 is slightly slower than the RTX 3060 Ti. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 with a delta of 1%, indicating it is just a small margin behind the RX 9060. The AMD Radeon R9 370X, scoring 15862 with a 1% delta, also falls into this same performance tier. For a user building a system, swapping the RX 9060 for an RTX 3060 Ti would yield nearly identical frame rates in Doom, while choosing an RX 7700 would result in a marginal, likely imperceptible, decrease in performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, the best settings for each resolution are determined by finding the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 65 FPS, which is above the threshold, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. While Low settings offer a higher average of 74 FPS, Medium provides a better balance of visual quality and performance, making it the highest preset that remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best option. This is the most demanding setting tested, yet it still produces an average of 82 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS requirement. Since all other presets, including High at 101 FPS, Medium at 119 FPS, and Low at 137 FPS, also exceed the threshold, choosing Ultra maximizes graphical fidelity without any playability concerns. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, with an average of 127 FPS. This resolution provides so much headroom that even the heaviest settings leave plenty of performance to spare, making Ultra the clear recommendation for the best visual experience.

The Verdict

The verdict for whether this PC can run Doom is a definitive yes, with the caveat that resolution and settings must be chosen carefully. According to the verdict by resolution data, at 1920x1080, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 127 FPS. This confirms that the system is more than capable of delivering a smooth and highly detailed experience at the most common gaming resolution. Similarly, at 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best choice at 82 FPS, proving the hardware handles higher pixel counts with ease.

The situation is different at 3840x2160. The data shows that only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best option at an average of 65 FPS. High and Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 54 FPS and 45 FPS, respectively. This means that for a 4K display, users must compromise on graphical quality to maintain a playable frame rate. Overall, the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination is a robust performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering high frame rates on the most demanding presets. For 4K, it remains viable but requires a reduction in settings to stay smooth.