Doom

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a potent combination for playing Doom, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution. The benchmark data shows that this system is not merely capable but overwhelmingly fast, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K, which dips slightly below the target. The combination ranks in the 64th percentile of all tested combos, placing it in the upper third of systems evaluated for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For those considering this specific CPU and GPU pairing, the nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide a clear picture of expected performance parity. The Intel Core i3-12100F holds an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492, a negligible difference of 0%. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping between these two processors would yield virtually identical results. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by a mere 0.3% with a score of 13452, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is ahead by 0.7% (13594). The Intel Core i7-1250U sits 1.1% behind with a score of 13351. All four alternatives fall within a performance band of less than 2%, so any of them would behave nearly identically to the i3-12100F in Doom, where the GPU is the dominant factor.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti achieves an average benchmark score of 29945, ranking at the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which scores 29928, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is slightly ahead at 30095, a 0.5% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is just 0.5% behind at 29783. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 leads this group by 1.6% with a score of 30433. These figures indicate that the RTX 3070 Ti performs within a narrow margin of these four cards, meaning any of them would deliver similar frame rates in Doom at the tested settings. The data suggests that a system with any of these CPUs paired with any of these GPUs would produce results within a few percentage points of the measured FPS values.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 1320 out of 3712 total combinations. This places the system in the 64.4th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested configurations for Doom. The ranking reflects a system that is substantially above average, though not at the extreme high end. This is consistent with the hardware profile: the RTX 3070 Ti is a high-end card from the previous generation, while the i3-12100F is a budget quad-core processor. The benchmark results show that the GPU carries the workload effectively, pushing frame rates high enough at 1080p and 1440p to saturate most displays, while the CPU provides adequate support without becoming a bottleneck at these settings. At 4K, the combination still ranks well, though the Ultra preset at 57.6 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, indicating that the GPU is reaching its limits at that extreme setting.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings the average frame rate is 71.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield 85.7 FPS, and Low settings produce 96.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 57.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 103.4 FPS, making it the best playable setting. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — remain above 60 FPS at this resolution, with frame rates ranging from 103.4 to 179.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 on average, which is statistically tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% delta). It is slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, -0.7% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, 1.1% delta).

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 274 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers 163.4 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: No, the RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, which is within 1.6% of all four nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 leads at 30433, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti trails at 29783. Performance differences are minimal in practical terms.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K on all presets?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 57.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 60 FPS at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, and the data confirms it does so with substantial headroom at most settings. At 1920x1080, every preset — from Low at 274 FPS to Ultra at 163.4 FPS — clears the 60 FPS requirement by a wide margin, making this resolution the safest choice for maximum visual fidelity without compromise. Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains fully playable across all presets, with Ultra delivering 103.4 FPS and Low reaching 179.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the story changes slightly: High settings average 71.2 FPS, Medium hits 85.7 FPS, and Low runs at 96.4 FPS, all above the threshold. However, Ultra at 4K drops to 57.6 FPS, which is below the playable mark. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1080p and 1440p, the best setting is Ultra, with average frame rates of 163.4 and 103.4 respectively. At 4K, the best playable setting is High, maintaining 71.2 FPS. Gamers seeking 4K Ultra would need to accept a frame rate below 60, but all other configurations deliver smooth, responsive gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves extremely high frame rates — 274 FPS on Low and 235.2 FPS on Medium — which suggests the GPU is the primary driver, but the CPU is also being pushed hard to feed those frames. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 274 to 163.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 40%, which is entirely attributable to the GPU working harder on more complex rendering tasks. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop further across all presets, with Low at 179.1 FPS and Ultra at 103.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The most telling evidence comes at 3840x2160: Low settings average 96.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 57.6 FPS. This 40% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K mirrors the 1080p pattern, but the absolute numbers are much lower, confirming that the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck at 4K. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, shows no signs of limiting performance in this game; the consistent frame rates across presets at each resolution indicate that the i3-12100F provides sufficient processing power even at the highest settings. If the CPU were the constraint, the gap between Low and Ultra would be smaller, as the GPU would be waiting on the processor. Instead, the data shows the GPU is the dominant component, with its impact growing as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 163.4 FPS, making it the best choice; even the heaviest settings leave more than 100 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the optimal preset, achieving 103.4 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target while providing maximum visual quality. At 3840x2160, High settings are the most demanding playable option, averaging 71.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 57.6 FPS, so High represents the sweet spot for 4K gaming on this system. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low presets offer significant gains: 274 FPS at 1080p, 179.1 FPS at 1440p, and 96.4 FPS at 4K. The data supports a straightforward recommendation: play at Ultra for 1080p and 1440p, and choose High for 4K to stay above 60 FPS.