Doom

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an exceptionally strong combination for Doom, delivering playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset. The data shows this combo ranks in the 92nd percentile (304th out of 3712 tested combinations), and at 1080p it pushes frame rates beyond 340 FPS on medium settings. This pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the quad-core CPU proves sufficient to keep the RTX 4080 fed, even at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data indicates that both the CPU and GPU have close performance neighbors that would produce nearly identical results in Doom.

For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the nearest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, which posts an average benchmark score of 13492 against the i3-12100F's 13494—a delta of 0%. In practical terms, these two processors are statistically indistinguishable in synthetic workloads. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by just 0.3% with a score of 13452, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% ahead at 13594. The Intel Core i7-1250U sits 1.1% behind at 13351. Any of these chips would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Doom, as the game's engine is not particularly demanding on CPU resources at the settings tested.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the closest competitor is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 versus the RTX 4080's 54247—a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% ahead at 54828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB leads by 2.6% at 55698, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% ahead at 55757. These differences are well within run-to-run variance, meaning users with any of these GPUs should see nearly identical frame rates in Doom. The RTX 4080's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it firmly in the high-end tier, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i3-12100F + RTX 4080 combination achieves a rank of 304 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 8.2% of all systems evaluated. This is a remarkable result for a processor that costs under $100 at launch MSRP, though the GPU's $1,199 launch MSRP clearly dominates the system's overall positioning.

The ranking reflects the GPU's overwhelming influence on Doom's performance. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 85 FPS, which is 41.7% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p Ultra, it jumps to 156 FPS—a 160% margin over the threshold. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 241 FPS, which is over four times the playable threshold. These figures place this combo well above the median system in the database, and the gap between this pairing and lower-ranked combos is substantial, particularly at higher resolutions where the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute can be fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 85 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 25 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are playable and recommended, as the system maintains 156 FPS average at 2560x1440 with Ultra, making it the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: Substantial headroom exists. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 360 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 241 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 292 FPS and a maximum of 395 FPS.

Q: Is the Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Doom?

A: The data indicates the CPU is sufficient. The combo ranks in the 92nd percentile overall, and frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, suggesting the GPU remains the primary performance driver.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 123 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems in the database?

A: It ranks 304th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.2% of all systems evaluated for Doom.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Doom at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict data confirms that every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system achieves its lowest tested performance at Ultra settings with 85 FPS, still 41.7% above the threshold. The best 4K result is 141 FPS at Low settings. At 2560x1440, performance is excellent across the board: 156 FPS at Ultra, 191 FPS at High, 226 FPS at Medium, and 260 FPS at Low. At 1920x1080, the system is effectively uncapped for this game: 241 FPS at Ultra, 295 FPS at High, 343 FPS at Medium, and 360 FPS at Low.

The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by a minimum of 25 FPS (at 4K Ultra) and a maximum of 300 FPS (at 1080p Low). Users with high-refresh-rate displays will find this combo particularly well-suited for 1440p and 1080p gaming, as even the Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 156 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Doom. The RTX 4080 is the dominant component, and its influence grows as resolution increases. This is evident from the scaling pattern: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 119 FPS (360 vs 241), while at 4K the same settings gap is 56 FPS (141 vs 85). The GPU's workload scales directly with pixel count, and the RTX 4080's 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Core i3-12100F's role is to provide enough single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for a game like Doom that relies heavily on a few primary threads. The fact that the combo achieves 360 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU is clearly capable of higher output when given lighter workloads.

At 4K, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is 156 FPS (241 down to 85), which aligns with the pixel count increase of 4x. This indicates the CPU overhead remains constant while the GPU work quadruples, confirming that the i3-12100F maintains adequate frame pacing even under the RTX 4080's high output. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking among all processors is sufficient for this title, though users with more demanding games would benefit from a higher-core-count processor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra at all three tested resolutions, making the choice straightforward.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 85 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system approaches the threshold, but it still clears it by 25 FPS. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can choose Medium for 123 FPS or Low for 141 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 156 FPS average, which is 2.6 times the playable threshold. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays, as the system maintains excellent frame pacing with a minimum of 192 FPS at Medium settings and 260 FPS at Low.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings yield 241 FPS average, making this the best resolution for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 292 FPS and a maximum of 395 FPS, indicating that even the less demanding presets provide exceptional headroom.

The recommendation is clear: enable Ultra settings at any resolution. The RTX 4080 has ample performance reserves, and the Core i3-12100F provides enough CPU throughput to prevent any measurable bottleneck in Doom. For users with 4K displays, the 85 FPS at Ultra will satisfy most players, while those with 1440p or 1080p monitors can enjoy frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of virtually all consumer displays.