Doom

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a definitive "yes" for running Doom, achieving playable frame rates at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows this combo is not merely adequate; it is overwhelmingly fast, with the lowest recorded average FPS across all twelve tested configurations being 72.6 at 4K Ultra, which still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with a comfortable margin. The most demanding preset at each resolution—Ultra—remains well above playability, making this a system that can push the game to its visual limits without compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo are exceptionally high across the board, with the 1920x1080 resolution showing the most dramatic performance figures. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 341.7, a number that indicates the GPU is barely being taxed. Moving up the preset ladder at 1080p, Medium settings produce an average of 294.9 FPS, High settings yield 249.3 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 201.7 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that at standard 1080p resolution, the system has massive headroom, with every preset operating at more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar but begins to show more differentiation between presets. Low settings average 221.2 FPS, Medium settings drop to 190.9 FPS, and High settings come in at 159.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains a robust 133.3 FPS average, indicating that even at this higher resolution, the combination of the i3-12100F and RTX 5070 is not struggling to maintain high refresh rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p represents a reduction of approximately 40% in average FPS, which is a typical penalty for increasing graphical fidelity.

The 3840x2160 resolution delivers the most interesting data, as it is the only resolution where the average FPS drops below the 100 FPS mark. At 4K Low settings, the system averages 120 FPS, while Medium settings produce 105.1 FPS. High settings at 4K average 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 72.6 FPS. These figures confirm that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario in the dataset, yet it still exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 12.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop from 120 FPS to 72.6 FPS, a 47.4 FPS difference that highlights the increasing GPU workload at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS fields were not recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures. The consistency of the data, however, suggests that the system handles the game smoothly without major frame time spikes, given the high averages even at the most demanding settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra setting, and the data confirms that this preset is playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 201.7 FPS, which is the best achievable visual quality with a frame rate that is over three times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce an average of 133.3 FPS, again maintaining a very high frame rate while delivering maximum graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 72.6 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 100 FPS. Despite this, 72.6 FPS is still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning that users can run the game at maximum settings even at 4K resolution. This is a notable achievement, as many systems would require lowering settings to High or Medium to maintain playability at 4K, but the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient to handle the Ultra preset's demands.

The verdict data confirms this interpretation, listing Ultra as the best settings for all three resolutions. The playable settings lists for each resolution include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, indicating that no preset fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold. This means that users have full freedom to choose any preset without worrying about playability, though the highest visual fidelity at Ultra is recommended given the ample performance headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the dominant component in this system for Doom, with the CPU's role becoming less significant as resolution increases. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 140 FPS (341.7 to 201.7), a 69% reduction. This large delta indicates that the RTX 5070's workload is the primary factor, as the i3-12100F with its 4 cores and 8 threads is likely not a bottleneck at this resolution given the high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Low to Ultra difference is 87.9 FPS (221.2 to 133.3), a smaller absolute drop but still a 40% reduction. The frame rates at 1440p are lower than at 1080p across all presets, which is expected as the GPU has to render more pixels. The RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient to handle this workload, with the GPU clearly being the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

At 3840x2160, the Low to Ultra difference is 47.4 FPS (120 to 72.6), and the absolute frame rates are significantly lower than at 1440p. This trend confirms that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the resolution scaling directly impacts the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth requirements. The RTX 5070's 192-bit memory bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed harder at 4K, but the i3-12100F's role remains secondary. The CPU's 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, along with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache, provide enough processing power to feed the GPU at all resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low with 341.7 FPS, there is no apparent CPU limitation.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further illustrates the GPU's dominance. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 249.3 at 1080p to 159.3 at 1440p to 86 at 4K. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K, which is consistent with the pixel count increases. The CPU's performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11860, is more than adequate for a game like Doom, which is not known for extreme CPU demands.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 679th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 18% of all configurations. This percentile ranking is strong, though it reflects the fact that the CPU is a budget-oriented part relative to the high-end GPU. The i3-12100F's percentile vs all CPUs is 68, and its avg benchmark score of 13494 places it near rivals like the Intel Core 3 N355 (avg score 13492, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (avg score 13452, delta 0.3%). The CPU is also slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (delta 1.1%) but slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120UL (delta -0.7%).

The RTX 5070, by contrast, has a percentile vs all GPUs of 82 and an avg benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (avg score 40318, delta 0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (avg score 40063, delta 0.8%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (avg score 40870, delta -1.2%). The GPU's high percentile and average score indicate that it is a very capable part, and the combo's overall rank of 679 is likely driven by the CPU's more modest standing.

The rank of 679 out of 3712 combos means that there are 678 other combinations that perform better in Doom, which is expected given that many systems pair higher-end CPUs with similar or better GPUs. However, the actual measured FPS data shows that this combo delivers exceptional performance in Doom specifically, with no preset at any resolution falling below 72.6 FPS. This suggests that while the combo may not rank at the very top, the real-world gameplay experience is excellent and far exceeds the playability threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 72.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 133.3 FPS, making it the best settings choice that maintains high frame rates while delivering maximum visual quality.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in Doom?

A: The measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as even at 1080p Low with 341.7 FPS, the system maintains high performance. The GPU is the limiting factor, especially at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 679th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 18% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 201.7, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 5070's 12 GB of memory affect performance in Doom?

A: The data shows that the GPU's memory configuration, with 12 GB of GDDR7 and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is sufficient for all tested presets, including 4K Ultra which averages 72.6 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can absolutely run Doom, and it does so with exceptional performance across all resolutions and settings. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—have all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) listed as playable, meaning every single configuration tested clears the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 201.7 FPS, which is a phenomenal result that exceeds even the most demanding high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 133.3 FPS, providing a smooth experience for 1440p monitors with high refresh rates. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 72.6 FPS, which is the lowest result in the dataset but still comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, ensuring that users can enjoy the game at maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

The combination of the i3-12100F's 4-core/8-thread architecture and the RTX 5070's 6144 shading units and 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance proves to be a highly effective pairing for this title. The system's rank of 679 out of 3712 combos reflects the CPU's budget positioning, but the measured FPS data tells a more compelling story: this is a system that delivers outstanding frame rates in Doom, with no caveats or compromises required. Users can confidently select any preset and any resolution up to 4K, knowing that the game will run smoothly.