Doom

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with all measured presets at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The data shows a combination where the GPU’s raw power dominates, but the CPU’s four cores prove sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at high frame rates. Across 4K, 1440p, and 1080p, the average FPS ranges from a low of 102 at 4K Ultra to a high of 360 at 1080p Low, indicating that this system is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the benchmark results show a clear progression across settings. The High preset delivers an average of 125 FPS, while Low reaches 170 FPS. The Medium setting provides an average of 148 FPS, with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 102 FPS. These figures demonstrate that even the heaviest visual load at 4K remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 68 FPS drop.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales upward significantly. The High preset averages 231 FPS, and Low jumps to 311 FPS. Medium shows an average of 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. The Ultra preset holds an average of 189 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 122 FPS, showing that resolution scaling has a substantial impact on the frame rate ceiling.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results approach the upper limits of the display pipeline. High averages 323 FPS, while Low hits 360 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 343 FPS, with a minimum of 292 FPS and a maximum of 395 FPS. Ultra maintains 292 FPS on average. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 68 FPS at 1080p, identical to the 4K delta, suggesting a consistent performance scaling pattern across resolutions when moving between the lowest and highest presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the dominant performance driver in this pairing, but the i3-12100F holds its ground effectively. At 4K, the GPU is heavily loaded, as evidenced by the 102 FPS average at Ultra settings—a figure that reflects the GPU’s compute limits rather than CPU constraints. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a 87 FPS increase at Ultra (from 102 to 189), which is a 85% improvement, aligning with the pixel count reduction of approximately 44%. This near-linear scaling suggests that the GPU remains the primary limiter at these resolutions.

At 1080p, the picture changes subtly. The jump from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra yields an increase from 189 to 292 FPS, a 103 FPS gain. However, the difference between Medium and Ultra at 1080p is only 51 FPS (343 vs 292), while at 4K the same preset gap is 46 FPS (148 vs 102). This relatively consistent delta indicates that the CPU is not significantly bottlenecking even at lower resolutions, as the frame rate continues to rise with reduced GPU load. The i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, appear sufficient to feed the GPU in Doom, a game optimized for high frame rates.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent when comparing Low presets across resolutions. At 4K Low, the average is 170 FPS; at 1440p Low, it is 311 FPS; and at 1080p Low, it reaches 360 FPS. The diminishing returns from 1440p to 1080p—a gain of only 49 FPS—suggest that the CPU is approaching its ceiling around the 360 FPS mark. This indicates a balanced setup where the GPU scales with resolution, but the CPU’s single-thread performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 1932) sets an upper bound at very low graphical loads.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 102 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the data?

A: The highest average is 360 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The maximum frame rate observed in any run is 395 FPS, recorded at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does the i3-12100F perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% ahead). It trails the Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, -0.7%) and leads the Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, 1.1% ahead).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 232 FPS, with a maximum of 314 FPS and an average of 273 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. It is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) and 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940 is higher, so the 5090 D is actually -1.6% slower). It also trails the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, -2.1%) and 16 GB (79605, -2.4%). The data indicates near-parity with these rivals.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. The lowest average FPS in the entire dataset is 102 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS is 126 FPS at 4K Medium. All values exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, and the data confirms it does so with substantial headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 102 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra averages 189 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 292 FPS. Every resolution and preset combination in the measured data clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning the user can enable maximum visual fidelity without any performance concerns. The system’s weakest recorded point—4K Ultra at 102 FPS—is still 70% above the minimum playable frame rate, indicating that this hardware is overqualified for the game’s demands. For users seeking the highest refresh rate experience, 1080p Low at 360 FPS or 1440p Low at 311 FPS would pair well with high-refresh displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core 3 N355 (avg score 13492, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% slower), Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, -0.7% faster), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, 1.1% slower). These CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Doom, given the game’s moderate CPU demands and the GPU’s dominance. The performance spread among these chips is less than 1.1%, so any of these alternatives would produce statistically indistinguishable results in this title.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (avg score 76904, 1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, -1.6% faster), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, -2.1% faster), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605, -2.4% faster). These GPUs would produce similar FPS figures in Doom, with the RX 6850M XT and Tesla P100 variants potentially offering a marginal edge. The differences are minor, meaning users with these alternatives would see comparable performance within a few percentage points.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 102 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available and it comfortably exceeds the threshold, so no compromise is necessary.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, delivering an average of 189 FPS. This leaves massive headroom above the 60 FPS floor, allowing for maximum settings without any frame rate concerns.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 292 FPS. This is the optimal configuration for the resolution, providing both the highest fidelity and frame rates that far exceed the playable threshold. In all three cases, the most demanding preset is also the recommended one, as the hardware’s performance headroom is so large that no settings reduction is needed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 75th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 2% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU’s immense processing power and the CPU’s adequate support. The ranking is notable because the CPU itself is a budget-oriented part—its percentile vs all CPUs is 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of desktop processors—yet the pairing still achieves a top-tier result. This demonstrates that for GPU-bound titles like Doom, the i3-12100F’s single-thread performance (893 in 3DMark single-thread, 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient to avoid dragging down the overall experience. The RTX 5090 D’s percentile vs all GPUs is 92, and its massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that even at 4K, the frame buffer and texture streaming are never limiting factors. The rank of 75 out of 3712 indicates that this system outperforms the overwhelming majority of alternatives, making it an elite configuration for this specific game.