Doom

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 805 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the pairing in the top 22% of all recorded configurations. The ranking reflects a system that delivers high frame rates across every resolution tested, with no settings preset falling below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

The GPU component sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the CPU holds the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The composite ranking of 805 out of 3712 combos indicates that this pairing is well balanced for Doom, a game that benefits from both strong single-thread CPU performance and substantial GPU throughput. The CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher average score), the Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% lower), the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% lower). These small deltas suggest the i5-10400F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster, but its actual in-game results for Doom are what matter most.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% lower). The 4070 SUPER is essentially at parity with these cards in raw aggregate benchmarks, yet its measured FPS in Doom shows it comfortably handles even the most demanding preset at 4K.

The data shows that this combo's rank is not merely a product of high-end components. The i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from Intel's Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It boosts to 4.30 GHz from a 2.90 GHz base clock. The RTX 4070 SUPER uses the AD104 chip on TSMC's 5 nm node, with 7168 shading units, 224 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 56 RT cores, and 224 tensor cores. These specifications translate into measured results that push far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 76, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 16 FPS. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo in Doom?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 263.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 254.3 at 1080p Medium, followed by 241.6 at 1080p High.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Ultra settings, the drop from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 is from 210.5 FPS to 135.6 FPS, a reduction of 74.9 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 263.7 to 227.4 FPS, a reduction of 36.3 FPS. The percentage drop is larger at higher presets due to increased GPU load.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 263.7 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it still delivers 210.5 FPS. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the GPU's workload scaling with settings is the dominant factor.

Q: Does this combo ever drop below 60 FPS in Doom?

A: No. The lowest measured average FPS is 76 at 3840x2160 Ultra. Every other resolution and settings combination produces averages above 76 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and this combo clears it at all four settings presets across all three resolutions.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is Ultra, which delivers 135.6 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, and it exceeds the threshold by 75.6 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Doom. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra is relatively modest. Low delivers 263.7 FPS, Medium delivers 254.3 FPS, High delivers 241.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 210.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 53.2 FPS, or roughly 20% of the Low value. This relatively flat scaling across presets at 1080p indicates that the CPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates, but the GPU's workload increases with each preset step without bottlenecking the system.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low yields 227.4 FPS, Medium yields 200 FPS, High yields 167.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 135.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is now 91.8 FPS, which is approximately 40% of the Low value. The larger spread at 1440p suggests the GPU is becoming more central to performance, as the higher pixel count places additional load on the render pipeline.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is clear. Low produces 120 FPS, Medium produces 107.2 FPS, High produces 92.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 76 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS, but the absolute values are much lower than at lower resolutions. The 4K results show that even with a capable GPU like the RTX 4070 SUPER, the resolution scaling heavily impacts frame rates. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, because the GPU must process four times the pixels of 1080p.

The pattern across resolutions indicates that at 1080p, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed, but the GPU still determines the final frame rate based on settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the wider performance gaps between presets. The i5-10400F's single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and 1451 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggests it can handle Doom's engine demands, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are the decisive factors at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the combo never falls below 76 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which means neither component is severely underpowered for this title. The game's 2016 release date means it does not heavily utilize multi-threading beyond what the i5-10400F offers, so the CPU's 12 threads provide ample headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at every resolution and settings preset tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all three resolutions, 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, have playable settings that clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the best settings preset is Ultra with an average FPS of 210.5. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 135.6 FPS. At 4K, Ultra delivers 76 FPS.

The data indicates that this combo is not just playable but delivers high refresh rate performance at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset produces over 200 FPS, which suits high refresh rate monitors. At 1440p, the Ultra preset exceeds 135 FPS, providing smooth gameplay on 144 Hz displays. At 4K, the Ultra preset clears 60 FPS by a margin of 16 FPS, so users can run the game at maximum visual quality without compromising playability.

The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest recorded average is 76 FPS. No settings combination produces a result below this threshold. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus provide sufficient bandwidth for 4K textures, as evidenced by the 76 FPS result at Ultra. The CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the game's engine, which does not appear to be CPU-bound in any of the tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 263.7. Medium settings produce 254.3 FPS. High settings yield 241.6 FPS. Ultra settings produce 210.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53.2 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra, a difference of 31.1 FPS. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded in the data, so only averages are available.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a wider gap between presets. Low settings deliver 227.4 FPS. Medium settings deliver 200 FPS. High settings deliver 167.5 FPS. Ultra settings deliver 135.6 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 31.9 FPS, the largest single step. The total spread from Low to Ultra is 91.8 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling amplifies the GPU workload.

At 3840x2160, the combo still clears 60 FPS at every preset. Low settings produce 120 FPS. Medium settings produce 107.2 FPS. High settings produce 92.4 FPS. Ultra settings produce 76 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 16.4 FPS, and the total spread from Low to Ultra is 44 FPS. The 4K results show the RTX 4070 SUPER's limits, but those limits remain above the playability threshold.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent. Lower settings yield higher frame rates, and higher resolutions compress the absolute FPS values. The data contains no min or max FPS figures, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The absence of min FPS data means frame time consistency cannot be assessed, but the high averages suggest smooth performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 210.5. This is the most demanding preset, and it still delivers more than triple the playable threshold. Users can max out the game's visual options without concern.

For 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average FPS of 135.6. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 75.6 FPS. The high frame rate allows for smooth gameplay on 144 Hz monitors, and the Ultra preset provides the full visual experience.

For 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 76. This is the most demanding preset at 4K, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 16 FPS. The margin is smaller than at lower resolutions, but it remains comfortably playable. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality could select High for 92.4 FPS, Medium for 107.2 FPS, or Low for 120 FPS, but the verdict data lists Ultra as the best playable setting.

The best settings per resolution are identical across all three: Ultra. This indicates that the combo has sufficient headroom to run Doom at maximum quality at any resolution tested. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough processing power, and the GPU's 7168 shading units handle the rendering load. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB memory capacity is not a limiting factor at 4K, as the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces 76 FPS.

In summary, this combo is overqualified for Doom at 1080p and 1440p, delivering high refresh rate performance at maximum settings. At 4K, it still provides a playable experience at Ultra, with the option to increase frame rates by lowering settings. The measured data shows no scenario where the combo falls below 60 FPS, making it a reliable choice for this title across the full range of tested resolutions and presets.