Doom

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Doom across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows that this combination is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions, while the CPU becomes a more significant factor as resolution scales down. At 4K, the GPU handles the workload, while at 1080p, the CPU's performance ceiling becomes apparent. The recorded measurements indicate that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, making this a straightforward recommendation for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The recorded data shows an average of 222 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the highest quality preset available and still delivers more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54247. The performance difference is negligible in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 3 7320C a close match for the i5-10400F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C has an average score of 14277, which is 0.6% higher than the i5-10400F's score of 14185. The i5-10400F sits between the Ryzen 3 7320C and the Intel Core 7 160UL in the database's ranking.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 84 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Even at the most demanding resolution and preset, the system never drops below 60 FPS on average.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: This combination ranks 648th out of 3712 tested combos in the database for Doom, placing it in the top percentile of all recorded configurations.

Q: Which component limits performance more at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the more significant factor. The frame rates at 1080p Ultra (222 FPS) are closer to the CPU's ceiling, while the GPU has more headroom. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with frame rates dropping to 84 FPS at Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relationship between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER changes dramatically across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The average frame rate drops from 140 FPS at Low settings to 84 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 40% as the GPU's workload increases. The CPU has ample headroom at this resolution, as the rendering demands scale with pixel count and the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The average frame rate at Low settings is 230 FPS, which drops to 155 FPS at Ultra. The scaling between settings is less severe than at 4K, indicating that the CPU starts to exert more influence on the maximum achievable frame rate. The gap between Low and Medium is only 11 FPS, while the gap between Medium and Ultra is 64 FPS, showing that the GPU still handles the quality preset scaling at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the primary limiter. The average frame rate at Low settings is 266 FPS, and at Ultra it is 222 FPS, a difference of only 44 FPS. This is the smallest absolute drop across the three resolutions, suggesting that the CPU's single-thread performance caps the maximum frame rate regardless of GPU load. The RTX 4080 SUPER is capable of far higher frame rates in other workloads, but the i5-10400F's 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451 represent the practical ceiling for this pairing.

The data indicates that the i5-10400F is sufficient for 4K gaming with this GPU, but at 1080p, the CPU leaves performance on the table. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a drop from 222 FPS to 155 FPS, a 30% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Ultra, the drop is from 155 FPS to 84 FPS, a 46% reduction. These scaling patterns confirm that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU becomes increasingly relevant at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E with a score of 14163 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core 7 160UL with a score of 14232 (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 with a score of 14115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with a score of 14277 (0.6% higher). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Doom, meaning the frame rates at 1080p would be very similar. The Xeon 6756E and EPYC 7552 are server-class parts, but their per-thread performance in the database is close enough to the i5-10400F to produce comparable results in this game.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 4080 with a score of 54247 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with a score of 54828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with a score of 55698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757 (2.8% higher). The RTX 4080 is the closest match, and users switching between these two cards would see virtually identical frame rates in Doom. The Radeon Pro W5700X and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB offer slightly higher average scores, but the differences are within a few percentage points, so the gaming experience would be nearly indistinguishable.

For this specific game, the GPU alternatives matter more at 4K, where the GPU is the bottleneck. The Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB would likely produce slightly higher frame rates at 4K Ultra given their higher average scores, but the difference would be minimal. At 1080p, the CPU alternatives become more relevant, and any of the listed rivals would perform within 1% of the i5-10400F in CPU-bound scenarios.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Doom exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution shows that all four settings presets are playable at every resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 84 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver an average of 155 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 222 FPS.

The data shows that this combination never falls below 60 FPS on average, even at the most demanding configuration of 4K Ultra. The minimum recorded frame rate in the entire dataset is 104 FPS, observed at 4K Medium, and the average at 4K Ultra is 84 FPS. This means the system has a comfortable margin above the playability threshold at all times. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p or 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to take full advantage of 144 Hz or even 240 Hz displays, particularly at Medium and Low settings.

The weak point of this configuration is the CPU at lower resolutions. While the frame rates are still very high, the i5-10400F prevents the RTX 4080 SUPER from reaching its full potential at 1080p. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU is more than adequate. The overall verdict is that this is a highly capable gaming system for Doom, with no resolution or preset combination falling below the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 84 FPS. The scaling from High to Ultra is 103 FPS down to 84 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS, but both remain well above the threshold. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality can choose Low for 140 FPS or Medium for 122 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for the best visual experience while maintaining a high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 155 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 190 FPS down to 155 FPS, and all presets deliver well above 60 FPS. The Medium preset provides 219 FPS, and Low provides 230 FPS. Ultra is recommended for users with 144 Hz monitors, as the 155 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 222 FPS. This is the highest quality preset and the highest frame rate combination available at this resolution. High delivers 239 FPS, Medium delivers 254 FPS, and Low delivers 266 FPS. The differences between presets are relatively small, so Ultra is the clear recommendation for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 648th out of 3712 tested combos in the database for Doom. This places it in the top 17.5% of all recorded configurations. The ranking reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, and the high frame rates recorded at every preset contribute to this strong position.

The ranking is influenced by both components. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs provides the raw rendering power needed for high frame rates at 4K, while the CPU's 68th percentile ranking is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks at most resolutions. The combo rank of 648 is lower than the GPU's individual percentile, which reflects the CPU's limiting effect at lower resolutions. A faster CPU would likely push this combo higher in the rankings, particularly for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The database records 3712 total combos, and a rank of 648 means that 3064 other configurations score lower in Doom. This is a strong result, especially considering that the CPU is a mid-range part from 2020 paired with a high-end GPU from 2024. The combination is well-balanced for 4K gaming, where the GPU is the dominant factor, and only becomes CPU-limited at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows the following average frame rates: Low settings deliver 140 FPS, Medium delivers 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 140 FPS, High delivers 103 FPS, and Ultra delivers 84 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 104 FPS at Medium is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, but it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 56 FPS, showing the GPU's workload increases significantly with quality presets at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low settings deliver 230 FPS, Medium delivers 219 FPS with a minimum of 186 FPS and a maximum of 252 FPS, High delivers 190 FPS, and Ultra delivers 155 FPS. The minimum of 186 FPS at Medium is significantly higher than the 4K minimum, and the scaling from Low to Ultra is 75 FPS. The frame rates at this resolution are high enough for 240 Hz displays at Medium settings, and 155 FPS at Ultra still exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low settings deliver 266 FPS, Medium delivers 254 FPS with a minimum of 216 FPS and a maximum of 292 FPS, High delivers 239 FPS, and Ultra delivers 222 FPS. The minimum of 216 FPS at Medium is the highest minimum recorded across all resolutions, and the scaling from Low to Ultra is only 44 FPS. This smaller scaling range confirms that the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to render all presets at similar frame rates.