Doom

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 91.7, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested resolutions and settings?

A: The lowest average FPS in the measurement set is 91.7, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, yet it still exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, also 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher.

Q: How does the GPU benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, essentially identical with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 2.9% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 313.7, recorded at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the fastest frame rate in the entire measurement set for this combination.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Doom?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 247th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 7% of all tested configurations in the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern in how the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 contribute to performance in Doom across different resolutions and presets. The game relies heavily on GPU throughput, but the CPU still matters at lower resolutions where frame rates become extremely high.

At 1920x1080, the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings is relatively modest. The Low preset records 313.7 FPS, Medium records 295.9 FPS, High records 282.3 FPS, and Ultra records 259.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 54.5 FPS, or about 17.4% below the Low setting. This relatively small gap suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to impose some limits on how high frame rates can go, since even the most demanding GPU settings still produce very high FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the gap between settings widens. Low records 269.2 FPS, Medium records 254 FPS, High records 211.9 FPS, and Ultra records 174.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is now 94.5 FPS, with Ultra running 35.1% slower than Low. This indicates that at 1440p, the GPU workload increases enough that the graphics card becomes the primary limiter.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes even more dominant. Low records 158.9 FPS, Medium records 137.2 FPS, High records 118 FPS, and Ultra records 91.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 67.2 FPS, and Ultra runs 42.3% slower than Low. The frame rates at 4K are substantially lower than at 1080p, confirming that the RTX 4090 is the key component driving performance at this resolution.

The scaling between resolutions shows the GPU's importance. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 313.7 to 269.2, a 14.2% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS from 269.2 to 158.9, a 41.0% drop. At Ultra settings, the progression is 259.2 to 174.7 to 91.7, representing drops of 32.6% and 47.5% respectively. The larger percentage drops at higher settings and higher resolutions demonstrate that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

The CPU's role becomes visible when comparing preset scaling at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is only 17.8 FPS, between Medium and High is 13.6 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 23.1 FPS. These relatively small differences suggest that at 1080p, the i5-11400F can keep up with the RTX 4090's output, but the CPU may be preventing frame rates from scaling even higher with lower GPU loads.

At 4K, the situation reverses. The CPU has less impact because the GPU is the bottleneck. The difference between Low and Medium is 21.7 FPS, between Medium and High is 19.2 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 26.3 FPS. These differences are driven primarily by GPU workload changes.

The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 4090 is the dominant factor at all resolutions, but the i5-11400F becomes a more significant contributor at 1080p where frame rates approach 300 FPS and above. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide enough throughput to avoid severe bottlenecks, but the extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions create conditions where CPU performance matters more.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-11400F provide context for what other CPUs would behave similarly in this configuration. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F's 17177. This means the EPYC 7H12 would deliver nearly identical CPU-limited performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower, making it another close match.

On the higher side, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. These CPUs would provide marginally better CPU performance, but the differences are small enough that in a GPU-heavy game like Doom, the impact on frame rates would be minimal.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar behavior. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, essentially identical to the RTX 4090's 60347 with a 0% delta. This suggests the Arc Pro A60 would produce nearly the same frame rates in Doom. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% lower, also a close match.

The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower, meaning it would deliver somewhat lower performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher, indicating it would provide slightly better frame rates.

These alternatives represent hardware that would behave similarly to the i5-11400F and RTX 4090 combination. A system with an Intel Core i5-12450H or AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G paired with an RTX 4090 would produce nearly identical results. Similarly, an i5-11400F paired with an Intel Arc Pro A60 would match the performance of the tested configuration.

The practical implication is that small CPU benchmark differences do not translate into meaningful FPS changes in Doom. The game is heavily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions. Even a CPU that scores 0.6% higher or lower than the i5-11400F would produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured values.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this system can run Doom at all tested resolutions and presets. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every configuration in the measurement set exceeds this value.

At 3840x2160, all four settings are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which records an average FPS of 91.7. This is 31.7 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable margin. Even the most demanding preset at 4K does not approach the 60 FPS limit.

At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable. Ultra settings record 174.7 FPS, which is nearly three times the playable threshold. The system has substantial headroom at this resolution, allowing for maximum graphical quality without any concern about frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system is massively overqualified. Ultra settings record 259.2 FPS, more than four times the playable threshold. The frame rates at 1080p are so high that the display refresh rate is likely to be the limiting factor rather than the hardware.

The verdict is unambiguous: this configuration runs Doom exceptionally well across the entire range of tested resolutions and settings. The lowest recorded FPS is 91.7, and the highest is 313.7. No configuration falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and most are far above it.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which records an average FPS of 259.2. This is the maximum quality setting available in the measurement set, and it delivers frame rates far above the playable threshold. No compromise is needed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain the best choice, with an average FPS of 174.7. The system handles the increased pixel count without difficulty, and the frame rate remains well above 60 FPS. The difference between Ultra and Low at this resolution is 94.5 FPS, but even the lower preset exceeds the playable threshold by a wide margin.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are again the best option, recording 91.7 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the entire measurement set, yet it still delivers 31.7 FPS above the playable threshold. The system can run Doom at maximum quality at 4K without any frame rate concerns.

For all three resolutions, Ultra is the recommended preset. The system has enough performance headroom that even the most demanding settings produce frame rates well above 60 FPS. The margin decreases as resolution increases, but even at 4K, the buffer is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 247th out of 3712 total combinations. This places the configuration in the upper tier of all tested systems, with only 6.7% of combinations ranking higher.

The rank reflects the combination of the i5-11400F and RTX 4090. The GPU is a high-end component with an 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The combination of a strong GPU with a mid-range CPU produces excellent results in a game like Doom, which is primarily GPU-bound.

The rank of 247 out of 3712 means that 246 combinations in the database produce higher frame rates in Doom. These are likely to feature faster CPUs paired with similarly powerful GPUs, or configurations with even stronger GPUs. However, the difference in performance is unlikely to be substantial, given that the RTX 4090 is already one of the most powerful GPUs in the database.

The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS values. At 4K Ultra, the system records 91.7 FPS, which is a strong result for the most demanding configuration. The rank demonstrates that this combination is well suited for Doom, even if it is not the absolute fastest configuration in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings record 313.7 FPS average, Medium records 295.9 FPS, High records 282.3 FPS, and Ultra records 259.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decrease in performance as graphical demands increase. The total range is 54.5 FPS, with Ultra running 17.4% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain very high but show a wider spread between presets. Low records 269.2 FPS, Medium records 254 FPS, High records 211.9 FPS, and Ultra records 174.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 94.5 FPS, and Ultra runs 35.1% slower than Low. The larger gap at 1440p indicates the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop substantially but still remain playable. Low records 158.9 FPS, Medium records 137.2 FPS, High records 118 FPS, and Ultra records 91.7 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 67.2 FPS, with Ultra running 42.3% slower than Low. This is the most demanding resolution, and the system still clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset.

The data shows a consistent pattern: frame rates decrease as resolution increases and as settings become more demanding. The smallest drop occurs between Low and Medium at 1080p, where the difference is 17.8 FPS. The largest drop occurs between Medium and Ultra at 1440p, where the difference is 79.3 FPS.

All measurements represent average FPS values. The database does not include minimum or maximum FPS values for these configurations, so the data reflects average performance rather than frame time consistency. The averages are uniformly high, indicating that the system maintains strong performance across all tested scenarios.

The highest recorded average FPS is 313.7 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 91.7 at 4K Ultra. Every measurement in the set exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin, with even the most demanding configuration delivering 52.8% more FPS than the minimum requirement.