Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, with the data showing that the most demanding preset at 1920x1080, Ultra, achieves an average of 155 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, averaging 100 FPS, while at 3840x2160, the system must step down to the High preset to maintain playability, with an average of 67 FPS. This combination ranks 1596th out of 3712 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper half of the database, and the measured performance indicates a clear balance where the GPU becomes the primary driver at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 67 FPS. The data shows that stepping up to Ultra at this resolution drops the average to 54 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold, with averages of 90 and 79 FPS respectively, but High is the optimal choice for visual fidelity while maintaining a smooth frame rate. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 67 and a maximum of 91, indicating that even the lower bound stays playable, but High offers better image quality without sacrificing the 60 FPS floor.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 100 FPS. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution, with averages ranging from 167 FPS on Low to 100 FPS on Ultra. The benchmark results indicate that the Ultra preset provides a significant visual upgrade over High, which averages 123 FPS, while still leaving ample headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS, confirming that even the lowest dips remain comfortably playable.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 155 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and the data shows that all settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1080p. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers an average of 155 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold, while the High preset averages 190 FPS and Medium averages 225 FPS. The Low preset reaches 258 FPS on average, indicating that the system is never constrained by the CPU or GPU at this resolution, and the Ultra preset remains the best choice for maximum graphical quality without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that can run at 60 FPS or above in Doom at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 3840x2160, with an average of 67 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 54 FPS, while Low and Medium presets average 90 and 79 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p with the Ultra preset?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest average among all presets at this resolution is 100 FPS on Ultra, while High averages 123 FPS, Medium averages 145 FPS, and Low averages 167 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The benchmark data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves 155 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 258 FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates. The CPU’s 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this, with an average benchmark score of 18683.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 shows a minimum FPS of 191, with a maximum of 258 and an average of 225 FPS. This minimum is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, ensuring consistent smoothness.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Doom?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1596th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all systems tested. This means it outperforms a majority of the tested configurations.

Q: Can the system run Doom at 4K with the Medium preset?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. This preset is playable, though the High preset offers better visual quality while still maintaining an average of 67 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 90 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded in the data for this preset.
• Medium: Average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS.
• High: Average 67 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.
• Ultra: Average 54 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.

At 4K, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline in average FPS, from 90 on Low to 54 on Ultra. The Medium preset provides the only complete dataset with min and max values, and its minimum of 67 FPS matches the average of the High preset, indicating that the High preset likely has similar dips but still stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 167 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.
• Medium: Average 145 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS.
• High: Average 123 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.
• Ultra: Average 100 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.

The 1440p results show a clear progression, with the Ultra preset averaging 100 FPS—a 40% drop from the Low preset’s 167 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 124 FPS is higher than the Ultra preset’s average, demonstrating that lower settings provide substantial headroom. All presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 258 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.
• Medium: Average 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS.
• High: Average 190 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.
• Ultra: Average 155 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded.

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. The Ultra preset, despite being the most demanding, still averages 155 FPS—more than twice the playable threshold. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 191 FPS, which is higher than the average of the High preset at 190 FPS, indicating that even the lowest dips on Medium are comparable to the average performance of High.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1596th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 43% of all systems. This rank reflects the system’s overall capability to run the game, and the measured FPS data confirms that it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The rank is derived from the average performance across all tested resolutions and presets, and the data shows that the combo excels at 1440p, where the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, and remains playable at 4K with the High preset.

The percentile ranking of the CPU is 72nd among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683, while the GPU ranks 61st among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. The combo’s in-game rank of 1596 is lower than either component’s individual percentile, which suggests that Doom’s engine is well-optimized for this hardware pairing, but the system still faces competition from higher-end configurations. The data indicates that this combo is a solid mid-to-high-tier performer, capable of handling the game’s most demanding settings at resolutions below 4K without issue.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400 has several nearby rivals in terms of average benchmark score. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, which is 0.1% higher, making it a near-identical performer in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. On the lower side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. These rivals would deliver very similar CPU-bound performance in Doom, meaning that swapping the i5-12400 for any of these would result in negligible FPS differences, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the limiting factor.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 also has nearby rivals in the GPU benchmark. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, which is 0.7% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% lower. On the higher end, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher. These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Doom, with the RX 7600 XT being the closest match—users with that card would see nearly identical performance at all resolutions. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are older architectures but still score within 1.1% of the RTX 3070, indicating that they might struggle with newer features but should handle Doom’s engine similarly.

The Verdict

The verdict from the data is clear: this PC can run Doom at all tested resolutions, but the optimal settings vary. At 3840x2160, the system is playable with the High, Low, and Medium presets, with High being the best choice at an average of 67 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 54 FPS, so it is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 100 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, as it delivers the full visual experience without compromising frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset at well above 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 155 FPS. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the most demanding settings provide more than double the playable threshold. Overall, the system clears 60 FPS at every resolution with at least one high-quality preset, making it a versatile choice for Doom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component roles as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the low resolution allows the GPU to render frames quickly, and the frame rates scale dramatically with settings—from 258 FPS on Low to 155 FPS on Ultra. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 910, helps maintain high frame rates even at the Low preset’s 258 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more influential, as the resolution increase puts more strain on the rendering pipeline. The frame rates drop by roughly 35-40% compared to 1080p across all presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 100 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p, while the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, a 46% drop from the 1440p Ultra average of 100 FPS, while the CPU’s role diminishes further. The High preset at 4K averages 67 FPS, showing that reducing graphical settings is more effective than relying on CPU performance at this resolution. The data confirms that Doom is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains sufficient even at its most demanding settings, as evidenced by the 1080p Low preset’s 258 FPS average.