Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers overwhelming performance for Doom, a 2016 FPS title that this pairing turns into a high-refresh-rate showcase. Benchmark data shows this combo has no trouble at any tested resolution, from 1080p all the way to 4K, with even the most demanding visual preset staying well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The following analysis breaks down exactly what the measured numbers mean for a builder considering this setup.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 75.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with room to spare. All four tested settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The data shows excellent performance at all resolutions, but 2560x1440 strikes a strong balance. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 133.8, which is high enough for smooth gameplay and also high enough to take advantage of a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, while 4K Ultra still holds at 75.7 FPS.

Q: How many FPS can this combo get at 1080p?

A: The measured average frame rates at 1920x1080 range from 207.8 FPS on Ultra to 351.3 FPS on Low settings. Even the most demanding setting, Ultra, produces over 200 FPS, which is ideal for very high refresh rate displays.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more important for Doom with this setup?

A: The scaling between resolutions suggests the GPU is the primary factor. Moving from 1080p Ultra (207.8 FPS) to 4K Ultra (75.7 FPS) shows a substantial drop of roughly 64%, which indicates the graphics card is the limiting factor when resolution increases. The CPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates high even at lower resolutions where the GPU workload is lighter.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 163.5 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 133.8 FPS. That is a difference of 29.7 FPS, or about 18% lower performance when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among tested systems for Doom?

A: The combo ranks 637th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all tested systems for this game. This reflects the strong performance of both the Intel Core i5-12400 CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data clearly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in determining Doom's performance, while the Intel Core i5-12400 provides ample supporting throughput. Evidence for this comes from the way frame rates scale with resolution changes across identical settings presets.

Looking at the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 207.8 at 1920x1080 to 133.8 at 2560x1440, and then further to 75.7 at 3840x2160. That is a reduction of 74 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 58.1 FPS when moving to 4K. This steep decline as pixel count increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The graphics card is doing progressively heavier work at each higher resolution, and the frame rate reflects that workload directly.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at the lower resolution. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of producing over 300 FPS on Medium settings (306.2 FPS) and 351.3 FPS on Low. The fact that frame rates scale so high here suggests the i5-12400 is able to feed the GPU efficiently, keeping it from stalling. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to handle Doom's game logic and draw calls without becoming a bottleneck even when the GPU is capable of pushing several hundred frames per second.

The scaling pattern between presets at the same resolution also points to GPU dominance. At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra is from 228.2 FPS down to 133.8 FPS. That is a 94.4 FPS difference, which is a much larger variation than what would be expected if the CPU were the limiting factor. Settings changes primarily alter GPU load (shading, textures, effects), so the large FPS swings confirm that the graphics card is the performance driver.

In practical terms for a builder, this means the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component to focus on for Doom performance. The i5-12400 is not holding the system back at any tested resolution. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lightest and CPU demands are relatively highest, the system still delivers 351.3 FPS, which is far beyond what any current display can show.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide average FPS figures for each resolution and settings preset combination, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 351.3 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 306.2 FPS, a drop of 45.1 FPS from Low. High settings come in at 254.8 FPS, which is 51.4 FPS below Medium. Ultra settings are the most demanding, delivering an average of 207.8 FPS, which is 47 FPS below High. The total spread from Low to Ultra is 143.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are still very strong but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings average 228.2 FPS. Medium settings average 194.4 FPS, which is 33.8 FPS lower. High settings average 163.5 FPS, a reduction of 30.9 FPS from Medium. Ultra settings average 133.8 FPS, which is 29.7 FPS below High. The total spread at 1440p is 94.4 FPS from Low to Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains comfortably playable but the resolution cost is evident. Low settings average 122.7 FPS. Medium settings average 109.7 FPS, a drop of 13 FPS. High settings average 87.9 FPS, which is 21.8 FPS below Medium. Ultra settings average 75.7 FPS, a reduction of 12.2 FPS from High. The total spread at 4K is 47 FPS from Low to Ultra.

The data also shows how resolution scaling impacts each preset. For Low settings, going from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 123.1, and going from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 105.5. For Ultra settings, the same resolution steps reduce FPS by 74 and 58.1, respectively. The proportional cost of resolution is similar across presets, but the absolute FPS loss is larger at lower settings where the starting frame rate is higher.

The Verdict

This system runs Doom exceptionally well at every resolution and settings combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate recorded across the entire test matrix is 75.7 FPS at 4K Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold by a massive margin. Even the most demanding Ultra preset produces 207.8 FPS, which is more than triple the playability threshold. This makes the combo suitable for 240Hz displays at 1080p with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, performance is still far above the threshold. Ultra settings deliver 133.8 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS target. This resolution is ideal for high refresh rate gaming, as the frame rate is high enough to pair with a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor without needing to compromise on settings.

At 3840x2160, the system remains fully playable. Ultra settings produce 75.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 15.7 FPS. This means a 4K display can be run with all settings maxed out while maintaining a smooth frame rate. There is no scenario in the measured data where this combo falls below the playable threshold.

The only consideration is that minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded, so the data only reflects average performance. There is no information about frame time consistency or potential stutters, but the high average frame rates suggest plenty of headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 637th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the system in the top 17.2% of all combinations in the database for this specific game.

For context, the individual components also perform well in their respective benchmark pools. The CPU holds a percentile of 72 against all tested CPUs, meaning it outperforms 72% of the field. Its average benchmark score is 18683, which is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, delta of -0.1%). The GPU holds a percentile of 83 against all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%.

The combination rank of 637 out of 3712 is better than what the individual percentiles might suggest, indicating that these two components work particularly well together for Doom. The game's engine appears to be well-optimized for this pairing, allowing the GPU's strengths to shine without the CPU creating a bottleneck. The high rank confirms that this is a well-balanced setup for this title, and the measured FPS data supports that assessment with uniform playability across all tested scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is identified, along with the exact average FPS at that setting.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, achieving an average of 207.8 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the frame rate is far above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to reduce settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding option provides a triple-digit frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 133.8 FPS. This again clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, allowing for maximum visual quality at a resolution that is well-suited to the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the best setting remains Ultra, delivering an average of 75.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the margin above 60 FPS narrows, but it is still a comfortable 15.7 FPS buffer. Ultra settings provide the full visual experience at 4K without dropping below the playable threshold.

Across all three resolutions, the recommendation is identical: use Ultra settings. The data shows no need to compromise on visual quality at any resolution, as the lowest recorded average frame rate (75.7 FPS at 4K Ultra) is still above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes configuration simple for the user: set the game to Ultra and adjust resolution according to display capabilities, knowing that performance will remain smooth.