Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with benchmark data showing every resolution and settings combination tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The measured results place this combo at rank 302 out of 3712 tested configurations, putting it in the top percentile of systems evaluated for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F provide context for its mid-range positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts an average score of 19047, essentially matching the i5-12400F's 19039 average benchmark score with a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i5-1335U achieves 18982, representing a 0.3% deficit. The AMD EPYC 7773X rounds out the comparison group with 18979, also 0.3% lower. These results indicate the i5-12400F sits firmly in a competitive cluster where performance differences are negligible, meaning systems built around any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shows a different competitive picture. The standard RTX 4080 scores 54247, just 0.1% higher than the SUPER variant's 54209 average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 54828, which is 1.1% above, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55698, outperforming by 2.7%. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads the group at 55757, a 2.8% advantage. These deltas suggest that while the RTX 4080 SUPER is not the absolute top performer in its immediate neighborhood, the differences are small enough that gameplay experience would be virtually indistinguishable across these GPUs. The percentile rankings reinforce this: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 85.8 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playability threshold, and the data confirms all four settings — High at 101.6 FPS, Medium at 120.3 FPS, and Low at 139.1 FPS — also clear the bar comfortably. The Ultra preset at 4K is fully viable for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings option remains Ultra, with an average of 154.7 FPS. The scaling from 4K is dramatic: High jumps to 189.8 FPS, Medium reaches 227.4 FPS, and Low hits 259.7 FPS. At this resolution, even the most visually demanding settings provide refresh rates that exceed what most high-end monitors can display.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 238.4 FPS average, again the best available option. High produces 292.3 FPS, Medium reaches 350.6 FPS, and Low peaks at 366.4 FPS. The data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER is so powerful in Doom that resolution scaling does not force any compromises — the most demanding preset at every resolution stays well above 60 FPS, making the choice purely about visual preference rather than performance necessity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 128 FPS (366.4 versus 238.4), indicating that the GPU is handling most of the rendering workload while the CPU feeds frames efficiently. The i5-12400F's six cores and twelve threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, appear sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 105 FPS (259.7 versus 154.7), showing the GPU becoming more dominant as pixel count increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the higher resolution without creating a CPU bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the settings spread compresses further to 53.3 FPS (139.1 versus 85.8). This pattern confirms the expected relationship: as resolution rises, the GPU takes on a progressively larger share of the workload. The CPU's role diminishes relatively, though the i5-12400F clearly does not hinder performance at any resolution. The scaling between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution — 53.3 FPS at 4K, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 1080p — demonstrates that the GPU's rendering capabilities become the limiting factor only at 4K, while at lower resolutions the combination delivers such high frame rates that the CPU's single-thread performance (909 in 3dmark single-thread) becomes increasingly relevant.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, and the data shows no configuration tested falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 85.8 FPS average, which means gamers can enable maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. The High setting improves to 101.6 FPS, Medium to 120.3 FPS, and Low to 139.1 FPS — all far above the minimum requirement.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes excessive for most displays. Ultra runs at 154.7 FPS, High at 189.8 FPS, Medium at 227.4 FPS, and Low at 259.7 FPS. These numbers suggest the RTX 4080 SUPER is overkill for 1440p in this particular game, potentially allowing for heavy GPU workload sharing or running multiple background tasks without impacting frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates reach esports territory. Ultra delivers 238.4 FPS, High 292.3 FPS, Medium 350.6 FPS, and Low 366.4 FPS. The verdict is unambiguous: the system clears 60 FPS at every resolution and preset combination, with the lowest recorded average being 85.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. Gamers seeking maximum visual fidelity can select Ultra at 4K with confidence, while competitive players at 1080p can push frame rates beyond 360 FPS on Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the low point is Ultra at 85.8 FPS average, followed by High at 101.6 FPS, Medium at 120.3 FPS, and Low at 139.1 FPS. The progression shows a consistent 15-20 FPS improvement per settings tier reduction.

At 2560x1440, the figures climb substantially. Ultra averages 154.7 FPS, High reaches 189.8 FPS, Medium hits 227.4 FPS, and Low tops out at 259.7 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p yields roughly 70-120 FPS improvements depending on the preset, illustrating how resolution scaling affects this GPU.

At 1920x1080, the numbers approach the practical limits of the hardware. Ultra runs at 238.4 FPS, High at 292.3 FPS, Medium at 350.6 FPS, and Low at 366.4 FPS. The Medium-to-Low gap narrows to just 15.8 FPS, suggesting the GPU is approaching its maximum output or the CPU begins to cap frame rates at this resolution. The data contains no minimum or maximum FPS values, only averages, so variance information is not available from this dataset.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85.8, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest measured average is 366.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of just 0.1%.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The data does not show evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The system achieves 85.8 FPS at 4K Ultra and scales appropriately across resolutions, indicating balanced performance.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the system delivers 154.7 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and provides high visual fidelity with substantial headroom.

Q: What percentile does this CPU rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs based on benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 302nd out of 3712 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the top 8% of all systems evaluated for this game. This ranking reflects the GPU's strong performance — the RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs — combined with the CPU's respectable 73rd percentile standing. The high rank is particularly notable given that the CPU is a mid-range part; the result demonstrates that Doom scales more with GPU capability than CPU power, allowing this pairing to outperform many systems with more expensive processors. The rank of 302 out of 3712 means that roughly 3410 tested configurations produce lower frame rates in this game, while only 301 deliver better performance. Given the measured frame rates — exceeding 85 FPS even at 4K Ultra — the practical takeaway is that this combo provides a top-tier Doom experience, with the only systems ranked higher likely featuring newer or more expensive GPUs rather than significantly faster CPUs.