Doom

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an exceptionally powerful combination for running Doom, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. The data confirms that this system is overkill for the 2016 title, with performance headroom so vast that even the most demanding settings at 4K produce an average of 85 FPS, while lower resolutions approach the refresh rate limits of most displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's benchmark performance places it within a tight cluster of rivals, with the data showing negligible differences in average scores. The Intel Core i5-12600KF achieves an average benchmark score of 27,799, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27,872 (a delta of -0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27,896 (also -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712, putting it just 0.3% behind the i5-12600KF, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27,887 is similarly within a 0.3% margin. For Doom, any of these processors would deliver effectively indistinguishable frame rates, as the game is far more dependent on GPU performance at high resolutions and the CPU sits in the 79th percentile overall.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it directly alongside the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 with a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.7%) are all within a narrow 2.7% band of the RTX 4080's performance. In practical terms, choosing any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical results in Doom, with the RTX 4080 SUPER being the closest match. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking underscores that this is a high-end part, and the measured FPS in this game confirm that even the closest rivals would produce similarly massive frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-12600KF and RTX 4080 ranks 215th out of 3,712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 5.8% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the substantial headroom this pairing offers, as the game's engine is well-optimized and the hardware is far more capable than required. The percentile positions of both components—79th for the CPU and 86th for the GPU—indicate that this combo sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested systems, though the rank is slightly tempered by the fact that even mid-range hardware can run Doom at high frame rates. The data shows that this combo is not merely playable but positioned among the fastest configurations tested, with the bottleneck almost entirely removed for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals consistent scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 401 FPS on Low settings, 350 FPS on Medium, 295 FPS on High, and 241 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 297 FPS and a maximum of 402 FPS, indicating frame time consistency that keeps the experience smooth even during intense action sequences.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain extremely high: 260 FPS on Low, 226 FPS on Medium, 191 FPS on High, and 156 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again shows the range, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system still crushes the 60 FPS threshold: 141 FPS on Low, 123 FPS on Medium, 104 FPS on High, and 85 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium preset demonstrates a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, proving that even at the highest resolution, the hardware maintains a comfortable margin above playable frame rates.

The scaling pattern is consistent: each step from Low to Ultra costs roughly 20-25% performance at every resolution, but the absolute numbers remain so high that no setting combination approaches the playability floor. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy scenes at 4K Ultra do not cause stutters, as evidenced by the 85 FPS average at that preset.

The Verdict

This system can run Doom with complete authority at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict data lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 85 at 4K, 156 at 1440p, and 241 at 1080p. These figures represent the most demanding preset available, yet the system still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of at least 25 FPS at 4K, and by over 180 FPS at 1080p.

The minimum FPS data, where available, reinforces this verdict. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 104 FPS is well above the playable threshold, and at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 192 FPS ensures no perceptible drops. The absence of min/max data for other presets does not diminish the conclusion, as the averages alone demonstrate overwhelming headroom. This is a system that not only runs Doom but does so with performance to spare, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and even 4K gaming with all settings maximized.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold and confirms that the most demanding preset is fully playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 156 FPS, making it the best preset that stays above 60 FPS; in fact, all presets at this resolution exceed the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, which is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27,887), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27,896), and just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27,712).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the tests?

A: The lowest average FPS is 85, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still 25 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating no playability concerns.

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

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209, making them effectively identical in performance for this game.

Q: Is the 1920x1080 Medium preset smooth?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 350 FPS, with a minimum of 297 FPS and a maximum of 402 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery far above the playable 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 85 FPS. The system's performance at 4K is so strong that users can select the highest quality options without concern, as even the Ultra preset maintains a 25 FPS buffer over the playability threshold.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, producing an average of 156 FPS. This resolution offers the ideal balance for high-refresh-rate gaming, as the frame rate exceeds 144 FPS even at maximum quality, allowing for buttery-smooth gameplay on displays with refresh rates up to 144 Hz or higher.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 241 FPS, which is the best settings option that remains above 60 FPS. This level of performance is suitable for competitive play on 240 Hz monitors, as the frame rate consistently stays above the refresh rate of most high-end displays, minimizing input lag and ensuring maximum responsiveness.