Doom

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is an exceptionally strong combination for running Doom, placing in the top 18% of all tested combos for this game. With a combo rank of 662 out of 3712, this pairing demonstrates that it is capable of delivering a very high-performance experience across all tested resolutions and settings. The benchmark data, which is measured rather than estimated, shows that this system not only meets but vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, from 1080p up to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 662 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places the pairing in the 82nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations evaluated for this title. The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, showing a well-balanced pairing where both components are high-performing relative to their respective markets.

The data reveals that this combo delivers frame rates that are dramatically higher than the playable threshold. The lowest average FPS recorded across all tests was 72.8 at 4K Ultra settings, which still clears the 60 FPS benchmark by a significant margin. At lower resolutions, the performance headroom becomes substantial, with the combo reaching average frame rates as high as 338.9 FPS at 1080p Low settings. This rank suggests that the system is positioned at the higher end of the performance spectrum, making it an excellent choice for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates and maximum graphical fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in Doom, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. When examining the transition from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 206.1 to 132.2, a reduction of approximately 36%. This significant scaling with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The shift from 1440p to 4K further confirms this dynamic, with Ultra settings dropping from 132.2 FPS to 72.8 FPS, a 45% decrease. The pattern is consistent across all settings levels, with the most demanding preset showing the largest relative drops as resolution increases. This behavior indicates that the Intel Core i5-12600KF, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides more than enough processing power for Doom, allowing the RTX 5070 to operate at its full potential without CPU-induced limitations. The CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302, is more than adequate for the game's engine, ensuring that the GPU remains the determining factor for performance at every resolution tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 338.9 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 294.3 FPS. High settings yield 252.2 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 206.1 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is operating far beyond the requirements for smooth gameplay, providing more than triple the 60 FPS threshold even at the highest quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains outstanding. The Low preset achieves an average of 221.1 FPS, while Medium settings produce 191.5 FPS. High settings deliver 162.4 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a robust 132.2 FPS average. The performance at 1440p shows that the system is still heavily GPU-bound, with the RTX 5070 able to push frame rates well above the playable threshold even with the most demanding visual settings enabled.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the combo continues to deliver playable performance at every preset. Low settings average 120.1 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 105.9 FPS. High settings produce 86.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains an average of 72.8 FPS. This 4K performance is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates that the system can handle the most demanding resolution while still providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even with all settings maxed out.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, and it does so with exceptional performance at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data is unambiguous: all playable settings lists for every resolution include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with no exceptions. At 3840x2160, the system achieves a best average FPS of 72.8 at Ultra settings, which is 21.3% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings of Ultra yield an average of 132.2 FPS, more than double the playability threshold. The performance at 1920x1080 is even more impressive, with Ultra settings producing an average of 206.1 FPS, which is over 3.4 times the 60 FPS minimum. These results confirm that the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination is more than sufficient for Doom, offering the ability to play at maximum graphical quality with frame rates that far exceed what is needed for a smooth experience, regardless of the resolution chosen.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i9-10900K is the closest rival, with an average benchmark score of 27872, which is just 0.3% lower than the Core i5-12600KF's score. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D also performs nearly identically, with an average score of 27896, just 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U are also closely matched, with scores of 27712 and 27887, respectively, showing deltas of 0.3% and -0.3%. This indicates that users could expect nearly identical CPU-bound performance from any of these processors in Doom.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 is the nearest rival, with an average score of 40318, just 0.1% below the RTX 5070's 40377 average. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is also very close, with a score of 40063, representing a 0.8% difference. Other nearby alternatives include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which scores 40870 and is 1.2% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, which scores 39568 and is 2% lower. These GPU alternatives would deliver frame rates that are statistically indistinguishable from the RTX 5070 in Doom, meaning users with these components would see very similar performance characteristics.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 206.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still provides more than triple the playable threshold, making it the obvious choice for 1080p gaming.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 132.2 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS requirement, offering a significant performance buffer that allows for maximum graphical fidelity without any concerns about playability.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 72.8 FPS, which is 21.3% above the 60 FPS threshold. While this is the lowest margin of all resolutions tested, it still comfortably clears the playability requirement. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides the best visual experience while maintaining a smooth frame rate. The data shows that there is no resolution or setting combination where this system fails to meet the 60 FPS playability standard, cementing the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 as a top-tier combination for Doom.