Doom

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a potent combination for running Doom, the 2016 FPS title. Benchmark data indicates this combo delivers high frame rates across most settings, with the primary limitation emerging only at 4K with the Ultra preset. The measured results place this pairing in the 1596th position out of 3712 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU performance, rival comparisons, and provides specific settings recommendations based on the measured FPS data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the nearest rival in synthetic benchmark scores is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which posts an average score of 25284 against the i5-13400F's 25292, showing a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also extremely close, with average scores of 25362 and 25365 respectively, each trailing the i5-13400F by just 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H completes the rival group, scoring 25201, which represents a 0.4% advantage for the Intel chip. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that in practical gaming terms, any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Doom.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083 on average benchmarks compared to the RTX 3070's 17208, a 0.7% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are also close, scoring 17037 and 17019, respectively, with deltas of 1% and 1.1%. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores slightly higher at 17468, representing a -1.5% difference. These rival GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Doom, though the RTX 3070 has a slight edge over most of them. The data shows the CPU is matched by its closest rivals, while the GPU holds a small but consistent advantage over its nearest alternatives.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-13400F and RTX 3070 achieves a combo rank of 1596 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations tested. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it reflects the game's age and relative low hardware requirements — the CPU and GPU are both mid-to-high-end components that are more than sufficient for this title. The rank is more about the raw performance ceiling of the hardware, and this combo sits comfortably in the upper half of the database. For context, the CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 77, while the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 61, indicating the processor is stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is. The combination of a strong CPU and a capable GPU still puts this build in a competitive position for Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings, with a playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers an average of 258 FPS, with the Medium preset dropping slightly to 225 FPS (min 191, max 258). The High preset yields 190 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still delivers 155 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is heavily GPU-bound but still provides a large margin of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a significant drop of 103 FPS, which is a 40% reduction in average frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, the frame rates remain strong. The Low preset averages 167 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 145 FPS (min 124, max 167). The High preset delivers 123 FPS, and the Ultra preset still manages 100 FPS on average. The delta between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS, a 40% reduction similar to the 1080p scaling. The minimum recorded FPS at Medium is 124, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance degrades more noticeably. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, the Medium preset 79 FPS (min 67, max 91), and the High preset 67 FPS. The Ultra preset drops below the playable threshold, averaging just 54 FPS. The scaling pattern is consistent: Low to Ultra shows a 36 FPS drop, which is a 40% reduction, matching the same percentage seen at lower resolutions. The minimum at Medium is 67 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold, but the average at High is 67 FPS, so any fluctuation could push it under. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only setting that fails to hold a stable 60+ FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 155 FPS, which is the highest playable setting and well above the 60 FPS threshold. The system has plenty of headroom for high refresh-rate gaming.

Q: Can this hardware handle 1440p gaming?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, even the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, making it fully playable. The lowest recorded average at this resolution is the Low preset at 167 FPS, so all settings are viable.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 3840x2160, as the Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, below the playable threshold. The CPU still has headroom, given that the High preset only manages 67 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292 in average benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% difference. The Intel Core 5 120 is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% faster. Performance is effectively identical.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, so that is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. The High preset delivers 123 FPS, and Medium 145 FPS, giving plenty of options.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17208 on average benchmarks, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) and 1% higher than the GTX 690 (17037). The Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 3070.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show that the GPU is the primary factor in this game, especially at higher resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more significant role, as the frame rates scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 40% drop in average FPS, which is a large change that could be attributed to the GPU's processing of effects. However, the CPU's 3DMark scores are strong, with a single-thread score of 960 and a max-thread score of 7307, which indicates it can handle the game's logic and draw calls without becoming a bottleneck. The data shows a similar 40% drop from Low to Ultra at all three resolutions, whereas the scaling between resolutions is more telling: at the same settings, the frame rate drops by about 35% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 45% when moving from 1440p to 4K. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor for this game, as the CPU load scales with resolution but not as drastically.

Specifically, at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 258 at 1080p to 167 at 1440p to 90 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 155 to 100 to 54. The GPU's capabilities are directly linked to the drop, and the CPU's role is to provide enough performance to avoid capping the GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 vs all CPUs on the market ensures it can do that for the RTX 3070 which is at a 61st percentile among GPUs. The CPU is a strong match, and the game is GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 155 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 1080p, as it offers maximum visual quality without any frame rate concerns. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best option, averaging 100 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. The 1440p Ultra setting is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing high fidelity with a high frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 67 FPS. The Medium preset also works at 79 FPS, but High is the highest, with the Ultra preset failing to meet the threshold at 54 FPS. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it offers a solid frame rate while maintaining more visual detail than the Medium or Low presets. The data shows that the combo is capable of running Doom at 4K High, but not at Ultra, and the 67 FPS average at High is just enough to stay above the playable threshold.