Doom

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a robust experience in Doom, with benchmark data showing playable performance across all tested resolutions and settings, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K. The data indicates a strong pairing where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near specific rivals according to aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with an average benchmark score of 25,292, is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25,284 (a 0% delta). The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within a fraction of a percent, scoring 25,362 and 25,365 respectively, both showing a -0.3% delta relative to the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails slightly with a score of 25,201, representing a 0.4% delta, meaning the i5-13400F is marginally ahead of it. These rivals would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Doom, given how close their aggregate scores are.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331, placing it in a tight cluster with several alternatives. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26,401 (a -0.3% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also scores 26,421 (a -0.3% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553, showing a -0.8% delta, meaning the RTX 5060 is slightly behind it. Meanwhile, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, which is 1.2% lower than the RTX 5060, indicating the RTX 5060 holds a small edge over that card. For Doom, any of these GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates, with differences in the low single-digit percentages translating to only a few frames per second at most.

The percentile rankings reinforce this picture: the CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This suggests that the CPU is a slightly stronger component relative to its peers than the GPU is, which aligns with the observed scaling patterns in Doom where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Doom. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, ranging from 143.9 FPS at Ultra to 244.1 FPS at Low. This suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at this resolution, and the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to sustain these high frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 100.2 FPS, which is a substantial gap driven entirely by GPU workload, as the CPU is handling the same game logic regardless of preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates drop noticeably but remain well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset produces 155.8 FPS, while Ultra yields 94.4 FPS, a difference of 61.4 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more influential, as the increased pixel count places more demand on the rendering pipeline. The CPU is likely still not the bottleneck here, as even the most demanding preset at this resolution stays above 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes dominant. The Ultra preset drops to 51.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while High manages 60.5 FPS and Low reaches 84.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.4 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at lower resolutions but represents a larger proportional impact. This pattern confirms that the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor at 4K, while the i5-13400F provides sufficient performance to avoid constraining the system even at the highest settings. The data shows that resolution scaling has a greater impact on frame rates than preset scaling, indicating that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in Doom ranks 1,673 out of 3,712 tested combinations. This places the combo in the upper half of all systems tested, specifically in the 55th percentile of combinations. The ranking reflects the balance between the 77th percentile CPU and 72nd percentile GPU, with the overall result being slightly lower than either component individually due to the game's specific demands.

Given that Doom is a 2016 title with relatively modest system requirements compared to modern releases, the rank of 1,673 suggests that many other tested combos feature more powerful components. However, the actual measured frame rates show that this rank does not translate to an unsatisfactory experience. At 1080p, the combo delivers over 140 FPS at Ultra settings, which places it comfortably in the range of high-refresh-rate gaming. At 1440p, it maintains over 94 FPS at Ultra, and even at 4K it achieves 60.5 FPS at High settings. The rank of 1,673 is therefore an indicator of where the combo sits relative to all tested systems, rather than a measure of its ability to run this specific game well.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this combo can run Doom at or above 60 FPS in nearly all configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 143.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 94.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes slightly: High, Medium, and Low are all playable, with High hitting 60.5 FPS, but Ultra drops to 51.7 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

The best playable setting at each resolution is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. At 4K, that is High with an average of 60.5 FPS. At 1440p, it is Ultra with 94.4 FPS. At 1080p, it is also Ultra with 143.9 FPS. The data shows that the system is capable of running the game at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K it requires a small step down from Ultra to High to maintain playability. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which is a narrow miss rather than a significant shortfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides exact figures for each resolution and preset combination. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 60.5 FPS, the Low preset averages 84.1 FPS, the Medium preset averages 75.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 51.7 FPS. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not available, so the analysis relies solely on averages.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 114.8 FPS, Low averages 155.8 FPS, Medium averages 137.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 94.4 FPS. These figures show a clear progression where each step up in settings reduces the frame rate, with the largest gap between Medium and Ultra being 43.5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 178.3 FPS, Low averages 244.1 FPS, Medium averages 212.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 143.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 100.2 FPS, which is the largest absolute spread across all resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom even at the highest settings, while at 4K, the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its limit and beyond the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K with this combo?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, delivering an average of 60.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 51.7 FPS.

*Q: Can this system run Doom at 1440p Ultra?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 94.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25,292 on average, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25,284 (0% delta). It is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H by 0.4% and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.3%.

Q: What is the largest frame rate difference between presets at any resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 100.2 FPS (244.1 vs 143.9 FPS). This is the largest absolute gap across all tested resolutions.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160, as the Ultra preset drops to 51.7 FPS while the CPU remains capable of higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 72nd percentile supports this conclusion.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this configuration?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 51.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the best playable option at this resolution, averaging 60.5 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 60.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold, as Ultra drops to 51.7 FPS. Medium and Low are also playable, with averages of 75.7 FPS and 84.1 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 94.4 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom. The High preset at 114.8 FPS, Medium at 137.9 FPS, and Low at 155.8 FPS are also options, but Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is also Ultra, with an average of 143.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it delivers a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 178.3 FPS, Medium at 212.2 FPS, and Low at 244.1 FPS are all available, but Ultra maximizes image quality while still providing a highly responsive experience.