Doom

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a formidable combination for Doom (2016), delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. Benchmark data from the FACT PACK shows that even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—averages 69 FPS, meaning this build is not merely capable of running the game but is effectively overqualified for it, offering a high-refresh-rate experience even at maximum settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data indicates it handles 4K (3840x2160) exceptionally well. All four tested settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are listed as playable, with average FPS ranging from 69 at Ultra to 116.3 at Low.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 133.1 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284, a negligible 0% difference, while the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a -0.3% delta from the i5-13400F.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other graphics cards in its benchmark range?

A: The RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a 0.1% delta, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, a 2% delta behind.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 336.6 on Low to 204.3 on Ultra. This represents a significant 132.3 FPS reduction, but the game remains extremely smooth even at the highest preset.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU more based on the data?

A: The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a clear GPU dependency. For instance, at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 204.3 at 1080p to 133.1 at 1440p, and further to 69 at 4K. This substantial drop with resolution increases indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Doom reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom for the game's engine. The data shows that at 1080p, where the GPU is less taxed, the average FPS reaches 336.6 on Low settings. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 5070 with enough data to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

As resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales dramatically. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 204.3 to 133.1, a 71.2 FPS decrease. The drop becomes even more pronounced when moving to 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset averages just 69 FPS. This pattern—where performance degrades significantly with each step up in resolution—is a hallmark of GPU-limited rendering. The RTX 5070, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the component that determines the final frame rates at 4K.

At 1080p, the differences between presets are stark, but the overall performance is so high that the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p results in a 132.3 FPS drop, which is a 39.3% reduction. This is a larger percentage drop than the 49.5% reduction seen when going from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, indicating that the settings themselves have a significant impact on the GPU's workload, independent of resolution. In summary, the i5-13400F is more than sufficient for this title, and the RTX 5070 is the component that dictates playability at higher resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the build operates at extremely high frame rates, with the Low preset averaging 336.6 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 292.9 FPS, while High settings yield 251.3 FPS. The most demanding configuration at this resolution, Ultra, still averages 204.3 FPS, which is over three times the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional. The Low preset averages 218.8 FPS, which is a substantial 117.8 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 190 FPS, High averages 161.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 133.1 FPS. Even the lowest result at 1440p, Ultra at 133.1 FPS, is more than double the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still very strong, but the GPU's limitations become evident. The Low preset averages 116.3 FPS, Medium averages 104.5 FPS, and High averages 88.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding in the entire dataset, averages 69 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but it is the only configuration in the data that comes close to that limit. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a smooth degradation: 116.3, 104.5, 88.6, and 69 FPS, respectively.

These results show a consistent pattern: the i5-13400F and RTX 5070 combination never dips below an average of 69 FPS in any tested scenario. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on the average FPS figures, which are all well above playable levels.

The Verdict

The verdict from the benchmark data is unambiguous: this PC can absolutely run Doom with exceptional performance. The `verdictByResolution` field confirms that all settings are playable at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 204.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 133.1 FPS. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, Ultra settings are playable, with an average of 69 FPS.

Every single configuration tested clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin. The lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset is 69 at 4K Ultra, which is 9 FPS above the playable threshold. For gamers prioritizing smoothness, the 1440p Ultra setting at 133.1 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and high refresh-rate performance. For those with a 4K display, the High preset at 88.6 FPS provides a more comfortable cushion above 60 FPS than the Ultra preset, but both are viable. In short, this combo is not just capable of running the game; it is capable of running it at its absolute maximum settings with room to spare.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal configuration is the highest preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. Based on the data, the Ultra preset is achievable at every resolution.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best setting, delivering an average of 204.3 FPS. This configuration provides maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than three times the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average of 133.1 FPS. This is a significant step down from 1080p but still offers an excellent high-refresh-rate experience.
• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset is technically the best setting, with an average of 69 FPS. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the data suggests that the High preset, averaging 88.6 FPS, provides a more stable margin for demanding scenes. However, based on the strict criteria of staying at or above 60 FPS, Ultra is the best setting.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive benchmark database, this combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a rank of 734 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 19.8% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The rank reflects the overall capability of the system to run this specific game, and the measured FPS data supports this high placement. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals—such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D—are within a fraction of a percent in performance. The GPU, with a score of 40377, is in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a well-above-average CPU and a high-percentile GPU results in a system that ranks highly for Doom, a game that benefits from both strong single-thread performance and substantial graphics throughput. This rank confirms that the build is not a marginal performer but a robust configuration that will handle the game with ease for years to come.