Doom

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust experience in Doom, with benchmark data showing strong performance across all tested resolutions. The combination ranks 2001st out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of hardware configs for this title. Measured FPS data indicates that the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight reduction in settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. The High preset drops to 59 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS playable line, while Ultra falls further to 48 FPS. Low runs at 80 FPS average, but Medium provides the best visual quality while keeping the frame rate above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS bar. The most demanding playable setting is Ultra, which achieves 89 FPS average. High runs at 108 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS, and Low at 147 FPS. Since Ultra remains comfortably above 60 FPS, it is the recommended choice for 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully unconstrained. The highest preset, Ultra, delivers 137 FPS average, making it the best setting for this resolution. High runs at 167 FPS, Medium at 198 FPS, and Low at 228 FPS. All options are far above the playable threshold, so Ultra is the clear pick for maximum visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2001st out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom, placing it in the 54th percentile of all configs evaluated. This position reflects a system that is neither near the top nor struggling at the bottom; it sits in the broad middle band, where most modern mid-range PCs land. The data shows that this ranking is driven primarily by GPU throughput at high resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-core and single-core scores keep 1080p performance very high. At 1440p and 4K, the RTX 4060’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors, pulling the combo down relative to higher-tier GPUs. The CPU, scoring in the 84th percentile against all processors, is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: 80 FPS average
• Medium: 70 FPS average, with min 59 FPS and max 80 FPS
• High: 59 FPS average
• Ultra: 48 FPS average

At 4K, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 10 FPS per preset step. The Medium preset’s min of 59 FPS indicates occasional dips just below the 60 FPS line, but the average holds above it. High and Ultra fall short of the playable threshold, making them unsuitable for smooth play.

2560x1440:

• Low: 147 FPS average
• Medium: 128 FPS average, with min 109 FPS and max 148 FPS
• High: 108 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rate remains high across all settings. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased rendering load without dropping below 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s min of 109 FPS confirms that even worst-case dips stay well above the playable line.

1920x1080:

• Low: 228 FPS average
• Medium: 198 FPS average, with min 168 FPS and max 228 FPS
• High: 167 FPS average
• Ultra: 137 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-limited at the lower presets, as the GPU is capable of much higher output. The drop from Low to Ultra is 91 FPS, but even Ultra’s 137 FPS average leaves substantial room for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset’s min of 168 FPS suggests that the system never dips below triple-digit frame rates at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on benchmark data, the CPU’s nearest rivals are all Intel parts with very close average scores. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (delta -0.4%). All of these sit within a fraction of a percent of the i7-12700K’s average score of 35287, meaning any of them would produce near-identical CPU performance in Doom.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are AMD parts with similar average scores. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (delta +0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (delta +0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (delta +0.7%). These deltas are all under 1%, so swapping to any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates. Note that the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639, and these rivals are within a few dozen points, making them true performance equals.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with high settings?*

A: No. The High preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset is the highest setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 70 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 89 FPS average, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS bar. All four presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (delta -0.2%), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (delta +0.3%). These differences are negligible, so in-game performance would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for 1080p performance?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong single-thread score (1043 in 3dmark_single_thread, 4013 in passmark_single_thread) allows the GPU to reach very high frame rates. The data shows Low preset at 228 FPS and Ultra at 137 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 198 FPS, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 228 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any preset?

A: Yes, both Low and Medium presets stay above 60 FPS average at 3840x2160. Low runs at 80 FPS and Medium at 70 FPS, while High drops to 59 FPS and Ultra to 48 FPS.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Doom effectively at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears 60 FPS, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 137 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra delivers 89 FPS average, making it the recommended choice. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best setting at 70 FPS average. The High preset falls just short at 59 FPS, so 4K users must accept Medium for a stable experience. Overall, this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires a settings compromise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between components. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s high single-core performance (1043 in 3dmark_single_thread, 1850.5 in cinebench_r23_singlecore) ensures that the GPU can operate at its full potential. The frame rate drops from Low (228 FPS) to Ultra (137 FPS) by 91 FPS, a 40% reduction, showing that the GPU is the main bottleneck at higher presets. The CPU’s 20 threads and 25 MB L3 cache provide enough headroom to avoid limiting the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The spread from Low (147 FPS) to Ultra (89 FPS) is 58 FPS, a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p but a larger percentage decrease (39% vs 40%). The CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU’s rendering load increases, but the multi-core score of 19784 in cinebench_r23_multicore ensures that draw calls and game logic are handled without stutter.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The frame rate falls from Low (80 FPS) to Ultra (48 FPS) by 32 FPS, and even the CPU’s strong scores cannot compensate for the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus width. The 4K Ultra preset’s 48 FPS average highlights that the GPU’s fill rate (118.1 GPixel/s) and texture rate (236.2 GTexel/s) are insufficient for maximum settings at this resolution. The CPU’s role is minimal here, as the GPU’s compute throughput (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) is the primary constraint.