Doom

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers overwhelming performance in Doom, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the top tier of tested systems, with average frame rates ranging from a minimum of 76.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 347.5 FPS at 1080p Low. This hardware combination is effectively overkill for the 2016 title, providing headroom for high refresh rate displays and demanding settings at any resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 347.5 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the more demanding Ultra preset, the combo still delivers 207.7 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 76.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable at 4K.

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

A: The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is within 0.4% of its closest rivals. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 (0.1% higher), the Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (0.2% higher), and the Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (0.3% higher).

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, a difference of just 0.1%.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest average FPS is 76.5 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Even this most demanding scenario remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the game's performance scale linearly with resolution changes?

A: No, scaling is not linear. Dropping from 4K Ultra (76.5 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (137.3 FPS) yields a 79% increase, while dropping from 1440p Ultra to 1080p Ultra (207.7 FPS) yields a 51% increase, showing diminishing returns at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant performance factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 207.7 on Ultra to 347.5 on Low, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates. The Core i7-12700K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1043 and passmark_single_thread score of 4013, supports this interpretation.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap between presets narrows slightly, with Ultra averaging 137.3 FPS and Low averaging 228.1 FPS. This pattern continues at 3840x2160, where Ultra averages 76.5 FPS and Low averages 124.1 FPS. The RTX 4070 SUPER's GPU-bound nature becomes clear at 4K, where the delta between Low and Ultra is 47.6 FPS (124.1 to 76.5), indicating that graphics load is the primary limiter. The GPU's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for all tested configurations.

The CPU's role is highlighted by the 1080p results, where even the most demanding preset achieves 207.7 FPS. This suggests that the Core i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with its 5.00 GHz boost clock, provide ample processing headroom. The benchmark data shows that the CPU outperforms its nearest rivals in synthetic tests, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 19784, which supports its ability to handle high frame rate scenarios without becoming a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 595th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 16% of all systems. This ranking is notably strong for a mainstream desktop configuration, reflecting the synergy between the Core i7-12700K's high single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER's robust rasterization capabilities. The combo's performance is consistent across all resolutions, with no scenario falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

The ranking is particularly impressive when considering the CPU's 84th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combination of two above-average components results in a system that performs in the 84th percentile of all tested combos for this game. The data shows that the combo outperforms many systems with newer or more expensive components, as evidenced by its position in the upper quartile of the 3712 tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on synthetic benchmark data, the Core i7-12700K's closest CPU rivals are the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.1% higher score), Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.2% higher score), Intel Core i7-13700T (0.3% higher score), and Intel Core 5 213PE (0.4% higher score). Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Doom when paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER, as the differences in average benchmark scores are negligible (less than 0.5%).

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1% higher score), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1% higher score), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (0.2% higher score), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (1% lower score). While these cards show similar synthetic benchmark results, their real-world gaming performance may vary, but in Doom specifically, the measured FPS data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER provides ample performance headroom. Systems using any of these alternative CPUs or GPUs should expect frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings average 347.5 FPS, Medium averages 304.6 FPS, High averages 254.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 207.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 40% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest result remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high. Low settings average 228.1 FPS, Medium averages 199.9 FPS, High averages 167.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 137.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 34-40% across all presets, consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers smooth gameplay. Low settings average 124.1 FPS, Medium averages 109.6 FPS, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra averages 76.5 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced difference between presets, with Ultra being 38% slower than Low. However, all 4K configurations exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra maintaining a 27% margin above the minimum requirement.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run Doom at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the system achieves a best average of 347.5 FPS on Low and 207.7 FPS on Ultra, making it suitable for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, performance ranges from 228.1 FPS on Low to 137.3 FPS on Ultra, providing an excellent balance for competitive play or visually demanding experiences.

At 3840x2160, the combo maintains playable performance across all presets, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 76.5 FPS. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets are playable at each resolution, with Ultra being the recommended best setting at all three resolutions due to the substantial frame rate headroom. This system is more than capable of running Doom at maximum visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above the playability standard.