Doom

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Doom shows a wide performance spread across resolutions and presets. The measurements cover three resolutions and four settings levels, with average FPS recorded for every configuration, and minimum and maximum frame data captured for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 175 FPS. Stepping up to Medium yields 152 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 130 FPS and maximum of 175 FPS. High settings produce 129 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 105 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the playable threshold comfortably.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low settings average 113 FPS. Medium averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS. High settings drop to 83 FPS average. Ultra still manages 68 FPS average, which keeps it above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction, but the margins remain healthy.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes noticeably. Low settings average 61 FPS, just one frame above the playable threshold. Medium averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 61 FPS. High drops to 45 FPS average, and Ultra falls further to 37 FPS average. The 4K resolution clearly stresses the GPU, and only the lowest preset maintains an acceptable frame rate.

The Medium preset at 1080p shows the tightest frame time variance among all measured configurations, with a 45 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 29 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 16 FPS. The narrower variance at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is more consistently saturated when resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the primary performance limiter in this pairing, particularly as resolution increases. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and its benchmark scores place it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, a lower relative standing that aligns with the observed frame rate scaling.

Examining the resolution scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all presets drops by roughly 35 percent. The Low preset falls from 175 FPS to 113 FPS, a 62 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset falls from 105 FPS to 68 FPS, a 37 FPS reduction. This scaling pattern is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where increasing pixel count directly impacts frame throughput.

The jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more punishing. The Low preset drops from 113 FPS to 61 FPS, nearly halving. The Ultra preset falls from 68 FPS to 37 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU running out of headroom entirely, with even the Medium preset failing to sustain 60 FPS. The CPU has ample compute headroom, as evidenced by its multicore Cinebench R23 score of 28838, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates at 4K.

The preset scaling within each resolution also points to GPU limitation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 70 FPS (from 175 to 105). At 1440p, the same preset step costs 45 FPS (from 113 to 68). At 4K, it costs 24 FPS (from 61 to 37). The diminishing cost of higher presets as resolution increases indicates that pixel throughput, not shading complexity, is the dominant constraint.

For this game, the CPU matters most at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system produces 175 FPS, a frame rate where CPU scheduling and draw call processing become relevant. But even there, the GPU remains the bottleneck, as the i7-12700KF single-thread score of 4071 in Cinebench R23 is far above what Doom requires. The verdict is clear: this is a GPU-limited configuration for Doom at all measured resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at position 2934 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. That places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which reflects the GPU's modest standing rather than any CPU deficiency. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 places it at the 58th percentile, and its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (within 0 percent), the AMD Radeon 680M (0.1 percent faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.6 percent faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8 percent faster).

The CPU side of this combo is comparatively strong. The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, placing it at the 85th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1 percent slower), the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.2 percent faster), the Intel Core 5 213PE (0.2 percent slower), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (0.2 percent faster). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the CPU is essentially interchangeable with several other high-end desktop processors for this game.

The rank of 2934 out of 3712 is driven by the GPU. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but insufficient for 4K in a title like Doom. The combo's overall standing reflects that the GPU handles the mainstream resolutions well but cannot compete with higher-tier graphics cards at the top end.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, giving substantial headroom above the minimum playable rate. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS, averaging exactly 61 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 53 FPS average, which misses the playable threshold. High and Ultra are not viable at 4K, with averages of 45 FPS and 37 FPS respectively.

For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this configuration delivers a smooth experience at maximum settings. For 4K, the system requires the Low preset to stay at or above 60 FPS, and even then the margin is slim. The data shows a clear boundary: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p solution, with 4K only possible at reduced quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in the database provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-13700T has an average score within 0.1 percent of the i7-12700KF, meaning it would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Doom. The Intel Core i5-13600T is 0.2 percent faster, the Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.2 percent slower, and the Intel Core i7-12700K is 0.2 percent faster. Any of these processors would produce the same gameplay experience as the i7-12700KF in this title.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores within 0 percent of the RTX 2060, a surprising but recorded parity in the database. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1 percent faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6 percent faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8 percent faster. These GPUs would all deliver essentially the same frame rates in Doom, meaning the overall combo ranking and the resolution-by-resolution verdict would remain unchanged.

For a system builder looking at the whole package, swapping the GPU to any of these near-equivalents would preserve the measured performance profile. Swapping the CPU would have an even smaller effect, given the sub-0.2 percent deltas among all four rivals.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 105 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and it clears the threshold by a comfortable 45 FPS margin.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 68 FPS. The margin is thinner than at 1080p, but still provides 8 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and the margin is just 1 FPS above the threshold, indicating that any scene complexity beyond the average could cause dips below 60 FPS.

For users who prioritize smoothness over quality, the Medium preset at 4K averages 53 FPS and would require a frame rate cap or adaptive sync to feel consistent. At 1080p and 1440p, no such compromise is necessary.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 61 FPS. Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 45 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS.

Q: What is the best visual quality available at 2560x1440 while staying above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS at 1440p, which is the most demanding setting that maintains playable performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in the database?

A: It scores within 0 percent of the GTX 580, 0.1 percent below the Radeon 680M, 0.6 percent below the RTX 3050 OEM, and 0.8 percent below the RX 7600.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The i7-12700KF ranks at the 85th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 2060 ranks at the 58th percentile among GPUs, and frame rates scale with resolution in a GPU-bound pattern.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with the High preset?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 129 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded in the database.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo among all tested systems for Doom?

A: It ranks 2934 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of the database.