Doom

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a strong performance profile in Doom, with benchmark data showing that the system’s capability scales predictably across resolution and quality presets. Measured frame rates indicate that this combination is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance requires a moderate reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay. The following analysis breaks down the measured data, compares the combo against other tested configurations, and isolates the roles of the CPU and GPU in this specific title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a minimum of 60 FPS, the most demanding preset that maintains this threshold at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Medium preset is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 67.3 FPS. The High preset falls short of the target at 58.8 FPS, while Ultra drops further to 48 FPS. Low settings provide a significant headroom boost at 80.8 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): At this resolution, the system can handle the maximum Ultra preset while remaining comfortably above the threshold, with an average of 91.6 FPS. All other presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS, with averages ranging from 145.7 FPS on Low to 106.4 FPS on High.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is fully playable, delivering an average of 138.5 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and the data shows no need to compromise on settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset provides more than double the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2053rd out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the upper-middle segment of all configurations tested, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it outperforms a majority of the systems in the database. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU’s performance is sufficient to leverage the CPU’s capabilities, resulting in frame rates that are competitive for the hardware class. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 85th percentile against all tested processors, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile against all tested graphics cards, suggesting that the CPU is a stronger relative performer than the GPU in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates provide a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. The data shows a consistent pattern: lower resolutions and lower quality settings yield higher frame rates, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases.

• 1920x1080: The frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The Low preset delivers 226.9 FPS, which is the highest measured for this combo. Medium follows at 196.1 FPS, High at 167 FPS, and Ultra at 138.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 88.4 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution even with maximum settings.
• 2560x1440: Performance remains strong, with the Low preset achieving 145.7 FPS. Medium delivers 125.6 FPS, High provides 106.4 FPS, and Ultra maintains 91.6 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest presets here is 54.1 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling begins to exert pressure on the GPU, but the system still handles all settings well above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 3840x2160: This resolution shows the most significant impact on frame rates. The Low preset yields 80.8 FPS, which is still playable. Medium drops to 67.3 FPS, closely approaching the 60 FPS target. High falls below the threshold at 58.8 FPS, and Ultra is the least playable at 48 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra here is 32.8 FPS, demonstrating that 4K is the point where the GPU’s 8 GB memory and bandwidth constraints become apparent, though it remains usable on lower presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data for both components, several alternative hardware combinations would produce similar performance in Doom. For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700KF’s score of 35365. Similarly, the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a 0.2% difference, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700K is the closest match with a score of 35287, also 0.2% different. These CPUs would behave nearly identically in game, meaning that swapping the i7-12700KF for any of these would yield negligible frame rate changes.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX 4060’s score of 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% difference) and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% difference). These GPUs would produce nearly the same frame rates as the RTX 4060 in Doom, though the RTX 4060’s architectural features might offer different behavior in other titles. For this specific game, the measured FPS would be essentially indistinguishable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in Doom, particularly as resolution increases. The scaling between resolutions shows a clear pattern: at 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU is likely not a bottleneck, as even the Ultra preset delivers 138.5 FPS. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071, ensures that it can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 30% across presets compared to 1080p, which is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor. The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are being taxed more heavily, but the CPU still has headroom. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. The frame rate drops are sharper, and the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity likely contributes to the inability to maintain 60 FPS on High and Ultra presets. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, such as its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838, are less relevant here, as the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU.

In summary, the data suggests that the CPU is sufficient for all tested resolutions and presets, while the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking supports this interpretation, as the CPU provides more relative headroom than the GPU in this pairing.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Doom effectively at all tested resolutions, but the quality settings must be adjusted based on the target display resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with all presets, including Ultra at 138.5 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS with all presets, with Ultra at 91.6 FPS, providing a smooth experience at high quality. At 3840x2160, the system clears 60 FPS only on Low (80.8 FPS) and Medium (67.3 FPS) presets. The High preset at 58.8 FPS and Ultra at 48 FPS fall below the playable threshold. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users should select Medium settings to maintain a consistent frame rate above 60 FPS, while 1080p and 1440p users can max out the game’s visual quality without concern.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The Medium preset is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 67.3 FPS. High drops to 58.8 FPS.

Q: Can this system run the game at Ultra settings on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 91.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the HD 7790’s score of 17666. Performance in Doom would be nearly identical.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the measured average FPS is 226.9.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160, as frame rates drop sharply compared to lower resolutions, and the GPU’s memory and bandwidth constraints prevent High and Ultra presets from reaching 60 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2053rd out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations.