Doom

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end desktop combination that delivers exceptional performance in Doom (2016). According to the measured data, this system achieves well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. At 4K, the most demanding Ultra preset still averages 85 FPS, while lower resolutions push frame rates into the hundreds. The data indicates that this combo is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable, with the GPU and CPU both contributing substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra quality setting. The measured average FPS values at this preset are as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra settings average 85 FPS. This is the highest preset available and comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold, leaving a 25 FPS margin for demanding scenes.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings average 156 FPS. This represents a substantial 96 FPS headroom above the playability threshold, indicating the system is far from limited at this resolution.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings average 241 FPS. This is nearly four times the minimum playable frame rate, showing that the combination is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution with massive performance reserves.

The data shows that at every resolution, even the highest quality preset delivers a frame rate that is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. There is no scenario in this dataset where any preset dips below 60 FPS; all measured settings across all three resolutions are playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination holds a combo rank of 215 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the system in the top 5.8% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The percentile ranking of the individual components corroborates this: the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. This alignment of high-performing components explains the excellent overall ranking.

The rank of 215 suggests that while this is a very fast setup, there are still 214 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in this game. These likely consist of newer or more specialized hardware, but the i7-12700KF + RTX 4080 pairing is firmly in the enthusiast tier, delivering performance that is far above the median combo in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of how the system scales across resolutions and settings. The dataset includes average FPS for all settings, with min and max FPS recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 141 FPS.
• Medium: Average 123 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS.
• High: Average 104 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 85 FPS.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction of 56 FPS, or about 40% lower performance at the highest settings. The gap between Medium and High is 19 FPS, and between High and Ultra is another 19 FPS, indicating a consistent cost for each quality tier.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 260 FPS.
• Medium: Average 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS and maximum of 260 FPS.
• High: Average 191 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 156 FPS.

At 1440p, the range from Low to Ultra spans 104 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is 35 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop in this resolution, suggesting Ultra has a significant impact on the GPU load.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 401 FPS.
• Medium: Average 350 FPS, with a minimum of 297 FPS and maximum of 402 FPS.
• High: Average 295 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 241 FPS.

At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-limited at lower settings, as the jump from Low to Medium is 51 FPS, and from Medium to High is 55 FPS. The Ultra preset still achieves 241 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can refresh.

The min and max FPS values for Medium settings show that the frame time variance is relatively small. At 4K Medium, the min is 104 FPS versus an average of 123 FPS, which is a reasonable drop. At 1080p Medium, the min of 297 FPS is only 53 FPS below the max of 402 FPS, indicating stable performance even in demanding moments.

Similar Performance Alternatives

From the nearest rivals data, several CPUs and GPUs have benchmark scores that are nearly identical to the components in this combo, meaning they would deliver very similar frame rates in Doom.

CPU Alternatives:

The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. The closest rivals are:

• Intel Core i7-13700T with a score of 35403, which is 0.1% faster.
• Intel Core i5-13600T with a score of 35305, which is 0.2% slower.
• Intel Core 5 213PE with a score of 35428, which is 0.2% faster.
• Intel Core i7-12700K with a score of 35287, which is 0.2% slower.

These deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, so any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable performance in this game. The i7-12700K is essentially the same chip without the unlocked features, while the 13700T and 13600T are lower-power variants that still match the compute performance.

GPU Alternatives:

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. The nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54209, which is 0.1% slower.
• AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with a score of 54828, which is 1.1% faster.
• AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with a score of 55698, which is 2.6% faster.
• AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757, which is 2.7% faster.

The RTX 4080 SUPER is effectively a tie in performance, making it a direct alternative. The AMD options are slightly ahead on paper, with the RX 6750 GRE and Radeon 8060S showing up to 2.7% higher scores. In practical terms for Doom, these differences would translate to a few FPS at most, meaning users with these GPUs would experience nearly the same gameplay performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct scaling patterns that indicate which component limits performance at each resolution.

At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, ranging from 241 FPS on Ultra to 401 FPS on Low. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 160 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the CPU is also heavily involved. The fact that Low settings hit 401 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU at very high rates, but the GPU is likely the bottleneck at higher presets. The scaling from Medium to High (55 FPS drop) and High to Ultra (54 FPS drop) is consistent, showing the GPU's workload increases steadily.

At 1440p, the frame rates drop to a range of 156-260 FPS. The absolute difference between Low and Ultra is 104 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, as the higher resolution increases the per-pixel workload. The CPU's role diminishes slightly, but it still provides enough throughput to allow the GPU to reach 260 FPS on Low settings.

At 4K, the frame rates are the lowest, ranging from 85 FPS on Ultra to 141 FPS on Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, which is the smallest absolute drop. This pattern confirms that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K. The CPU is no longer limiting, as even the lowest settings only reach 141 FPS, which is well below what the CPU could theoretically deliver. The scaling between Medium (123 FPS) and High (104 FPS) is 19 FPS, and between High and Ultra is another 19 FPS, showing a linear cost for quality that is purely GPU-driven.

In summary, the CPU is more influential at 1080p where frame rates are extremely high, but the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor as resolution increases. At 4K, the RTX 4080 is fully utilized, and the i7-12700KF provides ample headroom.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 156 FPS.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: On Ultra, the average FPS drops from 241 at 1080p to 156 at 1440p and finally to 85 at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 104 FPS, which occurred at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 or the i7-12700KF more important for 4K performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 56 FPS, compared to 160 FPS at 1080p, showing that the CPU has ample headroom at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 215 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.8% of all configurations for Doom.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 can definitively run Doom at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080.

At 4K, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 85 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the best setting is also Ultra, achieving 156 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1080p, the best setting is Ultra with 241 FPS, making this system overkill for standard 60 Hz displays but perfect for competitive 240 Hz panels.

The data shows no scenario where this combo fails to meet the playability standard. Even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—delivers 85 FPS. This hardware pairing is more than sufficient for a smooth, high-quality experience in Doom, and its top-tier ranking within the database confirms its status as a powerful gaming setup.