Doom

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a comprehensive 60 FPS experience in Doom across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear ceiling only at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. Measured performance places this pairing in the 1686th position out of 3712 tested combos, indicating a solidly above-average configuration for this title. The benchmark results reveal that the system is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains viable provided settings are managed appropriately.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration covers three resolutions and four graphics presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 239.7 FPS, which represents the absolute peak performance of this setup. Medium settings deliver 211.5 FPS, while High settings reach 179.6 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still yields a highly playable 146.3 FPS average. None of these 1080p results approach the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for even the most demanding scenarios.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but begins to show the expected scaling penalty. Low settings produce 157.8 FPS, which is a 34% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings deliver 133.9 FPS, High settings achieve 112.4 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a comfortable 94.1 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 63.7 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has enough headroom to accommodate significant visual upgrades without compromising playability.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings produce 86.6 FPS, which remains well above the playability threshold. Medium settings drop to 72.9 FPS, and High settings register 61.4 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS mark. Ultra settings fall below the threshold at 53.9 FPS, marking the only configuration in the entire test matrix that fails to maintain 60 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 45% reduction in frame rate at High settings, dropping from 112.4 FPS to 61.4 FPS, which highlights the significant resolution burden on the GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates ranging from 146.3 FPS at Ultra to 239.7 FPS at Low suggest that the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately, as these numbers far exceed typical monitor refresh rates. The Core i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, demonstrates strong single-thread performance that is critical for FPS titles like Doom.

The scaling between presets provides insight into component roles. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 93.4 FPS, which is a substantial gap that indicates the GPU is still the primary driver of performance even at this resolution. However, the fact that the CPU maintains these high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor suggests its 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071 are more than adequate for this game.

At 1440p, the CPU continues to play a supporting role, with the GPU handling the increased pixel count. The 63.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra presets at this resolution shows that the GPU workload is scaling as expected. By 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant component, as evidenced by the 32.7 FPS spread between Low and Ultra settings. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, with its 3DMark max-threads score of 9983 providing ample processing capability to avoid any CPU-induced frame rate limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average determines the optimal configuration. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the threshold comfortably, but Ultra settings provide the best visual quality at 146.3 FPS. This represents the highest fidelity option that still delivers nearly 2.4 times the 60 FPS minimum, making it the clear choice for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain viable with a 94.1 FPS average. This is 34.1 FPS above the playability threshold, offering a substantial safety margin. The 1440p Ultra configuration is the recommended setting for users seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, as the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS target.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a more constrained situation. High settings achieve 61.4 FPS, which clears the threshold by only 1.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution. Medium settings provide additional headroom at 72.9 FPS, while Low settings reach 86.6 FPS, but High represents the best balance of visual fidelity and playability. The Ultra preset at 53.9 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS requirement and is not recommended for 4K gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700KF provide context for CPU performance in this configuration. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is just 0.1% higher than the 12700KF's 35365 average. This makes the 13700T a virtual performance equivalent in terms of overall processing capability. Similarly, the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, representing a 0.2% delta, indicating near-identical performance. The Intel Core 5 213PE at 35428 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.2% lower) round out the immediate competitive set, showing that the 12700KF sits in a tightly clustered group of CPUs with negligible performance differences.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's nearest rivals present an interesting comparison. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, just 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060's 26331 average. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also scores 26421, again 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% higher at 26553, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower. These deltas are all within a narrow 2% band, suggesting that any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, with differences of just a few FPS at most.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1686th out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom, placing it in the 45th percentile of all tested systems. This position indicates that the combo outperforms the majority of configurations while remaining behind the top-tier hardware pairings. The ranking reflects the CPU's 85th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, with the overall combo ranking being lower than either individual component's percentile, which suggests that the GPU slightly limits the combined potential in this specific title.

The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems is not reflected in the measured FPS data, which shows strong performance across most settings and resolutions. The 1686th rank out of 3712 combos means that roughly 45% of tested systems perform better, but the actual gameplay experience remains excellent, with only the 4K Ultra preset failing to maintain 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom effectively across the vast majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra settings achieving 146.3 FPS and Low settings reaching 239.7 FPS. The system provides an exceptional high-refresh-rate experience at this resolution, making it suitable for competitive play or high-speed motion handling.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. Ultra settings maintain a 94.1 FPS average, with all other presets performing even better. This resolution offers an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the system never dropping below 94.1 FPS at any preset. The 1440p Ultra configuration is the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the only caveat. High settings achieve 61.4 FPS, which clears the playability threshold, while Low and Medium settings provide additional headroom at 86.6 FPS and 72.9 FPS respectively. However, Ultra settings at 53.9 FPS fall short of the 60 FPS requirement. Users seeking 4K Ultra gameplay would need to consider alternative hardware, but for those willing to use High settings, the system remains fully playable. Overall, this configuration delivers 60 FPS or better in 11 of the 12 tested combinations, with the single exception being 4K Ultra, making it a highly capable system for Doom.