Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers overwhelming performance in Doom, a 2016 FPS title. Measured data shows this combination produces frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and presets, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and system ranking to provide a comprehensive benchmark profile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results are consistent with Doom’s well-optimized id Tech 6 engine, showing a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system is entirely unrestricted by the CPU or GPU, delivering exceptional average frame rates. The Low preset averages 314 FPS, while Medium averages 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 231 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a very high average of 189 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, even the heaviest settings leave the hardware with significant headroom, as the minimum recorded frame rate on Medium is more than three times the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain remarkably high, though the scaling from 1080p shows the expected GPU workload increase. The Low preset averages 203 FPS, with Medium following at 177 FPS (minimum 150 FPS, maximum 204 FPS). The High preset averages 150 FPS, and Ultra drops to an average of 122 FPS. The delta between the Low and Ultra presets at this resolution is 81 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is beginning to feel the load but still has ample computational resources to spare for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, yet the performance remains solid for 4K gaming. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, and Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. The High preset averages 81 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, averages 66 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is the only scenario where the system approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 6 FPS, confirming that the combination is capable of a full 4K Ultra experience without compromises. The min/max data for the Medium preset at each resolution provides a clear picture of frame time consistency, with the spread between minimum and maximum remaining tight even as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, with the GPU being the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets is 125 FPS (314 FPS vs. 189 FPS), and the fact that the GPU can push over 300 FPS on Low suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides sufficient single and multi-threaded performance to feed the RTX 4070 at this resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates that would typically be constrained by CPU draw-call limits.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shows a more significant GPU influence. The difference between Low and Ultra is 81 FPS, which is a smaller absolute delta than at 1080p but still indicates that the GPU is handling a heavier pixel workload. The 177 FPS average on Medium suggests the GPU is still well within its comfort zone, and the CPU continues to keep pace. The data supports the conclusion that the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, but the i7-13700K’s high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures it does not introduce a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes dominant. The delta between Low (110 FPS) and Ultra (66 FPS) is 44 FPS, and the overall frame rates are significantly lower than at 1440p. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering, where the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as the frame rate is determined more by the GPU’s shading and rasterization capabilities. The fact that the 4K Ultra average of 66 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold confirms that the RTX 4070 has enough raw compute power, but the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering hardware that performs similarly to the Intel Core i7-13700K, the benchmark database places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 47022 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, showing a 0.5% delta from the i7-13700K. This means that in pure CPU-bound workloads, these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is more relevant.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 (0.4% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3% lower. These deltas are minimal, meaning that swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these alternatives would result in a negligible difference in Doom’s frame rates. However, it is important to note that the RTX 4070’s closest rival, the Tesla P4, is a data-center card, while the RX Vega 56 is an older architecture; the performance parity in synthetic benchmarks does not necessarily translate to identical features like ray tracing or DLSS support, but the raw FPS in Doom would be comparable.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 66 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the lowest-performing preset tested, but it remains fully playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 314, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution averages 273 FPS, with a maximum of 314 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is a 0.2% difference. All four nearest rivals are within a 0.5% delta, indicating virtually identical CPU performance for this game.

Q: Is the GPU more important than the CPU at 1440p?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes more influential at 2560x1440, as the frame rate drops from 314 FPS at 1080p Low to 203 FPS at 1440p Low. The scaling between resolutions shows the RTX 4070 is handling the increased pixel load, while the CPU maintains its ability to feed frames.

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

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 81, which appears in two places: the 4K Medium preset and the 4K High preset. This is still 21 FPS above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 860th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 23% of all systems in the database for this specific game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users seeking the most visually demanding experience while staying at or above 60 FPS, the data provides clear guidance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 189 FPS. This is well above the threshold and offers the highest visual fidelity without any performance concerns. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the optimal selection, averaging 122 FPS. The visual quality increase from High to Ultra is substantial, and the frame rate still leaves room for high refresh rate displays. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, which is the lowest margin above the threshold but still playable. For those who prefer a higher frame rate buffer at 4K, the High preset averages 81 FPS, providing a 15 FPS improvement over Ultra, but the data confirms that Ultra is viable. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested, with the best settings always being Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination holds the 860th rank out of 3712 total tested combos for Doom. This places the system in the top 23.2% of all configurations in the database, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end desktop pairing. The rank reflects the fact that Doom is not an overly demanding title by modern standards, and many higher-end GPUs (like the RTX 4080 or 4090) will score higher. However, the 860th position indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, which includes older GPUs and lower-tier CPUs. The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, as the system easily clears 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, a feat that many older or lower-end components cannot achieve. The fact that it is in the top quarter of all combos suggests that it offers a high level of performance for a 2016 title, even as newer games will stress the hardware more heavily.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Doom with exceptional performance at every resolution and setting combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings for each resolution are the Ultra preset, with average FPS of 189 at 1080p, 122 at 1440p, and 66 at 4K. The lowest recorded average FPS across all tests is 66 at 4K Ultra, which is still 6 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows no scenario where the system dips below a playable level, making this combination an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, as well as a fully capable 4K gaming setup. The i7-13700K provides ample CPU performance, while the RTX 4070 handles the graphical load with headroom to spare, resulting in a smooth and responsive experience throughout.