Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers overwhelming performance in Doom, a 2016 FPS title that is far from demanding by modern standards. Benchmark data shows this combination maxes out the game at every resolution tested, with average frame rates ranging from 85 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 401 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results place this combo at rank 215 out of 3,712 tested combinations, indicating it sits comfortably in the top percentile of all hardware pairings. The data is measured, not estimated, and the playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by every single preset configuration at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080): At the lowest settings, the combo produces an average of 401 FPS, with the medium preset dropping to 350 FPS (min 297, max 402). High settings yield 295 FPS, while the Ultra preset still maintains a massive 241 FPS average. The frame rate spread across these settings is relatively narrow, from 401 down to 241 FPS, showing that the RTX 4080 is rarely the bottleneck even at this resolution.

1440p (2560x1440): The pattern continues with Low settings hitting 260 FPS. Medium averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 and maximum of 260. High settings produce 191 FPS, and Ultra drops to 156 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 104 FPS, which is a larger gap than at 1080p but still leaves enormous headroom above the refresh rates of most monitors.

4K (3840x2160): This is where the workload becomes meaningful. Low settings average 141 FPS, Medium hits 123 FPS (min 104, max 141), High manages 104 FPS, and Ultra settles at 85 FPS. Even the most demanding configuration at 4K stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the Ultra preset maintaining an average that is 25 FPS higher than the minimum requirement. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 56 FPS drop, demonstrating that resolution scaling has a far greater impact on this GPU than settings changes at lower resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the minimum frame rates recorded (only available for Medium settings) are 297 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. These minima align closely with the averages of adjacent presets, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe stutter or drops. The data suggests the i7-13700K provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the RTX 4080 at even the highest frame rates, as evidenced by the 401 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are simply the maximum available: Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 241 FPS. There is no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution; every setting from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold by a factor of at least four.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again is the best choice, averaging 156 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The gap between High (191 FPS) and Ultra (156 FPS) is 35 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra likely outweighs that difference for most users.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best option, averaging 85 FPS. This is 25 FPS above the playable threshold, meaning the game runs smoothly at maximum settings on a 4K display. The progression from High (104 FPS) to Ultra (85 FPS) costs 19 FPS, but the Ultra preset still maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the High preset at 104 FPS offers a 19 FPS advantage, but the data indicates that Ultra is entirely viable for a 60 Hz display.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with everything maxed out?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combo averages 85 FPS, which is 25 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Doom?*

A: The maximum recorded average is 401 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest maximum frame rate logged is 402 FPS, observed at 1080p Medium.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the average is 156 FPS, which is 85 FPS lower than the 241 FPS average at 1080p Ultra. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% of the frame rate at Ultra settings.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 85 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still 25 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the 60 FPS threshold ever become a concern?

A: No. All twelve measured configurations—four settings across three resolutions—produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The closest result to the threshold is 85 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination holds rank 215 out of 3,712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 5.8% of all hardware pairings tested for this game. The CPU's percentile rank among all CPUs is 89, meaning it outperforms 89% of processors in the database. The GPU's percentile rank is 86, indicating it surpasses 86% of all graphics cards. Given that the game is from 2016 and the hardware is from 2022, the high rank is expected, but the data confirms that this pairing is far more capable than the vast majority of systems. The rank of 215 suggests that roughly 214 other combos outperform it, likely featuring newer flagship GPUs or exotic multi-GPU setups, but for a single high-end desktop configuration, this result is exceptional.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46,971 in average benchmarks (0.2% higher than the i7-13700K's 46,881), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47,022 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX at 46,654 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 at 46,653 (0.5% lower). These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and the i7-13700K's single-thread score of 1,136 in 3DMark is what matters most for frame generation. The Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 are essentially indistinguishable in performance, with deltas under 1%.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (avg score 54,209, 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, 1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, 2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, 2.7% higher). The RTX 4080 SUPER is virtually identical in performance, making it a direct alternative that would produce nearly the same FPS numbers in Doom. The AMD options show slightly higher benchmark scores, but the differences are within 3%, which would translate to only a few frames per second in actual gameplay. A user with any of these GPUs paired with the i7-13700K would see essentially the same playable experience in Doom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at every resolution and preset combination tested, and it does so with substantial headroom. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 241 FPS, which is over four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 156 FPS, still more than double the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 85 FPS, which is 25 FPS above the 60 FPS requirement. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: all three resolutions list all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 85 FPS is the only configuration that approaches the threshold, but it remains comfortably above it. For a game like Doom, which is fast-paced and benefits from high frame rates, the i7-13700K and RTX 4080 combination is overkill in the best possible way—it never dips below 85 FPS even under the heaviest load, and at lower resolutions it pushes into territory where the display refresh rate becomes the limiting factor. The data shows that this combo is a top-tier performer for this title, ranking in the 94th percentile of all tested systems.