Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a decisive performance in Doom, with the measured data showing that every preset at every resolution tested exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The benchmark results indicate a system capable of maxing out the game’s settings across the board, with the most demanding configuration at 4K Ultra still producing an average of 71 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this pairing reveals a clear performance hierarchy tied to both resolution and graphical preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset producing an average of 335 FPS. Stepping up to Medium yields an average of 292 FPS, with a minimum of 248 and a maximum of 336 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 247 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still manages an average of 202 FPS. This demonstrates that at 1080p, the combination is heavily bottlenecked by the game engine’s frame pacing rather than the hardware’s raw capability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but still impressive. Low settings produce an average of 217 FPS, while Medium averages 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 and a maximum of 217 FPS. High settings deliver 160 FPS on average, and Ultra remains well above high-refresh-rate territory at 131 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly consistent across presets, indicating a balanced load between the CPU and GPU as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5070’s memory bandwidth and compute resources become more significant. The Low preset averages 118 FPS, while Medium averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 118 FPS. High settings produce an average of 87 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The 4K results show a tighter spread between presets compared to lower resolutions, suggesting that pixel throughput is the limiting factor rather than shader complexity. All 4K configurations remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this a viable resolution for the combo.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for both components provides context for how this combo compares to other hardware configurations. For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971, a negligible 0.2% difference. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, just 0.3% behind the i7-13700K. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, which is 0.5% faster than the i7-13700K in this dataset, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 also scores 46654, representing the same 0.5% delta. In practice, these CPU alternatives would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game is not particularly CPU-intensive at high resolutions.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds an average benchmark score of 40377, ranking at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318, a 0.1% difference, making it effectively indistinguishable in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, which is 0.8% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, placing it 1.2% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, which is 2% behind the RTX 5070. For Doom, these rival GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5070, meaning users with those cards can expect similar playability across all tested settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant component for this game, particularly as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes relevant, but the GPU still handles most of the workload. The scaling from Low (335 FPS) to Ultra (202 FPS) at 1080p shows a 39.7% reduction in average FPS, which reflects the increased pixel shading and texture work assigned to the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The gap between Low (217 FPS) and Ultra (131 FPS) narrows to a 39.6% reduction, but the absolute frame rates are lower, indicating that the GPU is working harder to fill more pixels. The CPU’s contribution is less critical here, as the i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s simulation and draw-call overhead.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The difference between Low (118 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) is a 39.8% reduction, but the absolute numbers are much closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus are taxed by the 4K resolution. The data suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains at 4K, while upgrading the GPU would provide a direct FPS boost across all presets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 71 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?*

A: The highest recorded average is 335 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377, while the Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, making the RTX 5070 0.1% faster, which is a negligible difference in real-world gameplay.

Q: Is the i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU may contribute to frame pacing, but the data shows all settings exceed 200 FPS on average, so any bottleneck is minimal. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the dataset is 87 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: This combo ranks 754th out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20.3% of all configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is determined by the measured data. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 202 FPS, which is far above the threshold, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, producing an average of 131 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains viable with an average of 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, though users seeking higher frame rates could drop to High (87 FPS) or Medium (102 FPS) for additional headroom. In all cases, the combo never falls below the playable threshold at any tested setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific pairing at rank 754 out of 3712 tested combinations. This positioning indicates that while the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 are not at the absolute top of the performance spectrum, they are comfortably within the upper quintile of all tested hardware configurations. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking contribute to this overall standing. For Doom specifically, the rank reflects the game’s relatively modest hardware demands; many lower-ranked combos still achieve playable frame rates, but this pairing ensures maximum settings at every resolution without compromise. The rank also suggests that there are 753 combinations that perform better, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or newer CPU generations, but the practical difference in Doom is minimal given the already high frame rates.