Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an exceptionally fast combination for Doom, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution. The data shows this pairing is not just capable of running the game smoothly, but it crushes it, producing refresh-rate-maxing numbers even at 4K with maximum settings. Benchmark results indicate that this is a top-tier configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a linear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. The game is clearly well-optimized, and the hardware is powerful enough to push massive frame counts. Below is a detailed breakdown of the average, minimum, and maximum FPS values recorded.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4080 maintains a commanding lead. With Low settings, the average FPS is 141. Moving up to Medium settings, the average FPS drops to 123, with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 141. The High preset yields an average of 104 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset keeps the average at a very high 85 FPS. This data suggests that 4K gaming is entirely viable, and the frame rate headroom is significant enough to support high refresh rate 4K monitors, as even the minimum FPS at Ultra is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales up considerably, as expected. The Low preset produces an average of 260 FPS. The Medium preset averages 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 and a maximum of 260. With High settings, the average FPS is 191. The Ultra preset still achieves a blistering 156 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1440p, the bottleneck shifts almost entirely to the display's refresh rate, as this combination can push well beyond what most 1440p high-refresh monitors can display.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become astronomical, showcasing the raw power of the RTX 4080. The Low preset averages 401 FPS. The Medium preset hits an average of 350 FPS, with a minimum of 297 and a maximum of 402. The High preset averages 295 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still incredibly demanding, results in an average of 241 FPS. At this resolution, the CPU becomes more relevant, but the data shows the Core Ultra 5 235 is more than sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as frame rates remain in the hundreds.

The data shows a clear trend: the average FPS decreases by roughly 30-40% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a similar drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. However, even the lowest average FPS recorded (85 at 4K Ultra) is significantly higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a massive performance surplus for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data provided in the nearestRivals fields helps contextualize the performance of this specific CPU and GPU combination. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, the benchmark scores show it is incredibly close to several other high-end processors.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46030, which is a marginal 0.1% difference from the Core Ultra 5 235's score. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, a system with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 would perform nearly identically to one with the Core Ultra 5 235. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, a -0.1% difference, making it another direct peer. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 also fall within a 0.2% performance delta, showing that the Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a performance tier with these workstation and high-end mobile chips.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has a delta of 0.1% . This means that for all practical purposes, these two graphics cards will deliver the same frame rates in Doom. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X shows a -1.1% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are slightly ahead in the average benchmark score by 2.6% and 2.7% , respectively. However, these deltas are small enough that the gaming experience with any of these GPUs would be fundamentally the same, with differences of only a few FPS in the high hundreds.

In practical terms, a user with an RTX 4080 SUPER would see essentially the same measured FPS as this combo. The performance parity among these rivals is so close that any of them would be a suitable alternative for playing Doom, with the primary differentiators being other system features rather than raw gaming performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant factor in this game's performance, but the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 plays a crucial supporting role, particularly at lower resolutions.

The scaling between resolutions shows the GPU's influence. When transitioning from 1080p to 1440p on Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 241 to 156, a decrease of 85 FPS. This is a significant drop, indicating that the GPU is working much harder to render the additional pixels. The drop from 1440p to 4K on Ultra is from 156 to 85 FPS, a reduction of 71 FPS. This consistent and substantial scaling across resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. The RTX 4080's performance is directly tied to the number of pixels it needs to process.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when looking at the performance scaling between settings at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 160 FPS (from 401 to 241). This massive spread is driven by the GPU's workload, not the CPU. However, the fact that the Low preset at 1080p can hit 401 FPS shows that the Core Ultra 5 235 is capable of feeding the RTX 4080 with enough draw calls to achieve that astronomical number. If the CPU were a limiting factor, the frame rates at 1080p Low would plateau, regardless of the GPU's power.

The data shows that at 4K, the CPU's relative importance diminishes further. The performance gap between Low (141 FPS) and Ultra (85 FPS) at 4K is 56 FPS. While still a large difference, it is proportionally similar to the scaling seen at other resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, and the CPU is not holding back performance. Even at 4K Ultra, the Core Ultra 5 235 has enough headroom to keep the RTX 4080 fully occupied. The overall picture is clear: this is a GPU-heavy game, and the CPU is a capable partner that does not introduce a significant bottleneck at any tested resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combination run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 85 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 241 FPS, so all presets are playable and far exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its direct successor in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a score of 54209, which is a 0.1% difference, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 401 FPS, showing the CPU can handle high draw call rates. The performance scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary performance driver.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 260 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 156 FPS. This is a difference of 104 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for any preset at 4K?

A: The only preset with a recorded minimum at 4K is Medium, which has a minimum FPS of 104. All other 4K presets only have average FPS data, but the lowest average is 85 FPS at Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the goal is to find the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Given the overwhelming performance of this combo, the answer is the same for all resolutions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the best settings are Ultra, which produce an average FPS of 85. This is the highest quality preset available and it still delivers a frame rate that is 25 FPS above the playable threshold, ensuring a completely smooth experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 156. This provides a massive performance cushion, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings are Ultra as well, yielding an average FPS of 241. This level of performance is far beyond what is necessary, but it means users can enable all visual enhancements without any concern for performance.

The data shows that at every resolution, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice. The RTX 4080 is so powerful that it renders the question of sacrificing visual quality for performance moot; users can simply max out the game's settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 215th out of 3712 tested combinations in the database for Doom. This places it in the top 5.8% of all tested systems, a strong indication of its high-end performance tier.

The data shows that while this is an elite-tier combination, it is not at the absolute top. There are 214 other hardware pairings that deliver even higher frame rates in this game. This is likely due to the CPU choice; while the Core Ultra 5 235 is a very fast processor, its performance metrics are closely matched by its rivals. The GPU, while excellent, is also not the absolute fastest available, as its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, performs within 0.1% of it. The combination's high rank is impressive, but the hardware's performance characteristics suggest it sits just below the absolute pinnacle of gaming performance, where more expensive CPUs and the highest-end GPUs reside. This rank confirms that the system is built for high-end gaming and will provide a flawless experience in Doom at all settings and resolutions.