Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Doom across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that even the most demanding visual preset at 4K remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured performance indicates a system with substantial headroom, where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s strong single-thread capabilities keep lower resolutions from becoming bottlenecked.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 shows that its average benchmark score of 64640 sits within a very tight cluster of comparably performing processors. The AMD EPYC 4464P scores 64823, a negligible 0.3% advantage, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F trails by 0.3% with a score of 64438. The AMD EPYC 7343 and AMD EPYC 9124 round out this group, with the former scoring 64202 (0.7% behind) and the latter 65104 (0.7% ahead). In practice, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame pacing in Doom, as the game’s engine does not appear to stress multi-threaded workloads beyond what these processors comfortably handle.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080’s average benchmark score of 54247 places it directly alongside the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 and is only 0.1% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% ahead), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55698 and 55757 respectively, representing 2.6% and 2.7% advantages. These deltas are small enough that in Doom, a user swapping between any of these GPUs would observe frame rate differences within a few percent at most, particularly at 4K where GPU-bound scenarios dominate. The RTX 4080’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 93rd percentile standing, suggests this pairing sits near the top of what the database has measured, with only a handful of combos ranking higher.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 241 FPS. The data shows no scenario at this resolution drops anywhere near the playability threshold, with Low averaging 401 FPS, Medium 350 FPS, and High 295 FPS. Since all presets exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin, Ultra is the recommended setting purely on visual quality grounds.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again remains the best choice, averaging 156 FPS. The scaling from 1080p is significant but not problematic: High averages 191 FPS, Medium 226 FPS, and Low 260 FPS. Even the lowest measured value across all settings at this resolution, the Medium preset’s minimum of 192 FPS, sits far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains playable with an average of 85 FPS, making it the best settings choice despite being the most demanding preset. The other presets all clear the threshold comfortably: High averages 104 FPS, Medium 123 FPS, and Low 141 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable at 4K, with Ultra’s 85 FPS average providing enough headroom that occasional dips would still remain above 60 FPS in typical scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear shift in component importance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 241 FPS at Ultra to 401 FPS at Low, producing a 160 FPS spread between presets. This wide gap indicates that the GPU is already the limiting factor even at lower resolutions, though the CPU’s strong single-thread performance—evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960—ensures that the RTX 4080 is not starved of draw calls.

At 2560x1440, the same preset comparison shows a narrower spread: from 156 FPS at Ultra to 260 FPS at Low, a 104 FPS difference. The reduction in spread as resolution rises points to the GPU becoming progressively more dominant, since the pixel throughput requirements increase while the CPU workload per frame remains essentially constant. The Medium preset’s minimum of 192 FPS at this resolution versus 297 FPS at 1080p further illustrates this trend, with the 4K results confirming the pattern.

At 3840x2160, the preset spread narrows to 56 FPS (from 85 FPS at Ultra to 141 FPS at Low), and the scaling from 1440p to 4K is pronounced: Ultra drops from 156 FPS to 85 FPS, a 45% reduction, while Low drops from 260 FPS to 141 FPS, a 46% reduction. This near-uniform percentage drop across presets strongly indicates that the RTX 4080’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth—716.8 GB/s—are the binding constraints at 4K. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as its 20 cores and 30 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample headroom for the game’s thread usage, which does not appear to scale with resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold with a 25 FPS margin.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: All presets exceed 60 FPS at 1920x1080, with Ultra averaging 241 FPS. The data shows no preset drops below the threshold, so Ultra is the most demanding viable choice.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in this context?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080’s 54247. This negligible delta means frame rates in Doom would be virtually identical between the two cards.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Doom at 1440p?

A: The GPU dominates at 2560x1440. The preset spread from 156 FPS at Ultra to 260 FPS at Low indicates GPU-bound performance, with the CPU’s role being secondary since even the lowest measured minimum (192 FPS) far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the Medium preset’s minimum FPS ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest minimum FPS recorded across all resolutions and presets is 104 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All other minimums are higher, such as 192 FPS at 1440p and 297 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What percentile ranking does this CPU achieve among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, scores 64823, a 0.3% difference.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show the system’s peak performance. Low settings produce an average of 401 FPS, Medium averages 350 FPS with a minimum of 297 FPS and maximum of 402 FPS, High averages 295 FPS, and Ultra averages 241 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the game runs at refresh rates that exceed most high-end monitors’ capabilities, even with all visual features enabled.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low averages 260 FPS, Medium averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS and maximum of 260 FPS, High averages 191 FPS, and Ultra averages 156 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 192 FPS shows that even transient frame drops remain more than triple the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a more measured but still impressive performance envelope. Low averages 141 FPS, Medium averages 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS, High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra averages 85 FPS. Across all resolutions and settings, the lowest recorded minimum is 104 FPS, which means no scenario in the measured dataset ever approaches the 60 FPS floor.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + RTX 4080 configuration at rank 215 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.8% of all systems in the database for Doom performance. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU’s 93rd percentile standing and the GPU’s 86th percentile both contribute, though the GPU’s lower percentile relative to the CPU suggests that the RTX 4080 is the more limiting component in this specific game.

Given that the CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 0.7% in average benchmark scores, and the GPU’s nearest rivals are within 2.7%, the rank could shift by a few positions if paired with slightly faster alternatives. However, the measured FPS data shows such large margins above the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution that these ranking differences would have no practical impact on playability. The 3712-combo database includes a wide range of hardware, and this system’s position in the top 215 indicates that only a small fraction of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in Doom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all twelve measured scenarios clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, all four settings—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at an average of 85 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra again leads with 156 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 241 FPS average.

The system’s weakest measured configuration is 4K Ultra at 85 FPS average, which still provides a 25 FPS buffer above the playability threshold. Given that the minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 104 FPS (at 4K Medium), even the most demanding scenarios maintain frame rates well above any risk of stuttering. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth prove sufficient for Doom’s 4K texture workloads. For those seeking extreme refresh rates, the 1080p Low setting at 401 FPS average exceeds the capabilities of all but the fastest gaming monitors currently available. In summary, this combination offers no playability compromises—it is a top-tier configuration for Doom, ranked 215th out of 3712 combos, with every preset at every resolution remaining comfortably above 60 FPS.