Doom

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a solid, if not spectacular, performance tier for Doom. Out of 1,681 tested combos, this system ranks 1,272nd, placing it in the lower half of the database but still within a functional range for the game. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is not a top-tier contender, it is far from obsolete, offering a baseline experience that prioritizes smoothness over maximum visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s overall position at rank 1,272 out of 1,681 tested combinations indicates a mid-to-low-tier standing. This placement is influenced by both components. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F, holds a 75th percentile ranking against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms three-quarters of processors tested. Its average benchmark score of 17,181 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17,189 with a delta of 0%. The i5-11400F also edges out the Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, both scoring 17,212 and 17,215 respectively, with deltas of -0.2%.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, sits at the 68th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,731. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile at 24,763, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the RX 5700 XT is essentially on par with that mobile workstation part. The data shows the CPU is relatively stronger within its peer group than the GPU, which helps explain the system’s overall rank. The CPU’s multi-threaded strength, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,372, provides a stable foundation, but the GPU’s 68th percentile standing is the limiting factor that drags the combo down in this FPS title.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Doom, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for the game’s textures at the resolutions tested. The core clocks are substantial, with a base of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. These high frequencies allow for strong raw throughput, which is critical for an FPS like Doom that relies on rapid scene changes.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are also notable. With 2,560 shading units and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s, the card can process the game’s geometry and effects efficiently. The FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS provides a measure of its raw shader power. However, the data suggests that this power is not unlimited. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 39.6, indicating the GPU is fully saturated. The boost clock of 1905 MHz is the theoretical maximum, but sustained loads in Doom will likely keep the card closer to its game clock of 1755 MHz, which still provides ample performance for lower resolutions. The GPU’s 68th percentile ranking, compared to the CPU’s 75th, confirms that this card is the bottleneck in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo averages 112.2 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data, and the GPU is not yet fully maxed out. Moving to 1440p Ultra, the average FPS falls to 76.5, a reduction of 35.7 FPS. This is a significant drop, but the system remains playable. The scaling continues at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS plummets to 39.6, a 72.6 FPS decrease from 1080p.

This trajectory reveals that the limiting component is the GPU. The i5-11400F, with its 12 threads and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, has ample headroom to handle the game’s logic at all tested resolutions. The data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload escalates, and the frame rate drops proportionally. For example, at Low settings, the 1080p average is 188.8 FPS, while at 4K it is 64.7 FPS. This consistent drop across all settings confirms that the RX 5700 XT’s pixel throughput, not the CPU’s processing power, dictates the final frame rate. The 4K High preset, at 48.5 FPS, is the first point where the experience becomes less fluid, highlighting the GPU’s limits at higher pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to the High preset at 1440p as the optimal configuration. At this setting, the combo achieves an average of 88.2 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs only 16.8 FPS (from 105 to 88.2), while providing a noticeable visual improvement. At 1080p, the High preset is also excellent, delivering 141.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K, as the 39.6 FPS average falls below a stable playable level. However, at 1080p, Ultra is viable, with an average of 112.2 FPS. The data suggests that the most efficient use of the hardware is to avoid Ultra at higher resolutions. For 4K gaming, the Low preset (64.7 FPS) is the only option that stays above a 60 FPS baseline, but the visual sacrifice is steep. The Medium preset at 4K (60.9 FPS) is borderline, while High (48.5 FPS) and Ultra (39.6 FPS) are too demanding for this GPU. Therefore, the recommendation is to target 1440p High for the best experience, or 1080p Ultra if maximum fidelity is preferred.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed look at the combo’s performance across the three resolutions and four presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is consistently fast. The Low preset yields an average of 188.8 FPS, showcasing the CPU and GPU’s ability to handle the game’s lightest load. Medium results in 163.8 FPS, while High produces 141.7 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, but still averages 112.2 FPS, which is smooth enough for most players.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU’s increasing workload. Low averages 124.8 FPS, a substantial figure. Medium drops to 105 FPS, and High to 88.2 FPS. Ultra falls to 76.5 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the strain on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 64.7 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 60.9 FPS, and High drops to 48.5 FPS. Ultra is the lowest result in the entire dataset, averaging 39.6 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming with this combo requires a significant reduction in settings to maintain a consistent experience. The 1080p Low score of 188.8 FPS versus the 4K Ultra score of 39.6 FPS represents a 149.2 FPS spread, underscoring the GPU’s dominance in performance scaling.