Doom

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a formidable combination for playing Doom, achieving a combo rank of 2153 out of 3712 tested configurations. This places the pairing in the top 42 percent of all combos tested for this title, indicating that while it is not at the very top tier, it delivers a highly capable experience that comfortably handles the game’s demands across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 2153 out of 3712 combos places this hardware pairing in the upper-middle tier of the database for Doom. This position suggests a balanced system where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other at typical gaming resolutions. The percentile placement is a direct result of the measured frame rates, which show strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, with a predictable drop at 4K where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor.

Benchmark results indicate that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, as it produces average frame rates well above 120 FPS in most settings. At 1440p, the system still maintains excellent playability, with average frame rates ranging from 82 FPS to 137 FPS depending on the quality preset. The ranking reflects this capability, as combos that achieve such frame rates at these resolutions are typically positioned in the upper echelon of the database.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 71 among all processors and the GPU’s percentile of 65 among all graphics cards further contextualize this combo’s standing. The system’s overall rank is slightly lower than what component percentiles alone might suggest, indicating that Doom’s specific engine characteristics place a premium on GPU performance, particularly at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings produces an average FPS of 212, which is the highest measured value. This makes 1080p the optimal resolution for maximizing frame rates, especially for fast-paced competitive scenarios.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 45 on Ultra to 74 on Low settings. While playable, the lower frame rates at higher presets suggest that 4K requires adjustments to settings for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20282 is 1 percent lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 1.2 percent lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. It also trails the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3 percent and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5 percent.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The i5-11400F’s average benchmark score of 17177 is 0.3 percent higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12, 0.4 percent lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H, 0.6 percent lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and 0.6 percent higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U.

Q: What is the difference in frame rates between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average FPS of 119, while the Ultra preset produces an average FPS of 82. The difference of 37 FPS represents a significant performance cost for the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times across presets?

A: The measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the range is 157 to 212 FPS; at 1440p, it is 101 to 137 FPS; and at 4K, it is 55 to 74 FPS. This indicates frame pacing is relatively stable, though the minimums show that demanding scenes can cause dips.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates the GPU’s increasing workload as resolution rises. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 156. This drops to 101 at 2560x1440, a 35 percent decrease, and further to 55 at 3840x2160, a 65 percent decrease from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets.

This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the limiting component as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed frames, as evidenced by the high frame rates, but the GPU’s rendering workload grows exponentially with pixel count. The result is that 4K performance is substantially lower, requiring settings reductions to maintain playable frame rates.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p, where the balance between visual fidelity and frame rate is optimal. At 1440p High, the system produces 101 FPS, which is a solid experience for most players. The 4K results, while playable, show that the GPU is nearing its limits, as even the highest preset only manages 45 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance capabilities. The Low preset achieves an average of 212 FPS, while Medium produces 184 FPS. High settings yield 156 FPS, and Ultra drops to 127 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 212 FPS, indicating the frame rate range across different scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 137 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS, and High averages 101 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 82 FPS. For the Medium preset, the minimum is 101 FPS and the maximum is 137 FPS, which mirrors the frame range seen at 1080p but at a lower overall level.

At 3840x2160, performance drops considerably. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 65 FPS, and High averages 55 FPS. Ultra settings yield a 45 FPS average. The Medium preset has a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, showing that even the lower settings at 4K can experience frame rate dips in demanding areas.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent halving of frame rates when moving from Low to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS; at 1440p, it is 55 FPS; and at 4K, it is 29 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s fill rate becomes more constrained at higher resolutions, reducing the impact of quality settings on absolute FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, the 1080p Low preset is the clear choice, delivering an average of 212 FPS. This configuration is ideal for competitive play where response time is paramount. The 1440p Low setting also offers excellent performance at 137 FPS, providing a good balance for those who prioritize speed over visual detail.

The Medium preset offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance. At 1080p, it delivers 184 FPS, which is only 28 FPS lower than Low but with noticeably improved graphics. At 1440p, Medium produces 119 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The measured minimum FPS of 101 at 1440p Medium confirms that even demanding scenes remain fluid.

For a more visually rich experience, the High preset is recommended at 1440p, where it achieves 101 FPS. This provides a significant graphical upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates suitable for most displays. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p, where it produces 127 FPS, allowing players to enjoy maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 4K, the Low preset is the only recommended option for consistent performance, yielding 74 FPS. The Medium preset at 65 FPS is also viable, but the High and Ultra presets dip below 60 FPS, which may be undesirable for fast-paced action. Players with 4K displays should prioritize the Low or Medium presets to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration is more than sufficient for Doom, a game that does not heavily tax multi-core processors. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the GPU.

The benchmark data shows strong single-threaded performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1777. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s primary thread efficiently, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The multi-threaded scores, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core at 14340, demonstrate that the CPU has ample headroom for background tasks.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 17177 places it in the 71st percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, a negligible 0.3 percent difference. This indicates that the i5-11400F is a well-rounded processor whose performance is competitive with a wide range of other CPUs, making it a reliable foundation for gaming.

At 1080p, the CPU’s role is more prominent, as the high frame rates require quick draw call processing. The data shows that the system can achieve 212 FPS at Low settings, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. At 1440p and above, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor, and the CPU’s performance becomes less critical to overall frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs. These specifications allow it to handle the demands of Doom’s id Tech 6 engine effectively.

The GPU’s benchmark performance shows a Passmark G3D score of 18169, placing it in the 65th percentile of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 20282 is slightly below its nearest rivals, with the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scoring 20480 and the RTX 3070 Mobile scoring 20534. The Intel Arc B570 and A750 also score slightly higher, at 20556 and 20582 respectively.

The memory configuration is well-suited for 1440p gaming, as the 8 GB capacity and 448 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient resources for high-resolution textures and effects. At 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB memory becomes a limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop at that resolution. The 4K Ultra preset produces only 45 FPS, indicating that the GPU is struggling to maintain performance.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s demonstrate its computational capabilities. These metrics translate to strong rasterization performance, which is the primary workload in Doom. The GPU’s pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s further supports its ability to render high-resolution frames, though the 4K results show that even this rate is insufficient for maximum settings at that resolution.