Doom

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo in Doom?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers an average of 200.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This places the frame rate well above typical display refresh rates, indicating a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Core i5-12400 scores 19,850 in the average benchmark, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700's score of 19,831. It is also 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-11600K, which scores 19,771.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, with an effective data rate of 19 Gbps.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p based on the measured data?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 154.9 FPS, which is higher than High (131.8 FPS) and Ultra (107.4 FPS). The Low preset achieves 176.3 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and frame rate according to the data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: The combination of the Core i5-12400 and RTX 3070 Ti ranks 651st out of 1,681 tested combos in this game. This places it in the upper portion of the database, indicating strong but not top-tier performance.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti scores 3,478 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is one of several benchmark scores that contribute to its overall average of 30,849.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Doom, and the measured data reflects its capabilities across resolutions and settings. The GPU is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It houses 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The core clocks are set at a base of 1575 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz. These specifications contribute to a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to how quickly the GPU can fill frames in a fast-paced FPS like Doom.

Memory capacity and bandwidth play a critical role at higher resolutions. The 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. In Doom, this is sufficient to maintain high frame rates even at 4K. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 94.8 on Low settings to 58.8 on Ultra settings. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 36 FPS, which indicates that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are being stressed by the higher fidelity settings. At 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, with the Low preset achieving 275.1 FPS, but the scaling from Low to Ultra still shows a significant reduction to 163.1 FPS.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 21.75 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 21.75 TFLOPS (1:1). This raw compute power is likely what allows the RTX 3070 Ti to sustain high average frame rates even when the resolution increases. The ray tracing cores (48) and tensor cores (192) are present, though Doom's original release in 2016 does not heavily utilize these features. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is more than capable of handling the game's demands, as even the most demanding preset at 4K (Ultra) stays above 58 FPS, which is playable for most users. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 30,849 is 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700, showing that it sits in a competitive mid-range segment.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this specific combination at rank 651 out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom. This percentile position indicates that the pairing of the Core i5-12400 and RTX 3070 Ti performs better than roughly 61% of all tested systems, but there is still a substantial number of combinations that achieve higher frame rates. The rank is a holistic measure that accounts for all tested resolutions and settings, giving a single figure to compare against other systems in the database.

Looking at the CPU's overall standing, the Core i5-12400 has a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,850. Its nearest rivals are the Core i7-9700 (19,831, 0.1% slower), Core i7-8700 (19,894, 0.2% faster), and Core i5-11600K (19,771, 0.4% slower). These margins are extremely tight, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this ranking. Similarly, the GPU has a percentile rank of 74 against all GPUs, with an average score of 30,849. Its nearest rivals include the RX 590 GME (30,755, 0.3% slower) and RX 6700 (31,112, 0.8% faster). The GPU's performance is also closely clustered.

Given these narrow CPU and GPU margins, the combo's rank of 651 is more influenced by the system's overall balance than by any single component. The data shows that at 1080p, the system can push beyond 200 FPS on High settings, which is excellent for competitive play. At 1440p, it remains above 100 FPS on all presets. At 4K, it drops below 100 FPS on all presets, but stays above 58 FPS even on Ultra. This suggests that the rank reflects a system that is very strong for 1080p and 1440p gaming but starts to struggle at 4K with the highest settings. The rank of 651 out of 1681 is a solid mid-to-upper tier placement, confirming that this is a capable gaming rig for Doom without being an absolute top-tier performer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the data shows a clear hierarchy. The Low preset achieves 275.1 FPS, Medium 237.4 FPS, High 200.5 FPS, and Ultra 163.1 FPS. For a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, the High preset at 200.5 FPS is a strong choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while still exceeding 200 FPS. The Ultra preset at 163.1 FPS is also viable for high refresh rate displays, offering the best visual quality while staying above 160 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. The High preset yields 131.8 FPS, which is excellent for most 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 154.9 FPS is even better for those who prioritize frame rate, as it offers a 17.5% improvement over High. The Ultra preset drops to 107.4 FPS, which is still smooth but may not fully saturate a 144Hz display. For a balanced experience, the Medium preset is the best choice at 1440p, as it provides the highest frame rate that still maintains reasonable visual fidelity. The Low preset at 176.3 FPS is an option for esports-focused players, but the jump from Low to Medium is substantial in terms of visual quality for only a 21.4 FPS difference.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Ultra preset averages 58.8 FPS, which is near the threshold for smooth gameplay but may feel inconsistent. The High preset at 71.6 FPS is a better option for 4K, as it provides a 21.8% improvement over Ultra while still looking good. The Medium preset at 83.2 FPS is the recommended setting for 4K, as it offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, staying above 80 FPS. The Low preset at 94.8 FPS is available for those who prioritize performance, but the visual hit is significant. Overall, the data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot at 4K, High at 1440p, and High or Ultra at 1080p depending on the refresh rate of the display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset leads with an average of 275.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 237.4 FPS, High at 200.5 FPS, and Ultra at 163.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 41% reduction in frame rate, which is expected given the increased GPU load. The gap between Medium and High is 36.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 37.4 FPS, showing a consistent drop as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still robust. The Low preset averages 176.3 FPS, Medium 154.9 FPS, High 131.8 FPS, and Ultra 107.4 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is notable: on High settings, the frame rate drops from 200.5 to 131.8 FPS, a 34% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more pixel-bound at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 107.4 FPS is still above 100 FPS, which is a solid result for a demanding setting.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more limited. The Low preset averages 94.8 FPS, Medium 83.2 FPS, High 71.6 FPS, and Ultra 58.8 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe: on High settings, the frame rate goes from 131.8 to 71.6 FPS, a 46% reduction. This highlights the significant demand that 4K resolution places on the GPU. Even on Low settings, the frame rate barely exceeds 95 FPS, showing that 4K is not the ideal resolution for this combo if high refresh rates are desired. However, the fact that Ultra still maintains nearly 59 FPS indicates that the hardware is capable of handling 4K gaming, albeit at lower frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, released in January 2022. It operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it connects to the motherboard via Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results show that the Core i5-12400 is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, as the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU's workload. The CPU's single-threaded performance is strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,249. This is important for Doom, which relies on a single main thread for much of its game logic. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,935 and a Passmark multithread score of 18,747.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77 indicates that it outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 19,850 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the Core i7-9700 just 0.1% slower and the Core i7-8700 0.2% faster. This suggests that for Doom, the CPU is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 3070 Ti's output. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's single-thread performance helps sustain frame rates above 200 FPS on High settings. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's contribution diminishes. The data shows that the Core i5-12400 is a well-matched partner for the RTX 3070 Ti in this game, providing enough processing power to avoid creating a bottleneck that would reduce the measured frame rates.