Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers overwhelming performance in Doom, a 2016 FPS title that scales aggressively with both CPU and GPU capabilities. With measured average frame rates ranging from a minimum of 77.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to a maximum of 360.3 FPS at 1080p Low, this combination demonstrates that the game is entirely playable at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with the limiting factor shifting from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at lower resolutions. The RTX 4070 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and boost clock of 2610 MHz, provides ample headroom for the game's demands, while the i5-12400's six cores and twelve threads prove sufficient to feed the GPU at high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 360.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with Ultra settings smoothly?

A: Yes, the measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 77.5 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K.

Q: What is the GPU's position relative to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 360.3 FPS at 1080p Low to 77.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, representing a significant 78.5% reduction in frame rate as resolution and settings increase.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a launch MSRP of $199.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Doom, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. With a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, the card offers substantial computational throughput, including 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This hardware configuration is well-suited to Doom's rendering demands, which include high-resolution textures and particle effects.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's role becomes critical. The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern: 93.8 FPS at High settings, 112.5 FPS at Medium, and 127.9 FPS at Low. The drop to 77.5 FPS at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the increased shading and texture workloads directly impact performance. The RTX 4070 Ti's 80 ROPs and 240 TMUs handle the pixel and texture processing efficiently, but the game's Ultra preset pushes the card to its limits at 3840x2160.

The GPU's relative performance is strong, ranking in the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44900 places it just 0.6% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, indicating that this desktop card delivers near-top-tier performance for its generation. The 5 nm process node from TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, provides the efficiency needed to sustain high clock speeds during extended gaming sessions. For Doom specifically, the data shows that the GPU can maintain over 90 FPS at 4K High, making it more than capable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 serves as the supporting component, providing the processing power needed to keep the GPU fed with data. This CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, includes 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. These specifications allow the CPU to handle the game's physics, AI, and draw call processing without becoming a significant bottleneck at most settings.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15935 points in multicore and 2249 points in single-core tests. The PassMark multithread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 further confirm its balanced performance. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19850. This places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831, and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K at 19771.

In Doom, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the measured 360.3 FPS suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, as the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 5873 and the 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 indicate that the CPU can handle both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads effectively, which is important for a game that uses multiple threads for rendering and simulation. The 65 W TDP also means the CPU runs efficiently, reducing the thermal load on the system during extended play sessions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 211th out of 1681 tested combos in the database for Doom. This places the pairing in the top 12.5% of all configurations tested, indicating that it delivers performance well above the median for this game. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 4070 Ti's 85th percentile ranking among GPUs provides the bulk of the frame rate capability.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among processors is respectable but not exceptional, and in Doom's fast-paced action, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU proves effective for this title, as the game's engine is optimized to leverage GPU resources heavily. The rank of 211 out of 1681 combos suggests that while there are faster configurations, this pairing offers a substantial performance envelope that will handle Doom at maximum settings on any resolution.

When compared to other combos with similar components, the data indicates that the i5-12400 does not significantly hold back the RTX 4070 Ti in this game. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-9700 with a 0.1% higher average score, would likely produce nearly identical results in Doom, as the game's frame rates are more sensitive to GPU capabilities than CPU variations at the tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves 271.6 FPS at High settings, 323.5 FPS at Medium, 360.3 FPS at Low, and 221.7 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop to 177.3 FPS at High, 211.1 FPS at Medium, 236.7 FPS at Low, and 143 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the performance settles at 93.8 FPS at High, 112.5 FPS at Medium, 127.9 FPS at Low, and 77.5 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 65% reduction in frame rate, from 221.7 FPS to 77.5 FPS. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload increases significantly with pixel count. The RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures, but the GPU's computational resources are taxed heavily at this resolution.

At 1080p, the frame rates exceeding 220 FPS at all settings suggest that the CPU may be the limiting factor, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can feed it draw calls. The 360.3 FPS at 1080p Low represents the practical ceiling for this combination, limited by the i5-12400's single-threaded performance and memory latency. The data suggests that for competitive play at 1080p, this combo delivers exceptional performance, while for 4K gaming, the GPU is the primary constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 360.3 FPS, Medium settings yield 323.5 FPS, High settings achieve 271.6 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 221.7 FPS. The differences between settings are substantial, with Ultra being 38.5% slower than Low, indicating that the game's Ultra preset introduces significant graphical effects that impact performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings achieve 236.7 FPS, Medium settings reach 211.1 FPS, High settings hit 177.3 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 143 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 35.5% reduction, from 221.7 FPS to 143 FPS, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further but remains playable. Low settings produce 127.9 FPS, Medium settings yield 112.5 FPS, High settings achieve 93.8 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 77.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 77.5 FPS is the only measurement below 90 FPS across all tested configurations, highlighting that this is the most demanding scenario for the combo. The data shows that even at the highest resolution and settings, the system maintains a smooth experience, with the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth proving sufficient for the game's requirements.