Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Doom, placing in the 183rd position out of 1681 tested combos. This pairing is clearly overqualified for the title, as even the most demanding settings at 4K produce well over 60 frames per second. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU begins to emerge as a limiting factor, though the frame rates remain extraordinarily high.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, underscoring the GPU’s dominant role in this configuration. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 274.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 175.6 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 94.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 65.5% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, a clear indicator that pixel throughput is the primary bottleneck.

The scaling pattern across all settings reinforces this conclusion. At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced, with the system delivering 361.5 FPS at 1080p but only 128.2 FPS at 4K—a 64.5% decrease. The gap between resolutions narrows as settings increase, suggesting that the GPU is being saturated by the combination of resolution and graphical fidelity. At Ultra settings, the 4K result of 78.9 FPS is still more than double the 1080p result of 225.2 FPS, but the relative difference is smaller due to the increased per-pixel workload.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the constraining component. The gap between Low (361.5 FPS) and High (274.2 FPS) settings at 1080p is substantial, but the CPU’s inability to push frame rates even higher is evident when comparing to the 1440p results. At 1440p, the frame rates are still exceptionally high—241.7 FPS at Low—but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows less of a drop than the scaling from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at 1440p but is nearing its limit at 1080p. This system is a 4K-capable powerhouse, but it leaves significant performance on the table for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides a solid foundation for this GPU, with 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark scores indicate strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for Doom’s engine. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 demonstrate that the processor can handle the game’s primary thread efficiently.

However, the data suggests that the CPU is not the star of this show. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 versus the 8-thread score of 4745 shows that scaling beyond 8 threads yields only marginal gains, meaning the 12 threads are more than sufficient for Doom. The processor’s performance relative to its rivals is nearly identical, with a 0.1% lead over the Intel Core i7-9700 and a 0.4% lead over the Intel Core i5-11600K. This places the i5-12400 in a competitive position, but it does not provide a unique advantage in this game.

The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core are adequate for the game’s data requirements, but the measured FPS results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K. At 1440p, the CPU can still deliver frame rates above 240 FPS at Low settings, proving it can keep pace with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The real story is that this CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at all but the lowest resolutions, where the game’s frame rate becomes CPU-bound. The i5-12400’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a strong performer, but it is not an outlier that would skew results.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 361.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This demonstrates the system’s ability to drive very high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 78.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making 4K Ultra a viable option.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as frame rates range from 144.4 FPS at Ultra to 241.7 FPS at Low. The CPU is still able to keep up, but the GPU’s workload at this resolution limits performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is 49 FPS, with High settings producing 274.2 FPS and Ultra producing 225.2 FPS at 1920x1080. This indicates a significant graphical load increase for Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 48704 is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000’s 47915 and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile’s 47743. It trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7%.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 183rd out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all tested configurations for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 361.5 FPS, Medium produces 323.8 FPS, High achieves 274.2 FPS, and Ultra still manages 225.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 37.7% performance penalty, but even the lowest result is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings produce 241.7 FPS, Medium drops to 211 FPS, High settles at 175.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 144.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a 33.1% reduction at Low settings and a 35.9% reduction at Ultra, showing consistent GPU load scaling with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 128.2 FPS, Medium produces 116 FPS, High reaches 94.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 78.9 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS standard. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 49.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 183rd out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.9% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, showing that the i5-12400 does not substantially hold back the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this title.

The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that both components are above average, but the GPU is the more dominant contributor to the combo’s overall standing. The data shows that the combo performs best at 1440p, where it can leverage the GPU’s power without being constrained by the CPU’s limits.

The ranking is notably higher than what the CPU’s raw benchmark scores might suggest, proving that Doom is not a heavily CPU-threaded title. The i5-12400’s performance relative to its nearest rivals—within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-11600K and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-9700—shows that the CPU is not a differentiator, but it is also not a liability. The GPU’s performance is the primary driver of the combo’s high ranking.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 2560x1440 provide an excellent experience. The 175.6 FPS average is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, and the visual fidelity is near the maximum. For users with 4K displays, High settings at 3840x2160 are the most sensible choice, delivering 94.5 FPS, which is smooth and responsive for a fast-paced FPS.

Ultra settings are viable but come with a notable performance cost. At 1080p, Ultra still delivers 225.2 FPS, but the 49 FPS drop from High makes it a less efficient choice. At 4K, Ultra’s 78.9 FPS is playable but significantly lower than High’s 94.5 FPS. The data suggests that High settings offer the best balance, as the difference between High and Ultra is more pronounced at higher resolutions.

Low and Medium settings are unnecessary for this combo, as they sacrifice visual quality for frame rates that exceed 300 FPS at 1080p and 200 FPS at 1440p. These settings might appeal to competitive players seeking maximum frame rates, but the system’s performance at High and Ultra is already so high that the trade-off is not justified. The measured data clearly shows that High settings at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain the high frame rates. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Doom at any resolution, preventing any memory-related bottlenecks.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also notable, with a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, delivers 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is the primary driver of the game’s rasterization performance. The 8448 shading units and 96 ROPs ensure that pixel fill rates remain high, as evidenced by the 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a passmark G3D score of 31811, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s performance is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, though it trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7%. In Doom, the GPU’s role is clear: it is the limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate scales directly with settings, but it is more than capable of delivering high frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, there is no memory pressure, allowing the processor to focus entirely on rendering.