Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 to deliver a thoroughly capable 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Doom, with 4K remaining playable at most settings. This combination ranks 839th out of 1681 tested combos in this game, placing it squarely in the upper-middle tier of systems. The data shows a pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's solid single-threaded capabilities keep frame rates high at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, and its 65 W TDP classifies it as a mainstream desktop part.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors. Its average benchmark score of 19850 sits within a close margin of its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K, and trails the Intel Core i7-8700 by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.4%. The data indicates that despite being a 12th-gen part, its multi-threaded performance is effectively on par with these older high-end chips, showing that the 6-core/12-thread configuration remains competitive.

In Doom, the CPU's influence is most noticeable at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249 indicate strong per-core performance. The game's engine benefits from this, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at 1080p Low settings. The multi-core results, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935, ensure that background tasks and the game's overall thread utilization do not introduce stutters. The processor's 12 threads provide ample headroom for the game's workload, which is relatively light compared to modern titles.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU has 30 ray tracing cores and 120 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 19.18 TFLOPS.

The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a very tight grouping: it is exactly tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 0% delta, is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 570, and trails the NVIDIA Tesla M60 by 0.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile by 0.6%. This data suggests that the RTX 5060 delivers performance that is remarkably consistent with these other cards, making it a predictable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

In Doom, the GPU's role is dominant. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's textures at all settings, even at 4K Ultra. The boost clock of 2497 MHz allows the card to maintain high throughput, which is critical for the game's fast-paced rendering. The measured frame rates show that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where the card's raw compute power determines the final output. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for the game's data demands, preventing any memory-related bottlenecks that could cause frame drops.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across the three resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 175.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the frame rate to 114.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35%. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 61.2 FPS, which is a further 46% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 241 FPS, which drops to 154.7 FPS at 1440p and 81.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial, ranging from a 60% reduction at Low settings to a 65% reduction at Ultra settings. This consistent scaling behavior confirms that the CPU is not bottlenecking the system at higher resolutions; the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's ability to render pixels.

The data also shows that the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 1080p, the high frame rates suggest that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. At 4K, the frame rates are lower across the board, indicating that the RTX 5060's compute resources are fully utilized. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 30.3 FPS (from 81.8 to 51.5), which is narrower than the 93 FPS gap at 1080p (from 241 to 148), further proving that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 241 FPS, Medium yields 211.2 FPS, High achieves 175.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 148 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS, showing that the game's settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution. All of these frame rates are well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, making this an excellent pairing for high-refresh 1080p displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 154.7 FPS, Medium drops to 134.6 FPS, High reaches 114.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 96.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 58.5 FPS. At this resolution, the system can still push past 100 FPS on High settings, which is ideal for 1440p gaming. The Ultra setting dips below 100 FPS, but remains playable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings average 81.8 FPS, Medium achieves 75.8 FPS, High produces 61.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51.5 FPS. The 30.3 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the smallest of the three resolutions. While the frame rates are lower, they are still playable. The 4K Ultra result of 51.5 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target, and the High setting at 61.2 FPS just meets it. This indicates that the RTX 5060 is a capable 4K card for this game, provided users are willing to adjust settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 839th out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom. This rank places it in the 50th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms half of the configurations in the benchmark database. Given the CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking, the combo's overall position is slightly lower than the individual components' percentiles, suggesting that this specific pairing doesn't fully leverage the potential of either component.

The rank reflects the balance between the two parts. The CPU's performance is on par with older i7 and i5 chips, while the GPU's performance is tied with the RX 7700 XT. In Doom, the combination produces frame rates that are competitive with other mid-range systems. The 839th rank out of 1681 combos indicates that there are many faster configurations, but also many slower ones. For a 1080p and 1440p gaming setup, this rank is reasonable, as the measured FPS data shows the system is well-suited for these resolutions.

The rank also suggests that the system is not overkill for the game. Doom is a well-optimized title, and the combo's performance is sufficient to run it smoothly at high settings. The data indicates that users with this pairing should be satisfied with the experience, as the frame rates are high enough to provide a responsive and fluid gameplay. The rank is a useful metric for comparing this specific CPU and GPU combination against other pairings in the database.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 175.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to the Intel Core i7-9700 in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700's score of 19831.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Is the combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the combo can achieve playable frame rates at 4K. At 3840x2160 with High settings, it averages 61.2 FPS, and at Ultra settings it averages 51.5 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the benchmark database for Doom?

A: The combo ranks 839th out of 1681 tested combinations in the game Doom.

Q: Which GPU is the closest rival to the RTX 5060 in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average score of 30097, which is exactly tied with the RTX 5060's score of 30109 at a 0% delta.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.