Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a robust 1080p experience in Doom, but the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU’s six Performance cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample headroom for this 2016 title, which is not heavily threaded. The processor’s 3DMark scores—5,895 for 16 threads and 909 for single-thread—indicate strong per-core performance that keeps up with the GPU’s output at lower resolutions. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where the measured frames per second (FPS) drop significantly. This combo ranks 1023 out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier for this specific game.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its boost clock of 4.40 GHz is the key driver for gaming performance, as Doom benefits from high single-thread speed rather than raw core count. The CPU’s benchmark results support this: a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,332 are strong figures for a mid-range desktop chip. In multi-threaded workloads, the processor scores 16,518 in Cinebench R23, but the game’s engine does not heavily utilize all 12 threads, so the performance ceiling is set by the GPU once resolution climbs.

The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 212.1 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently without becoming a bottleneck. At this resolution and settings level, the frame rate is high enough that the GPU’s shading units (2,560) and texture units (160) are the primary workhorses. When compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the i5-12400F sits within a tight performance band: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7%. This consistency means swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would not materially change Doom’s frame rates, reinforcing that the GPU dictates the experience in most scenarios.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want to stay above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 101.6 FPS on High settings and 82.7 FPS on Ultra, both comfortably above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings (74.2 FPS) and Medium settings (66.7 FPS) clear that threshold, while High drops to 54.1 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 High is 157.8, which falls to 101.6 at 2560x1440 High, and then to 54.1 at 3840x2160 High. This represents a 35.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46.8% drop from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a playable experience at 1440p?

A: Yes, the measured 82.7 FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra is playable for a fast-paced FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is 18.9 FPS (101.6 to 82.7), which is a noticeable but acceptable cost for the visual upgrade.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark is adequate, and the frame rate scaling from 1440p to 4K (e.g., 101.6 to 54.1 on High) shows the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot keep up with the increased pixel load, while the CPU has headroom left.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in raw compute?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22,206, which is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22,307) and 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22,729). It is 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22,006) and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21,670).

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 212.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 183 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions paints a clear picture of a GPU-bound system. At 1920x1080, the combo is capable of very high frame rates across all settings, with Low hitting 212.1 FPS and Ultra still reaching 128.5 FPS. This suggests the CPU is not a constraint, as the RTX 2070 SUPER can process frames faster than the display can likely refresh. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 35% across all settings—for example, High goes from 157.8 to 101.6, and Ultra from 128.5 to 82.7. This is a typical scaling factor for a GPU with 8 GB of memory and a 256-bit bus, as the pixel fill rate (113.3 GPixel/s) becomes the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the drop becomes more severe. High settings yield only 54.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Ultra drops further to 45.1 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play. The data indicates that the 4K resolution demands more from the GPU’s texture rate (283.2 GTexel/s) and memory bandwidth than the card can deliver, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. This is confirmed by the fact that even at 4K Low, the FPS is 74.2, which is still lower than 1080p Ultra (128.5 FPS), proving the GPU is the bottleneck. For 1440p gaming, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a balanced experience, but for 4K, users must accept Low or Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1023 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 61st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 39% of configurations perform better in this title. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range standing—the RTX 2070 SUPER has a percentile of 65 among all GPUs—while the CPU’s percentile of 77 is higher, suggesting the processor is not holding the system back. In practice, this combo is outclassed by systems with newer GPUs like the RTX 4060 Mobile, which is 2.3% faster on average, but it comfortably beats older high-end cards like the GTX TITAN Z by 0.9%.

The rank of 1023 is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1440p Ultra, the combo achieves 82.7 FPS, which is a strong result for a card from the GeForce 20-series, but it does not compete with top-tier modern setups that can push 4K Ultra at high refresh rates. The data shows that the i5-12400F, despite being a 2022 processor, is paired with a 2019 GPU, and the latter’s end-of-life production status limits the combo’s overall standing. For a 1080p or 1440p gaming rig, this rank is respectable, but it is not a top-tier performer in the database.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers 157.8 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors, and only drops 54.3 FPS from Low (212.1 FPS) while providing better visual fidelity. Ultra at 1080p still achieves 128.5 FPS, but the 29.3 FPS loss from High is not justified unless visual quality is the top priority. At 2560x1440, High is again the recommended setting, with 101.6 FPS providing a smooth experience for fast-paced gameplay. Medium offers 117.7 FPS, which is 16.1 FPS higher, but the visual trade-off is significant. Ultra at 82.7 FPS is playable, but the 18.9 FPS drop from High makes it a less attractive option for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High settings drop to 54.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so Medium is the best choice for a balanced experience at 66.7 FPS. Low settings yield 74.2 FPS, which is smoother but with reduced detail. Ultra at 45.1 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as the frame rate is too low for a responsive feel. The data suggests that users with a 4K display should prioritize Medium settings to maintain playability, while 1440p users can enjoy High without compromise.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across settings is as follows: Low delivers 212.1 FPS, Medium delivers 183 FPS, High delivers 157.8 FPS, and Ultra delivers 128.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 83.6 FPS, which shows that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, and even the most demanding preset stays above 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 137.6 FPS, Medium at 117.7 FPS, High at 101.6 FPS, and Ultra at 82.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 54.9 FPS, and the drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 56.2 FPS (from 157.8 to 101.6). This resolution is the most balanced for this combo, as all settings remain above 80 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows: Low at 74.2 FPS, Medium at 66.7 FPS, High at 54.1 FPS, and Ultra at 45.1 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High is 47.5 FPS, and at Ultra it is 37.6 FPS. Only Low and Medium settings clear 60 FPS at 4K, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 29.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. The highest measured FPS in the entire dataset is 212.1 (1080p Low), while the lowest is 45.1 (4K Ultra), a variance of 167 FPS across the tested scenarios.