Doom

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combination at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 129 FPS at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600KF compare to its closest rival in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829, deltaPct 0). It trails the Intel Core i5-12600K by just 0.1% (27851) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H by 0.2% (27872), while leading the Intel Core i7-13700H by 0.4% (27716).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 22206, placing it near the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, -0.5%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006, 0.9%).

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 2070 SUPER use?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and supports 16 threads across 10 cores. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve the highest measured average FPS?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 211.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 181.4 at 1920x1080 on Medium settings, followed by 154.9 on High.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1046 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places the combination in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, which is notable given the game's release date and the hardware's specifications.

The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's mid-range standing. The i5-12600KF demonstrates solid synthetic performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23444 and a single-core score of 3309. Its PassMark multithread score of 27575 reinforces its ability to feed frames in a fast-paced FPS. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER, while competent, is not a top-tier card; its PassMark G3D score of 18169 and 65th percentile ranking mean it will often be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

In Doom specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the combo can push well beyond 144 FPS at 1080p on lower presets, which is excellent for competitive play. At 1440p, it remains playable across all presets, with Ultra dipping to 79.7 FPS. At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain 60 FPS on Ultra (45.6) but stays above 55 on High, indicating that 4K gaming requires tuned settings. The rank of 1046 out of 1681 suggests that while many other combos outperform it, a significant number also fall behind, making this a middle-tier pairing for Doom in 2024 terms.

The deltaPct values among the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of each other, meaning the i5-12600KF's performance is highly consistent with its direct competitors. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, is only 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% behind. This tight grouping indicates that the combo's rank is largely determined by the GPU's class rather than any CPU bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the data suggests using High settings at 1920x1080. The measured average of 154.9 FPS at this preset is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common among gaming monitors, while still offering improved textures and effects over Medium (181.4 FPS) and Low (211.4 FPS). Ultra at 1080p drops to 129 FPS, which is still smooth but sacrifices some headroom for V-Sync or streaming overhead.

At 2560x1440, High settings provide 98.9 FPS, which is adequate for 60 Hz and even 100 Hz displays. Medium yields 117 FPS, giving more margin for high-refresh 1440p panels, but the visual difference between Medium and High in Doom is modest. Ultra at 1440p falls to 79.7 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced sections but feels less consistent in intense combat. Low at 138.4 FPS offers the highest frame rate but with noticeable visual compromises.

For 4K resolution, the data shows that High settings (55.4 FPS) are the sweet spot if you prioritize image quality and can tolerate slightly sub-60 frame rates. Medium (65.2 FPS) is the better choice for maintaining 60 FPS, while Low (74.3 FPS) provides the most headroom. Ultra at 45.6 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider playable. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p for pure smoothness, or Medium at 1440p/4K to stay above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of the combo's scaling behavior.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings yield 211.4 FPS, Medium 181.4 FPS, and High 154.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 129 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 82.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, but the CPU's single-thread strength (3dmark single-thread score of 1016) ensures high frame rates even at the lowest preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable. Low produces 138.4 FPS, Medium 117 FPS, and High 98.9 FPS. Ultra falls to 79.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of roughly 30-40% across presets, consistent with the increased pixel count stressing the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

At 3840x2160, the combo's limits become apparent. Low settings achieve 74.3 FPS, Medium 65.2 FPS, and High 55.4 FPS. Ultra drops to 45.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 28.7 FPS, narrower than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU becomes the bottleneck more uniformly. The 4K results align with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking; it can handle 4K but requires setting compromises to hit 60 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the delta between Medium and High is smaller than between Low and Medium, indicating diminishing returns for the higher preset. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so averages represent the central tendency, but the consistency of the scaling suggests stable performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component in this combo's Doom performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus provide a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, especially on Ultra settings where the 45.6 FPS average reflects memory pressure and shader complexity.

The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, boosting to 1770 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In Doom, a game from 2016, this level of compute is more than adequate for 1080p, as evidenced by the 211.4 FPS at Low settings. The 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle texture and pixel throughput efficiently, contributing to the strong scaling from Low to Ultra at lower resolutions.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not directly relevant to Doom, as the game does not use ray tracing or DLSS in its original release. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility, but the game's older API (likely Vulkan or earlier DX) means these features remain idle. The 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die result in a 215 W TDP, requiring a 550 W suggested PSU.

In terms of relative performance, the GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 places it just below the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and above the GTX TITAN Z (22006). Its PassMark G3D score of 18169 and DirectX 12 score of 67 indicate solid but not exceptional DirectX 12 performance. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking means it outperforms a majority of cards but lags behind modern mid-range offerings like the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, -2.3% delta). For Doom, the GPU's role is to provide the bulk of frame generation, and the data shows it does so effectively up to 1440p, with 4K requiring careful preset selection.