Doom

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a robust 1080p experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data indicates a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure high frame rates at lower settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The processor’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004, indicate strong performance across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads.

In the context of Doom, a 2016 FPS title, the CPU’s role is predominantly to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The processor’s multi-threaded performance is notable, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and a max-threads score of 7307, showing that scaling beyond 16 threads yields minimal gains. This suggests the game can utilize multiple cores, but the i5-13400F’s single-thread performance is equally critical for maintaining high frame rates. The single-thread 3DMark score of 960 and Passmark single-thread score of 3634 are strong, ensuring that the CPU does not become a limiting factor in frame generation.

This CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25236. It performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i7-13620H, which has an average score of 25201 and a delta of 0.1%, and is just 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The data shows that the i5-13400F is well-positioned to handle the demands of a fast-paced shooter like Doom, where frame pacing and high minimum frame rates are crucial. The combination of a high boost clock and a robust core count allows the CPU to maintain consistent performance, which is reflected in the measured FPS at lower resolutions where the CPU’s influence is more pronounced.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows a clear progression across settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 228.4 FPS, while Medium delivers 200.8 FPS, High produces 168.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 137.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 91.3 FPS, which is substantial, but even the Ultra preset maintains a frame rate well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. For competitive play, the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, potentially providing a slight advantage in responsiveness, but the High preset at 168.2 FPS is still exceptionally smooth and likely offers a better visual experience without sacrificing playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance gap between settings narrows in absolute terms. Low yields 149.5 FPS, Medium 132.4 FPS, High 112.4 FPS, and Ultra 92.8 FPS. At this resolution, the High preset remains the sweet spot for a balanced experience, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still exceeding 100 FPS. The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still holds above 90 FPS, making it viable for players with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

At 4K (3840x2160), the presets show a steeper drop-off. Low averages 81.8 FPS, Medium 72.8 FPS, High 58.2 FPS, and Ultra 50.7 FPS. Here, the recommendation shifts. The Low preset is the only one that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, making it the most suitable choice for smooth 4K gameplay. Medium is still playable at 72.8 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold, which may introduce noticeable stutter on displays with a 60 Hz refresh rate. The data suggests that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, the Low preset is the safest choice, while Medium is acceptable for those who prefer higher visual fidelity.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At the High preset, performance drops from 168.2 FPS at 1080p to 112.4 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 33.2%, and then further to 58.2 FPS at 4K, a 65.4% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The RX 6700 XT, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder at higher pixel counts, which is typical for a mid-range graphics card.

At the Low preset, the scaling is less severe but still significant. The 1080p score of 228.4 FPS falls to 149.5 FPS at 1440p (a 34.5% drop) and then to 81.8 FPS at 4K (a 45.3% drop from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is smaller at Low settings suggests that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough data at these lower settings, but the GPU’s raw pixel-pushing capability is still the limiting factor.

The data points to a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but where the GPU becomes the clear constraint at 4K. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its benchmark scores, is more than sufficient for this title, and the frame rate differences between resolutions are almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload. The 4K Ultra result of 50.7 FPS, compared to the 1080p Ultra result of 137.1 FPS, shows a 63% reduction, underscoring the GPU’s dominance in this scenario.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 926th out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is far from the bottom. The ranking is influenced by the GPU’s position in the overall hierarchy; the RX 6700 XT sits in the 77th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33721. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6800, have an average score of 33493 and a delta of 0.7%, showing that the 6700 XT is very close in performance to a higher-tier card in the same family.

The CPU’s rank, at the 82nd percentile, is slightly higher than the GPU’s, which suggests that the CPU is less of a limiting factor in this pairing. The combo’s overall rank of 926 out of 1681 suggests that many other combinations of higher-end CPUs and GPUs will outperform it, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is still highly capable, especially at 1080p where it can exceed 200 FPS on Medium settings. The ranking should be interpreted with the caveat that it reflects the average performance across all tested games and settings, and for Doom specifically, this combo delivers a strong experience that belies its mid-pack ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 228.4 FPS, achieved at the Low preset at 1920x1080 resolution.

Q: At which resolution and setting does this combo first fall below 60 FPS on average?

A: At 3840x2160 with the High preset, the average frame rate drops to 58.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at the same resolution is even lower at 50.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365).

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its closest competitor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (33493) and 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33294).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows a steep FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. For example, at High settings, FPS drops from 112.4 at 1440p to 58.2 at 4K, a 48% reduction.

Q: How many combos does this configuration rank above in the overall database?

A: This combo ranks 926th out of 1681 tested combos, meaning it performs better than 755 other combinations.