Doom

# Doom: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

This combo ranks 2153rd out of 3712 tested configurations for Doom, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, but with notable trade-offs at 4K Ultra. This pairing of a 13th-gen mid-range CPU with a Turing-era GPU delivers a playable experience across the board, yet the measured results reveal where the bottlenecks lie.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2153rd position out of 3712 combos places this configuration in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems for Doom. This is a surprisingly modest ranking given the hardware involved, but it reflects the fact that Doom is an older title that many higher-end modern systems can push to extreme frame rates. The Intel Core i5-13400F itself sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating strong processing capability, while the RTX 2070 SUPER lands in the 65th percentile for GPUs. The gap between CPU and GPU percentiles hints that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the i5-13400F shows a nearly flat performance landscape. It scores within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Intel Core 5 120, and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches it exactly with a deltaPct of 0. This clustering suggests that the i5-13400F delivers performance right at the expected level for its class, with no significant outliers in either direction.

The GPU tells a similar story when placed next to its competitors. The RTX 2070 SUPER trails the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%, the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5%. These are all extremely close margins, placing this GPU in a tightly contested performance band. The data suggests that in Doom specifically, the combo's ranking is more influenced by the GPU's position than any CPU limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves sufficient for Doom at all tested resolutions, as the game's textures and geometry do not appear to exceed the 8 GB capacity even at 4K Ultra. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, which provides the throughput needed for the game's fast-paced rendering demands.

The GPU's core clocks are set at 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, with 2560 shading units driving the rendering pipeline. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present on this Turing architecture chip, though Doom's 2016 release predates the widespread use of ray tracing, so these specialized units likely see minimal utilization. The 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle the rasterization workload, producing a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS provides the raw compute power that Doom's id Tech engine can leverage effectively. The data shows the GPU sitting at the 65th percentile overall, and its nearest rivals are all within a 1.5% performance delta. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is firmly established in a competitive mid-range segment, capable of handling Doom's requirements without being pushed to its absolute limits at most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, though the rate of decline varies by settings preset. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 156 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 1440p, then further to 55 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the pixel throughput demands outpace what the RTX 2070 SUPER can deliver.

Low settings show a similar proportional decline, with 212 FPS at 1080p dropping to 137 FPS at 1440p and 74 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 35% and 46% respectively, matching the High preset pattern almost exactly. This consistency implies that the resolution scaling behavior is independent of the quality preset, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions regardless of visual fidelity.

Medium settings follow the established trend, with 184 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. The min and max FPS values at Medium settings show the same ranges as the adjacent presets, with the 1080p Medium run recording 157 FPS minimum and 212 FPS maximum, while the 4K Medium run hits 55 FPS minimum and 74 FPS maximum. Ultra settings produce the steepest absolute decline, going from 127 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p and finally 45 FPS at 4K, representing a 65% total drop from the lowest to highest resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 212 FPS, which represents the highest measured frame rate for this combo in Doom. Medium settings achieve 184 FPS average with a range of 157 to 212 FPS, while High settings reach 156 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1080p still maintain a solid 127 FPS average, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 137 FPS, Medium settings hit 119 FPS with a range of 101 to 137 FPS, and High settings come in at 101 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce an 82 FPS average, which remains playable but begins to show the GPU working harder. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high frame rates on all presets while still delivering good visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings average 74 FPS, Medium settings achieve 65 FPS with a range of 55 to 74 FPS, and High settings fall to 55 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce only 45 FPS average, which dips below the ideal smoothness threshold for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The 4K results clearly show the RTX 2070 SUPER reaching its limits, particularly at higher quality settings where the pixel and shading demands overwhelm the GPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low settings, the system averages 74 FPS, which is smooth. At 4K Medium, it drops to 65 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 55 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce only 45 FPS, which may feel less responsive for fast-paced action.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At 1440p, even Ultra settings maintain an 82 FPS average, while High settings reach 101 FPS and Low hits 137 FPS. All presets remain above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU trails the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%, the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5% in average benchmark scores. These are all extremely close margins.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile while the GPU is in the 65th percentile, and the resolution scaling pattern shows consistent FPS drops that align with GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the system delivers 212 FPS on Low, 184 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on High, and 127 FPS on Ultra. All presets provide well above 60 FPS, making 1080p an excellent experience on this hardware.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Intel Core 5 120, within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, and matches the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS exactly. This shows the CPU performs right at the expected level for its class.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capacity, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration helps maintain high memory throughput for game data, though Doom's engine does not appear to place extreme demands on the CPU. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing flexibility for system builders.

The 65W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make this a power-efficient choice for a gaming system. The 10 nm process node and Raptor Lake architecture deliver strong performance per watt, though the data shows the CPU rarely becomes the limiting factor in Doom. The 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its capability, and the near-identical scores against its nearest rivals indicate consistent performance within its class.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 1080p display, the data shows that Ultra settings at 127 FPS average provide the best experience, as the frame rate remains well above smoothness thresholds while delivering maximum visual quality. The 184 FPS average at Medium settings offers headroom for competitive play, while Low settings at 212 FPS maximize responsiveness for esports-style gameplay.

At 1440p, High settings at 101 FPS average represent the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra settings at 82 FPS remain playable and provide the most detailed visuals, while Medium at 119 FPS offers smoother motion at a slight quality cost. Low settings at 137 FPS are available for those prioritizing frame rate above all else.

For 4K displays, the recommendation depends on the player's priorities. Low settings at 74 FPS provide the smoothest 4K experience, while Medium at 65 FPS maintains quality with acceptable performance. High settings at 55 FPS dip below the 60 FPS threshold but remain playable for slower-paced segments. Ultra settings at 45 FPS are not recommended for this game at 4K, as the reduced frame rate impacts the fast-paced gameplay that defines Doom. The data suggests that 1440p High represents the optimal configuration for this combo, delivering both visual quality and smooth performance without the compromises required at 4K.