Doom

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a highly capable Doom experience, ranking 670th out of 1681 tested combos in this title. This configuration combines a CPU sitting at the 82nd percentile of all processors with a GPU at the 74th percentile, resulting in a balanced system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K. The measured data confirms that this pairing is well-matched for Doom, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor only at the highest resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 670 out of 1681 tested combinations places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested for Doom. This ranking is supported by the individual component percentiles: the CPU outperforms 82% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU outperforms 74% of all GPUs. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25236, placing it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365), and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099). This indicates that the i5-13400F offers performance parity with these competing processors, with deltas of less than one percent separating them.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 Ti achieves an average benchmark score of 30849. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, scores 30755, a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 31112, placing it 0.8% ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31142, a 0.9% advantage, while the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31220, a 1.2% advantage. The data shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is slightly behind these three rivals in raw average score, but the differences are minimal, and the in-game FPS results demonstrate that this GPU is more than sufficient for Doom's demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process at Samsung, featuring 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1575 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while the memory runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. The GPU has a launch MSRP of 599 USD.

In terms of compute resources, the RTX 3070 Ti packs 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It also includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 339.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 21.75 TFLOPS. In Doom, the GPU's role is critical at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 55.4, the lowest measured value in the dataset, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and compute capabilities are heavily stressed at the highest settings. The GPU's benchmark results, including a 3dmark steel nomad dx12 score of 3478 and a passmark g3d score of 23356, reflect its strong rasterization performance, which is well-suited to Doom's fast-paced rendering requirements.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 199.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 130.9 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls further to 69.6 FPS. This progression shows a substantial performance cost as pixel count rises. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 270.2 FPS, the highest measured value, while at 4K Low, it still manages 96.2 FPS.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates, as evidenced by the 270.2 FPS result at Low settings. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering load grows, causing frame rates to drop significantly. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (270.2 FPS) and Ultra (161.4 FPS) is substantial. At 4K, the difference between Low (96.2 FPS) and Ultra (55.4 FPS) is smaller in absolute terms, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, regardless of the settings preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 670th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU's average score is 25236. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365), and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 270.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 55.4, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU's percentile rank is 74, meaning it performs better than 74% of all GPUs in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average FPS values measured for this combo across all tested resolutions and settings presets.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 69.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 96.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 85.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 55.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 130.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 174.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 155.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 104.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 199.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 270.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 238.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 161.4 |

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset reaches 270.2 FPS, while Medium achieves 238.8 FPS, and High hits 199.5 FPS. Even the demanding Ultra preset maintains 161.4 FPS, making this an ideal configuration for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors. At 1440p, the performance remains strong, with Low at 174.2 FPS, Medium at 155.8 FPS, and High at 130.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 104.4 FPS, which is still very playable. At 4K, the combo remains viable, with Low at 96.2 FPS, Medium at 85.9 FPS, and High at 69.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 55.4 FPS, which is the only measured result below 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $196.

The CPU's percentile rank is 82, placing it in the top quintile of all processors. Its average benchmark score is 25236. In Doom, the CPU's role is to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single thread score of 960 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004, ensures that game logic and draw calls are processed efficiently. The multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279, is more than sufficient for Doom, which does not heavily utilize many threads. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 4K, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU load. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 270.2 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset delivers 199.5 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 161.4 FPS, which is still very high, but the High preset offers a significant FPS advantage while likely providing a visually similar experience. The Medium preset at 238.8 FPS is also a strong choice for competitive play.

For 1440p, the High preset delivers 130.9 FPS, which is ideal for 120Hz+ monitors. The Medium preset delivers 155.8 FPS, which is even higher and provides a better balance for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset drops to 104.4 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive play. The data suggests that Medium or High are the best choices for 1440p, as they maintain frame rates above 130 FPS.

For 4K, the High preset delivers 69.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset delivers 85.9 FPS, which is a better balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 55.4 FPS, the lowest measured value, and is not recommended for a smooth experience. The Low preset delivers 96.2 FPS, which is the highest at 4K. The data suggests that Medium is the recommended preset for 4K, as it offers a substantial FPS boost over High while maintaining a higher visual quality than Low. Overall, the Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions, providing 238.8 FPS at 1080p, 155.8 FPS at 1440p, and 85.9 FPS at 4K.