Doom

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-refresh-rate powerhouse in Doom, delivering playable performance even at 4K. The data shows a combo that scales aggressively with resolution, indicating a strong balance between CPU throughput and GPU rasterization. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against rival components, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, confirming that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo posts an average of 349 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 226 FPS, a reduction of 123 FPS or roughly 35%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 123 FPS, which is only a little over a third of the 1080p Low result. This pattern is typical for a game like Doom where the CPU can feed frames quickly at low resolution, but the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth limit output as pixel count increases.

The scaling is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average goes from 257 FPS at 1080p, to 166 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 90 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 304 FPS at 1080p, 197 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still manages 210 FPS at 1080p but drops to 136 FPS at 1440p and 74 FPS at 4K.

This data indicates that the limiting component shifts depending on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Core i7-12700KF's strong single-thread performance is sufficient to push frame rates beyond 300 FPS on lighter presets, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor even there. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (349 FPS vs 210 FPS) shows that the GPU is still heavily taxed by the higher graphical fidelity. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom to spare.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. The memory clock is listed at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Doom's texture-heavy environments, as evidenced by the playable 4K results. The GPU's boost clock is 2475 MHz, and it has 7168 shading units.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance is the dominant factor in determining the final FPS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995 place it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly on par with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (deltaPct of -0.1) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (deltaPct of -0.1). It is just 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile in average benchmark score.

In Doom, the GPU's raw compute power translates directly to the FPS deltas seen between presets. For example, at 4K, the difference between Low (123 FPS) and Ultra (74 FPS) is 49 FPS, which is a substantial hit for increased visual quality. This shows that while the card is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, the Ultra preset at 4K pushes it near the edge of the 60 FPS comfort zone.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 607th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This puts it in the top 16.4% of all combinations tested on this database, indicating a very strong pairing for this title. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU's 12 cores (20 threads) and the GPU's high-end rasterization capabilities.

The CPU itself, the Core i7-12700KF, sits in the 85th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Core i7-13700T (deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core i5-13600T (deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core 5 213PE (deltaPct -0.2), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (deltaPct 0.2). This suggests that the 12700KF is performing exactly as expected, with no unusual bottlenecks or advantages in this test scenario. The combo rank of 607 is a direct consequence of the GPU's 83rd percentile standing, as the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the graphics card's output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 349 FPS average.
• Medium: 304 FPS average, with a minimum of 259 FPS and a maximum of 350 FPS.
• High: 257 FPS average.
• Ultra: 210 FPS average.

At 1080p, the combo is entirely GPU-bound on the Low preset, but even on Ultra, the frame rates are far beyond what any standard 60Hz or 144Hz monitor can display. The minimum FPS recorded on Medium (259 FPS) is still exceptionally high, indicating no noticeable stutter or frame pacing issues.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 226 FPS average.
• Medium: 197 FPS average, with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS.
• High: 166 FPS average.
• Ultra: 136 FPS average.

1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. Even on the Ultra preset, the average of 136 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end gaming monitors. The Medium preset's minimum of 167 FPS shows that the experience remains fluid even in demanding scenes.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 123 FPS average.
• Medium: 107 FPS average, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS.
• High: 90 FPS average.
• Ultra: 74 FPS average.

At 4K, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset manages over 120 FPS, which is great for competitive play. Medium stays above 100 FPS, but High drops to 90 FPS, and Ultra falls to 74 FPS. The minimum FPS on Medium (91 FPS) suggests that the experience remains smooth, but the Ultra preset is the only one that might dip below 60 FPS in specific, unmeasured scenes, though the average remains playable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K with high refresh rates?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 90, and on Ultra it is 74 FPS. This is perfectly playable on a 60Hz or even a 120Hz monitor, but it will not hit 144 FPS consistently at native 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution to use a 144Hz monitor with this setup?

A: The data shows that 1440p is the ideal resolution for high refresh rates. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 136 FPS, which is close to 144Hz. Dropping to 1440p High pushes that to 166 FPS, giving you plenty of headroom.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. At 1080p Low, the FPS is 349, which is high, but the drop to 4K Low (123 FPS) is a 65% reduction, indicating the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark scores (85th percentile) are strong enough to support these frame rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems in the database?

A: It ranks 607th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.4% of all tested systems for Doom. This is a strong result, driven by the GPU's 83rd percentile standing.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance hit at 4K?

A: The difference between 4K High (90 FPS) and 4K Ultra (74 FPS) is 16 FPS. If you have a monitor that supports variable refresh rate (VRR), the Ultra preset is viable. If you prefer consistent frame times for competitive play, the High preset offers a more stable frame rate headroom.

Q: What kind of frame times can I expect on Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data for all resolutions. At 1080p, the min is 259 FPS and max is 350 FPS. At 1440p, the min is 167 FPS and max is 227 FPS. At 4K, the min is 91 FPS and max is 123 FPS. This indicates consistent performance without major dips.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended starting point. The data shows an average of 166 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium. If you have a 240Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 1440p (197 FPS average) is a better choice, as the difference in visual quality between Medium and High is often less noticeable in fast-paced action than the difference in frame rate.

For 4K gaming, the High preset (90 FPS average) is the recommended choice over Ultra (74 FPS). The 16 FPS gain from dropping from Ultra to High is substantial for maintaining a smoother experience, especially in a game like Doom where quick camera movements are constant. The Low preset at 4K (123 FPS) is only recommended for players who prioritize frame rate over all else, as it offers a competitive advantage but sacrifices significant graphical detail.

At 1080p, all presets are viable. Even the Ultra preset (210 FPS) provides more than enough performance for any current monitor. The Medium preset (304 FPS) is the best option for players with 300Hz displays, while Low (349 FPS) is only for esports-level competitive play where every frame counts. Ultimately, the data indicates that this combo excels at 1440p, and users should target that resolution to maximize the potential of both the CPU and GPU.