Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Doom, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows this combination ranks 1266th out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. While the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, making this a pairing that excels in fast-paced, lower-detail scenarios rather than maxed-out 4K play.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Doom at 4K smoothly?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 66.3 on Low settings. On High, it drops to 51.8 FPS, and on Ultra, it falls to 41 FPS. For a consistently smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, you would need to stick to Low or Medium settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At this resolution, even Ultra settings achieve an average of 117.1 FPS, while Low settings reach 187.5 FPS. This allows the high refresh rate potential of the CPU to be fully utilized.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT perform relative to its direct competitors?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 24731. It is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A350M, and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. Its performance is very tightly clustered with these rivals.

Q: Does the i7-13700K bottleneck the RX 5700 XT in this game?

A: The benchmark results suggest that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. For instance, at 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 187.5 on Low to 117.1 on Ultra, a clear sign of GPU load. The CPU's high multi-threaded scores indicate it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the 13700K and its closest rivals?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282. It is 0.1% slower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF, 0.3% slower than the AMD EPYC 4364P, and 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i9-12900F. These are all very close scores.

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the GPU sufficient for Doom?

A: Yes, the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for this game. The measured FPS data shows playable performance across all tested resolutions, and the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for the workloads presented by Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT holds the 1266th position out of 1681 total combos. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly three-quarters of the other combinations deliver higher average frame rates. This ranking is not a reflection of a weak CPU; rather, it highlights that the overall system performance is heavily influenced by the GPU's position in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, showing a significant performance disparity between the two components. Consequently, the combo's rank is effectively capped by the GPU's capabilities, especially in a title like Doom where high frame rates are the primary goal.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the defining component for this combo's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU clocks are set with a base of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. These specifications allow for a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s. In Doom, the impact of this GPU is most visible in the scaling between settings. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 187.5 FPS to 117.1 FPS, a 60% performance cost. This scaling is a direct result of the GPU's rendering load increasing with more complex effects and higher texture detail. The GPU's 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the engine driving these numbers, and the data shows it is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. Low settings deliver an average of 187.5 FPS, Medium 163.3 FPS, High 138.7 FPS, and Ultra 117.1 FPS. Every preset is comfortably above the 100 FPS mark, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings average 121.7 FPS, Medium 107.4 FPS, and High 89.4 FPS. Even Ultra settings hold an average of 72.4 FPS, which is smooth for most players. The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160. Here, the GPU is under significant stress. Low settings produce an average of 66.3 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 59.7 FPS, High to 51.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The data shows a consistent drop of roughly 30-35% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 35-40% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K, reflecting the increasing pixel count.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505. It also boasts a PassMark multithread score of 45887 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2850. In the context of Doom, this level of CPU performance is more than sufficient. The game is not heavily reliant on the CPU's multi-threading capabilities, and the 13700K's strong single-thread performance ensures that the game's main logic and physics threads are never a bottleneck. The data supports this, as the consistent performance scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the limiting factor. For example, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 demonstrate massive parallel processing power that Doom does not fully utilize. The CPU is essentially waiting on the GPU to finish its work.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the 2560x1440 resolution with High settings offers an excellent balance. The average of 89.4 FPS is smooth and responsive, and the visual quality is significantly better than Low or Medium. If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest possible average at 187.5 FPS. However, this comes at a visual cost. For a more visually rich experience at 1080p, the Ultra preset is still very viable, with an average of 117.1 FPS. At 4K, the choice is more constrained. To maintain a playable frame rate above 60 FPS, Low settings at 3840x2160 are necessary, yielding an average of 66.3 FPS. The data suggests that the ideal configuration is to prioritize 1440p, as it allows for high fidelity settings without sacrificing the smoothness that Doom's fast-paced action demands. The step up to 4K requires a significant compromise in visual quality to maintain similar frame rates.