Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a wide performance envelope in Doom, scaling from highly fluid 1080p play to borderline 4K. The measured data shows a system where the graphics card becomes an increasingly dominant constraint as resolution climbs, while the 13th-generation CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, interprets the scaling behavior, and places the combo within the broader benchmark database.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 212.5 FPS, which drops to 137.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 74.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.0% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 46.0% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The steep drop at each step indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component, as the demand on pixel throughput increases quadratically with resolution.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p Ultra score of 124.3 FPS falls to 84.9 FPS at 1440p (a 31.7% drop) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 47.0% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is the only measured point below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this setting and resolution combination pushes the GPU past its comfortable operating range. The data indicates that the CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is not the bottleneck at any resolution; the consistent FPS deltas between settings at the same resolution point to GPU-bound behavior.

The scaling between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution also tells a story. At 1080p, the difference between Low (212.5 FPS) and Ultra (124.3 FPS) is 88.2 FPS, a 41.5% reduction. At 4K, the same comparison yields a 29.4 FPS difference, a 39.5% reduction. This relatively consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests that Doom's settings affect the GPU workload evenly, without introducing a CPU-side bottleneck even at the highest frame rates. The 1080p Low result of 212.5 FPS approaches the refresh-rate ceiling of many displays, but the GPU still has headroom to push further if the display allows.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Doom's texture-heavy environments at the resolutions tested. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), drive the measured frame rates.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages 45 FPS, which is below the 54.9 FPS achieved at 4K High. This 9.9 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 4K is the largest setting-to-setting delta at that resolution, indicating that Ultra settings introduce a significant additional load on the GPU's compute and memory subsystems. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears adequate, as the data does not show any anomalous FPS drops that would indicate memory swapping or capacity overflow.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not directly relevant to Doom's non-ray-traced rendering path. The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's fast-paced action. The measured FPS at 1440p High (101.3 FPS) and 1440p Medium (121.2 FPS) show that the GPU comfortably handles this resolution, with the CPU providing consistent frame delivery. The GPU's percentile rank of 65 among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206, places it in the mid-to-upper tier, which aligns with its measured performance in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1029 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 61st percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's high-end positioning. The CPU alone holds a 93rd percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile with an average score of 22206.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database show its competitive positioning. The Intel Core i7-13700KF scores 47334, a mere 0.1% delta from the i7-13700K's score, indicating they are virtually identical in performance. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 47131, a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900F scores 47081, a 0.4% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 47527, a -0.5% delta. These close margins confirm that the i7-13700K is well-matched with its peers, and any performance differences in Doom are attributable to the GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 with an average score of 22307 (a -0.5% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 22006 (a 0.9% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile at 22729 (a -2.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 at 21670 (a 2.5% delta). These deltas show the RTX 2070 SUPER is closely grouped with its contemporaries, and the combo's rank of 1029 out of 1681 reflects a system that is slightly below the median for high-refresh-rate gaming at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 212.5 FPS, Medium produces 185 FPS, High produces 154.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 124.3 FPS. The spread of 88.2 FPS between Low and Ultra at this resolution is the largest of any resolution, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the increased load without dropping below playable thresholds.

At 2560x1440, the FPS figures are 137.7 FPS for Low, 121.2 FPS for Medium, 101.3 FPS for High, and 84.9 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 52.8 FPS, indicating the GPU is starting to feel the resolution increase. All 1440p results remain above 60 FPS, with even the Ultra setting maintaining 84.9 FPS, which is smooth for most displays.

At 3840x2160, the results are 74.4 FPS for Low, 63.6 FPS for Medium, 54.9 FPS for High, and 45 FPS for Ultra. Only the Low and Medium settings clear the 60 FPS mark at 4K. The High setting at 54.9 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play, while Ultra at 45 FPS is below the smoothness threshold for fast-paced FPS action. The data shows a clear inflection point between 1440p and 4K where the GPU's capabilities are exceeded for the higher settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for this combo in Doom?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings yields 101.3 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth performance. For higher frame rates, 1080p at Medium settings provides 185 FPS, while 4K at Low settings achieves 74.4 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low settings, the combo achieves 74.4 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 63.6 FPS. However, 4K High (54.9 FPS) and 4K Ultra (45 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is within 0.5% of its four nearest rivals: the i7-13700KF (47334), AMD EPYC 4364P (47131), Intel Core i9-12900F (47081), and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527).

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, -0.5% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006, 0.9% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, -2.3% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670, 2.5% delta).

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 212.5 FPS, but this drops to 74.4 FPS at 4K Low, a 65.0% reduction. The CPU's high benchmark scores (93rd percentile) suggest it is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1029 out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the 61st percentile, reflecting the GPU's mid-range performance level relative to the full database of tested hardware combinations.