Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a high-end combination that ranks in the 661st position out of 1,681 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 39% of all systems. This ranking is driven by a CPU that sits in the 93rd percentile against all processors and a GPU in the 74th percentile against all graphics cards, creating a balanced pairing where neither component is an obvious bottleneck across the measured resolutions. The data shows this combo delivers excellent performance, with average frame rates ranging from 54.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to 272.3 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the system is capable of handling the game at high refresh rates on lower resolutions and remains playable even at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 661 out of 1,681 tested combinations places it squarely in the upper-middle tier of all systems evaluated for Doom. This positioning is notable because it outperforms roughly 60% of all tested combos while falling short of the top-tier configurations that likely pair the RTX 3070 Ti with faster CPUs or use higher-end GPUs. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 47,282 places it extremely close to its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i7-13700KF scoring 47,334 (a -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scoring 47,527 (a -0.5% delta), showing that the i7-13700K is essentially performance-equivalent to these alternatives.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,849 is also tightly clustered with its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6700 at 31,112 (-0.8% delta) and the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 at 31,142 (-0.9% delta). This narrow spread in both CPU and GPU benchmark scores indicates that the combo’s rank is not determined by a single component’s dominance but rather by the synergistic balance between the two. In Doom specifically, the measured FPS at 1440p High (133.1 FPS) and 4K High (67.8 FPS) suggest the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming while remaining capable at 4K, making its rank of 661 a reflection of strong all-around performance rather than a specialist configuration.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti in Doom?

A: No, the data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 272.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 54.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by its 3DMark max-thread score of 12,412 and single-thread score of 1,136.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, the combo delivers 67.8 FPS on High, 81.8 FPS on Medium, 97.2 FPS on Low, and 54.7 FPS on Ultra settings. This indicates the RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth can handle 4K at playable frame rates, though Ultra settings push it below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot, with 133.1 FPS on High and 106 FPS on Ultra settings. This resolution balances the GPU’s capabilities with the CPU’s performance, offering high frame rates without the extreme drop seen at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect Doom?

A: Doom benefits from strong single-thread performance, and the i7-13700K delivers a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,505. These results indicate the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates, as seen in the 201.8 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Doom?

A: Based on the measured results, 8 GB is sufficient for Doom. The GPU achieves 67.8 FPS at 4K High and 54.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, showing that the VRAM capacity does not cause a performance collapse at any tested settings or resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest GPU rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 30,849, which is 0.8% lower than the RX 6700’s 31,112. In practice, the measured Doom results show the combo delivers 201.8 FPS at 1080p High, indicating that the small benchmark difference does not translate into a meaningful gameplay gap.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the average FPS drops from 201.8 to 133.1, a reduction of 68.7 FPS or approximately 34%. This significant drop indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is being pushed harder at 1440p, but the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates.

The transition from 1440p to 4K on High settings shows an even steeper decline, with FPS falling from 133.1 to 67.8, a 65.3 FPS or roughly 49% reduction. This near-halving of performance at 4K strongly suggests the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings: at Low, FPS drops from 272.3 at 1080p to 177.9 at 1440p (a 34.6% decrease) and then to 97.2 at 4K (a 45.4% decrease from 1440p).

This consistent scaling behavior indicates that the Intel Core i7-13700K with its 5.40 GHz boost clock and 30 MB of L3 cache is not the limiting component at any resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K would be less pronounced, as the GPU would have more time to render each frame. Instead, the data shows a steady decline in performance that tracks closely with the increasing resolution, confirming the GPU’s role as the performance limiter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 272.3, which drops to 237.9 on Medium, 201.8 on High, and 161.8 on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with even the most demanding Ultra settings exceeding 160 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 110.5 FPS, showing that the RTX 3070 Ti has significant performance headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains robust. Low settings yield 177.9 FPS, Medium delivers 153.8 FPS, High produces 133.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 106 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 71.9 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more constrained. The 106 FPS at Ultra is still well above playable thresholds, making 1440p Ultra a viable option for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo shows its limits. Low settings produce 97.2 FPS, Medium yields 81.8 FPS, High delivers 67.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 42.5 FPS, the narrowest spread of all resolutions. This compression indicates that the GPU is nearing its maximum capacity, with each setting increment having a smaller relative impact on performance. The 54.7 FPS at 4K Ultra is the only measured result below 60 FPS, suggesting that this configuration is best used at 4K with High settings or lower.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This hybrid architecture, based on Raptor Lake, provides substantial multi-threaded throughput, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,000 and a Passmark multithread score of 45,887. For Doom, which is a fast-paced FPS that benefits from high single-thread performance, the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,505 are particularly relevant.

These single-thread scores indicate that the i7-13700K can efficiently process the game’s physics and AI calculations without creating a bottleneck for the GPU. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (272.3 FPS) and 1440p Low (177.9 FPS) demonstrates that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, and the consistent performance scaling across resolutions confirms that it is not the limiting factor. The CPU’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 further contribute to its ability to feed data to the GPU quickly.

The CPU’s position in the 93rd percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 47,282, places it just 0.1% behind the i7-13700KF and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900F. This shows that the i7-13700K is at the upper echelon of CPU performance, and its 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that Doom’s demanding frame rendering can be handled with ease.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 161.8 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays up to 160 Hz. The High preset at 201.8 FPS is better suited for 200 Hz monitors, while Low at 272.3 FPS is excessive unless using an extreme 240 Hz or higher display. For most 1080p users, High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing 201.8 FPS with minimal visual compromises.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 106 FPS is playable and recommended for gamers with 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors, as it delivers a smooth experience without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 133.1 FPS is the best choice for 144 Hz displays, offering a significant frame rate increase over Ultra while maintaining high visual fidelity. For competitive play, the Medium preset at 153.8 FPS provides an excellent balance, ensuring high frame rates without the visual degradation of Low settings.

At 4K, the High preset at 67.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS and provides good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 54.7 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering on non-VRR displays. The Medium preset at 81.8 FPS offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is a strong alternative if visual quality can be slightly compromised. Low at 97.2 FPS is viable for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but the gains over Medium are modest relative to the visual impact.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications translate to a Passmark G3D score of 23,356 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 137,518, placing it in the 74th percentile against all GPUs.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Doom at all tested settings, as evidenced by the 67.8 FPS at 4K High and 54.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance ensures that the GPU can handle the game’s graphical demands, though the drop from 97.2 FPS at 4K Low to 54.7 FPS at 4K Ultra shows that the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its limits.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,849 is 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700 and 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, indicating that it is competitive with these alternatives. The measured Doom performance, particularly the 133.1 FPS at 1440p High, demonstrates that the RTX 3070 Ti is well-matched with the i7-13700K, providing strong frame rates across all resolutions. The GPU’s 1770 MHz boost clock and 48 ray tracing cores contribute to its overall capability, though Doom does not heavily utilize ray tracing, making the traditional rasterization performance the primary factor in these results.