Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a formidable performance profile in Doom (2016), a title whose Vulkan-based engine is known for scaling exceptionally well across hardware. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are consistently high, positioning this combination comfortably within the upper echelon of tested systems. With a combo rank of 210 out of 1681 tested configurations, this build sits in the top 12.5% of all recorded results, indicating that while it is not the absolute fastest, it offers a substantial performance ceiling for this classic FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 220.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p, yet it remains far above the refresh rates of most high-end monitors.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Core i7-13700K scores 47,282 in the average benchmark, which is effectively identical to the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47,334, a negligible delta of -0.1%. It is also slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P, which scores 47,131 with a delta of 0.3%.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between 4K High and 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 95.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 77.9 FPS. This represents a significant 17.4 FPS penalty for the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the GPU outperform the RTX 5090 Mobile in average benchmark scores?

A: No, the RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,900, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152, making the mobile part 0.6% faster in this specific metric.

Q: Is the CPU's performance percentile high relative to all other CPUs?

A: Yes, the Core i7-13700K is in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tested, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the database?

A: The provided data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values for any of the tested resolution/settings combinations; only the average FPS is available for analysis.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high core count and substantial boost clock are critical for maintaining high frame rates in Doom, a game that, while not the most CPU-intensive, benefits from strong single-thread performance for game logic and draw calls. The data shows the processor’s single-thread capabilities are robust, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505.

In the context of this game, the CPU's massive multi-threaded throughput, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39,000, ensures that it will not become a bottleneck in typical gameplay scenarios. The benchmark data confirms this, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution changes, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The 13700K’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame pacing in fast-paced action. Its percentile rank of 93 vs all CPUs places it in the top tier of processors, and its performance is nearly identical to the 13700KF, with a delta of just -0.1%, suggesting the integrated graphics on the 13700K have no negative impact on its compute performance in this context.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of performance in this configuration. Built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, it features 7680 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and its 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are substantial, allowing it to handle the high polygon counts and texture loads of Doom at high resolutions.

The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting factor in this pairing, as the FPS drops significantly as resolution increases. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system hits 367.4 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 130.7 FPS. This trend across all settings clearly shows the GPU being pushed harder at higher pixel counts. The GPU's 85th percentile rank among all GPUs, coupled with its average benchmark score of 44,900, places it in a strong position, though its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, edges it out by 0.6%. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Doom at all tested settings, even at 4K Ultra, where it maintains 77.9 FPS without running into memory capacity issues.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast, with even the Ultra preset achieving 220.4 FPS. The 1080p Low preset reaches 367.4 FPS, while Medium and High hit 320.4 FPS and 269.8 FPS, respectively. This range indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its absolute limits, and the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering speed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS remains very high, though the scaling shows a clear GPU dependency. The Low preset delivers 237.3 FPS, which is still a massive number. Medium and High settings yield 207.3 FPS and 175.6 FPS, respectively, while Ultra drops to 140.6 FPS. The step-down from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 35-40% reduction in frame rate across all settings, which is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits, though it remains highly playable. The Low preset achieves 130.7 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming. Medium and High settings produce 114.4 FPS and 95.3 FPS, respectively, while the Ultra preset drops to 77.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but it demonstrates the significant computational cost of the highest quality settings at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Core i7-13700K and RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 210 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the top 12.5% of all configurations, which is a strong showing. The ranking implies that there are 209 combos that perform better, likely including systems with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or possibly newer generation parts. However, it is also 1,471 combos that this setup outperforms.

The delta between this combo and the top performers is not quantifiable from the given data, but the rank suggests a very high level of performance. The CPU's position relative to its rivals is essentially a tie with the 13700KF, and it is slightly ahead of the EPYC 4364P and i9-12900F. This indicates that the CPU is not the differentiating factor in the ranking; rather, the GPU tier is what separates this combo from the top 200. The data implies that users seeking higher ranks would need to look at GPUs with more compute units or faster memory, as the 13700K provides ample CPU headroom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 220.4 FPS, it provides a buttery-smooth experience that will satisfy even the most demanding competitive players, and the visual fidelity is maximized. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even Ultra is far above any refresh rate threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 140.6 FPS is still an excellent choice, offering a high level of detail without sacrificing the high frame rates needed for a fast-paced FPS. The High preset at 175.6 FPS might be preferable for those with 165Hz or 175Hz monitors who want to maximize refresh rate, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often subtle. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, balancing a 35 FPS gain over Ultra with minimal visual compromise.

For 3840x2160, the High preset at 95.3 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 77.9 FPS is still playable, but the 17.4 FPS drop is substantial. The Medium preset at 114.4 FPS offers a significant boost for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. For 4K, the recommendation is to use High for a standard 60Hz or 120Hz display, as it provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS baseline and looks significantly better than Medium.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck in this system. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 367.4 FPS at 1080p to 237.3 FPS at 1440p, a 35.4% decrease, and then to 130.7 FPS at 4K, a 64.4% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the Ultra preset showing a drop from 220.4 FPS to 140.6 FPS at 1440p and finally to 77.9 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior suggests that the system is heavily GPU-limited. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at lower resolutions, but instead, they continue to increase as resolution decreases. The only exception might be at 1080p Low, where the CPU's single-thread performance could start to become a factor, but the 367.4 FPS result indicates there is still headroom. The data implies that the RTX 4070 Ti's raw pixel throughput is the defining characteristic of this combo's performance, and the 13700K is more than capable of feeding it data. The drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which is expected due to the quadratic increase in pixel count, confirming that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shader count are the key constraints at higher resolutions.