Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Doom, placing this combination in the 99th percentile out of 1,681 tested combos. The data shows this is a top-tier setup for the 2016 FPS title, with frame rates ranging from 83.3 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 401.4 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to these results and what settings provide the best experience.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 99th out of 1,681 tested combos, placing it in the top tier of all tested systems. The percentileVsAllCpus of 93 for the CPU and 88 for the GPU confirm both components are high performers, but the excellent game-specific results show they work exceptionally well together in this title.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 192.2 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 144Hz. The Ultra preset achieves 156.3 FPS at the same resolution, still above 144Hz, making it the better choice for visual quality while maintaining high refresh rates.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming at high refresh rates?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves 104.7 FPS, which is suitable for 60Hz to 100Hz displays. For 120Hz+ 4K displays, the Low preset at 143.1 FPS is the only option that exceeds 120 FPS, though Medium at 120.9 FPS is very close.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 47,282 is essentially tied with its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47,334), 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (47,131), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900F (47,081).

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610, placing it 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53,489), 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53,414), and 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52,505).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting in this game's performance?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,000) ensures it doesn't bottleneck, but the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows typical GPU-bound patterns, with 4K Ultra producing less than half the FPS of 1080p Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides substantial processing power with 16 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosting up to 5.40 GHz. This Raptor Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node, delivers exceptional single-thread performance with a PassMark single-thread score of 4,333 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,850. For a game like Doom, which relies on both single-core responsiveness and multi-threaded game logic, these capabilities ensure the CPU never becomes the bottleneck.

The CPU's multi-threaded strength is evident in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,000 and PassMark multithread score of 45,887. In Doom, where enemy AI and physics calculations can scale across cores, the 24 threads provide ample headroom. The 3DMark tests further illustrate this balance: a single-thread score of 1,136 and a 2-thread score of 2,262, scaling up to 12,412 at max threads. This scaling efficiency means the processor can handle both the main game thread and background tasks simultaneously without performance degradation.

The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core provide low-latency access to frequently used game data. This cache hierarchy, combined with the high boost clock, contributes to the impressive frame rates observed. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel configuration gives flexibility, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a fallback display option, though the discrete GPU handles all rendering here.

Benchmark comparisons show this CPU sits at the 93rd percentile versus all CPUs, with a performance profile nearly identical to its closest rivals. The 0.1% difference from the i7-13700KF and 0.3% from the AMD EPYC 4364P are within measurement noise, indicating that any of these processors would perform similarly in Doom. The real-world game results confirm this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 401.4 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, indicating the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately at all tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the choice of preset depends entirely on the display refresh rate and resolution. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 237.6 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The data shows diminishing returns from lowering settings at this resolution: High at 291.7 FPS, Medium at 345.5 FPS, and Low at 401.4 FPS. The visual quality improvement from Medium to Ultra is significant, and since both exceed 240Hz, there's no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 156.3 FPS is the best choice for 144Hz monitors, as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate. For 165Hz or 240Hz displays, the High preset at 192.2 FPS offers a better balance, as the difference between High and Ultra is noticeable but the frame rate gain is substantial. The Medium preset at 226.2 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting 240Hz, where the visual downgrade from High is acceptable for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. The High preset at 104.7 FPS is ideal for 60Hz to 100Hz displays, offering excellent visual quality. The Medium preset at 120.9 FPS is better for 120Hz displays, providing a good balance of quality and speed. The Ultra preset at 83.3 FPS is playable but below the 90 FPS threshold some players prefer, while the Low preset at 143.1 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the frame rate gain. For most 4K displays, High is the recommended starting point, with Medium as a viable alternative for higher refresh rate panels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 99 out of 1,681 tested combos in Doom. This top-tier ranking places it above 1,582 other configurations, meaning only about 5.9% of tested combos perform better. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 93 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 88 indicate both components are high performers individually, but their combined result in this game exceeds what those individual percentiles might suggest.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 53,610 places it in the 88th percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 53,489, a difference of just 0.2%. This tight grouping suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is competitively positioned. However, the game-specific results show the combo outperforms what the GPU's average score alone would predict, largely due to the CPU's strong performance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 47,282 is similarly competitive, with the i7-13700KF just 0.1% ahead.

This ranking indicates that for Doom specifically, this hardware combination delivers near-optimal performance. The 99th percentile ranking out of 1,681 combos means only a handful of more expensive or newer configurations achieve higher frame rates. The data suggests this combo is well-balanced for this game, with neither component significantly limiting the other's performance across the tested resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC, provides the rendering muscle for Doom. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this 2016 title. The GPU's 10,240 shading units and 320 texture mapping units, combined with 112 ROPs, ensure high fill rates: 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate.

The GPU's clock speeds of 2,295 MHz base and 2,550 MHz boost, with memory running at 23 Gbps effective, provide substantial compute throughput. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is far beyond what Doom requires, as evidenced by the frame rates achieved. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores offer future-proofing for games that utilize ray tracing and DLSS, though Doom from 2016 does not leverage these features. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 confirm its general graphics strength.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (237.6 FPS at Ultra) that the CPU likely plays a larger role in maintaining those numbers. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the Ultra preset dropping to 83.3 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical: the GPU's workload increases with resolution while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate this is a power-hungry card, but the performance justifies the requirements.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score show it is competitive: 0.2% behind the RX 6900 XT, 0.4% behind the Radeon Pro W6600M, and 2.1% ahead of the RX 7700S. In Doom specifically, the RTX 4080 SUPER's combination of high clock speeds and ample VRAM ensures it never runs out of resources, even at 4K Ultra with the game's texture-heavy environments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 401.4 FPS, Medium reaches 345.5 FPS, High hits 291.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 237.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 40.8% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest figure is far above any display's refresh rate. This resolution is clearly CPU-limited at the lower settings, where the frame rates exceed what most GPUs can sustain.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. Low preset runs at 255.9 FPS, Medium at 226.2 FPS, High at 192.2 FPS, and Ultra at 156.3 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 36.2% reduction in FPS at Low settings (from 401.4 to 255.9) and a 34.2% reduction at Ultra (from 237.6 to 156.3). This consistent scaling indicates the GPU is becoming more influential at this resolution, though the CPU still provides ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes full control. Low preset delivers 143.1 FPS, Medium achieves 120.9 FPS, High produces 104.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 83.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 41.8% reduction, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The gap between Medium and High is 16.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 21.4 FPS, suggesting Ultra carries a significant performance penalty for its visual gains.

The overall pattern shows that this combo can handle 1440p at maximum settings with frame rates above 144Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 4K, the system remains playable at all settings, with High being the sweet spot for visual quality and performance. The data confirms this is a powerful combination for Doom, with the 99th percentile ranking reflecting its real-world capabilities.