Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system capable of exceeding 300 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra presets. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the component roles, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a shift in the bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 314 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 203 FPS, a reduction of 111 FPS (approximately 35%). At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 110 FPS, representing a 204 FPS decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU are both highly capable, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern across settings is consistent. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 189 (Ultra) to 314 (Low), a spread of 125 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 122–203 FPS, a spread of 81 FPS. At 4K, the range tightens further to 66–110 FPS, a spread of just 44 FPS. This compression of the performance envelope at higher resolutions is classic evidence of GPU saturation. The RX 9070 XT's rendering workload grows faster than the CPU's ability to feed it, making the GPU the primary constraint at 4K.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p on High settings shows an average drop from 231 FPS to 149 FPS, a 35% reduction. The jump from 1440p to 4K on High yields 149 FPS down to 81 FPS, a 46% reduction. These percentages indicate that the 4K resolution imposes a disproportionately heavier load on the GPU, consistent with a 256-bit memory bus and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory being pushed to their limits. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the system is firmly GPU-bound, while at 1080p, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align with the observed frame rates. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Doom, a game that benefits from high bandwidth for texture streaming and large scene data. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 66, indicating that the GPU's 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs are fully occupied. The boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz provide the raw compute power, but the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

The GPU's performance percentile is 55, placing it above average among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 13543 is closely matched by rivals such as the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (13536, 0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13515, 0.2% delta). However, these rival comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks, not Doom-specific results. In the measured FPS data, the RX 9070 XT demonstrates strong scaling across settings, suggesting that its RDNA 4.0 architecture is well-suited to the game's Vulkan-based engine.

The memory clock of 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) is a notable factor. At 1080p Low, the GPU achieves 314 FPS, but this drops to 110 FPS at 4K Low. The 16 GB frame buffer is not the limiting factor at lower settings, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher memory pressure and compute load reduces the average to 66 FPS. The data shows that the GPU's texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s are sufficient for high refresh rates at 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset pushes the silicon to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Doom, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 669 out of 2930 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 23% of all configurations, a strong result that reflects the high FPS values measured at 1080p and 1440p. The rank is determined by the aggregate performance across all measured resolutions and settings, with the 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS likely dragging the overall position down from what the 1080p numbers alone would suggest.

The combo's rank of 669 is notable because the individual components have divergent percentile standings. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, -0.5% delta), indicating that the Core Ultra 5 245 is competitive with higher-tier processors. The GPU, however, ranks in the 55th percentile, with an average score of 13543. This mismatch suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in the chain, but the combo rank of 669 indicates that the pairing still outperforms the vast majority of tested systems in Doom.

The data shows that the combo's rank is likely driven by the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 314 FPS result is exceptional, and even at 4K Medium, the average of 96 FPS is respectable. The rank of 669 out of 2930 suggests that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it delivers a smooth experience for most gaming scenarios, particularly at 1440p where the average FPS stays above 120 across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. The Low preset yields an average of 314 FPS, with Medium at 273 FPS (min 232, max 314) and High at 231 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 189 FPS, which is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. The spread from 189 to 314 FPS indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with the GPU workload.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 203 FPS (Low), 177 FPS (Medium, min 150, max 203), 149 FPS (High), and 122 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset's minimum of 150 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate does not dip below the 144 Hz threshold. The Ultra preset's 122 FPS average is still smooth, but it shows a 40% drop from the Low preset, highlighting the GPU's increasing load at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 110 FPS (Low), 96 FPS (Medium, min 81, max 110), 81 FPS (High), and 66 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset's minimum of 81 FPS indicates that playability is maintained, but the Ultra preset's 66 FPS average falls below the 72 FPS threshold that some users consider the floor for smooth gameplay. The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra, with each step costing roughly 15-20% performance. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo is capable of 4K gaming, but users seeking 60+ FPS should stick to Medium or Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured average is 314 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 203 FPS, Medium averages 177 FPS, and High averages 149 FPS, all above 144. The Ultra preset averages 122 FPS, which falls below 144.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average is 66 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. It is 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) and 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228), but 0.6% faster than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618).

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and how does it rank?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Doom?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 669 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates. The Ultra preset at 189 FPS is the best choice for maximum visual quality, as it remains above 144 FPS. For users with a 240 Hz monitor, the High preset at 231 FPS or Medium at 273 FPS (min 232) are better suited, with Medium offering the best balance of visual fidelity and headroom.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 149 FPS is the recommended choice for 144 Hz displays, as it sits just above the refresh rate threshold. The Medium preset at 177 FPS (min 150) provides additional margin for frame time spikes, making it the safest option for consistent smoothness. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS is still playable but may cause noticeable stuttering on 144 Hz monitors, so it should only be used if visual quality takes priority over frame rate consistency.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 96 FPS (min 81) is the best balance, offering a solid 60+ FPS experience with moderate visual quality. The Low preset at 110 FPS is smoother but visually inferior, while the High preset at 81 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is only recommended for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate and are comfortable with occasional dips below 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, as it provides a 45% performance improvement over Ultra while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 plays a crucial role in enabling the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. With 14 cores and 14 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, this processor provides ample single-thread performance for game logic and draw call submission. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its capability: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. The PassMark single-thread score of 4394 further confirms its strength in lightly-threaded workloads.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in fast-paced FPS games like Doom. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 314 FPS result suggests that the CPU is not limiting performance, as the frame rate is likely capped by the GPU's rendering speed.

However, the CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 66 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound, as the CPU's 14 cores are more than sufficient to handle the game's physics and AI at that frame rate. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with a 0.4% delta to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, indicates that this processor is a strong pairing for the RX 9070 XT. The data shows that the CPU provides a solid foundation for the GPU to shine at 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K.