Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a remarkably strong performance in Doom, placing in the top quarter of all tested system configurations. With a combo rank of 651 out of 2930 tested pairings, this setup outperforms roughly 78% of all recorded combinations, a result driven by the GPU’s high refresh rate capabilities and the CPU’s robust single-thread performance. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions while the CPU ensures frame rates remain consistently high even at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 4070 secures a position of 651st among 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it comfortably within the 78th percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects a pairing that is substantially above average for this specific game, though it does not reach the extreme top tier occupied by more powerful (and typically more expensive) hardware. The percentileVsAllGpus score of 81 for the RTX 4070 corroborates this, showing the GPU alone outperforms 81% of all graphics cards in the database, and the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 90 indicates the processor is even more dominant relative to its peers.

Benchmark data shows the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37648 places it within a tight cluster of rivals. It sits a mere 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (score 37628) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (score 37507). Meanwhile, it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 1.3% (which scores 38135) but leads the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 by 1.3% (score 37157). This narrow spread suggests that in raw compute terms, the GPU is highly competitive with these specific alternatives, and in Doom specifically, its performance is amplified by the game’s well-optimized engine.

The CPU’s standing is similarly strong. The Core Ultra 5 245’s average benchmark score of 48995 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a -0.4% delta against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (score 49196) and a -0.5% delta against the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (score 49228). It edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% (score 48698) and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8% (score 48618). In practical terms for Doom, this means the CPU is never the bottleneck; it provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate at its full potential, as evidenced by the high frame rates observed across all tested settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the star of this combo for Doom, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, the GPU features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz (with a base clock of 1920 MHz) allows it to sustain high throughput, while the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Doom’s texture-heavy environments at 4K resolution.

The GPU’s performance in Doom scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rate drops from 110 FPS on Low to 66 FPS on Ultra, showing that the card’s compute and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed at this resolution. The 81 FPS average on High at 4K is particularly notable, as it indicates the card can handle 4K gaming at high quality settings without dropping below playable levels. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are instrumental in achieving these numbers, as Doom relies heavily on rapid texture fetching and pixel shading.

At 2560x1440, the RTX 4070 truly shines. The average frame rate ranges from 203 FPS on Low to 122 FPS on Ultra, with the High preset delivering 150 FPS. This places the card in a sweet spot where it can drive high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors (typically 144Hz or 165Hz) even with maximum settings. The measured data shows that the GPU’s FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS is more than adequate for this workload, and the 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, while not explicitly used in Doom’s standard rendering, contribute to the card’s overall architectural efficiency. The 21 Gbps effective memory speed ensures that data flows quickly enough to avoid stutters, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values (e.g., 150 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium).

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for a balance of quality and performance?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High delivers 150 FPS average, while 3840x2160 on High drops to 81 FPS. For high refresh rates, 1440p is optimal; for visual fidelity at 4K, the Medium preset (96 FPS) is the highest playable setting.

Q: How does this system perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 314 FPS on Low and 273 FPS on Medium, far exceeding the refresh rates of most monitors. This makes it ideal for esports-level play where maximum frame rates are prioritized.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a bottleneck at 4K in Doom?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as average FPS drops from 110 (Low) to 66 (Ultra). The CPU’s high percentile score (90th) suggests it has ample headroom, so the GPU’s rendering capacity is the constraint at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo compare to systems with similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 0.1% higher than the Tesla P4 and 0.4% higher than the RX Vega 56, but 1.3% lower than the RTX 4080 Mobile. In Doom, this translates to competitive performance against these rivals, though the specific frame rates depend on the CPU pairing.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect at lower settings?

A: The measured data shows minimum FPS values only for Medium settings: 81 FPS at 4K, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 232 FPS at 1080p. This indicates stable performance without significant frame drops.

Q: Does the GPU’s memory size affect performance in Doom?

A: With 12 GB of GDDR6X and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, the memory is sufficient for Doom’s requirements. The data shows no signs of memory-related stuttering, as evidenced by consistent frame rates across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates that scale smoothly: Low averages 314 FPS, Medium averages 273 FPS (with a minimum of 232 and maximum of 314), High averages 231 FPS, and Ultra averages 189 FPS. This progression shows a clear linear relationship between settings and performance, with each step up in quality costing roughly 15-20% of the frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU’s workload increasing. Low settings produce an average of 203 FPS, Medium drops to 177 FPS (minimum 150, maximum 204), High achieves 150 FPS, and Ultra settles at 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows from 125 FPS at 1080p to 81 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises. The minimum FPS at Medium (150) is still higher than most monitors’ refresh rates, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly but remains playable. Low settings yield an average of 110 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS (minimum 81, maximum 110), High averages 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (81) is just above the threshold for smooth 4K gaming, while the Ultra preset’s 66 FPS average may cause noticeable frame pacing issues on 60Hz displays. The data shows that the RTX 4070’s 12 GB memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the GPU’s compute resources (29.15 TFLOPS FP32) are stretched at this resolution with higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate priorities. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset (189 FPS average) is the clear choice for most users, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining frame rates far above the 144Hz refresh rate common in competitive monitors. For those with 240Hz displays, the High preset (231 FPS) offers a better balance, sacrificing some visual fidelity for a 22% increase in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (150 FPS average) is recommended for users with 144Hz monitors, as it delivers the full refresh rate with excellent visual quality. The Medium preset (177 FPS) is better suited for 165Hz displays, though the visual difference between Medium and High is noticeable in Doom’s detailed environments. The Ultra preset (122 FPS) is still viable for 120Hz displays, but the drop from High is significant enough that most users should opt for High to maintain smoother motion.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset (96 FPS average) provides the best experience for 4K displays, as it maintains a frame rate above 90 FPS while preserving reasonable visual quality. The High preset (81 FPS) is acceptable for 60Hz displays but may show screen tearing without V-Sync enabled. The Low preset (110 FPS) is recommended for users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, such as those using 120Hz 4K monitors. The Ultra preset (66 FPS) should be avoided, as the performance drop is not justified by the marginal visual improvements over High.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo’s Doom performance. With 14 cores and 14 threads (no hyperthreading), the CPU’s configuration is unusual for its class, but its high boost clock of 5.10 GHz and base clock of 3.50 GHz provide the single-thread performance that Doom’s engine heavily relies upon. The single-core benchmark scores are particularly telling: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4394 both place the CPU in the top 90th percentile of all processors.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy, while not directly tested in Doom, contributes to its efficiency. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, reducing latency in game logic and physics calculations. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the CPU can feed data to the GPU without creating a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU-bound scenarios typically occur.

Benchmark comparisons show the CPU’s performance is tightly clustered with its rivals. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 is only 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900’s average score (49228 vs 48995 for the Ultra 5), indicating that for multi-threaded workloads, this CPU is competitive with higher-tier alternatives. In Doom specifically, the CPU’s role is to maintain high minimum frame rates, and the measured data shows no signs of CPU-induced stuttering, with minimum FPS values at 1440p Medium (150) and 1080p Medium (232) remaining high. The 65W TDP and 3 nm process node also mean the CPU runs efficiently, though this does not directly impact frame rates in the measured data.