Doom

# Doom: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional frame rates in Doom, a 2016 FPS title that remains popular for its fast-paced action. The data shows this pairing sits at rank 607 out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top 17% of all configurations. The measured results demonstrate that this system is capable of handling even the most demanding settings at high resolutions, with the RTX 4070 SUPER proving to be the primary driver of performance across the board.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Doom, and how significant is that?

The combo ranks 607th out of 3,712 tested combinations. This places the system in the top 16.4% of all configurations tested, indicating strong performance that should satisfy most players seeking high frame rates in this title.

Q: What average FPS can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 210 FPS. This is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors and provides a very smooth gameplay experience in Doom's fast-paced combat scenarios.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785, placing it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. It sits essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6520P (0% delta), while the AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% faster, the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% faster, and the AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% faster.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to nearby alternatives?

The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43,262 (0.1% higher), while the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% higher) and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (1% higher).

Q: What kind of frame rate difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

At 3840x2160, the difference is substantial. Low settings produce 123 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 74 FPS average. This represents a 49 FPS difference, or roughly 40% lower performance at the highest quality preset.

Q: Is there a measurable performance gap between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings?

Yes, the data shows a clear scaling pattern. At High settings, 1080p delivers 257 FPS while 1440p delivers 166 FPS, a drop of 91 FPS. Similarly, at Medium settings, 1080p averages 304 FPS versus 197 FPS at 1440p, showing that resolution has a significant impact on the final frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 125W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and it includes 36 MB of shared L3 cache alongside per-core L1 cache of 192 KB and L2 cache of 3 MB per core.

In Doom, a title that primarily relies on GPU throughput, the CPU's role is less about raw multithreaded muscle and more about maintaining high single-thread performance to feed the graphics card. The processor's single-core benchmark results are strong: a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 354, Cinebench R20 single-core of 3,453, and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,439. These scores reflect the 5.50 GHz boost clock, which ensures that the game's main thread can run without bottlenecking the GPU.

The multi-core scores are equally impressive, with Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 44,253 and PassMark multithread at 68,574. However, Doom is not a heavily threaded game, so these figures matter less for this specific measurement. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is more than capable of handling any modern game, and its 24 threads provide headroom for background tasks while gaming. The processor's unlocked multiplier also makes it suitable for overclocking, though the stock performance shown here is already quite high.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 607 out of 3,712 tested combinations places it in the 83.7th percentile of all tested systems for Doom. This is a strong result, particularly given that the game is older and many combinations with newer or more expensive hardware will naturally sit above it. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial rasterization capabilities.

Relative to the CPU's overall percentile of 96 among all CPUs, the combo's rank is slightly lower, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Doom. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking aligns more closely with the combo's overall position, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance in this title. The gap between the CPU's potential and the final combo rank indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield more significant gains than upgrading the CPU for this specific game.

The fact that this combo outperforms 3,105 other combinations is notable, especially considering the wide variety of hardware configurations tested. Systems with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generations would certainly rank higher, but for a mainstream enthusiast setup, this position is respectable and indicates smooth, high-FPS gameplay across most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 349 FPS, which drops to 304 FPS at Medium, 257 FPS at High, and 210 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset has a documented minimum of 259 FPS and maximum of 350 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. Even at Ultra, the 210 FPS average is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors, making this resolution ideal for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down as expected. Low settings yield 226 FPS average, Medium averages 197 FPS with a minimum of 167 and maximum of 227, High averages 166 FPS, and Ultra drops to 136 FPS. The 1440p results show that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to maintain high frame rates, though the transition from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 30 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable results. Low settings produce 123 FPS average, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123, High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but users targeting 4K at 120 Hz or higher will need to use lower presets. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 49 FPS drop, highlighting the significant impact of settings at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The card has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

With 7,168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though these features are not directly measured in the Doom results. The card's TDP is 220W and it requires a 550W power supply, with a single 16-pin power connector.

In Doom, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates. The measured results show a clear pattern: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops by roughly 40-50% at each settings tier. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully saturated at Low settings (349 FPS), but at Ultra (210 FPS) it is more evenly balanced with the CPU. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with Ultra settings producing 74 FPS compared to Low at 123 FPS.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Doom at all tested resolutions and settings, as the game is not particularly memory-intensive by modern standards. The card's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-end option, though its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RTX 4090 Mobile and Quadro M6000 variants, showing that desktop performance is competitive with mobile high-end parts.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 304 FPS average with a minimum of 259 FPS, providing ample headroom for high-refresh-rate displays without sacrificing much visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium averages 197 FPS with a minimum of 167 FPS, still comfortably above 144 Hz for most monitors. At 4K, Medium produces 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS, which is smooth enough for standard 60 Hz displays and most 100 Hz panels.

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, Ultra settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, with 210 FPS and 136 FPS averages respectively. The 1440p Ultra result of 136 FPS is still above 120 Hz, making it a good choice for high-refresh monitors. However, at 4K, Ultra drops to 74 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but could feel less responsive in fast combat scenarios.

For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, Low settings at 1080p (349 FPS) or 1440p (226 FPS) are recommended. The Low preset eliminates most graphical effects that can obscure visibility, and the high frame rates ensure minimal input latency. At 4K, Low settings at 123 FPS provide a good balance for users who must play at this resolution but still want high refresh rates.

The High preset serves as a middle ground, offering improved visuals over Medium with only a modest FPS penalty. At 1080p, High averages 257 FPS, at 1440p it averages 166 FPS, and at 4K it averages 90 FPS. This preset is recommended for users who want better textures and effects without the performance cost of Ultra, particularly at 4K where the difference between High and Ultra is 16 FPS.