Doom

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Doom shows a clear progression of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 191.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 165.4 FPS and High manages 142.7 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still holds an average of 115.5 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame time data was recorded for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies on average FPS values.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected cost of additional pixels. Low averages 124.5 FPS, Medium drops to 108.9 FPS, and High settles at 90.8 FPS. Ultra, the most demanding preset at this resolution, still maintains an average of 76.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 47.7 FPS, which indicates a substantial scaling penalty for the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. The Low preset averages 66.2 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 61.1 FPS, just barely clearing the playable mark. High falls to 50.1 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 40.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 25.7 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The data indicates that this combo is capable at 4K only when settings are reduced, while lower resolutions offer headroom for higher quality presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 115.5 FPS at Ultra to 191.3 FPS at Low. These numbers suggest that the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, is the primary driver of performance, but the Intel Core i5-14400F provides enough computational headroom to avoid bottlenecking at these elevated frame rates. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, along with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, appear sufficient for Doom's demands at 1080p.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload grows, and frame rates scale downward proportionally. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 76.8, compared to 115.5 at 1080p Ultra, a drop of 38.7 FPS. This 33.5% reduction indicates that the GPU is handling the additional pixel count, while the CPU remains less influential at this resolution. The pattern continues at 3840x2160, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 40.5, while 4K Low only reaches 66.2. The scaling between presets at 4K is less dramatic than the scaling between resolutions, which points to the RTX 2060 SUPER's raw throughput being the primary constraint.

The data also shows that the CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 75.8 FPS, which suggests that both components are actively engaged. At 4K, the same preset gap is only 25.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is saturated and the CPU has spare capacity. For this game, the RTX 2060 SUPER with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the decisive component above 1080p, while the i5-14400F provides a stable foundation across all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the recorded data identifies the most demanding preset that meets this requirement at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed the threshold, with Ultra averaging 115.5 FPS. This makes Ultra the best setting at 1080p, as it delivers the highest quality without sacrificing playability. The margin over the 60 FPS threshold is substantial, offering 55.5 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. Every preset, from Low at 124.5 FPS to Ultra at 76.8 FPS, clears the playable threshold. Ultra is therefore the recommended setting at this resolution, with 16.8 FPS of headroom above the minimum requirement. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity could opt for High or Medium, but the data shows that Ultra is viable.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow. Low averages 66.2 FPS, and Medium averages 61.1 FPS, both above the 60 FPS mark. High falls to 50.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40.5 FPS, neither of which meets the playable threshold. The best setting at 4K is Medium, with an average of 61.1 FPS. This provides a 1.1 FPS margin over the threshold, which is slim but technically playable. Low is also viable at 66.2 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality with only a 5.1 FPS penalty compared to Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with an average score of 32233 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 with a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 with a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, which is 0.5% lower than the i5-14400F. These CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Doom, as their benchmark scores are nearly identical. The i5-14400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating that its performance is competitive with these alternatives.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 with a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 with a delta of -1.5%. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER. These GPUs are within a narrow performance band, so switching to any of them would result in nearly identical frame rates in Doom. The RTX 2060 SUPER ranks at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, placing it in the mid-range tier.

A system pairing the i5-14400F with any of these rival GPUs would behave similarly to the tested combo. For example, swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for the RTX 3060 Mobile would yield frame rates within 0.4% of the recorded values, which translates to a difference of less than 1 FPS at most settings. Similarly, replacing the CPU with the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U would have a negligible impact on performance, given the 0.1% delta in average benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2588th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the system in the 30th percentile of all recorded configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 30% of tested hardware pairs while being surpassed by the remaining 70%. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range status, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is an older architecture with a 62nd percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, performs better relative to its peers, ranking at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

The combo's rank in the database is influenced by the game's specific demands. Doom is a fast-paced FPS that benefits from high frame rates, and the recorded data shows that this system can achieve well above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p. However, at 4K, the system falls short of the playable threshold on higher presets, which drags down its overall standing compared to combos with more powerful GPUs. The rank of 2588 out of 3712 suggests that this pairing is a solid mid-tier option, capable of handling competitive play at standard resolutions but not designed for extreme visual settings at 4K.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, this PC can run Doom, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets, with Ultra averaging 115.5 FPS. This is the best-case scenario, offering both high visual quality and smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 76.8 FPS. The verdict at these two resolutions is clear: the hardware is more than sufficient for a responsive Doom experience.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more conditional. The system can run the game at Low and Medium presets, with averages of 66.2 FPS and 61.1 FPS respectively. However, High and Ultra presets fall below the playable threshold, with averages of 50.1 FPS and 40.5 FPS. The verdict for 4K is that the game is playable only with reduced settings. Users who prioritize 4K resolution must accept Medium quality as the ceiling, and even then, the 61.1 FPS average leaves minimal margin for frame drops. For the best balance of quality and performance, 1440p with Ultra settings is the recommended configuration, as it delivers 76.8 FPS with full visual features.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra, with an average of 115.5 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with all presets?

A: Yes, all four presets exceed 60 FPS at 1440p. Low averages 124.5 FPS, Medium averages 108.9 FPS, High averages 90.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 76.8 FPS.

Q: Which settings are playable at 3840x2160?

A: Only Low and Medium meet the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. Low averages 66.2 FPS, and Medium averages 61.1 FPS. High and Ultra fall below, at 50.1 FPS and 40.5 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's score of 32233.

Q: What GPU is most similar to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has an average score of 18159, just 0.4% lower than the RTX 2060 SUPER's score of 18093.

Q: What is the best overall setting for this system in Doom?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system averages 76.8 FPS, which offers the highest quality preset while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.