Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a benchmark profile that is decisively strong for Doom, with measured frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across the vast majority of tested configurations. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but with enough CPU headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and practical settings recommendations based exclusively on the provided dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset at 4K for this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding setting that remains playable, achieving an average of 64.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 54.9 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Doom at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution clear the threshold.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 262 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 154.2 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 107.8 FPS between the two extremes.

Q: Does this GPU outperform its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT's score of 17083. It is also 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M's score of 17019.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F falls in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in the benchmark database.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset the only non-playable configuration in the dataset?

A: Yes. The only measured configuration that fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold is 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which averages 54.9 FPS. All other resolution and preset combinations exceed 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the system is likely constrained by the GPU's rendering throughput, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance (evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055) provides ample headroom. The frame rate drops from 262 FPS at Low to 154.2 FPS at Ultra, a 107.8 FPS reduction, which is a 41.1% decrease attributable primarily to increased GPU load from higher-quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The Ultra preset still averages 99.2 FPS, but the difference between Low (168.7 FPS) and Ultra (99.2 FPS) is 69.5 FPS. This is a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, but the relative scaling shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at this resolution. The CPU's impact is still present but secondary, as even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the limiting component. The frame rate range narrows significantly: from 93.9 FPS at Low to 54.9 FPS at Ultra, a 39 FPS spread. The Ultra preset's drop below 60 FPS is a direct consequence of the RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth being saturated at this resolution. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck here, as evidenced by the fact that even the Low preset at 4K (93.9 FPS) is substantially lower than the same preset at 1440p (168.7 FPS). The data consistently indicates that the GPU's pixel and texture throughput, rated at 165.6 GPixel/s and 317.4 GTexel/s respectively, determines performance at 4K, while the CPU's capabilities are more relevant for maximizing frame rates at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a highly capable configuration. The Low preset achieves an average of 262 FPS, the Medium preset averages 224.8 FPS, the High preset averages 191.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 154.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 107.8 FPS reduction, with each step up in settings costing a noticeable but manageable amount of performance. The minimum FPS values are not provided in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average figures.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show expected scaling from 1080p. The Low preset averages 168.7 FPS, Medium averages 148.1 FPS, High averages 121 FPS, and Ultra averages 99.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 69.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU's workload at 1440p compresses the performance envelope compared to 1080p. The High preset at 1440p (121 FPS) is still faster than the Ultra preset at 1080p (154.2 FPS), which underscores the GPU's ability to handle higher resolutions with moderate settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance profile changes character. The Low preset averages 93.9 FPS, Medium averages 77.6 FPS, and High averages 64.3 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 54.9 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 39 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is operating near its memory bandwidth limits, and further reductions in settings yield diminishing returns.

The Verdict

According to the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Doom at all three tested resolutions, but not with every preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 154.2 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 99.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, three presets (Low, Medium, High) clear the threshold, with High averaging 64.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls short at 54.9 FPS.

The clear conclusion is that this combination is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, even at maximum settings. For 4K, the system is capable of high-quality play, but users must avoid the Ultra preset. The High preset at 4K, with an average of 64.3 FPS, provides a playable experience with only a 5.7 FPS margin above the threshold. The data suggests that for 4K Ultra, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, but for the majority of gaming scenarios, this setup delivers excellent performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, offer a reference point for similar processing capabilities. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average score of 32233, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14400F's score of 32279. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, representing a 0.2% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% difference. These CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game's performance at higher resolutions is primarily GPU-bound.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070's nearest rivals show similar performance levels. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 17083, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% difference, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher. In practical terms, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 3070 in Doom, meaning they would also fall short of 60 FPS at 4K Ultra but excel at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3712 tested combinations in the benchmark database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1582nd for Doom. This places it in the top 42.6% of all tested combos for this game. The rank reflects the fact that while the GPU is not a top-tier part (it sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs), the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking helps boost the overall combination. The data indicates that this combo is well above average for Doom performance, but not among the elite configurations that would dominate the top percentile rankings. The rank of 1582 out of 3712 suggests that there are many faster combos, but also that this setup is comfortably in the upper half of all tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 154.2 FPS. This provides a massive margin over the playable threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 99.2 FPS. This is 39.2 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, offering both high fidelity and smooth gameplay. The High preset at 121 FPS is also viable, but the data shows that Ultra is the optimal choice for visual quality while still maintaining a significant frame rate buffer.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64.3 FPS. This provides a playable experience with high-quality visuals, but the margin is only 4.3 FPS above the threshold. The Medium preset averages 77.6 FPS and offers a more comfortable buffer if frame rate stability is a concern, but the High preset is technically the most demanding playable option. The Ultra preset at 54.9 FPS is not recommended, as it fails to meet the 60 FPS playable standard.