Doom

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 287th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. This is a commanding position for a game that is nearly a decade old, and the ranking reflects the raw horsepower this pairing brings to the table. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile against all graphics cards. When two components both land in the mid-80s or higher in their respective fields, the resulting system is almost guaranteed to dominate a title optimized for older hardware.

What is particularly striking about this rank is the headroom. The combo is not merely playable at demanding settings — it is obliterating the 60 FPS threshold at every preset tested. The data indicates that the bottleneck in this system is rarely the hardware itself, but rather the game's engine limits at extreme frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system pushes 385.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU and GPU are working in such harmony that the game's simulation step becomes the limiting factor. This is a classic sign of a combo that was designed for future-proofing, not just current playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shifts predictably as resolution scales, but the data reveals some nuances worth investigating. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes highly relevant. The i5-14400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz and its PassMark single-thread score of 3701 provide the foundation for the 385.7 FPS at Low settings — a figure that no GPU alone could achieve without a capable processor feeding it. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 385.7 FPS to 241.3 FPS, a 37% reduction that is primarily driven by the GPU's workload increasing with visual fidelity.

As resolution rises to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and its 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth become the primary drivers. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution narrows proportionally: 257.6 FPS at Low versus 154.3 FPS at Ultra, a 40% drop. Interestingly, this percentage drop is similar to 1080p, which suggests that the game is still not fully stressing the GPU's capabilities at 1440p. The real shift happens at 3840x2160, where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p. Here, the Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS, while Low maintains 140.9 FPS — a 41% reduction. The consistent percentage drops across resolutions indicate that Doom's scaling is well-balanced, but the absolute numbers reveal that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component that determines the ceiling at 4K.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the deltaPct values from its nearest rivals. The i5-14400F averages 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2%. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning that any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER would produce nearly identical frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 and 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. This tells us that the system's performance is overwhelmingly determined by the GPU once the resolution passes 1440p, and the CPU only matters at extreme frame rates where its 10 cores and 16 threads can flex their muscles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of how this combo handles Doom across three resolutions and four presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the system never drops below 241.3 FPS, which occurs at Ultra settings. The Low preset delivers 385.7 FPS, Medium 347.1 FPS, and High 292.4 FPS. These numbers suggest that even the most demanding settings at 1080p are well within the comfort zone of a high-refresh-rate monitor, and the game will feel buttery smooth regardless of the preset chosen. The gap between Low and Ultra is 144.4 FPS, which is substantial but does not affect playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings produce 257.6 FPS, Medium 223.7 FPS, High 189.8 FPS, and Ultra 154.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra here is 103.3 FPS, which is proportionally similar to 1080p. At this resolution, the system is still far above the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest preset still delivering more than double the playable threshold. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo — it offers crisp visuals without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience.

At 3840x2160, the system finally encounters some resistance. Ultra settings drop to 83 FPS, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS but represents a 46% reduction from the High preset's 105.3 FPS. Medium delivers 124.7 FPS, and Low reaches 140.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 57.9 FPS drop, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is being taxed at 4K, but the card's 112 ROPs and 320 TMUs are still up to the task. Notably, the data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, which means we cannot assess frame-time consistency from this dataset. However, the high averages suggest that the system has ample headroom to avoid stutters.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 83 FPS, which is 23 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution, with an average FPS of 83.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the regular RTX 4080 for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. The deltaPct between them is -0.1%, meaning the SUPER is effectively identical in performance to the standard 4080. For Doom specifically, you would see no meaningful difference in frame rates.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: All presets at 2560x1440 stay above 60 FPS. The highest preset, Ultra, delivers an average of 154.3 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Even the most demanding settings at this resolution are well within the system's capabilities.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role due to the extremely high frame rates. The i5-14400F's single-thread score of 3701 and its 4.70 GHz boost clock are critical for achieving 385.7 FPS at Low settings. The GPU is still powerful enough to keep up, but the CPU becomes the bottleneck at these frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Doom?

A: The combo ranks 287th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.7% of all configurations. This is a strong position, particularly given the game's age, and it indicates that the system will handle Doom with ease at any resolution or preset.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 105.3 FPS, while Ultra delivers 83 FPS. The difference is 22.3 FPS, which is a 21% reduction. This is the largest single-preset drop in the dataset, highlighting the significant performance cost of the highest visual fidelity at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 241.3 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available in the game, and the system handles it with enormous headroom — nearly four times the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 154.3 FPS. This represents a 36% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure, but the system still has over 94 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The visual upgrade from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, and the performance cost is well worth it.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best settings choice, delivering an average of 83 FPS. This is the only resolution where the performance drops below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The data shows that this combo can run Doom at maximum visual fidelity in 4K without sacrificing playability, which confirms the RTX 4080 SUPER's capabilities.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can absolutely run Doom. The verdictByResolution field lists every settings preset at every resolution as playable, meaning all 12 combinations of resolution and preset clear the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the system is overkill, with even Ultra settings delivering 241.3 FPS — a figure that would benefit a 240Hz monitor. At 1440p, Ultra still delivers 154.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 4K, Ultra drops to 83 FPS, but this remains a fully playable experience.

The key takeaway is that this combo does not force the user to make compromises. Whether you prioritize resolution or visual fidelity, the system has enough performance to deliver a smooth experience. The only scenario where you might consider lowering settings is if you have a monitor with a refresh rate above 83 Hz at 4K, but for standard 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset is the obvious choice. The combination of the i5-14400F's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4080 SUPER's massive compute power creates a system that is not just playable, but exceptional.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering hardware that behaves similarly to the i5-14400F, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which has an average benchmark score of 32233 and a deltaPct of 0.1% — essentially identical performance. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also closely matched at 32226 (0.2% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (-0.2% delta), meaning it is slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks. These CPUs would all produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and the differences are within the margin of error.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the closest alternative, with an average score of 54247 and a deltaPct of -0.1%. This means the standard 4080 is effectively the same card for gaming purposes. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), making it slightly faster in synthetic tests, though it is a workstation card. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7% delta) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.8% delta), both of which are about 3% faster in raw benchmarks. In real-world Doom performance, these differences would translate to a few frames per second at most, so any of these GPUs would provide a similar experience at 4K Ultra.