Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an extraordinary performance profile in Doom (2016), with measured frame rates that not only clear the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination but also push into triple-digit territory across the board. The data shows a system that is fundamentally overqualified for this title, producing results that range from a low of 93.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 390.3 FPS at 1080p Low, making it one of the most potent combinations in the database for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance scaling across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its most extreme results, with average frame rates ranging from 270.2 FPS at Ultra settings to 390.3 FPS at Low. The Medium preset produces 369.6 FPS, while High settings yield 329.6 FPS. This represents a performance spread of 120.1 FPS between the most demanding and least demanding presets at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is operating well within its capabilities even at maximum graphical fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but show the expected scaling penalty. Low settings deliver 289.2 FPS, Medium produces 252.2 FPS, and High settings achieve 213.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still maintains a robust 172.7 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 25-30% across all presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count of approximately 78% more pixels that the GPU must process.

At 3840x2160, the performance figures confirm that even 4K resolution cannot stress this combination to its limits. Ultra settings produce 93.8 FPS, High settings achieve 115 FPS, Medium delivers 137.2 FPS, and Low settings reach 156.3 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced gap between presets, with Ultra being 62.5 FPS slower than Low, suggesting that the higher resolution amplifies the impact of graphical settings on rendering load. Throughout all measurements, no minimum or maximum frame rate data is provided, so the analysis relies exclusively on average FPS figures, which remain consistently above the 60 FPS playability threshold in every single configuration tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets provides clear evidence about which component dominates in this game. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is the primary performance driver, but the i5-14400F demonstrates sufficient capability to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at the highest frame rates. The 1080p results are particularly telling: at Low settings, the system produces 390.3 FPS, which would require both the CPU to feed the GPU with draw calls and the GPU to render frames at an extremely rapid pace. The fact that performance scales smoothly from Low to Ultra at 1080p, with only a 120 FPS drop, indicates that the CPU can maintain high throughput without limiting the GPU.

The resolution scaling provides further insight into component roles. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, performance drops by approximately 25-30% across all presets, and from 1440p to 4K, the drop is even more pronounced at roughly 45-50%. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing resolution places more load on the graphics processor while the CPU workload remains relatively constant. The i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides enough processing power to keep up with the RTX 4090's demands, even at 1080p where CPU overhead is typically highest.

At 4K Ultra, the combination achieves 93.8 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between 4K Low (156.3 FPS) and 4K Ultra (93.8 FPS) demonstrates that graphical settings have a substantial impact on GPU load at higher resolutions, but the CPU remains capable of supporting these frame rates without introducing stutter or frame pacing issues. The benchmark results for the i5-14400F, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,701, support its ability to handle the game's CPU demands, while the RTX 4090's Passmark G3D score of 38,194 confirms its dominant role in rendering performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a combo rank of 123 out of 3,712 tested configurations for Doom. This places the system in the top 3.3% of all combinations tested, a remarkable position that underscores the exceptional performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data. The rank reflects not just the GPU's raw power but also the suitability of the CPU pairing, as many combinations with comparable graphics cards might struggle to achieve the same frame rates if paired with weaker processors.

The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with a score of 32,233 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32,121 (0.5% faster), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, which is 0.2% slower. These margins are negligible, indicating that the i5-14400F performs on par with a range of competitive processors from both Intel and AMD.

The GPU similarly holds an 88th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% faster), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (2.9% slower), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% faster. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a strong mid-range CPU results in a pairing that ranks exceptionally well for this game, with the data showing no signs of CPU-induced performance limitations.

The Verdict

The verdict for this system is unequivocal: the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 can run Doom at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Ultra, High, Medium, and Low—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 93.8 FPS average. This means users can experience the game at 4K with every graphical feature enabled while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system achieves its best performance at Ultra settings with 172.7 FPS, and again, all presets are playable. The 1440p results show such high frame rates that users could reasonably consider enabling higher refresh rate displays, as the system has ample headroom beyond the 60 FPS minimum requirement. At 1920x1080, the best settings also remain Ultra, delivering 270.2 FPS, which is more than four times the playability threshold.

The data confirms that this combination is not merely playable but excessively capable for Doom. Even in the most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—the system maintains nearly 94 FPS, leaving significant performance headroom. The verdict by resolution is consistent: every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest recorded average frame rate being 93.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. This system will not struggle with this game under any configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average FPS of 93.8, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combination achieves?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 390.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does performance scale between 1080p and 1440p?

A: At 1440p, frame rates are approximately 25-30% lower than at 1080p across all presets. For example, Ultra drops from 270.2 FPS at 1080p to 172.7 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 or the i5-14400F the limiting factor in this game?

A: The RTX 4090 is the primary performance driver, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when resolution increases. The i5-14400F provides sufficient CPU performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck, even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 390 FPS.

Q: What rank does this combination hold in the benchmark database for Doom?

A: This combo ranks 123rd out of 3,712 tested configurations, placing it in the top 3.3% of all combinations tested for this game.

Q: Are all presets playable at every resolution?

A: Yes, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with every configuration exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 270.2 FPS average. This represents the highest graphical quality available in the game, and the system has such massive headroom that users could comfortably enable additional features like higher anti-aliasing without concern.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 172.7. This still provides more than double the playability threshold, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The performance at this resolution is sufficient for 144Hz displays, as the frame rate exceeds 144 FPS by a significant margin.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best playable setting, achieving 93.8 FPS average. While this is the lowest frame rate of any configuration tested, it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for a fully maxed-out 4K experience. Users with 4K displays can enable every graphical option without sacrificing fluidity, and the 93.8 FPS average provides enough headroom to maintain smooth gameplay even during intense combat sequences.