Doom

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in Doom produces a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still delivers exceptional frame rates even when the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p. The benchmark data indicates that this combination is not just capable of running the game; it crushes it, maintaining well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset and resolution tested. The Core i5-14400F, sitting at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, provides a solid foundation, while the RTX 5090 D, in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, provides the overwhelming graphical muscle. This results in a combo that ranks 40th out of 3712 tested configurations for this title, placing it in the top 1.1% of all systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the RTX 5090 D consistently delivering triple-digit average frame rates. At 4K (3840x2160), the game is highly demanding, but the system handles it with ease. At the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 102. Dropping to High increases the average to 125 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 148 FPS, with a minimum of 126 and a maximum of 170 FPS. At the Low preset, the average rises to 170 FPS, which is also the maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset.

Moving to 1440p (2560x1440), the frame rates become significantly higher. The Ultra preset averages 189 FPS. High settings push the average to 231 FPS. Medium settings see an average of 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 314 FPS. At Low settings, the average peaks at 314 FPS, which matches the maximum FPS at Medium.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the frame rates are astronomical, indicating a potential CPU bottleneck at the lower resolutions. The Ultra preset averages 292 FPS. High settings reach an average of 349 FPS. Medium settings show an average of 370 FPS, with a minimum of 314 and a maximum of 425 FPS. The Low preset produces the highest average of 388 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1080p is substantial; for instance, the Ultra preset jumps from 102 FPS at 4K to 189 FPS at 1440p and then to 292 FPS at 1080p. This indicates a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in performance bottlenecks as resolution changes. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant factor. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 68 FPS (170 vs 102), demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on the RTX 5090 D. The CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU still plays a primary role, but the CPU begins to show its influence. The scaling from the High preset at 4K (125 FPS) to High at 1440p (231 FPS) shows a substantial 106 FPS improvement, which is a 84.8% increase. This indicates the GPU is being utilized more efficiently as resolution decreases, but it is still the main driver of performance.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes a more significant factor, especially at lower settings. The frame rate scaling from 1440p Low (314 FPS) to 1080p Low (388 FPS) is only 74 FPS, a 23.6% improvement. This is a much smaller gain compared to the scaling seen between 4K and 1440p. This compression of frame rates at 1080p, particularly with the Low preset, suggests that the Intel Core i5-14400F is nearing its limit, preventing the RTX 5090 D from reaching its full potential. The difference between Medium and Low at 1080p is only 18 FPS (370 vs 388), whereas at 4K the same preset change yields a 22 FPS difference (148 vs 170). This shows that at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound, while the GPU still has performance to spare.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the playable threshold of 60 FPS, this system can run Doom at the highest possible settings at every resolution. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best settings are Ultra, which maintains an average of 102 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience well above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 189 FPS. This is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, providing a massive performance buffer.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 292 FPS. This is far beyond what any standard 60Hz or even 144Hz monitor can display, making the system highly future-proof for competitive play.

The data shows that the "best settings" are always Ultra, with the average FPS at each resolution being 102, 189, and 292 respectively. There is no scenario in this data where the user would need to compromise on visual quality to achieve a playable frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data provides a list of nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, which can help identify alternative components with similar performance characteristics.

For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest rivals are all processors with very similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the closest overall, with a negligible 0.1% difference in score. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also very close, with a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% slower. In practical terms, a system built with any of these CPUs would exhibit nearly identical performance in Doom, especially since the game at 4K is heavily GPU-bound. The choice between these would likely come down to platform preferences, as the performance difference is minimal.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which has a 1.1% higher average score, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which is 1.6% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB are 2.1% and 2.4% slower, respectively. These are the components whose benchmark scores are closest to the RTX 5090 D. In Doom, a user could expect similar frame rates from these GPUs, though the specific architectural differences might alter performance in other titles. The data suggests that the RTX 5090 D and the RX 6650M XT would perform nearly identically in this game based on their comparable average scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 40 out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom. This is a top-tier result, placing the system in the 98.9th percentile of all tested configurations. This high ranking is primarily driven by the exceptional performance of the RTX 5090 D, which is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, while ranked in the 83rd percentile, is sufficient to support the GPU's performance, especially at higher resolutions.

This rank means that only 39 other combinations of CPU and GPU in the database performed better than this setup in Doom. Given the GPU's massive performance headroom, the only way to rank higher would be to pair it with a faster CPU to reduce the bottleneck observed at 1080p. However, for the vast majority of users, this rank signifies an incredibly powerful and capable system for this game.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 102 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The data indicates that the Ultra preset is the best option, delivering an average of 189 FPS at 2560x1440. All four presets are playable, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data suggests a potential CPU bottleneck at 1080p on the Low preset. The frame rate scaling from 1440p Low (314 FPS) to 1080p Low (388 FPS) is only a 23.6% improvement, compared to the much larger gains seen when moving from 4K to 1440p. This indicates the CPU is limiting performance at the lowest resolution and settings.

Q: How does this system's performance compare to other tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks 40th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 1.1% of all tested systems. This is an exceptionally high ranking, putting it ahead of the vast majority of other CPU and GPU pairings.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, the system achieves an average of 370 FPS, with a minimum of 314 FPS and a maximum of 425 FPS.

Q: Are there any GPUs with similar performance to the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: Based on the nearest rival scores, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has a 1.1% higher average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% lower. These GPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Doom.