Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally powerful combination for running Doom (2016). Measured benchmark data shows this system delivers far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and settings preset tested. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 83.9 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it reaches 152.6 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it hits 240.2 FPS. The data indicates that this hardware pairing is not merely sufficient for the game, but overwhelmingly so, providing headroom for high refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions and maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark results for this combination reveal a system that never struggles with Doom, even at maximum settings. For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average framerate at or above 60 FPS is determined by the measured data.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 83.9 FPS. This is particularly notable because Ultra is the highest quality setting available in the test set. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold by nearly 24 frames per second, meaning even with potential frame-time spikes, the experience remains fluid. The High preset at this resolution runs at 103.1 FPS, Medium at 124.5 FPS, and Low at 137.5 FPS, but since Ultra already exceeds the playability threshold, it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is again Ultra, with an average of 152.6 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. The gap between Ultra and the next tier down is substantial — High runs at 190.2 FPS, Medium at 224.9 FPS, and Low at 260.3 FPS. For users with 144Hz or even 240Hz 1440p monitors, this combination can push very high refresh rates even at Ultra settings, though the lower presets unlock even more performance for competitive play.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 240.2 FPS. This is a remarkable figure for a game running at maximum settings. The data shows that at 1080p, this hardware combination is essentially unconstrained by the GPU or CPU — even the Ultra preset nearly quadruples the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset reaches 291.8 FPS, Medium hits 346 FPS, and Low achieves 400.1 FPS. For high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, this system provides more than enough performance to saturate any monitor currently available.

Across all three resolutions, the verdict is consistent: the Ultra preset is always the best choice, because it always maintains an average framerate well above 60 FPS. There is no scenario in this data where the user must compromise on visual quality to achieve playable performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination averages 83.9 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average framerate this combination achieves in Doom?

A: The highest measured average framerate is 400.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average framerate is 240.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in benchmark scores?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247. This makes the RTX 4080 SUPER 0.1% slower than the RTX 4080 in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Doom?

A: The data does not indicate any bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 400.1 FPS, which is an extremely high framerate. The Intel Core i5-14600K has a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064, indicating strong processing capability for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the playability verdict for this combination at 2560x1440?

A: The verdictByResolution data shows that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 2560x1440. The best settings are Ultra, which runs at an average of 152.6 FPS.

Q: What percentile does the RTX 4080 SUPER rank among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER falls into the 86th percentile among all GPUs based on its average benchmark score. The CPU, Intel Core i5-14600K, ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3,712 hardware combinations tested in Doom, this pairing of Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 277th. This places it in the top 7.5% of all tested combos, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU performance, as Doom is a game that responds well to both single-threaded CPU speed and raw GPU throughput.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 90 among all CPUs indicates that the i5-14600K is a top-decile processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24491 and Geekbench single-core score of 2491 demonstrate strong performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The GPU’s percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, confirms that the RTX 4080 SUPER is also a high-end part.

The combination’s rank of 277 out of 3712 suggests that there are 276 tested combos that perform better in Doom. These would likely include configurations with higher-tier GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or possibly CPU-GPU pairings that achieve slightly higher framerates at specific resolutions. However, the delta between this combination and those above it is likely small, given that the RTX 4080 SUPER already delivers framerates in the hundreds at 1080p and 1440p, and above 80 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The measured FPS data shows consistent scaling across resolutions — from 400.1 FPS at 1080p Low to 83.9 FPS at 4K Ultra — which indicates that neither the CPU nor GPU is severely limiting the other in this game. The i5-14600K’s boost clock of 5.30 GHz and 20 threads provide ample processing headroom for Doom’s engine. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy scenes are handled with ease.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for what other hardware would perform similarly to this combination. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. Its closest rivals are:

• Intel Xeon Gold 5318H: average score 48698, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14600K. This server-oriented Xeon processor would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Doom.
• AMD EPYC 4345P: average score 48470, which is 0.3% lower. This EPYC part would be a slightly slower alternative in CPU-bound scenarios.
• Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX: average score 48287, which is 0.7% lower. This mobile-oriented chip would perform slightly worse in sustained workloads.
• Intel Core Ultra 5 245: average score 48995, which is 0.8% higher. This desktop part would be a marginally faster alternative.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: average score 54247, which is 0.1% higher. This is effectively identical performance; users would notice no real difference in Doom.
• AMD Radeon Pro W5700X: average score 54828, which is 1.1% higher. This workstation card edges out the RTX 4080 SUPER in aggregate benchmarks, though it may not have the same gaming optimizations.
• AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB: average score 55698, which is 2.7% higher. Despite being a lower-tier gaming card, its aggregate score is higher in this benchmark suite.
• AMD Radeon 8060S: average score 55757, which is 2.8% higher. This integrated GPU solution scores higher in synthetic benchmarks, but real-world gaming performance would differ.

In practical terms, swapping the i5-14600K for any of its nearest rivals would change framerates in Doom by less than 1% in most cases. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for an RTX 4080 would produce nearly identical results. The AMD alternatives listed would likely produce similar or slightly different gaming performance depending on driver optimizations, but the deltaPct values suggest the aggregate differences are within a few percentage points.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets each, providing a comprehensive picture of performance.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: Average 83.9 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that approaches but still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.
• High: Average 103.1 FPS. A significant jump of 19.2 FPS from Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset includes costly effects.
• Medium: Average 124.5 FPS. Another 21.4 FPS improvement over High, showing that the GPU scales well as settings are reduced.
• Low: Average 137.5 FPS. The fastest 4K preset, though the visual quality is substantially reduced.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: Average 152.6 FPS. This is more than double the 4K Ultra framerate, demonstrating the resolution scaling of the RTX 4080 SUPER.
• High: Average 190.2 FPS. A 37.6 FPS increase from Ultra, making this a good choice for very high refresh rate gaming.
• Medium: Average 224.9 FPS. Approaching the 240Hz mark, this preset is ideal for competitive play at 1440p.
• Low: Average 260.3 FPS. This exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors, making the GPU the limiting factor rather than the display.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: Average 240.2 FPS. This is high enough to saturate 240Hz monitors, providing a buttery-smooth experience at maximum settings.
• High: Average 291.8 FPS. A 51.6 FPS increase over Ultra, showing that Doom’s Ultra preset has a measurable performance cost.
• Medium: Average 346 FPS. This is well beyond what any consumer monitor can display, making it overkill for most users.
• Low: Average 400.1 FPS. The maximum measured framerate in the dataset, though the visual trade-offs are significant.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent: Ultra is roughly 39-40% slower than Low at each resolution (83.9 vs 137.5 at 4K, 152.6 vs 260.3 at 1440p, 240.2 vs 400.1 at 1080p). This indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU maintaining high framerates even at the lowest settings.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, and it does so with exceptional performance. The verdictByResolution data provides clear guidance:

At 3840x2160, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 83.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can enjoy maximum visual quality at 4K without any compromises.

At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are also playable. The best settings are Ultra, running at 152.6 FPS. This is more than enough for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, and even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance headroom.

At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 240.2 FPS. For 1080p users, this combination is effectively overkill — it can drive the highest refresh rate monitors available while maintaining maximum graphical fidelity.

The data shows no scenario where this combination fails to reach 60 FPS. Even the most demanding preset (4K Ultra) delivers nearly 24 FPS above the playability threshold. This means the system is not just capable of running Doom, but it does so with enough margin to handle demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS in practice. The combination of the i5-14600K’s strong single-threaded performance and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s massive compute throughput ensures that Doom runs flawlessly across all tested configurations. For users with 4K displays, 1440p high-refresh monitors, or 1080p esports setups, this PC delivers top-tier performance in every scenario.