Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in Doom, with the benchmark data showing this combination comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly every tested configuration. The only exception is at 4K Ultra settings, where the average frame rate dips to 54 FPS, but the system otherwise demonstrates a wide margin of headroom at lower resolutions and presets. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, answers common questions, and provides guidance on optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions and settings, with the RTX 3070 showing its strength at 1080p and 1440p while beginning to strain at 4K with the most demanding preset.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo produces exceptional frame rates. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 258, with a minimum of 191 and a maximum of 258 recorded at Medium settings. The Medium preset averages 225 FPS, while High settings deliver 190 FPS on average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 155 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold of 60 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, this combination is never bottlenecked, and the minimum frame rates at Medium (191 FPS) suggest consistent delivery without significant dips.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS, which is identical to the maximum FPS recorded at Medium settings in this resolution. The Medium preset averages 145 FPS, with a minimum of 124 and a maximum of 167. High settings average 123 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage an average of 100 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 67 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the visual upgrade without compromising playability. The minimum frame rate at Medium (124 FPS) is still well above 60 FPS, which points to a stable experience even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve starts to show the limits of the RTX 3070. Low settings average 90 FPS, which is comfortably playable. Medium settings average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 91. High settings average 67 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. However, Ultra settings drop to an average of 54 FPS, falling below the playability threshold. The data indicates that at 4K, the user must choose between High settings at 67 FPS or Medium settings at 79 FPS to maintain smooth gameplay, while Ultra is not recommended without compromises.

The data also shows that the RTX 3070 scales well with resolution changes. From 1080p Ultra (155 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (100 FPS), there is a 35% drop, which is typical for a GPU in this class. From 1440p Ultra (100 FPS) to 4K Ultra (54 FPS), the drop is 46%, showing that 4K demands significantly more from the hardware. The minimum FPS data points, available only for Medium settings, show that the system maintains stable frame delivery: 191 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K, all of which are above the playability threshold.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 258 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 225 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 190 FPS at High settings.

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

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 54, which falls below the playability threshold of 60 FPS. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 67 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, which is 55 FPS lower than the 155 FPS average at 1920x1080 Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 145 FPS, compared to 225 FPS at 1080p, showing a 35% reduction in performance when moving up in resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K?

A: Based on the data, High settings at 3840x2160 provide an average of 67 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings offer a higher average of 79 FPS, but High is the highest preset that clears the threshold.

Q: Does the combo rank well among other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1596 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 43% of all configurations tested. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier ranking, indicating strong overall performance.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS drops below 60?

A: The data only provides minimum FPS values for Medium settings at each resolution. The lowest recorded minimum is 67 FPS at 3840x2160, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. No minimum FPS data is available for other presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 for each resolution. These settings represent the optimal balance between visual quality and smooth gameplay based on the measured results.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 67 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The Medium preset offers a higher average of 79 FPS, but High is the most visually demanding option that remains playable. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 54 FPS, so it is not recommended for 4K gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 100 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over the lower presets while still maintaining a frame rate well above the playability threshold. The data shows that all presets at 1440p are playable, with Low at 167 FPS, Medium at 145 FPS, and High at 123 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 155 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at the lowest resolution, and it still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The performance headroom at 1080p is substantial, with even the Ultra preset leaving room for higher refresh rate displays or additional background tasks.

The data suggests that for users prioritizing visual quality, Ultra settings are the clear choice at 1080p and 1440p, while High settings are the maximum at 4K. For users who prefer higher frame rates, the Medium and Low presets offer progressively higher averages, but the playability threshold is met at all settings except 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1596 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the combo, though it is not among the top-tier setups that would be expected to dominate the leaderboard.

The ranking data shows that this combo sits in the upper-middle range of tested systems. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF, has a percentile of 90 among all CPUs, indicating that it outperforms 90% of processors in the database. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, has a percentile of 61 among all GPUs, showing that it is above average but not exceptional in the broader GPU landscape. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-to-upper-tier GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for Doom, where the GPU is typically the primary bottleneck.

The ranking of 1596 out of 3712 means that 2116 other combos scored lower, while 1595 combos scored higher. This places the combo in a solid position for a system with this hardware pairing. The high CPU percentile suggests that the i5-14600KF is not likely to be a limiting factor in Doom, allowing the RTX 3070 to perform to its full potential. The data shows that the combo delivers playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra, which is consistent with its mid-tier ranking.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600KF provide context for how the CPU compares to other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49228, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-14600KF's average of 49394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, 0.8% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, 0.8% higher. These rivals are all within 1% of the i5-14600KF's performance, meaning that in Doom gameplay, the CPU would deliver nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, the nearest rivals show similar GPU-level performance. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 17083, 0.7% higher than the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, 1.5% higher. These deltaPct values are all small, meaning that swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these rivals would result in frame rate differences of less than 2% in Doom.

In practical terms, a system with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and an AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT would perform nearly identically to the tested combo, with the RX 7600 XT being 0.7% faster on average. Similarly, pairing the RTX 3070 with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 would yield essentially the same results as the tested i5-14600KF, as the CPU difference is only 0.3%. These alternatives provide users with viable options if the exact tested hardware is unavailable, though the performance differences are negligible.

The Verdict

The data shows that the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination is fully capable of running Doom with smooth, playable frame rates across the vast majority of settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, with the Ultra setting averaging 155 FPS, providing ample headroom for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 100 FPS, making this resolution an excellent choice for the combo with no compromises needed.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The High preset averages 67 FPS, which is just above the playability threshold, while the Medium preset averages 79 FPS for a more comfortable margin. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 54 FPS, so 4K Ultra is not recommended. For users with a 4K display, the data supports using High settings to maintain smooth gameplay, or dropping to Medium for additional headroom.

Overall, this combo is a strong performer for Doom, ranking in the 43rd percentile of all tested configurations. The CPU's high percentile (90) ensures that the GPU is not bottlenecked, and the GPU's mid-tier percentile (61) is more than sufficient for this game, which was released in 2016. The verdict is clear: this system delivers a playable experience at all resolutions, with the only caveat being 4K Ultra settings, where users must step down to High to stay above 60 FPS. For the vast majority of gamers playing at 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides an excellent experience with the ability to max out settings and still achieve triple-digit frame rates.