Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a predominantly smooth experience in Doom, with benchmark results showing playable performance at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves triple-digit frame rates across every preset, while 2560x1440 remains comfortably above 60 FPS even at the highest settings. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 Ultra, dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the system still produces a usable average of 49.6 FPS. This data indicates a pairing well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance, with 4K requiring some settings compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four quality presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions. All figures represent average FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows remarkable headroom. The Low preset produces an average of 227 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium yields 198.6 FPS, while High drops to 167.5 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains an excellent 139.7 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily optimized for high refresh rates, with even the most demanding settings leaving substantial performance reserves.

At 2560x1440, the pattern remains strong but with expected scaling penalties. Low delivers 145.5 FPS, Medium reaches 125.9 FPS, and High achieves 111 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 89.5 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 56 FPS, showing a meaningful but not drastic impact from quality settings.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low yields 78.3 FPS, Medium drops to 67.7 FPS, and High comes in at 61.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 49.6 FPS, marking it as the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 28.7 FPS reduction, which is proportionally similar to the drop seen at 1440p but starts from a lower baseline.

Resolution scaling is consistent throughout: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 35-40% depending on the preset, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by another 40-45%. The High preset at 4K (61.5 FPS) lands just barely above the playable threshold, making it the highest quality option viable at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1994th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the pairing in the 46th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning just under half of all tested systems perform better in this game. The rank reflects a mid-pack positioning, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing strong 1080p and 1440p performance but only marginal 4K capability.

The combo's rank is influenced by both components' relative standing. The Intel Core i5-14600KF sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing processor in the broader context of the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, however, ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, which is a more modest position. The combination of a top-decile CPU with a mid-tier GPU results in a system that is likely bottlenecked by graphics performance in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% higher score), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits 0.8% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning the i5-14600KF's processing performance is effectively interchangeable with those alternatives for gaming purposes. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower score), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher), showing that the RTX 4060's raw benchmark score is closely bracketed by a mix of older dedicated cards and modern integrated graphics.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4,594 in Cinebench R23 single-core) allows the GPU to stretch its legs, resulting in the high frame rates observed. The fact that the Ultra preset still produces 139.7 FPS suggests the GPU is not fully saturated at this resolution, leaving headroom for the CPU to drive frame generation.

At 2560x1440, the balance tilts toward the GPU. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p (approximately 36% at Ultra settings) indicates that the increased pixel count is placing additional load on the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU still has ample capability, as evidenced by the relatively small performance gap between Low and Ultra presets at this resolution (56 FPS difference).

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 128-bit memory bus limit performance, with the Ultra preset dropping to 49.6 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes significantly at this resolution, as the system is clearly render-bound. The fact that High at 4K (61.5 FPS) is nearly 12 FPS faster than Ultra at 4K (49.6 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU's rendering pipeline, not CPU throughput, determines the outcome.

The scaling between presets also highlights this dynamic. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 87.3 FPS, a substantial penalty that suggests the GPU is working harder but still has headroom. At 4K, the same preset transition costs only 28.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is already near its limits and additional quality settings have less relative impact. This pattern confirms that the i5-14600KF is never the limiting factor in any tested configuration; the RTX 4060's capabilities define the performance envelope.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The High preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 61.5 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium also remain playable at 78.3 and 67.7 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the threshold at 49.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 89.5 FPS, making it the highest quality option that maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% higher score), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower. These differences are within noise for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's performance similar to any other GPUs in the database?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17,639 is closely matched by the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher). These GPUs would behave similarly in Doom.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 139.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset yields 167.5 FPS if you prefer slightly lower quality for even higher frame rates.

Q: How does the system's overall ranking compare to other tested combos?

A: This specific combination ranks 1994th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the mid-range of all tested systems. The ranking reflects strong CPU performance paired with mid-tier GPU performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark performance are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 0.4% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower. Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Doom, meaning the frame rates at 1080p Low settings (where the CPU has more influence) would be indistinguishable.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower score), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro 460 is 0.7% higher. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, though the RTX 4060's modern feature set (including DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support) may offer advantages beyond raw frame rate in other titles.

Users seeking similar overall performance could consider swapping the CPU to any of the four rivals listed above without materially changing Doom's frame rates. Similarly, GPU swaps to the listed rivals would keep measured FPS within a narrow band. The data suggests that both components are well-matched to their peers, and performance differences among these alternatives would be imperceptible in practice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 61.5 FPS. This is the only 4K configuration that clears the playability threshold while offering substantial visual quality. The Medium preset (67.7 FPS) and Low preset (78.3 FPS) are also playable but provide diminishing visual returns relative to the system's 4K capability. The Ultra preset at 4K (49.6 FPS) should be avoided unless frame rate is not a priority.

At 2560x1440, the best settings choice is Ultra, which produces 89.5 FPS. This offers the maximum visual quality while still maintaining a healthy 29.5 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets at this resolution are playable, so users prioritizing frame rate over visuals could opt for High (111 FPS), Medium (125.9 FPS), or Low (145.5 FPS) with confidence.

At 1920x1080, the recommended preset is Ultra, delivering 139.7 FPS. This provides the best visual experience while remaining far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system has substantial headroom at this resolution, with even the Low preset reaching 227 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays (144Hz or higher), the High preset at 167.5 FPS or Medium at 198.6 FPS would be better choices, but for standard 60Hz displays, Ultra is the optimal recommendation.