Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptional combination for running Doom, delivering playable frame rates at every preset across all three tested resolutions. This system clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom, making it a top-tier choice for this title. Benchmark results show that even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 82.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the playability standard. The data confirms that this hardware pairing is not merely sufficient but overwhelmingly capable, with performance scaling that keeps pace with the game's demands from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings, with the system demonstrating its strength at every step. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from a high of 137.6 FPS on Low settings down to 82.6 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 122.9 FPS, while High sits at 103.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is entirely viable, with even the heaviest visual load staying well above the 60 FPS mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance jump is significant. Low settings produce an average of 255.7 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K Low result. Medium follows at 225.4 FPS, High reaches 188.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains a strong 157.2 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a clear trend: the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, and the frame rates become increasingly CPU-bound as the pixel count drops.

At 1920x1080, the system truly unlocks its potential. Low settings yield an extraordinary 396.5 FPS, Medium achieves 346.5 FPS, High hits 295.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 238.6 FPS. These figures demonstrate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is capable of driving refresh rates far beyond what most monitors can display, even at the highest quality settings. The progression from 4K to 1080p shows a consistent pattern of improvement, with the 1080p Ultra result being nearly three times the 4K Ultra figure. The absence of min and max FPS data in the fact pack means the analysis relies solely on these average values, which are uniformly excellent.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best setting is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS. In this case, every resolution supports Ultra settings as the optimal choice, given that all presets clear the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra is the answer, delivering an average of 82.6 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and it still provides a 22.6 FPS buffer over the playability threshold, meaning users can enjoy full visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra again emerges as the best setting, with an average of 157.2 FPS. This result is more than double the 4K Ultra figure, indicating that 1440p is a sweet spot where the hardware can push maximum details while maintaining extremely high frame rates. The gap between Ultra and the next lower preset, High at 188.7 FPS, is notable, but Ultra's 157.2 FPS is still far above any competitive gaming requirement.

For 1920x1080, Ultra is the definitive recommendation, achieving 238.6 FPS. This is the highest average among all Ultra settings, and it leaves the 60 FPS threshold in the dust. The data shows that at 1080p, the RTX 4080 SUPER is not even close to being stressed, as the Low preset reaches 396.5 FPS, but Ultra remains the best choice for those prioritizing image quality. In summary, the verdict is uniform: Ultra everywhere, with the lowest margin at 4K still being a comfortable 22.6 FPS above the playable mark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Doom. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor, as the high pixel count places a heavy burden on the RTX 4080 SUPER. The transition from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop from 137.6 FPS to 82.6 FPS, a reduction of 55 FPS, which is entirely attributable to the increasing graphical load. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at this resolution.

As the resolution drops to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload decreases, but the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 98.5 FPS (255.7 to 157.2), which is larger than the 4K gap. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, starts to matter more, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. However, the system still maintains high frame rates, indicating that the Core i5-14600KF is well-matched for this task.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes the primary limiter, though "limiter" is a relative term here. The difference between Low and Ultra is 157.9 FPS (396.5 to 238.6), showing that the GPU is capable of far higher output, but the CPU's processing speed caps the maximum achievable FPS. The fact that even Low settings at 1080p produce nearly 400 FPS indicates that the Core i5-14600KF's boost clock of 5.30 GHz and high single-core performance are sufficient to keep the RTX 4080 SUPER well-fed. Across all resolutions, the GPU is the decisive component for visual quality, while the CPU's influence grows as resolution decreases, but neither becomes a weak link in this configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF is closely matched by several AMD and Intel options. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49228, which is a mere 0.3% lower than the Core i5-14600KF's 49394. This means that in gaming scenarios, the Ryzen 9 7900 would deliver nearly identical frame rates, making it a viable alternative for those seeking similar CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G follows with a score of 49196, a 0.4% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% behind at 48995. On the higher end, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% ahead of the Core i5-14600KF. These differences are negligible in practice, so any of these CPUs would produce comparable results in Doom.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the non-SUPER RTX 4080, which scores 54247 on average, just 0.1% lower than the SUPER's 54209. This indicates that the performance gap is essentially imperceptible, and the standard RTX 4080 would offer nearly identical FPS in this game. Further down the list, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% behind, respectively. These alternatives would produce slightly lower frame rates, but the differences are small enough that they would still easily clear the 60 FPS threshold at most settings. For users considering this combo, swapping to any of these near-identical parts would not meaningfully alter the gaming experience in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested combinations, the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing ranks 285th out of 3712 total combos for this game. This places it in the top 8% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing given the massive number of possible hardware configurations. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile against all processors, and the GPU sits in the 86th percentile against all graphics cards. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a system that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives.

The rank of 285 out of 3712 is particularly impressive when considering that many combos above it likely feature higher-end CPUs or dual-GPU setups, which are impractical for most users. For a mainstream desktop pairing, this position indicates exceptional performance. The data shows that this combo is not just playable but excels, offering frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS baseline. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely small in real-world terms, as the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (82.6) and 1080p Ultra (238.6) are already outstanding. Users can be confident that this rank reflects a system that is firmly in the upper echelon of gaming performance.

The Verdict

This PC combination can absolutely run Doom, and it does so with remarkable ease. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at an average of 82.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true—all settings are playable, and Ultra delivers 157.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra again leads with 238.6 FPS, and every preset remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data leaves no room for doubt: this system is overqualified for Doom. Even the most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—provides a 37.7% buffer above the playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay without any compromises. The Core i5-14600KF's strong single-core performance and the RTX 4080 SUPER's massive bandwidth (736.3 GB/s) and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory work in concert to eliminate any potential bottlenecks. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1440p and 1080p results are particularly compelling, as they can easily drive 144 Hz or even 240 Hz displays at maximum settings. In summary, this combo is a definitive yes for Doom, with headroom to spare for future titles or more demanding mods.