Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an exceptionally high-end combination that utterly dominates the 2016 release of Doom. Benchmark data across all tested resolutions shows this system never dips below 96 frames per second (FPS) even at the most demanding settings, placing it in the top 2% of tested configurations. The measured results indicate a setup where the CPU's strong single-core performance and the GPU's massive rendering throughput combine to eliminate any conceivable bottleneck, making this a definitive high-refresh-rate machine for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming on this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the system can run the Ultra preset. The average FPS at this setting is 96, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with a significant headroom of 36 frames.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 446 on Low to 273 on Ultra. This represents a performance reduction of roughly 39% when selecting the highest visual quality preset.

Q: Is the frame rate stable at 1440p Medium settings?

A: Yes, and the data includes specific frame time variance. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 256, with a minimum recorded FPS of 218 and a maximum of 295, indicating very stable performance.

Q: Does this combination ever fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold?

A: No. Across all twelve tested combinations of resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the lowest average FPS recorded is 96 at 4K Ultra. Every single configuration is fully playable.

Q: How does this specific combo rank against all other tested PC configurations for this game?

A: The data places this combo at rank 61 out of 3712 tested combinations. This puts it in the 98th percentile of all systems tested, indicating it is faster than the vast majority of other hardware pairings.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this hardware?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 446, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data shows that this hardware combination is powerful enough to run Doom at the highest graphical preset at every tested resolution, all while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The average FPS at this setting is 96. The data confirms that High (117 FPS), Medium (139 FPS), and Low (159 FPS) presets are also viable options for those prioritizing higher refresh rates.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The average FPS at this setting is an exceptionally high 177. This resolution offers a sweet spot, providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while still delivering performance that can drive high-refresh-rate monitors.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The average FPS at this setting is 273. This resolution is where the system's potential is most fully unleashed, with even the Ultra preset pushing frame rates that are well beyond what most displays can even show.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analysis of the performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, but where the CPU's strength allows for massive frame rates at lower resolutions.

At 4K resolution, the GPU is the primary determiner of performance. The scaling from Ultra (96 FPS) to Low (159 FPS) shows a 65% increase in frame rate when reducing graphical load. This significant performance delta indicates that the RTX 5090 is the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to process the frames the GPU can generate. The CPU's role becomes less demanding as resolution increases, shifting the bottleneck entirely to the graphics card.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern holds, but the frame rates scale even higher. The jump from Ultra (177 FPS) to Low (294 FPS) represents a 66% improvement, similar to the 4K scaling. This confirms that even at this lower resolution, the GPU's rendering capabilities are still the primary constraint, though the CPU is clearly capable of feeding data fast enough to avoid introducing a new bottleneck.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes more apparent. The performance uplift from Ultra (273 FPS) to Low (446 FPS) is 63%, which is slightly lower than at higher resolutions. This suggests that the CPU is starting to become more of a factor, as the GPU is so fast that it begins to wait for the CPU to deliver draw calls and physics calculations. However, the i5-14600KF's strong single-threaded performance ensures that even in this CPU-sensitive scenario, the system still achieves a massive 446 FPS average on Low settings. The data shows that while the GPU is the dominant force, the CPU is more than adequate to support high frame rates, preventing it from being a weak link in the chain.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results place this specific configuration at rank 61 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This is a top-tier ranking, placing the system in the 98th percentile of all hardware combinations tested by the database. The system is faster than 98% of all other tested setups.

This high rank is a direct result of the synergy between the two components. The RTX 5090's raw compute power is among the highest recorded, and the i5-14600KF's single-threaded performance ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output, especially at high frame rates. The combination's average benchmark score of 49394 for the CPU and 79842 for the GPU, when applied to the specific demands of Doom, results in a system that is not just playable but exceptionally overqualified for the game's engine. The rank of 61 signifies that only a handful of other combinations, presumably with even higher-end CPUs or specialized configurations, could outperform it.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data from the FACT PACK, several other components would deliver a very similar experience in this game. The CPU and GPU in this system are each closely matched by other hardware, meaning a system with these alternatives would likely fall within a 1% performance delta.

For the processor, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 49228 compared to the i5-14600KF's 49394, a negligible 0.3% difference. Other near-identical performers include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% slower) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% slower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is slightly faster, with a score of 49796, representing a 0.8% performance lead. Any of these CPUs would provide the same level of processing power for Doom.

On the graphics side, the pairings are just as close. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is the nearest rival, with an average score of 79605 versus the RTX 5090's 79842, a 0.3% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is slightly faster, with a score of 80959, which is a 1.4% lead. In practical terms, a system using any of these GPUs would perform almost identically to the RTX 5090 in Doom, producing frame rates within the margin of error of the benchmark.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally confirms that the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination can run Doom with exceptional performance at every resolution and preset tested.

• 3840x2160 (4K): This system is fully playable at all settings. The average FPS at the highest Ultra preset is 96, which is 36 FPS above the playable threshold. It is a definitive 4K Ultra experience.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The system delivers outstanding performance, with the Ultra preset averaging 177 FPS. This is nearly triple the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The system is exceptionally fast, with the Ultra preset achieving 273 FPS on average. The Low preset reaches 446 FPS, showcasing the CPU's ability to push frames to extreme levels.

Ultimately, this PC does not just run Doom; it obliterates it. The verdict is a clear "yes" for all configurations, with the lowest average FPS being 96 at 4K Ultra. The system provides a massive performance buffer, ensuring that even in the most chaotic firefights, the frame rate will remain well above the playable threshold, making it a perfect setup for competitive play or a high-fidelity, high-refresh-rate experience.