Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable experience in Doom across most modern resolutions, provided the settings are tuned appropriately. The recorded data shows a clear pattern: 1080p and 1440p are thoroughly covered, while 4K requires a significant compromise in visual fidelity to maintain fluid frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, this combination has ample headroom. The most demanding preset, Ultra, runs at an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that even at the highest settings, the system is not stressed, with the Ultra preset delivering nearly double the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system continues to perform admirably. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 68 FPS, making it the best playable setting at this resolution. This is a notable result, as it means users do not have to sacrifice visual quality for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers even more headroom at 99 FPS, but the Ultra setting remains the best choice since it clears the 60 FPS bar with a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The most demanding preset, Ultra, drops to an average of 37 FPS, which falls far below the playability threshold. High settings are also insufficient, averaging 45 FPS. The Medium preset sits at 53 FPS, still short of 60. The only setting that reaches a playable frame rate is Low, which averages 61 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, but it technically meets the threshold. Therefore, the best settings per resolution are: Ultra at 1080p (105 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (68 FPS), and Low at 4K (61 FPS).

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario in Doom. The Intel Core i7-14700F is a high-end 20-core, 28-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. This CPU is not the limiting factor here. Instead, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, which ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, is the bottleneck.

Evidence for this comes from the frame rate drops as resolution increases. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 105 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 68 FPS, a reduction of 37 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it collapses to 37 FPS, a further drop of 31 FPS. This steep decline is characteristic of GPU limitations, as the rendering load scales with pixel count.

The CPU's influence is visible when comparing preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS (175 vs. 105 FPS). At 1440p, the same comparison yields a 45 FPS gap (113 vs. 68 FPS). At 4K, the gap narrows to 24 FPS (61 vs. 37 FPS). This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more dominant, and the CPU's role in determining frame rates diminishes. In short, the RTX 2060 dictates performance, while the i7-14700F provides more than enough processing power to avoid holding it back.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database provide a clear picture of equivalent processing power. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701, which is a 0.2% difference from the i7-14700F's average score of 53,620. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 trails by 0.3%, scoring 53,469. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, a 0.6% gap, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, an 0.8% gap. Any of these processors would offer virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Doom.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060's nearest rivals are equally close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is a perfect match with a 0.0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199, a 0.6% gap, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171, an 0.8% gap. These GPUs would produce nearly the same frame rates in this game, meaning a system with any of these cards would behave similarly at all tested resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Doom, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. The verdict for 1080p lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with Ultra achieving 105 FPS. This is a strong result, offering maximum visual quality with a frame rate that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin.

At 2560x1440, the system also passes. The verdict lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 68 FPS. This is a solid 1440p experience, though the margin over the threshold is smaller than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the system only manages to clear the threshold with the Low preset, which averages 61 FPS. The verdict restricts playable settings to Low alone. This is a marginal pass, and users seeking higher quality at 4K would need more GPU power. The data shows that High and Medium presets fall short at 45 FPS and 53 FPS respectively, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience. In summary, the system is a strong performer at 1080p and 1440p, but it is only just playable at 4K with reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest setting this PC can run at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1080p, delivering an average of 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 61 FPS. Higher presets fall below the threshold, with Medium at 53 FPS, High at 45 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53,620. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53,701, a difference of only 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% behind, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind.

Q: Is the GPU the main limiting factor?

A: Benchmark results indicate a GPU-bound scenario. Frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases, from 105 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 37 FPS at 4K Ultra, showing that the RTX 2060 is the performance bottleneck. The CPU provides ample headroom, ranking in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What GPU performance is equivalent to the RTX 2060?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is the closest match with a 0.0% score difference. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% behind.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 99 FPS, with recorded minimums of 84 FPS and maximums of 113 FPS. This leaves room for higher settings if desired, but the Ultra preset at 68 FPS is the best playable option.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested hardware combinations in Doom, this specific pairing ranks 2,934 out of 3,712 combos. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's position in the overall GPU rankings, where the RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile. The ranking reflects that while the CPU is a top-tier part, the GPU's performance ceiling limits the overall gaming experience, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows this is a balanced system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not built for demanding 4K play. The rank indicates that many other tested combinations provide higher frame rates in this title, but this setup remains a viable option for the majority of gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p displays.