Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with benchmark data showing every resolution and preset combination tested clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. At 4K Ultra, the combo still produces 102 FPS average, while dropping to 1080p Low pushes frame rates to 446 FPS, indicating a system with massive headroom for this 2016 FPS title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K runs at an average of 102 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that all four presets — Low (170 FPS), Medium (148 FPS), High (125 FPS), and Ultra (102 FPS) — are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Xeon 6505P with a score of 53701, which is only 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by 0.6% with a score of 53288.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower, while the RX 6850M XT is 1.6% higher at 78940.

Q: What frame rates does the system achieve at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the measured average is 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. This represents a substantial jump from the 4K Medium result of 148 FPS average.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor, but the scaling pattern changes. At 1080p, the difference between Low (446 FPS) and Ultra (292 FPS) is 154 FPS, while at 4K the same preset gap is only 68 FPS (170 to 102), indicating that resolution scaling affects the GPU workload more than CPU limits.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom?

A: This specific pairing ranks 22nd out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 0.6% of all configurations. This high relative ranking reflects the exceptional headroom this hardware provides for the game's demands.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how the RTX 5090 D and Core i7-14700F share the workload in Doom. The game's engine scales predictably with GPU load, but the magnitude of scaling changes dramatically depending on resolution and preset.

At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 170 to 102 — a 40% performance drop that clearly demonstrates GPU-bound behavior. The gap between Medium (148 FPS) and High (125 FPS) is 23 FPS, while High to Ultra drops another 23 FPS. This consistent penalty per preset tier at 4K indicates the GPU is the primary constraint, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at the most demanding settings.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern but with larger absolute numbers. Low delivers 314 FPS, Medium 273 FPS, High 231 FPS, and Ultra 189 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 125 FPS, compared to 68 FPS at 4K. This widening gap at lower resolution suggests that while the GPU still drives performance, the CPU's capability becomes more apparent when pixel count decreases.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches extraordinary frame rates: Low hits 446 FPS, Medium 422 FPS, High 357 FPS, and Ultra 292 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 154 FPS, the largest of any resolution. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is only 24 FPS, while Medium to High costs 65 FPS. This non-linear scaling hints that the CPU may be approaching its limit at these extreme frame rates, particularly with the Ultra preset's additional draw calls.

The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D remains the bottleneck throughout, but its dominance lessens as resolution decreases. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly maxed out, producing 102 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 446 FPS result suggests the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are keeping pace with the GPU's output, though the 292 FPS at 1080p Ultra implies some CPU overhead is emerging. The Core i7-14700F's strong single-thread performance — evidenced by its 4958 Cinebench R23 single-core score — likely prevents severe CPU limitations, but the diminishing returns between presets at 1080p point to a system that is GPU-bound with only marginal CPU influence.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 102 FPS average, which is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. Since the minimum FPS for Ultra is not listed, the average of 102 provides a comfortable 42 FPS margin over the playable threshold. The Medium preset at this resolution runs at 148 FPS average with a 126 FPS minimum, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 189 FPS average, more than triple the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1440p, as even the heaviest settings provide substantial headroom. The measured minimum FPS for Medium at 1440p is 232, and Ultra's untracked minimum is likely well above 60 FPS given the 189 average.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 292 FPS average, which is nearly five times the playable threshold. Even at this extreme frame rate, the system maintains stability, though the Medium preset's minimum of 359 FPS and maximum of 486 FPS demonstrate that lower settings push into territory where CPU overhead becomes measurable. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best setting at all three resolutions, with the 60 FPS threshold never being threatened.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 53620 is nearly identical to three other processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, just 0.2% higher, meaning a system with that CPU would deliver virtually identical Doom performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a 0.6% deficit. The AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% lower at 53206. Any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would produce frame rates within a few percent of this combo in Doom.

For the GPU, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 places it near several interesting alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower — a mobile GPU that surprisingly competes closely in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% higher than the 5090 D, suggesting slightly better raw performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants score 79396 (2.1% higher) and 79605 (2.4% higher), though these are compute-focused cards. In Doom specifically, the 5090 D's 4K Ultra result of 102 FPS would likely be within a few frames of any of these GPU alternatives, given the benchmark deltas.

The practical implication is that swapping either component for its nearest rival would change Doom performance by less than 3%, which is imperceptible given the 60 FPS threshold is exceeded by wide margins at every resolution.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates this system can run Doom at exceptional performance levels across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists all four settings — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — as playable, with Ultra delivering 102 FPS average. The 2560x1440 results show Ultra running at 189 FPS, and 1920x1080 Ultra hits 292 FPS. Every combination exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest recorded average being 102 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The system's weakest scenario — 4K Ultra — still operates at nearly double the playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that no resolution or preset in the test suite falls below 60 FPS, making this a definitive "yes" for running Doom at maximum quality. The only caveat is that the game's 2016 release date means this hardware is vastly overqualified, but the measured numbers speak for themselves.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3712 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom, this pairing ranks 22nd. This places it in the top 0.6% of all configurations tested, a remarkable achievement given the breadth of hardware combinations covered. The rank reflects both the CPU's 91st percentile standing and the GPU's 92nd percentile, combined with the game's relatively modest requirements.

The top 21 combinations ahead of this system likely feature newer or more specialized hardware, but the practical difference in Doom is minimal — at 1080p, this combo already reaches 446 FPS on Low, which approaches the display refresh limits of most monitors. The ranking confirms that for Doom specifically, this hardware sits at the upper echelon of performance, with only a handful of exotic configurations offering measurably better results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• High: 125 FPS average
• Low: 170 FPS average
• Medium: 148 FPS average, 126 FPS minimum, 170 FPS maximum
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

2560x1440:

• High: 231 FPS average
• Low: 314 FPS average
• Medium: 273 FPS average, 232 FPS minimum, 314 FPS maximum
• Ultra: 189 FPS average

1920x1080:

• High: 357 FPS average
• Low: 446 FPS average
• Medium: 422 FPS average, 359 FPS minimum, 486 FPS maximum
• Ultra: 292 FPS average

The Medium preset at each resolution is the only one with complete min/max data. At 4K, the minimum of 126 FPS stays well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the 232 FPS minimum is still nearly four times the threshold. At 1080p, the 359 FPS minimum demonstrates remarkable stability even at extreme frame rates. The maximum values — 170 at 4K, 314 at 1440p, and 486 at 1080p — indicate the system can burst well above averages when scene complexity drops. This consistency across resolutions and presets reinforces the conclusion that this hardware combination provides overwhelming performance for Doom.