Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Doom, with measured data showing average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data indicates a system that not only runs the game smoothly but does so with significant headroom, making it a compelling choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, compares the hardware to its closest performance peers, and provides specific recommendations based on the measured FPS data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places this specific CPU and GPU combination in a well-defined performance neighborhood. For the Intel Core i7-14700K, the average benchmark score is 69,355, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals based on average score are remarkably close, with the AMD EPYC 9115 scoring 69,288 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scoring 69,515 (a -0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scoring 69,875 (a -0.7% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scoring 69,996 (a -0.9% difference). This clustering suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-14700K would perform nearly identically to these alternatives, with the Ryzen 7 9700F being the fastest of the group by a narrow margin. The practical implication is that a system builder choosing any of these four CPUs would see essentially the same frame rates in Doom, provided the GPU remains the same.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40,377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread, with the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scoring 40,318 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scoring 40,063 (a 0.8% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scoring 40,870 (a -1.2% difference), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scoring 39,568 (a 2% difference). The data suggests that the RTX A500 Mobile is the weakest of these alternatives, trailing by 2%, while the Radeon Pro 5300 is the strongest, leading by 1.2%. In the context of Doom, these deltas are minor; the GPU performance difference between the best and worst of these rivals would translate to a negligible difference in average FPS, likely within the margin of measurement error. The key takeaway is that this system's performance is highly reproducible with any of these comparable components, making the specific choice between them a matter of platform preference rather than gaming performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the CPU's role is largely secondary, as the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The average FPS scales from 71 at Ultra settings to 118 at Low settings, a 66% increase that is almost entirely attributable to reduced GPU load. The i7-14700K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 2,160 score in Cinebench R23 single-core, ensures it can feed the RTX 5070 adequately, but the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The average FPS ranges from 131 at Ultra to 217 at Low, with the gap between settings narrowing compared to 4K. This indicates that the CPU is beginning to contribute more to the overall frame rate, as the GPU has less work per frame. The CPU's multi-threaded capability, demonstrated by its 33,440.5 score in Cinebench R23 multicore, provides ample headroom for the game's engine to spawn threads for physics, AI, and rendering tasks. The scaling from Medium (189 FPS) to Low (217 FPS) is 14.8%, which is less than the 15.7% scaling seen at 4K, suggesting a gradual shift toward CPU limitation.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes much more prominent. The average FPS ranges from 202 at Ultra to 335 at Low, with the Medium setting hitting 292 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low is 65.8%, which is the largest relative difference across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more frequently the bottleneck, especially at lower settings where the GPU has less work. The i7-14700K with its 20 cores and 28 threads is well-equipped to handle this, but the data implies that a weaker CPU would show larger FPS drops at this resolution. The percentile ranking of 94 for the CPU reinforces that this is a top-tier processor, and the measured FPS at 1080p reflects that strength.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers consistently playable frame rates across all presets. The High preset averages 87 FPS, while the Low preset averages 118 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 118, indicating good frame time consistency. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, which is the lowest recorded at this resolution but still above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows a clear progression: each step from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS by approximately 16-31 frames, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales significantly. The High preset averages 160 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 217 FPS. The Medium preset averages 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 and a maximum of 217, showing even tighter frame pacing than at 4K. The Ultra preset averages 131 FPS, which represents a 84.5% improvement over the 4K Ultra result. This resolution is where the system truly shines, offering high refresh rate gaming even on the most demanding settings. The scaling from High to Ultra is 18.1%, which is moderate and suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates. The High preset averages 247 FPS, the Low preset averages 335 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 292 FPS with a minimum of 248 and a maximum of 336. The Ultra preset averages 202 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data reveals that at 1080p, the system is capable of pushing well beyond 300 FPS on lower presets, making it ideal for competitive play on high-refresh monitors. The minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium (248 FPS) is higher than the average FPS at 4K Ultra (71 FPS), highlighting the dramatic impact of resolution on this system's performance.

The Verdict

The benchmark results unequivocally indicate that this PC can run Doom with exceptional performance. At 3840x2160, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, the system achieves an average of 131 FPS on Ultra settings, more than double the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 202 FPS, providing a massive performance cushion. The verdict by resolution confirms that every tested setting at every resolution is playable, with the best settings being Ultra at all three resolutions. The lowest recorded average FPS across the entire dataset is 71 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 18.3% above the 60 FPS playability line. This system is not just capable of running the game; it excels at it, offering high fidelity at 4K and extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings is 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average FPS is 335 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69,355, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 9115's score of 69,288 and 0.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's score of 69,996, making the Ryzen 7 9700F the fastest of the four rivals.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 161 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more important at 1080p, as the scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows a 65.8% difference in average FPS, indicating the CPU can become a bottleneck at lower settings.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 754 out of 3,712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20.3% of all tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 71. This allows for maximum visual quality at 4K while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, achieving an average of 131 FPS. This provides excellent visual fidelity while still offering high refresh rate performance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 202 FPS, making it the clear best option for both visual quality and smoothness. In all cases, the system has enough headroom that users can select the highest preset without worrying about dropping below 60 FPS, and even the most demanding settings at 4K leave room for minor frame rate fluctuations.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 754 out of 3,712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 20.3% of all systems tested. This is a strong result that reflects the high percentile rankings of both components: the CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The ranking suggests that while there are faster combos available, this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. The data indicates that the CPU's high percentile ranking is particularly beneficial in Doom, as the game appears to scale well with strong multi-threaded performance. The fact that this combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra, which is a demanding scenario, further validates its strong position in the rankings. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results show that this system is well-suited for competitive play, with average FPS well above 200 at 1080p Ultra. The rank of 754 out of 3,712 reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where neither component significantly bottlenecks the other in this particular game.