Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a commanding performance profile in Doom, a 2016 FPS title that scales remarkably well across resolutions and settings. The measured frame rate data shows this combination provides a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a modest compromise in visual fidelity to maintain fluidity. The benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but with enough CPU headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p, where the processor's strength becomes more apparent.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close competitors that would produce nearly identical gameplay metrics in Doom, based on their aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which holds an average benchmark score of 70163 and ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an average score of 69996, a negligible delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX follows at 69875 (0.4 percent difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails slightly at 69515 (0.9 percent difference). On the opposite side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, which is 1 percent higher, meaning it would perform at a nearly identical level in this game. In practical terms, swapping the i7-14700KF for any of these alternatives would yield frame rate differences well within the margin of measurement error for Doom.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208 and sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a score of 17083, just 0.7 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1 percent difference), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019 (1.1 percent difference). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the only near rival that edges ahead, scoring 17468, which is 1.5 percent higher. For Doom specifically, these delta values suggest that a system with an RX 7600 XT would produce nearly identical average frame rates at every resolution and preset combination, as the performance gap is too small to alter the playability verdict at any setting.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data reveals the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 67.1 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution achieves 76.5 FPS, and Low reaches 89.3 FPS, but Ultra falls to 56.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and therefore not recommended. This indicates that 4K Ultra is the only setting that fails to meet the playability criterion, and even then, the deficit is modest at roughly 6 percent below the target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset becomes viable with an average of 102.8 FPS, which is well above the threshold. The High preset runs at 123.8 FPS, Medium at 147.1 FPS, and Low at 169.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 154.4 FPS, with High at 189.2 FPS, Medium at 226.2 FPS, and Low at 257.1 FPS. For users prioritizing visual quality, the Ultra preset at 1440p offers a substantial margin over the 60 FPS floor, while at 1080p it provides more than double the required frame rate, ensuring headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals a clear shift in which component limits performance. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate for the Ultra preset is 154.4 FPS, which climbs to 257.1 FPS at Low settings. This 66 percent increase when dropping from Ultra to Low suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as reducing graphical load yields a massive frame rate jump. The CPU, with 20 cores and 28 threads and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, provides ample processing power to feed the RTX 3070 at these high rates, but the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor for pixel throughput.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102.8 FPS, which is 33 percent lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This reduction is consistent with the GPU handling 1.78 times more pixels, indicating that the RTX 3070 is the bottleneck. The Low preset at 1440p runs at 169.6 FPS, still a high value that keeps the CPU engaged but not saturated. The picture changes at 3840x2160, where Ultra drops to 56.2 FPS and even High only reaches 67.1 FPS. The gap between Low (89.3 FPS) and Ultra (56.2 FPS) is 37 percent, showing that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are severely strained at 4K. The CPU's influence diminishes further at this resolution, as the i7-14700KF's single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, is more than sufficient for the game's logic and draw calls.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom, and it does so with high frame rates across most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 154.4 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 102.8 FPS. The only resolution where a compromise is necessary is 3840x2160, where Ultra drops to 56.2 FPS, below the 60 FPS mark. However, the High preset at 4K delivers 67.1 FPS, which is comfortably playable. The verdict by resolution confirms this: High is the best setting at 4K, while Ultra is recommended at both 1440p and 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a complete picture of performance for each resolution and settings combination. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 89.3 FPS, Medium averages 76.5 FPS, High averages 67.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 56.2 FPS. The progression shows a consistent decline of roughly 10-13 FPS per settings tier, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra. At 2560x1440, Low averages 169.6 FPS, Medium averages 147.1 FPS, High averages 123.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 102.8 FPS. The delta between consecutive tiers is larger here, ranging from 21 to 25 FPS, indicating that the GPU has more headroom to absorb increased graphical complexity.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptional across the board. Low averages 257.1 FPS, Medium averages 226.2 FPS, High averages 189.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 154.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 102.7 FPS, showing that the RTX 3070's performance scales strongly with settings at this resolution. It is worth remembering the data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on averages. The absence of minimum FPS data means that brief dips during intense combat sequences are not captured, but the high averages suggest that even significant drops would likely remain above 60 FPS at the playable settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 56.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the best option at this resolution, achieving 67.1 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 102.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival for this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, which is 0.7 percent lower than the RTX 3070's score of 17208. This difference is negligible for Doom's frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the system averages 257.1 FPS, and the i7-14700KF's 94th percentile CPU ranking and high single-core scores indicate it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 257.1 FPS, while Ultra averages 154.4 FPS, a difference of 102.7 FPS. This 66 percent reduction from Low to Ultra demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to graphical settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Doom?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1584 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all systems benchmarked for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1584 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, which places it in the 57th percentile of all systems measured. This ranking reflects the GPU's 61st percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU's 94th percentile rank is significantly higher. The discrepancy suggests that the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor for this pairing in Doom, as the processor has substantial headroom that is not fully utilized at lower resolutions. In the context of the overall benchmark database, this combo sits in the upper-middle tier, with 1583 systems performing better and 2128 performing worse. The ranking is consistent with the GPU's position in the market, as the RTX 3070 is an end-of-life product that was released in 2020, while the CPU is a newer 14th-generation part. For a game like Doom, which is well-optimized and not particularly demanding by modern standards, this combo delivers strong results, but it does not break into the top tier of systems, which would require a more powerful GPU to fully complement the CPU's capabilities.