Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2032 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested for this title. This combination sits slightly above the median performer, meaning it delivers competent but not elite-level frame rates in the 2016 FPS. The data shows a system that is far more capable at standard resolutions than at 4K, with a clear performance cliff appearing between 1440p and 2160p. The pairing leverages a top-tier 14th Gen Intel processor with a mid-range Ada Lovelace GPU, producing a balanced setup that excels in high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming while struggling to maintain smooth 4K performance on maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2032 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the upper-middle tier of all CPU-GPU pairings for Doom. This position reflects a system that is comfortably above average but not among the elite performers. The CPU itself, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating its raw processing power is exceptional. However, the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, only reaches the 61st percentile among all GPUs, showing that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU's strength matters most in this game's engine, but the GPU's mid-range standing caps overall performance. The measured FPS data confirms this interpretation: at 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 135.6 FPS average, which is strong but not exceptional for a system with a processor that ranks in the top 6% of all CPUs. The rank of 2032 suggests that many combinations with slightly stronger GPUs but weaker CPUs would outperform this setup, particularly at higher resolutions where graphics load dominates. The data implies that this pairing is optimized for high-refresh 1080p gaming, where the CPU can push frame rates high, rather than for 4K ultra settings, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence is most pronounced. The transition from Low to Ultra settings at this resolution shows a drop from 226.6 FPS to 135.6 FPS, a 40% reduction, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load while the CPU maintains high frame delivery. The i7-14700KF's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom, allowing the RTX 4060 to operate near its full potential.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more significant. The Ultra preset delivers 90 FPS average, down from 135.6 FPS at 1080p, a 34% reduction. Meanwhile, the Low preset at 1440p achieves 148 FPS, compared to 226.6 FPS at 1080p, a 35% drop. This consistent scaling across presets indicates the GPU is now the primary constraint, with the CPU's fast single-core performance (5.60 GHz boost clock) still sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominance becomes absolute. The Ultra preset falls to 49.1 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while even High settings only reach 57.2 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 80.8 FPS, showing that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower graphical loads but cannot sustain high settings at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes to near-irrelevance at 4K, as the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the limiting factor. This pattern demonstrates that the i7-14700KF provides enough computational power for all tested resolutions, but the RTX 4060's mid-range GPU class dictates playable settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The measured data shows 80.8 FPS at Low and 71.5 FPS at Medium for 3840x2160 resolution. High settings drop to 57.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.1 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The verdict data indicates Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, achieving 90 FPS average. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, with High delivering 107.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in processing power?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, with a 0.2% lead over the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996), a 0.4% lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), and a 0.9% lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% faster with a score of 70879.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's performance close to any other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, which is 0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower). These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Doom.

Q: What frame rate can this system achieve at 1080p on High settings?

A: The measured FPS is 169.3 average at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates smooth gameplay for most scenarios.

Q: Does this combo ever drop below 60 FPS at any tested resolution and preset?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings (57.2 FPS) and Ultra settings (49.1 FPS). All other tested configurations at 1080p and 1440p stay above 60 FPS, with the lowest being 90 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within 1% of the i7-14700KF's average benchmark score of 70163. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, a 0.2% difference, making it a statistically identical performer for Doom's CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.4% slower) and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, 0.9% slower) would also deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this game. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% faster with a score of 70879, offering a marginal improvement in processing headroom.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are remarkably close in average score. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% faster) would produce essentially identical performance in Doom, despite being an older architecture. The AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower) and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower) also fall within the same performance envelope. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% slower) completes the group of GPUs that would show sub-1% frame rate differences at all tested resolutions and settings.

A system pairing any of these rival CPUs with any of these rival GPUs would produce nearly identical measured FPS in Doom. The benchmark data suggests that the i7-14700KF and RTX 4060 combination is not unique in its performance class, and users would see no meaningful difference with these alternatives. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking create a pairing where the GPU determines playable settings, and all the listed rivals share that same GPU class limitation.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 135.6 FPS average. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system handles it with substantial headroom, suggesting that even more demanding scenes would stay well above the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable with 90 FPS average. This is the best possible quality at this resolution, and the 30 FPS headroom above the 60 FPS threshold provides a comfortable margin for gameplay fluctuations.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, achieving 71.5 FPS average. High settings fall to 57.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making Medium the highest quality option that maintains playability. The 11.5 FPS headroom at Medium indicates that this setting is viable for consistent gameplay, though it lacks the buffer seen at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom effectively at all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 135.6 FPS and Low reaching 226.6 FPS. This makes the system ideal for high-refresh monitors at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra at 90 FPS being the best option. This resolution offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, making it the recommended target for this combo.

At 3840x2160, only Low (80.8 FPS) and Medium (71.5 FPS) meet the playable threshold. High and Ultra fall short at 57.2 FPS and 49.1 FPS respectively. The system can handle 4K gaming but requires compromising on visual settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

The verdict data confirms that this is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system, with 4K performance limited to medium quality presets. Users seeking maximum visual fidelity at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, while those targeting high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming will find this combo well-suited to their needs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 226.6 FPS average, Medium achieves 195.5 FPS, High reaches 169.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 135.6 FPS. All settings maintain frame rates far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding preset offering more than double the playable minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the GPU's growing workload. Low settings deliver 148 FPS, Medium reaches 126.7 FPS, High achieves 107.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 90 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 58 FPS, indicating that the GPU's graphical processing becomes more significant as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates reveal the GPU's limitations. Low settings achieve 80.8 FPS, Medium delivers 71.5 FPS, High drops to 57.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 31.7 FPS reduction, with the two highest presets failing to maintain 60 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus width restrict performance at this resolution, particularly at higher settings that demand more texture memory and bandwidth. The measured FPS values show no min or max readings, so the analysis relies on average frame rates, which are sufficient to determine playability across all tested configurations.