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# Can Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Run Doom?

This combo of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks at the absolute top of the database, sitting at #1 out of 3,712 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Doom. The Intel processor holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, making this pairing a formidable match for id Software's 2016 FPS title. The data for this page is derived from synthetic benchmark projections rather than direct in-game measurements, so the analysis reflects what the combined hardware performance suggests about playability.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1 out of 3,712 combos, this system occupies the single highest position in the database for Doom. The rank means that no tested CPU-GPU pair in the entire database outperforms it for this title. When a combo reaches the top of the ranking, the question shifts from whether the game will run to how much headroom exists above the playability threshold. The CPU's percentile of 94 versus the GPU's percentile of 86 indicates the processor is relatively stronger in its respective pool than the graphics card is in its pool, yet both are elite-tier components.

The average benchmark score of 70,163 for the CPU and 54,247 for the GPU combine to place this pair above hundreds of other configurations. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which scores 69,996 and is just 0.2 percent behind, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.4 percent behind), showing the i7-14700KF is flanked by very close competition at the top of the CPU stack. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 0.9 percent behind at 69,515, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K actually scores slightly higher at 70,879, a -1 percent deltaPct from the i7-14700KF's perspective. The GPU side shows a similar pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER is functionally tied with 0.1 percent delta, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1 percent behind, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6 percent slower. This top-tier ranking indicates the machine should have no difficulty running Doom at any setting, given the game's age relative to the hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor that boosts up to 5.60 GHz, while the RTX 4080 is an Ada Lovelace GPU with 9,728 shading units, 76 ray tracing cores, and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. For a game like Doom, which is an FPS title from 2016, the combination of a high single-thread CPU score of 6,235 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance should be excessive. The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 320 W TDP mean the system draws significantly, but the performance per watt is excellent.

At 1080p, the CPU's massive 33 MB L3 cache and high clock speeds likely handle the game's physics and AI calculations with ease, while the GPU's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth can feed textures without bottleneck. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rasterization throughput becomes more important, yet even at 4K, the RTX 4080's 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate should dominate. The CPU's 94th percentile indicates it will not bottleneck the GPU, and the GPU's 86th percentile means it can deliver high frame rates. The absence of measured FPS data means we rely on the synthetic scores: the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 52,425 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 suggest a balanced pairing. At lower resolutions, the CPU may limit frame rates due to physics overhead, but at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary driver of performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

Without measured FPS data, we cannot specify exact settings and FPS values for each resolution. The verdictByResolution field is empty in the fact pack, meaning no direct verdict is provided. However, given the hardware — a 20-core CPU and a 40-series GPU with 16 GB VRAM — the data indicates this should be capable of running Doom at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p easily. The GPU's 16 GB GDDR6X is far above the VRAM requirements of a 2016 game, and the GPU's compute power is massive. Doom's engine is well-optimized for high frame rates, and this system should target 60 FPS at all resolutions, likely exceeding it. The most demanding preset at each resolution is "Ultra" or "Nightmare" in Doom, and the system's raw hardware should not struggle. The CPU's single-thread performance of 6,235 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,567 are both top-tier, so a 60 FPS threshold should be easily met.

For 1080p, the CPU's high single-core score and the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS should allow for the highest preset at 60 FPS and far beyond. At 1440p, the GPU's bandwidth becomes a factor, but 716.8 GB/s is sufficient for high textures. At 4K, the GPU's 8.6 million pixels per second pixel rate (280.6 GPixel/s) and 16 GB VRAM should handle ultra textures, though frame rates may dip below 60 FPS in intense scenes without upscaling. Since the data shows no measured FPS, the analysis is qualitative but strongly positive.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a 1 percent performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515 (0.9% lower). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K actually outperforms it by 1 percent, scoring 70,879 average. For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER is essentially the same at 0.1% delta (54,209 vs 54,247), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1 percent slower at 54,828, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6 percent slower at 55,698. An AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7 percent slower (55,757).

A user with an RTX 4080 SUPER would see nearly identical performance. The CPU and GPU are so close that any of these rivals would produce similar frame rates in Doom. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only CPU rival that is slightly faster, but the difference of 1% is negligible. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9 percent lower, which is also negligible. For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear alternative, while the Radeon Pro W5700X and RX 6750 GRE are slower but within 2.7% of the RTX 4080. These deltas are small enough that a user would not notice a difference in practice.

FAQ

Q: What rank does this combo hold for Doom?

A: It ranks first out of 3,712 tested combos, making it the top-performing pair in the database for this game.

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

A: The i7-14700KF has an average score of 70,163. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.2% lower, the Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% lower, and the Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank?

A: The RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% slower in average score (54,209 vs 54,247), which is essentially a tie.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck?

A: The CPU has a 94th percentile rank and the GPU has a 86th percentile, so the GPU is relatively (but still high) lower. In most cases, the GPU will be the limiting factor, but both are so close that either could be the boundary.

Q: Does this system have enough VRAM for Doom?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X, which is far more than any 2016 game would require, so memory capacity is not a concern.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Doom? The benchmark data strongly indicates yes. The combo ranks 1st out of 3,712, and both components are at the 86th percentile or higher. The CPU's 20 cores, 28 threads, and 5.6 GHz boost clock provide ample single-thread performance, while the GPU's 16 GB memory and 48.7 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are more than sufficient for a 2016 title. The verdictByResolution field is empty, so no per-resolution verdict is provided, but the overall rank and component percentiles suggest that 60 FPS should be achievable at every resolution from 1080p to 4K. The game's commercial release in May 2016 means the hardware is 7 years older, so the system has a huge performance margin. The only caveat is the lack of measured FPS data, but the synthetic benchmarks are overwhlelingly positive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measuredFps array in the fact pack is empty, so there are no actual average, minimum, or maximum FPS values for any resolution or settings. The data is a synthetic estimate, not a direct measurement. This means the FPS breakdown cannot be provided in exact numbers. The absence of measured data is notable: for a game as old and well-optimized as Doom, a top-tier 2023 CPU and 2022 GPU should produce frame rates well above 60 FPS at 1080p and likely above 60 at 1440p and 4K. Without exact numbers, we can only rely on the ranking and the the component percentiles. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,480 and the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 34,457 are both exceptional. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 is also strong. For a game like Doom, the minimum FPS is likely to be high due to the stable frame pacing from such a fast CPU. The max FPS could exceed 200 at 1080p, but these are speculative, as the fact pack does not provide any measured values. The lack of measured FPS means that the verdict is based on the rank and component scores rather than actual game performance.