Doom

In the benchmark database, the Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a commanding performance profile for Doom, a 2016 FPS title. The measured data indicates that this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested setting and resolution but does so with substantial headroom, achieving triple-digit frame rates in most configurations. The analysis below details the division of labor between the CPU and GPU, optimal settings per resolution, and how this specific hardware pairing ranks against other tested combinations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable, with an average frame rate of 72.2 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested, and it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does this system ever drop below 60 FPS in Doom?

A: No. Across all measured settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and all three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160), the average frame rate never falls below 72.2 FPS. The lowest recorded average is at 4K Ultra.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 220.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 131.1 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 40% when moving from Low to Ultra, highlighting the significant cost of higher visual fidelity.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1080p display?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 1920x1080, achieving an average of 202.2 FPS. Since this is well above the 60 FPS threshold, users can select the highest quality settings without concern for playability.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69,996, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% higher than the i7-14700KF.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of tested graphics hardware. Its average benchmark score is 40,377.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from Doom reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, while the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 341.6 FPS on Low to 202.2 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is approximately 139 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU's ability to feed frames at these high rates is critical. The Intel Core i7-14700KF, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is well-equipped to handle this workload, as its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests.

When moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates across all presets remain above 130 FPS, with the Low preset hitting 220.7 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p Low (341.6 FPS) to 1440p Low (220.7 FPS) is roughly 35%, which is a direct consequence of the increased pixel count straining the GPU. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle this resolution without bottlenecking, as evidenced by the still very high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 89.6 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p, which further indicates that the GPU is becoming the more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is paramount. The Ultra preset yields 72.2 FPS, while the Low preset yields 121.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 49.4 FPS, compared to 139.4 FPS at 1080p. This narrowing gap demonstrates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that the CPU's performance headroom matters less. The RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the driving force here, and the data shows that even at the most demanding settings, the GPU can maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's role is diminished but not irrelevant; the i7-14700KF's strong single-thread performance (6,235 in Cinebench R23) ensures that it does not become a bottleneck, even at 4K. The scaling between resolutions suggests that for this game, the RTX 5070 is the dominant component at all settings, with the CPU providing a solid foundation that never limits performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra. The data indicates that this system has enough performance headroom to run the game at maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 202.2 FPS. This is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the obvious choice for 1080p displays. The Low preset reaches 341.6 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is unnecessary given the high performance at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 131.1 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, allowing users to enable all visual features without concern. The Medium preset offers 189.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset's frame rate is still so high that there is no practical reason to reduce quality.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 72.2 FPS. While this is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combination, it still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a margin of 12.2 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 4K, as it delivers the best visual experience while remaining smooth. The High preset at 4K achieves 88 FPS, which is also viable, but the Ultra preset's 72.2 FPS is still well within playable territory.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run Doom, and it does so with exceptional performance. The verdict data confirms that all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution, from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. The 60 FPS threshold is never breached, even at the most demanding combination of 4K Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 72.2 FPS. This is a definitive result: the system has enough GPU and CPU horsepower to max out the game at 4K. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 131.1 FPS, which is not only playable but also fast enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 202.2 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate displays.

The data shows that this is not a borderline case. The RTX 5070, with its 82nd percentile ranking, is more than adequate for Doom's demands, and the i7-14700KF, with its 94th percentile ranking, provides ample CPU overhead. The lowest recorded average frame rate is 72.2 FPS, which means there is a comfortable buffer above the playable threshold. Users can expect a consistently smooth experience across all settings and resolutions, with no need to compromise on visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all resolution and preset combinations. The results are as follows:

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 121.6 FPS average
• Medium: 105.6 FPS average
• High: 88 FPS average
• Ultra: 72.2 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 220.7 FPS average
• Medium: 189.5 FPS average
• High: 163.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 131.1 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 341.6 FPS average
• Medium: 297.1 FPS average
• High: 250.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 202.2 FPS average

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates decrease proportionally. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, exceeding 200 FPS even at Ultra settings. At 1440p, performance remains excellent, with all presets above 130 FPS. At 4K, the frame rates drop to a range of 72.2 to 121.6 FPS, which is still very strong for a 2016 title. The absence of min and max FPS data means only averages are available, but the consistent averages across multiple presets indicate stable performance without significant stuttering. The RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested configurations, as there is no evidence of memory-related performance degradation at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 662 out of 3,712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 17.8% of all tested system combinations for this game. The high ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which are exceptional across all resolutions.

The combo's rank is likely influenced by the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (44,167 in Cinebench R23) and the GPU's high absolute performance (29,137 in Passmark G3D). However, the rank also reflects the fact that Doom is a well-optimized title that scales well with hardware. The rank of 662 out of 3,712 means that a significant number of combos perform worse, but also that some more powerful combinations exist. The data suggests that for most users, this combo would provide a top-tier experience in Doom, with only a small percentage of more expensive systems offering higher frame rates. The 94th percentile CPU and 82nd percentile GPU rankings independently support this conclusion, as both components are in the upper echelon of their respective categories.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this configuration, the nearest rival data provides insight into what other hardware would offer similar performance. The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a 1% performance delta, meaning users could expect nearly identical gameplay performance in Doom, which is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the closest match, with an average score 0.2% lower than the i7-14700KF. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% lower. Interestingly, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 1% higher, making it a slightly faster alternative. In practice, these differences would translate to negligible frame rate variations in Doom, as the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are less obvious, as they come from different product families. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 0.1% slower, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster. These are professional or mobile parts, which may not be directly comparable in terms of gaming features, but the benchmark scores suggest similar raw compute performance. In Doom, any of these GPUs would likely deliver frame rates close to the RTX 5070, though the desktop-oriented RTX 5070 may have driver optimizations that favor gaming performance. For a pure gaming build, the RTX 5070 is the stronger choice, but the data shows that the performance gap to these rivals is small in synthetic benchmarks.