Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers overwhelming performance in Doom, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested, including 4K Ultra. This combo ranks 16th out of 3,712 tested hardware combinations for this title, placing it in the top 0.4% of all systems. The data shows a system that is effectively bottleneck-free for this 2016 FPS title, with average frame rates that range from a low of 102 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 468 FPS at 1080p Low. The only scenario where frame rates dip below triple digits is the most demanding configuration tested, and even there the margin over the 60 FPS threshold is substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5090 D produces remarkably high frame rates across all settings. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 102 FPS, which is the lowest average recorded for this combo but still 70% above the playable threshold. High settings improve performance to 125 FPS average, while Medium reaches 148 FPS with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS. The Low preset at 4K yields 170 FPS average, showing that even at the highest resolution, the GPU is never the limiting factor; the scaling from Ultra to Low represents a 66.7% performance uplift.

2560x1440 (1440p) results show even greater headroom. The Ultra preset averages 189 FPS, while High jumps to 231 FPS. Medium settings produce 273 FPS average with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 314 FPS average, which matches the maximum frame rate observed at Medium settings. The frame time consistency at this resolution is excellent, as evidenced by the tight min-max range at Medium, which shows only a 35% variance between the lowest and highest recorded frames.

1920x1080 (1080p) is where this combo truly flexes its muscle, producing frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of virtually all consumer displays. The Ultra preset averages 292 FPS, which is higher than most other systems achieve at 1080p Low. High settings reach 357 FPS, Medium averages 422 FPS with a minimum of 359 FPS and a maximum of 486 FPS, and Low peaks at 468 FPS. The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: dropping from 4K to 1440p yields roughly an 85% average FPS increase at identical settings, while dropping from 1440p to 1080p yields approximately a 55% increase.

The measured data reveals that Doom’s engine scales predictably with resolution changes, but the RTX 5090 D’s raw compute power keeps all configurations far above any playability concern. The minimum frame rates recorded (126 FPS at 4K Medium and 232 FPS at 1440p Medium) are both more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating no stutter-prone sections in the benchmark runs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores show that this Intel chip sits in a tightly clustered performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the closest match at 0.2% higher average score, meaning the 14700KF is effectively tied with it for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 0.4% higher, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K trails by 1.0%. For Doom specifically, any of these processors would deliver statistically identical frame rates, as the game’s engine is far more dependent on GPU throughput than CPU single-thread performance at these settings.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D’s nearest rivals are an unexpected mix of mobile and datacenter parts. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 1.1% lower, which is the closest competitor in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 1.6% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 2.1% and 2.4% higher respectively. These deltas are all within a narrow 3.5% band, suggesting that in raw compute terms, these four GPUs are near-equivalents. However, the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and modern Blackwell architecture give it advantages in driver-optimized titles like Doom that may not be fully captured by aggregate scores.

For buyers considering alternatives, the practical takeaway is that the 14700KF could be swapped for any of its three AMD rivals or the Core Ultra 7 265K without observable changes in Doom’s frame rates. Similarly, the GPU could theoretically be replaced with any of the four listed rivals and still easily clear 60 FPS at all settings, though the RX 6650M XT’s lower score suggests it might struggle at 4K Ultra where the 5090 D produces 102 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 102 FPS, which is 70% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still provides a comfortable margin.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest recorded average is 468 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p also exceeds 400 FPS, averaging 422 FPS with a maximum of 486 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 16th out of 3,712 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile for this game.

Q: Are there any settings where this system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. All 12 tested configurations—four settings at each of three resolutions—produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 102 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum frame rate is 126 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Doom?

A: The GPU is clearly the dominant factor, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions. The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom, and its nearest rivals (within 1% aggregate score) would produce nearly identical results.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 232 FPS, with an average of 273 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. This indicates very consistent frame pacing with no significant dips.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Doom, and it does so with extraordinary headroom at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 102 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset again exceeds 60 FPS, led by Ultra at 189 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 292 FPS average.

The data shows that this system is overqualified for Doom, which was released in 2016 and is far less demanding than modern AAA titles. The minimum playable configuration would be 4K Ultra at 102 FPS, but even the most conservative interpretation of the results shows no scenario where the user must compromise settings to achieve smooth gameplay. The 60 FPS threshold is exceeded by a minimum of 70% (at 4K Ultra) and by up to 680% (at 1080p Low). This is a system that will not just run Doom—it will run it at frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of virtually all gaming monitors on the market.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 102 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K users seeking maximum visual quality, as it provides a 42 FPS buffer above the playability threshold. The next step down, High, offers 125 FPS but with no meaningful visual benefit that would justify sacrificing the Ultra experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 189 FPS. This provides more than triple the playable threshold and leaves ample room for future driver overhead or additional background processes. The jump from Ultra at 1440p to Ultra at 4K costs roughly 87 FPS on average, so users with 1440p monitors can run maxed settings without concern.

At 1920x1080, Ultra remains the optimal choice, delivering 292 FPS average. This is the highest average FPS achievable at maximum quality settings across all resolutions. For users with 240Hz or 360Hz monitors, even the Medium preset at 422 FPS or Low at 468 FPS could be considered to push beyond the Ultra preset’s 292 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off for those extra frames is substantial and rarely worthwhile.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 16th out of 3,712 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the top 0.43% of all systems tested in the database. This ranking reflects the GPU’s dominance in this title, as the CPU’s performance—while strong at the 94th percentile among all CPUs—is not the primary driver of frame rates in Doom’s Vulkan-based engine.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely attributable to CPUs with higher single-thread performance or GPUs with slightly higher raw throughput, but the practical difference is negligible: all top-20 combos would deliver frame rates far beyond any display’s refresh rate. For context, this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database, with only 15 other combinations achieving higher average FPS in Doom. Given that the RTX 5090 D launched in January 2025 and this CPU launched in October 2023, this pairing represents near-current-generation hardware that will remain competitive for years in this title.