Doom

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exceptional performance in Doom, a 2016 FPS title. Measured data shows the combination never drops below 68.6 frames per second (FPS) average even at the most demanding settings tested, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Across all resolutions and presets, the system demonstrates a massive performance headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The data indicates a clear scaling pattern where average FPS increases as resolution decreases, with the most significant gains observed at 1920x1080.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system maintains high frame rates across all settings. The Ultra preset yields an average of 68.6 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure in the entire dataset but still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Dropping to High raises the average to 88 FPS, representing a 28.3% improvement over Ultra. Medium settings produce an average of 105.3 FPS, and Low settings reach 117.6 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 49 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial rendering load. Notably, even at 4K Ultra, the average remains comfortably above the playability threshold, suggesting the GPU is not fully saturated.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates increase significantly. At Ultra settings, the average is 133.4 FPS, which is 94.5% higher than the 4K Ultra result. High settings deliver 159.3 FPS, Medium reaches 188.8 FPS, and Low achieves 219 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 39.3% performance drop, which is less severe than at 4K. The transition from 4K to 1440p at each preset yields substantial gains: Low improves by 86.2%, Medium by 79.3%, High by 81%, and Ultra by 94.5%. These figures suggest that resolution scaling has a pronounced effect on frame rates, with 1440p offering a sweet spot for high refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, the system produces extraordinarily high frame rates. The Low preset averages 341.7 FPS, the highest in the dataset. Medium settings reach 295.2 FPS, High delivers 248.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 204.8 FPS. The performance deltas between presets at 1080p are smaller than at higher resolutions: moving from Ultra to High yields a 21.3% increase, High to Medium is 18.8%, and Medium to Low is 15.8%. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 136.9 FPS, which is substantial but proportionally less than at 4K. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU becomes a more significant factor, though the i9-14900K with 24 cores and 32 threads provides ample headroom.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values, only averages. This means the analysis relies solely on mean performance, which can mask frame time variances. However, given the consistently high averages, it is reasonable to infer that minimum frame rates would also remain above playable levels, though the absence of this data prevents definitive confirmation.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average is 341.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 68.6, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the 1920x1080 average is 248.5 FPS, while the 3840x2160 average is 88 FPS. This represents a 182.4% increase at the lower resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 219 FPS, while Ultra averages 133.4 FPS, a difference of 85.6 FPS or 64.2% faster performance on Low.

Q: Does the system maintain above 60 FPS at every tested setting?

A: Yes, the lowest average recorded across all resolutions and presets is 68.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 14.3% above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which resolution offers the largest performance gap between presets?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (117.6 FPS) and Ultra (68.6 FPS) is 49 FPS, the largest absolute gap in the dataset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79097. The closest alternative is the Intel Core i9-14900KF with an average score of 79371, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 79574, 0.6% higher, while the AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, 1.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740, which is 1.7% lower. These deltas are all within a narrow range, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the game is not likely to be CPU-bound given the high FPS figures.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, 2% lower. These rival GPUs would deliver similar performance in Doom, though the exact frame rates would depend on their individual architectural characteristics. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for the game's textures at all tested resolutions.

The combination of a CPU in the top 5% (95th percentile) and a GPU in the 82nd percentile suggests that either component could be swapped for a close rival without materially changing the gaming experience. The performance deltas among rivals are all under 2%, indicating that the system is well-balanced and that no single component represents a bottleneck when compared to nearby hardware.

The Verdict

The benchmark results confirm that the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 can run Doom at all tested resolutions and presets with average frame rates above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable performance across every setting, with the Ultra preset averaging 68.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the margin above 60 FPS is relatively slim, but it still clears the threshold by 14.3%. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 133.4 FPS, more than double the playability threshold, providing a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 204.8 FPS, which is suitable for the fastest gaming displays available.

The verdict by resolution data lists all four settings (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) as playable at each resolution. This means there is no scenario in the dataset where the system fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement. The best settings for each resolution are identified as Ultra, with average FPS of 68.6 at 4K, 133.4 at 1440p, and 204.8 at 1080p. Users seeking the highest visual fidelity can enable Ultra without sacrificing playability, although those prioritizing maximum frame rates could opt for lower presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 68.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset comes close to the threshold, suggesting that users with 60 Hz 4K displays can run the game at maximum settings without issues. For those with higher refresh rate 4K monitors, dropping to High (88 FPS) or Medium (105.3 FPS) would provide additional headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 133.4 FPS, making it the recommended choice for the best visual experience while maintaining high frame rates. This setting provides a 122.3% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Users with 144 Hz monitors can comfortably use Ultra, while those with 165 Hz or higher displays could consider High (159.3 FPS) or Medium (188.8 FPS) for even smoother motion.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 204.8 FPS, which is 241.3% above the threshold. This is the optimal choice for the highest visual quality, as the system has substantial performance reserves. Even at Ultra, there is enough headroom for background tasks or future game updates. The Low preset at 341.7 FPS would only be necessary for users with extremely high refresh rate displays (360 Hz or above), as the difference between Ultra and Low is 136.9 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 705th out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 19% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the high performance of both components, though the percentile data shows a slight imbalance: the CPU is in the 95th percentile while the GPU is in the 82nd percentile. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as the CPU has more relative headroom compared to other processors.

The rank of 705 indicates that while this system is fast, there are 704 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in this game. These likely include higher-tier GPUs or more optimal CPU-GPU pairings. However, given that the system achieves 204.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra, the practical difference between this rank and higher ranks may be marginal at standard refresh rates. The data shows that the system is well above the median performance level, providing a smooth experience in all tested scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the relative contribution of the CPU and GPU in Doom. At 3840x2160, the performance drop from Low to Ultra is 49 FPS (from 117.6 to 68.6), representing a 41.7% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K, as the rendering resolution dominates the workload. The CPU's role is less critical at this resolution, as the frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU's pixel and texture throughput.

At 2560x1440, the Low to Ultra difference is 85.6 FPS (from 219 to 133.4), a 39.1% reduction. This is proportionally similar to 4K, suggesting that the GPU remains the primary bottleneck. However, the absolute frame rates are higher, indicating that the GPU has more headroom at this resolution. The CPU begins to play a larger role as frame rates increase, but the i9-14900K's 24 cores and 32 threads are more than sufficient to keep up.

At 1920x1080, the Low to Ultra difference is 136.9 FPS (from 341.7 to 204.8), a 40.1% reduction. This is consistent with the other resolutions, showing that the GPU's relative load remains constant across resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates are so high that the CPU's per-core performance becomes more relevant. The i9-14900K's boost clock of 6.00 GHz and high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4697) ensure that the CPU does not become a limiting factor even at 341.7 FPS.

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant component across all resolutions, as the performance scaling between presets is consistent. The CPU's role is to provide enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking, which it clearly does given the high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor; at 1080p, the GPU still drives performance, but the CPU's contribution becomes more noticeable, as evidenced by the smaller percentage differences between presets. Overall, this pairing is well-balanced, with neither component significantly underperforming relative to the other.