Doom

The benchmark data for Doom with the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT reveals a system that delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the GPU acting as the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The measured results show a clear performance hierarchy that shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p to heavily GPU-bound at 4K, and the data provides a detailed look at how each component contributes to the final experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates a classic resolution scaling curve, with the most dramatic drops occurring at the highest pixel counts. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 192.4 at 1080p to 126 at 1440p, a reduction of 66.4 FPS, and then further to 69.8 at 4K, representing a total drop of 122.6 FPS from the starting resolution. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload per pixel increases significantly.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset, where the frame rate at 1080p reaches 260 FPS but drops to 168.4 at 1440p and 94.8 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is approximately 64%, which is slightly larger than the 64% drop seen at High settings, suggesting that even with reduced graphical loads, the RX 7700 XT struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. This is consistent with the GPU’s percentile rank of 73 among all GPUs, indicating it sits in the upper-middle tier of performance.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-bound, as the i5-14400F’s strong single-core performance becomes more relevant at lower pixel counts. The 10-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides sufficient headroom to push frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p with lower settings. However, as resolution increases, the GPU’s raw compute capabilities, measured at 35.17 TFLOPS FP32, become the dominant factor, and the frame rate scaling reflects this shift.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, plays the central role in determining performance at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Doom’s texture requirements at 4K, as evidenced by the measured frame rates remaining playable even at Ultra settings, which average 56.8 FPS at 3840x2160.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable, with a base clock of 1435 MHz, a game clock of 2171 MHz, and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. The boost clock represents a 77% increase over the base clock, and this dynamic clocking behavior allows the GPU to deliver higher performance when thermal and power headroom permit. The measured results at 1440p show that the GPU can sustain frame rates above 100 FPS at High settings, with 126 FPS average, indicating that the boost clock is effectively utilized in real-world gaming scenarios.

The GPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316 and the Passmark G3D score of 22547 place the RX 7700 XT in a competitive position, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which has an average score of 30109 compared to the RX 7700 XT’s 30097, a delta of 0%. This near-parity in synthetic benchmarks translates to similar real-world performance, though Doom’s Vulkan API support may favor the AMD architecture’s 54 ray accelerators and 3456 shading units.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides the computational foundation for this system, and its influence is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The processor features 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that balances multi-threaded capability with high single-thread performance. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz is critical for gaming, as Doom’s engine benefits from high per-core performance, and the measured 192.4 FPS at 1080p High settings suggests the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU’s output.

The CPU’s benchmark results reinforce its gaming credentials. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093 indicate strong all-around performance, while the Geekbench single-core score of 2333 and multi-core score of 11209 provide additional context. The Passmark single-thread score of 3723 places the i5-14400F in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, has an average score of 32513 compared to the i5-14400F’s 32508, a delta of 0%.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache, provides adequate data locality for game workloads. The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support ensure that the processor can sustain its boost clocks without excessive power draw, though the measured frame rates at 1080p suggest that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any tested setting.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this system in Doom?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 260, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average FPS of 56.8, which is the lowest measured result across all configurations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 126 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 99.7 FPS, representing a difference of 26.3 FPS.

Q: Which component is more influential at 1080p resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU’s high single-core performance becomes more relevant, as the frame rates range from 159.9 at Ultra to 260 at Low, indicating the GPU has more headroom at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060’s 30109, with a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the system’s overall rank among tested combinations in Doom?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 742 out of 1681 total tested combinations for Doom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 260 FPS, Medium settings achieve 226.9 FPS, High settings reach 192.4 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 159.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 100.1 FPS, indicating that each settings tier has a meaningful impact on performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear reduction. Low settings average 168.4 FPS, Medium settings achieve 150.4 FPS, High settings reach 126 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 99.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 68.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly across all settings. Low settings average 94.8 FPS, Medium settings achieve 80.6 FPS, High settings reach 69.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 56.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, and all configurations remain above 50 FPS, making the game playable even at the most demanding settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide an average of 159.9 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. Since the frame rate remains above 150 FPS even at the highest settings, there is no reason to reduce quality at this resolution unless targeting a 240Hz display, in which case High settings at 192.4 FPS would be more appropriate.

For 2560x1440, the High settings preset delivers 126 FPS, which is an excellent result for competitive play and visually rich single-player experiences. Ultra settings at 99.7 FPS are also viable, especially for players with 100Hz displays, but the 26.3 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual improvement for all users. Medium settings at 150.4 FPS offer a middle ground for those prioritizing frame rate over detail.

At 3840x2160, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings provide 69.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, while Medium settings achieve 80.6 FPS and Low settings reach 94.8 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, High settings are sufficient. However, for smoother motion, Medium settings at 80.6 FPS offer a better experience with only a modest reduction in visual quality compared to High. Ultra settings at 56.8 FPS are the least recommended, as the frame rate approaches the lower bounds of smooth gameplay.