Doom

# Doom: Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a remarkably strong 1080p experience in Doom, with the data showing an average of 297.1 FPS at Low settings and 218.2 FPS at High settings. This combo ranks 543rd out of 1,681 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested. The GPU's RDNA 4.0 architecture and the CPU's 10-core, 16-thread configuration combine to produce frame rates that comfortably exceed display refresh rate requirements at every resolution tested, though the scaling pattern reveals where the bottleneck shifts as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the largest absolute drop occurring between 1440p and 4K across all settings. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 218.2 FPS at 1080p to 141.2 FPS at 1440p—a reduction of 77 FPS—and then drops further to 73.6 FPS at 4K, representing a 67.6 FPS decline from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that while the RX 9070 remains the primary performance driver at 1080p and 1440p, the transition to 4K places substantially more pressure on the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The scaling behavior at Low settings is particularly revealing. The 1080p Low result of 297.1 FPS drops to 192.5 FPS at 1440p (a 104.6 FPS decrease) and then to 106.7 FPS at 4K (an 85.8 FPS decrease). The fact that even at 4K Low the system maintains over 100 FPS demonstrates that the Radeon RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to feed the GPU without introducing memory-related stutters. However, the progressively larger absolute drops as resolution increases indicate that the GPU's raw compute throughput—36.13 TFLOPS FP32—becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings produce the steepest scaling curve. The 177.4 FPS at 1080p falls to 117.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 63 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this resolution and settings combination pushes the combo to its practical limit. The data indicates that the system is GPU-bound at 4K across all settings, while at 1080p the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 20 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to keep the GPU fully utilized.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070's specifications directly explain its performance characteristics in Doom. With a boost clock of 2520 MHz and a game clock of 2070 MHz, the GPU operates at high frequencies that translate into strong rasterization throughput. The 3,584 shading units and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s, which is the key metric for a fast-paced FPS like Doom. The 224 texture mapping units provide a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s, ensuring that the game's detailed environments remain sharp even at high settings.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory operating at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than adequate for Doom's requirements, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all tested settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25,381 places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 34,780 is within 0.2% of the NVIDIA A2 (34,866) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34,677). These rival comparisons confirm that the RX 9070 sits in a competitive performance tier.

The GPU's 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, contributes to its efficiency and thermal characteristics. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design suggest that sustained gaming sessions at high frame rates are achievable without thermal throttling. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support and Vulkan 1.4 compliance are particularly relevant for Doom, which benefits from modern graphics APIs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all settings deliver playable frame rates, but the data suggests that High settings (218.2 FPS) offer the best balance between visual fidelity and performance headroom. The jump from High to Ultra costs 40.8 FPS (from 218.2 to 177.4), which is a 18.7% reduction for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a fast-paced shooter.

At 1440p, High settings (141.2 FPS) remain the recommended choice, as they provide ample frame rates for high-refresh-rate monitors while maintaining visual quality. Medium settings (167.1 FPS) and Low settings (192.5 FPS) offer progressively higher frame rates for competitive play, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the additional performance. Ultra settings at 1440p (117.9 FPS) are still playable but represent a 23.3 FPS reduction from High.

For 4K, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings (91.9 FPS) as the optimal balance. High settings (73.6 FPS) are playable but leave less headroom for demanding scenes, while Ultra (63 FPS) dips close to the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings (106.7 FPS) at 4K provide the smoothest experience but sacrifice significant visual detail. The data indicates that Medium at 4K is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering a 18.3 FPS improvement over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 297.1 FPS, Medium reaches 258.4 FPS, High delivers 218.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 177.4 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 119.7 FPS, representing a 40.3% reduction from the lowest to highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern with reduced absolute values. Low settings achieve 192.5 FPS, Medium reaches 167.1 FPS, High delivers 141.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 117.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 74.6 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p results, confirming that the GPU remains the primary performance factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings produce 106.7 FPS, Medium reaches 91.9 FPS, High delivers 73.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 63 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43.7 FPS, with the Ultra setting being the only measured configuration below 65 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RX 9070's compute capabilities are the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 543rd out of 1,681 tested configurations in Doom, placing it in the 67.7th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the strong but not elite performance of this pairing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,508 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446, 0.2% delta). The GPU's average benchmark score of 34,780 places it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs.

The combo's ranking is particularly notable given that the GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 (34,866, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (34,511, 0.8% delta), indicating that the RX 9070 is well-positioned within its performance class. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU produces a system that excels in Doom's fast-paced gameplay, with the 4K Ultra result being the only configuration that approaches the limits of playability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides the computational foundation for this combo, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core ensure that game data is readily accessible, reducing latency in demanding scenes. The CPU's Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process node, delivers strong single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,093 and multi-core score of 21,914.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25,783 and single-thread score of 3,723 indicate balanced performance that avoids bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the 297.1 FPS Low setting result suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain very high frame rates. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra (177.4 FPS) is lower than 1440p Low (192.5 FPS) indicates that the GPU's processing of higher-quality visuals is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

The CPU's 88th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32,508, places it just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584). The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a versatile choice for a wide range of motherboards, while its DDR4 and DDR5 memory support provides flexibility in system configuration. The CPU's performance in Doom is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested resolution, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling pattern.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 297.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, 4K Ultra produces an average of 63 FPS, which is above 60 but very close to the threshold.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9070's average benchmark score of 34,780 is 0.2% below the NVIDIA A2 (34,866) and 0.3% above the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34,677).

Q: What is the recommended settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 1440p deliver 141.2 FPS, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 have?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Where does this combo rank among tested configurations in Doom?

A: It ranks 543rd out of 1,681 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems.