Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a compelling performance profile in Doom, a title that scales dramatically across resolutions. The measured frame rates reveal a hardware pairing that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet shows signs of CPU influence at the lighter settings of 1080p. The data indicates a robust experience across the board, with the combination positioned in the 60th percentile of all tested configurations for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a stark and illuminating change in frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves a measured average of 269.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 176.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 34%. Scaling further to 4K at Low settings yields 97.6 FPS, which is another 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises.

However, the scaling pattern shifts when the graphics preset is increased. At Ultra settings, the 1080p average is 166.9 FPS, which falls to 104.7 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 55 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the rendering workload scales predictably with resolution. The data implies that the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient to feed the GPU at 4K, but the sheer compute demand of 3840x2160 pixels overwhelms the card, resulting in the 4K Ultra average dipping to 55 FPS.

The difference between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the gap is 102.4 FPS (269.3 vs. 166.9), while at 4K, the gap narrows to 42.6 FPS (97.6 vs. 55). This compression of the performance gap at higher resolutions reinforces the idea that the GPU is the limiting factor; at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames fast enough to expose the full range of GPU workloads, but at 4K, even the Low preset saturates the GPU's capabilities.

CPU Role

The Core i5-14400F brings a 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz to the pairing. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093 place it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, indicating a strong processor for gaming workloads. In Doom, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p with lower settings, where the frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 269.3 FPS is significantly higher than the 4K Low average of 97.6 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU can generate frames far faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions.

The processor's architecture, Raptor Lake, and its 20 MB of shared L3 cache likely contribute to its ability to maintain high minimum frame rates in a fast-paced FPS. The data does not include minimum FPS values, but the high averages suggest the CPU is not causing stutter or severe frame pacing issues. The benchmark results show the chip is competitive, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores virtually identically at 32513 vs. 32508 on the average benchmark score. This CPU performance headroom means that for users playing at 1080p or 1440p with High or Ultra settings, the i5-14400F is unlikely to be the bottleneck, as the GPU will be working near its limit.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, built on the Ampere architecture, is the star of the show in Doom. Its 6144 shading units and boost clock of 1770 MHz provide the raw horsepower for the frame rates observed. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is a critical factor for 4K performance. The 4K Ultra preset, which likely uses more texture memory, still manages a 55 FPS average, indicating the 8 GB pool is adequate for this title. The card's Passmark G3D score of 23356 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, a solid mid-to-high ranking.

The GPU's performance scaling is evident when comparing the 1440p and 1080p results. At 1440p High, the average is 132.2 FPS, which is a 34% reduction from the 1080p High score of 199.6 FPS. This is a classic sign of a GPU that is powerful enough for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming but starts to struggle with the demands of 4K. The difference between the 4K High (68.9 FPS) and 4K Medium (83.7 FPS) presets shows that a single step down in settings yields a 21% performance boost, which is a significant gain for a minor visual compromise. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is clearly well-utilized in this Vulkan-based title, as the frame rates scale consistently with the workload.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Doom, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti holds a rank of 671 out of 1681 combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested. Given the CPU's 88th percentile ranking and the GPU's 74th percentile ranking, the combo rank of 671 (60th percentile) makes sense; the system is stronger than its individual parts might suggest on paper, likely due to the game's ability to leverage high clock speeds and the efficiency of the GPU architecture.

The ranking suggests that while this is not an absolute top-tier configuration, it outperforms the majority of systems. For context, the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, but the data does not show how that CPU pairs with this specific GPU. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, has a similar average score but is a much older architecture, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti's feature set and driver optimization provide a significant advantage in actual game performance. The 1681-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware, so a rank of 671 indicates that this system will handle Doom with ease, but there is headroom above it for those seeking even higher 4K frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset yields an average of 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced shooter. Dropping to High at 4K brings the average up to 68.9 FPS, offering a smoother experience that is likely preferable for maintaining responsiveness. The Medium preset at 4K provides 83.7 FPS, a substantial improvement that suggests most users should select High or Medium for 4K play.

At 1440p, the situation is more comfortable. The Ultra preset delivers 104.7 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 132.2 FPS is even better, and the Low preset at 176.5 FPS is nearly excessive. For 1080p, all presets are viable, with even the demanding Ultra preset achieving 166.9 FPS. The sweet spot for balanced visuals and performance appears to be the High preset at 1440p, which offers a 132.2 FPS average while maintaining high fidelity. If a user has a 144Hz 1440p monitor, this is the recommended configuration. For those with 4K displays, the High preset is the best compromise between the 55 FPS of Ultra and the 97.6 FPS of Low, as the latter sacrifices too much visual quality for a marginal gain in speed.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. The measured 4K Ultra average is 55 FPS, while the High preset achieves 68.9 FPS and Medium reaches 83.7 FPS, indicating that 4K is playable if settings are adjusted.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p, the High preset delivers a 132.2 FPS average, and the Low preset reaches 176.5 FPS, making 1440p the ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446), with delta percentages of 0% and 0.2%, respectively.

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RTX 3070 Ti sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The 4K Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting, still delivers a 55 FPS average, suggesting the 8 GB frame buffer is not a limiting factor in Doom.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. Low settings yield a 269.3 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 166.9 FPS, a difference of 102.4 FPS.

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

A: It ranks 671st out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the 60th percentile of all configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 68.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 97.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 83.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 55.0 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 132.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 176.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 151.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 104.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 199.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 269.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 236.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 166.9 |

The data shows a clear progression: 1080p is dominated by CPU headroom, allowing frame rates to exceed 200 FPS on most presets, while 4K is strictly GPU-limited, with even the Low preset only managing 97.6 FPS. The 1440p results offer the most balanced experience, providing high frame rates without the graphical compromises required at 4K. The system's rank of 671 out of 1681 combos confirms its position as a strong, capable performer for this title.