Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Doom, with the measured data showing this combination is capable of maxing out high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and even pushing 4K past the 60 FPS threshold. The 10-core, 16-thread processor provides a strong foundation, while the 16 GB VRAM-equipped GPU ensures the game runs smoothly across all tested presets. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, settings recommendations, and the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in achieving these frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Doom with this combo for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the data shows the combo achieves 177.5 FPS on High settings and 238.1 FPS on Low, making it ideal for 144Hz or 240Hz displays. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS of 145.4 exceeds 144Hz.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 76.5 on Ultra to 132.9 on Low. High settings produce 95.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth 4K play.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rates?

A: The Low preset consistently yields the highest average FPS across all resolutions: 369.3 at 1920x1080, 238.1 at 2560x1440, and 132.9 at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in Doom?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads. This configuration provides ample processing power for the game, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically higher.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and why does it matter?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a 256-bit memory bus and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. This allows the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory to feed data to the GPU cores quickly, which is crucial for maintaining high FPS at demanding 4K resolutions.

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

A: The combo ranks 187th out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations in the database for Doom performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of Doom's impressive frame rates. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for the game's textures, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's 8448 shading units and boost clock of 2610 MHz work together to process the game's geometry and effects, directly translating to the measured FPS figures.

The VRAM capacity is a key factor at 3840x2160. The data shows a clear performance scaling from Low (132.9 FPS) to Ultra (76.5 FPS), indicating that the GPU's compute power, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor at this resolution. The 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that the 16 GB frame buffer can be filled and refreshed quickly, preventing bottlenecks that would otherwise reduce the average frame rate.

The GPU's architecture, based on the AD103 chip and Ada Lovelace design, includes 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores. While Doom does not heavily rely on ray tracing, these cores contribute to the overall processing efficiency. The measured performance at 1920x1080, where the GPU achieves 369.3 FPS on Low, demonstrates that the card is not fully utilized at this resolution, as the frame rate is likely capped by the CPU or the game's engine limits rather than the GPU's raw capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 187 out of 1681 tested combinations places it in the top 11% of all systems in the database. This high ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, while not the top performer, holds the 88th percentile among all CPUs, meaning both components are well above average.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14400F is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the Intel Core i7-12800H, with a delta of 0%. It is also within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and the AMD Ryzen 7 250. This tight grouping indicates that the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this combo's high ranking; the GPU is the clear performance leader.

The high ranking is further supported by the measured FPS data. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 145.4 FPS, which is a demanding scenario that stresses both the CPU and GPU. The fact that the system maintains such high frame rates while ranking in the top 11% of all tested combos suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for Doom, with neither component creating a significant bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended starting point. At 1920x1080, High settings produce 271.2 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 177.5 FPS, comfortably exceeding 144Hz refresh rates. Even at 3840x2160, High settings maintain 95.4 FPS, providing a smooth 4K experience without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset offers a marginal visual improvement over High but comes with a significant performance cost. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 76.5 FPS, a 20% reduction from High. At 2560x1440, Ultra still manages 145.4 FPS, but the difference between High and Ultra is less noticeable at lower resolutions. For players prioritizing frame rates, the Medium preset is a viable compromise, delivering 322.5 FPS at 1080p and 209.2 FPS at 1440p.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or when targeting the absolute maximum FPS. It produces 369.3 FPS at 1080p and 238.1 FPS at 1440p, but the visual quality reduction is substantial. Given the combo's high ranking, most users will find that High settings provide the optimal experience, offering both strong visuals and frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of common gaming monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The average FPS scales from 369.3 on Low to 322.5 on Medium, 271.2 on High, and 221.2 on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset still produces over 220 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The average FPS is 238.1 on Low, 209.2 on Medium, 177.5 on High, and 145.4 on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 39% reduction in FPS, which is a typical pattern for a GPU-bound scenario at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. The average FPS drops to 132.9 on Low, 112.2 on Medium, 95.4 on High, and 76.5 on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 43%, indicating that the GPU's compute resources are the primary constraint at 4K. The 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient even at Ultra settings, as the frame rates do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or crashes.

Across all resolutions, the scaling between presets is consistent. The jump from Low to Medium reduces FPS by roughly 13-15%, while the jump from Medium to High reduces it by another 15-16%. The final step to Ultra incurs an additional 15-18% performance penalty. This pattern suggests that each preset tier adds similar levels of visual complexity, and the GPU handles the increased load proportionally.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, plays a supporting role in this combo. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, provide sufficient processing power for Doom's game logic and draw calls. The CPU's performance is reflected in its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates exceed 270 FPS on High settings, which places a higher demand on the CPU to feed the GPU with draw commands. The fact that the combo achieves 369.3 FPS on Low settings at 1080p indicates that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's output, even at very high frame rates.

The CPU's benchmark data shows it is nearly identical in performance to the Intel Core i7-12800H, with a delta of 0% in average score. It is also within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and the AMD Ryzen 7 250. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would have a negligible impact on Doom's performance, as the game is not CPU-bound at the tested settings.

The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is more than adequate for Doom, which is a title that does not heavily utilize multi-threading. The CPU's single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1299, is the more critical factor for gaming. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that the CPU can quickly process the game's main thread, preventing any frame time spikes that would reduce the average FPS.