Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a compelling experience in Doom, with the data showing that the Ultra preset is the most demanding at every resolution, while the Low preset offers the highest frame rates. For players seeking the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot, as it maintains high average frame rates across all tested resolutions without the significant performance penalty of Ultra. Specifically, at 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 341.8 FPS, which is a substantial 66.2 FPS higher than Ultra but only 46.9 FPS lower than Low, suggesting that the visual upgrade from Medium to High is likely more noticeable than the frame rate difference from High to Low. At 2560x1440, High delivers 216.6 FPS, comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, while at 3840x2160, High still manages 120.6 FPS, which is excellent for a 4K display. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, but given the headroom provided by this combination, High is the recommended starting point, with users able to experiment with Ultra if they prefer maximum detail and have a high refresh rate display at 1080p or 1440p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications clearly explain the impressive frame rates observed. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is particularly relevant for Doom at high resolutions and detail settings, as the game’s texture-heavy environments benefit from substantial memory bandwidth and capacity. The data supports this, with the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 39650 and its 94th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicating top-tier performance. The boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with 21,760 shading units, allows for massive parallel processing, which is evident in the measured FPS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14411 further confirms the GPU's capability in modern API workloads. Interestingly, the nearest rivals listed for the RTX 5090 include the RTX 5090 D and the RTX 5050 Mobile, with delta percentages of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively, showing that the desktop RTX 5090 is essentially on par with these other variants in synthetic benchmarks, though the real-world game data here provides a more concrete picture of its performance in a specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1920x1080 with this hardware?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 388.7 FPS, which is achieved with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Does the RTX 5090 maintain high frame rates at 4K resolution in Doom?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 99.5 on Ultra to 158.9 on Low, meaning that even the most demanding preset provides a playable experience above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32513, representing a 0% delta. It is also comparable to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, which has a 0.2% higher score, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250, which has a 0.2% lower score.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 297.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 177.8 FPS. This represents a 120.1 FPS difference, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the system.

Q: Is the GPU’s 32 GB of VRAM a relevant factor for this game?

A: While Doom may not fully utilize 32 GB of VRAM, the high 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth of the RTX 5090 is beneficial for streaming textures and geometry at high resolutions, contributing to the stable frame times implied by the high average FPS figures.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 23 out of 1681 tested combos. This places it in the top 1.4% of all configurations, underscoring its exceptional performance level. The high ranking is primarily driven by the RTX 5090, which, as a GPU with a 94th percentile ranking, provides the bulk of the rendering power. The CPU, while not the top performer, still holds an 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, ensuring it does not bottleneck the GPU in this title. The data suggests that this combination is near the pinnacle of what is currently available for gaming, with only 22 other combos outperforming it in the entire benchmark database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F serves as the supporting component in this duo, and its specifications are more than adequate for Doom. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it offers strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is crucial for gaming, where single-thread performance often dictates frame pacing. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3723 and its 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate that it is a solid performer, unlikely to hold back the RTX 5090 in most scenarios. The data reinforces this: the measured FPS at 1080p on Low settings reaches 388.7 FPS, which is a high enough number to suggest that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, have nearly identical average scores, suggesting that the i5-14400F is in a competitive bracket, but not a standout leader in raw processing power. Its 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible and efficient choice for this high-end GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this system scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 388.7 on Low to 275.6 on Ultra, with Medium at 368.8 and High at 341.8. This shows a 113.1 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality presets, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all settings: Low achieves 297.9, Medium 261.6, High 216.6, and Ultra 177.8. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly to 120.1 FPS, but the overall reduction from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with Low dropping by 90.8 FPS and Ultra by 97.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 158.9 on Low, 141.8 on Medium, 120.6 on High, and 99.5 on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra remains substantial at 59.4 FPS, but the absolute numbers indicate that the system is still capable of high refresh rate gaming at 4K, particularly on High settings.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear trend of the GPU becoming increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. From 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS on High settings drops from 341.8 to 120.6, a decrease of 221.2 FPS, or roughly 64.7%. On Low settings, the drop is from 388.7 to 158.9, a reduction of 229.8 FPS, or about 59.1%. This consistent percentage decrease across settings indicates that the performance scaling is smooth and predictable. The fact that the FPS does not halve when going from 1440p to 4K, despite 4K having 2.25 times the pixels, suggests that the system is not purely pixel-bound. This points to the CPU and memory subsystem playing a more significant role at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p, the high FPS numbers (e.g., 388.7 on Low) suggest the CPU is near its limit, whereas at 4K, the GPU’s raw power takes over, and the frame rate is dictated by its rendering capabilities. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck even at 4K, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. This scaling behavior is typical for a balanced system, but the absolute numbers here are exceptional, showing that this combo can handle 4K High settings with ease, while 1440p and 1080p are reserved for those seeking the highest possible refresh rates.