Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Doom, with performance that scales predictably from 1080p to 4K. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops, which is typical for a graphics-intensive title. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 341.5 FPS, which is a very high baseline. Moving up to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 216.9 FPS, and at 3840x2160 at Low settings, it falls further to 119.9 FPS. This scaling indicates that the frame rate is heavily influenced by the GPU’s workload, but the CPU keeps up well even at lower resolutions where the graphics card is less stressed.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is about 36.5%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is about 44.7%. This progressive decline is typical for a game like Doom, which relies on fast-paced rendering. At High settings, the averages are 248.6 FPS at 1080p, 161.4 FPS at 1440p, and 88.1 FPS at 4K. The differences between settings at the same resolution are also telling; for instance, at 4K, the jump from Ultra to Medium is significant, going from 73.6 FPS to 102 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset is quite demanding, and the Medium preset offers a much more comfortable margin for high refresh rate displays. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, as the frame rates drop considerably regardless of CPU capability, which is expected given the pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 350 out of 1681 combos in Doom. This places it in the top 20.8% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range to high-end setup. The rank suggests that this combination is well-balanced for this particular game, delivering performance that is better than the vast majority of other configurations in the database. Given that Doom is a well-optimized title, this result is a positive indicator for the synergy between the CPU and GPU, showing that neither component is a significant bottleneck in the context of the entire test pool.

Compared to other tested combos, this setup is not at the absolute top, but it is firmly in the upper tier. The data implies that users seeking higher ranks would need to pair the RTX 5070 with a more powerful processor, or pair the i5-14600KF with a more powerful GPU. However, for the majority of gaming scenarios, being in the 350th position out of 1681 is a solid result, indicating that this combo will handle the game with high frame rates at most settings. The percentile ranking of the individual components—93 for the CPU and 83 for the GPU—further supports the idea that this is a high-performing setup overall, even if it is not the absolute best in the database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core processor with 20 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which are high frequencies that benefit single-threaded performance, crucial for Doom’s game logic and frame pacing. The CPU scores a 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49367. In the synthetic Cinebench R23 multi-core test, it scores 32889, and in single-core, it scores 4643. These numbers indicate a very capable processor that can handle the game’s demands without becoming a limiting factor.

The benchmark results for this CPU show that it is competitive with its nearest rivals. For instance, it is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, but 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 4345P. This suggests that the i5-14600KF is a top-tier performer in its class. In Doom, the CPU’s high single-core performance is likely why the frame rates remain high even at 1080p, where the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, which helps with game data access. The combination of high clocks and multiple cores ensures that the game runs smoothly, though the data suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the combo performs across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. With Low settings, the average is 341.5 FPS, which is a massive number. Medium settings yield 294.6 FPS, High settings produce 248.6 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a very high 203 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the combo is more than capable of maxing out most high-refresh-rate monitors, even with the most demanding preset. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is about 40.6%, which shows the impact of graphical fidelity on frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a clear reduction. Low settings average 216.9 FPS, Medium settings average 189.5 FPS, High settings average 161.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 133.7 FPS. These numbers are still very playable and would suit a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor well. At 4K (3840x2160), the performance drops more significantly. Low settings average 119.9 FPS, Medium settings average 102 FPS, High settings average 88.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average 73.6 FPS. At this resolution, the Ultra preset dips below 75 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Low preset at 4K is still above 100 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5070 has enough power to handle 4K if settings are adjusted.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a powerful graphics card with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. It has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with 6144 shading units. The GPU scores in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687. In synthetic tests, it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 29137 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 185269. These numbers place it in a competitive position, being 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300.

The GPU’s role in Doom is critical, as the data shows that frame rates scale with resolution and settings. The 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this title, even at 4K with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 73.6. The high memory bandwidth helps with texture streaming at higher resolutions. The RTX 5070’s boost clock of 2512 MHz is essential for maintaining high frame rates. The benchmark results show that it is a well-rounded card, but its performance in Doom is directly tied to the settings and resolution. The drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is about 64.9%, which is a significant reduction but expected for a 4x pixel increase. The card is clearly the primary factor in the FPS differences observed across the resolution and settings matrix.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 248.6.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1440p Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 73.6, while at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 133.7. This represents a significant drop of about 45% when moving to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS is very high, ranging from 203 FPS at Ultra to 341.5 FPS at Low. The CPU’s high single-core performance likely prevents it from being a bottleneck at these lower resolutions, making the GPU the primary driver of the frame rate differences between settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 350 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 20.8% of all configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090’s score of 41441.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, at 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 119.9, and at Medium settings, it is 102. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 73.6 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for very high refresh rate displays.