Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust performance profile in Doom, with benchmark results showing a clear progression of frame rates as resolution decreases. The data set provides measured average FPS across three resolutions and four quality presets, offering a complete picture of how this combination handles the 2016 FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate that Doom responds predictably to resolution changes, with the most significant performance gains occurring when moving from 4K down to 1440p. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate jumps from 51 FPS at 3840x2160 to 94 FPS at 2560x1440, representing an 84% improvement. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is less dramatic but still substantial: Ultra settings climb from 94 FPS to 145 FPS, a 54% increase.

The pattern holds across all quality presets, though the relative scaling varies. At Low settings, the 4K average of 85 FPS rises to 156 FPS at 1440p (an 84% gain) and then to 241 FPS at 1080p (a 55% gain). This consistent scaling pattern suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's headroom becomes more apparent as pixel count decreases.

The gap between 4K and 1440p is consistently larger than the gap between 1440p and 1080p across all settings, indicating that the pixel count reduction from 3840x2160 to 2560x1440 relieves more pressure on the graphics pipeline than the step down to 1920x1080. At Medium settings, the 4K to 1440p transition yields a 62 FPS gain (from 74 to 136 FPS), while the 1440p to 1080p step adds 74 FPS (from 136 to 210 FPS) — the only setting tier where the lower transition produces a larger absolute gain.

This asymmetry suggests that at 1080p, the combination approaches a performance ceiling where CPU limitations begin to factor in. The 241 FPS average at Low/1080p versus 156 FPS at Low/1440p shows diminishing returns as resolution drops, hinting that the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads are sufficient to keep feeding the RX 7700 at lower resolutions, but the GPU's output becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700's specifications directly explain the measured performance in Doom. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample memory resources for this title, which was released in 2016 and does not demand the high VRAM capacities of modern games. The 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs provide the raw compute necessary for the frame rates observed.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: the base clock of 1900 MHz, game clock of 2041 MHz, and boost clock of 2459 MHz indicate that the card can sustain high operating frequencies under load. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the card maintains 51 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. The fact that the 4K High preset achieves 62 FPS suggests the extra settings headroom in the Ultra preset costs roughly 18% performance.

The RX 7700's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852, places it in the mid-range segment. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862 (0.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 (1% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 (1.7% higher). These close margins indicate that the RX 7700 sits in a competitive performance tier, though the benchmark scores are synthetic and the Doom results show the card is well-suited to this specific title.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and PassMark G3D score of 20974 provide additional context, though the measured FPS data is the most relevant metric for Doom performance. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is likely underutilized at all tested settings, given the game's age and the resolution range covered.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1314 out of 2930 tested combos for Doom, placing it in the 55th percentile of all combinations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU is a high-end desktop processor (91st percentile among all CPUs) while the GPU is more mid-range (58th percentile among all GPUs).

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its contribution to this ranking. The i7-14700F achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958, with a PassMark multithread score of 41317. Its average benchmark score of 53620 puts it just 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6505P and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trailing by 0.6% and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.8%.

The GPU's 15852 average benchmark score and 58th percentile ranking suggest that the combo's overall position is constrained by the graphics card rather than the processor. The delta between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid percentile explains why the combo does not rank higher — the RX 7700 limits the system's ability to push higher frame rates at demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear hierarchy across settings. Low settings produce an average of 85 FPS, Medium achieves 74 FPS (with a minimum of 63 and maximum of 85), High reaches 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 11 FPS, Medium to High costs 12 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 11 FPS — a remarkably consistent penalty of roughly 13-16% per tier.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with higher absolute values. Low settings average 156 FPS, Medium achieves 136 FPS (minimum 116, maximum 156), High reaches 115 FPS, and Ultra drops to 94 FPS. The per-tier penalties are 20 FPS (Low to Medium), 21 FPS (Medium to High), and 21 FPS (High to Ultra), showing a consistent 13-15% reduction per quality step.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates become very high. Low settings average 241 FPS, Medium achieves 210 FPS (minimum 179, maximum 242), High reaches 178 FPS, and Ultra drops to 145 FPS. The penalty pattern shifts slightly: Low to Medium costs 31 FPS, Medium to High costs 32 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 33 FPS — again a consistent reduction of roughly 13-18% per tier.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows the frame time consistency: 63 FPS minimum at 4K, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 179 FPS at 1080p. These minimums represent 85%, 85%, and 85% of their respective averages, indicating stable frame pacing without severe drops.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gameplay, the data supports using High settings. The 62 FPS average is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, while Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter in a fast-paced FPS. Medium at 74 FPS offers headroom but sacrifices visual quality that High provides. Low at 85 FPS is smooth but leaves performance on the table.

At 1440p, High settings provide the best balance. The 115 FPS average is well above the 100 FPS mark for competitive play, and the step to Ultra costs 21 FPS (down to 94) without proportional visual gains. Medium at 136 FPS is viable for players prioritizing frame rate, but High delivers a better experience per the measured rows.

At 1080p, the choice depends on display refresh rate. For 144 Hz monitors, High at 178 FPS is sufficient, while Medium at 210 FPS suits 200 Hz+ displays. Ultra at 145 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz, making it a viable option for maximum quality on standard high-refresh displays. Low at 241 FPS is only necessary for 240 Hz panels where every frame matters.

The overall recommendation is High settings, which delivers 62 FPS at 4K, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 178 FPS at 1080p. This preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions, keeping frame rates above 60 FPS even at 4K while providing substantial headroom at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 241 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The maximum FPS recorded at this resolution and setting is 242, with the Medium preset showing a maximum of 242 as well.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 51 FPS. This is the lowest measured result across all configurations, making Ultra at 4K the most demanding setting combination tested.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 63, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This represents 85% of the average FPS for that configuration, indicating stable performance.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon 6505P, 0.3% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and 0.8% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and nearest competitor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which has an average score of 15862, just 0.1% higher than the RX 7700's 15852.

Q: How does the performance gap between 4K and 1440p compare to the gap between 1440p and 1080p?

A: At Ultra settings, the jump from 4K to 1440p increases average FPS from 51 to 94 (an 84% gain), while the jump from 1440p to 1080p increases FPS from 94 to 145 (a 54% gain). The 4K to 1440p transition consistently provides larger percentage improvements across all settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides substantial processing power that supports the RX 7700 in Doom. With 20 cores and 28 threads, the CPU has ample parallel processing capability for the game's engine, which was designed to scale across multiple threads. The base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz allow the processor to deliver strong single-thread performance when needed, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958.

The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide the memory hierarchy necessary for smooth game performance. The 10 nm process node and Raptor Lake architecture contribute to the processor's efficiency, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable. The i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620.

The benchmark data suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combination. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 241 FPS average, which approaches the upper limits of what most displays can show. The fact that frame rates continue to scale upward as resolution decreases indicates the CPU can feed the GPU faster than the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 14751 and Geekbench multicore score of 19620 confirm the processor's strong multi-threaded capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance — the Intel Xeon 6505P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and AMD EPYC 7313P — all score within 0.8% of the i7-14700F, placing it in a tight competitive cluster. The PassMark integer math score of 155808 and floating point math score of 107005 show the CPU's arithmetic throughput, which supports game logic and physics calculations. The data compression score of 505885 and encryption score of 30144 indicate strong general-purpose performance that benefits overall system responsiveness.