Doom

This analysis examines the performance of the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 in Doom, based solely on measured frame rate data. The combination ranks 1417th out of 1681 tested configurations, placing it in the lower portion of the database. The data shows a system where a modern, high-core-count CPU is paired with a legacy GPU, resulting in performance that is heavily dictated by the graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, a classic indicator of GPU-bound operation. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 114.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 reduces that to 75.3 FPS, a drop of approximately 34%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 44.2 FPS, which is only about 38% of the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is not linear; the gap between 1440p and 4K is a 41% reduction, while the gap between 1080p and 1440p is a 34% reduction, indicating the rendering load grows faster than the resolution increase.

The performance delta between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this trend. At 1080p, the spread is from 155 FPS (Low) down to 96.4 FPS (Ultra), a 38% penalty for maximum visual quality. At 1440p, the spread narrows slightly, from 102 FPS (Low) to 58.8 FPS (Ultra), a 42% penalty. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields only 34.7 FPS, while Low achieves 54.3 FPS, a 36% penalty. The fact that even Low settings at 4K cannot reach 60 FPS indicates that the GPU's raw throughput, not the game's settings, is the primary limiter at that resolution.

The data suggests that the i7-14700F is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rates would show a smaller delta between resolutions. Instead, the consistent and significant FPS drops with each resolution step are the signature of a graphics card operating at its maximum capacity. The 1080p results are the only ones where the CPU's capability might be relevant, but even there, the GPU's performance ceiling is likely being approached given the 155 FPS Low-settings result.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the decisive component in this configuration. Its specifications from the fact pack—8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 256.3 GB/s bandwidth—are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but are stressed at 4K. The GPU's 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs, running at a base clock of 1506 MHz and boost of 1683 MHz, provide the computational foundation for the observed results.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor. At 4K with Ultra settings, the game likely requires more memory than available, causing the average FPS to drop to 34.7. This is below the 51.1 FPS seen at Medium settings and the 54.3 FPS at Low settings, suggesting that texture data is being spilled or compressed, severely impacting performance. The data indicates that the GTX 1070's memory subsystem is a limiting factor at the highest resolution and quality preset.

The GPU's overall standing is modest, with a percentile ranking of 51 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 12331. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7% higher score) and the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4% higher score). This places the GTX 1070 in a tightly contested performance tier. In Doom, the GPU's 16 nm Pascal architecture and 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are sufficient for smooth 1080p play but fall short of a consistent 60 FPS at 4K, as shown by the 44.2 FPS High-settings average.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is an exceptionally powerful processor that is underutilized by this GPU pairing. With 20 cores and 28 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, the CPU's capabilities far exceed the demands of Doom at the tested settings. The CPU's average benchmark score is 54097, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (0.6% higher score) and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (1.2% lower score).

The data shows that the CPU's role is to provide a stable platform that does not constrain the GPU. At 1080p Low, the 155 FPS result is likely close to the maximum the GTX 1070 can output, not a limitation of the i7-14700F. The CPU's single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2711, is more than sufficient for the game's logic and draw calls. The multi-core capabilities, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, are largely irrelevant for this title, which is not designed to utilize 20 cores.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory indicate a modern, efficient design. However, in this specific game, the i7-14700F is effectively waiting on the GTX 1070. The measured FPS deltas between CPU-heavy and GPU-heavy workloads are not present; instead, all scaling is tied to resolution and settings, which are GPU parameters. The CPU's high percentile ranking and benchmark scores suggest that it would perform identically with a more powerful GPU, but with the GTX 1070, its influence on the final frame rate is negligible.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The configuration achieves an average of 114.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is a playable frame rate for a fast-paced FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 44.2 on High settings and drops to 34.7 on Ultra. These results indicate that 4K is not a viable target for smooth gameplay, as even Low settings only reach 54.3 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 with a score of 12241, which is 0.7% lower. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 12504, which is 1.4% higher.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700F the reason for low FPS at 4K?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores (e.g., 35443 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) are extremely high, and the FPS drops with resolution scaling are typical of a GPU bottleneck. The GTX 1070 is the limiting component.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 102 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 58.8 FPS. This is a 42% reduction in frame rate for the highest quality preset.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combo ranks 1417th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 16% of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1417 out of 1681 configurations (approximately the 84th percentile from the bottom) reflects the significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The i7-14700F is a top-tier processor, with a percentile ranking of 94 among all CPUs, while the GTX 1070 sits at the 51st percentile among GPUs. This pairing places a high-end CPU with a mid-range, aging graphics card, and the combo rank accurately captures the resulting performance ceiling.

In the context of Doom, this rank is justified by the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the system delivers good performance, with 114.9 FPS on High and 136 FPS on Medium. These are strong results for a 2016 title, but they are not exceptional in the database. The GPU's percentile ranking of 51 means half of all GPUs tested perform better, and this is reflected in the 4K results, where the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold on all settings.

The rank also highlights that while the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, the GTX 1070 holds the system back. The data suggests that the i7-14700F would achieve a much higher combo rank if paired with a more powerful GPU, as its processing power is not the constraint. However, with the current GPU, the combo's position in the lower portion of the rankings is an accurate representation of its real-world gaming performance in Doom, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for Ultra settings. The 34.7 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator of this limitation.