Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a formidable performance profile in Doom, securing the 860th position out of 3712 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 23% of all systems evaluated, a strong showing that underscores the synergy between the 20-core CPU and the Ada Lovelace GPU. The data reveals a system that is not merely capable but exceptionally well-balanced for this title, with the measured frame rates suggesting that neither component becomes a significant bottleneck across common resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's ranking of 860 out of 3712 tested combinations is a quantitative measure of its overall capability in Doom. This percentile placement indicates that the system outperforms the vast majority of other hardware pairings tested, while still leaving headroom above it for higher-end configurations. The ranking is a composite of the CPU and GPU's individual strengths, and the data suggests a harmonious pairing where the i7-14700F’s high core count and the RTX 4070’s raw throughput combine effectively. Given that this is a 2016 title, the hardware is clearly modern enough to push it to its limits, and the rank reflects that the system is not being held back by a weak link in the chain. The fact that it sits in the upper quartile implies that most users with this setup will experience a fluid, high-refresh-rate gameplay, as the measured FPS numbers will confirm.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this setup, and its specifications are central to understanding the measured results. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory and bandwidth, ensuring that even at high resolutions with large textures, the GPU is not starved for data. The core clocks are set at a base of 1920 MHz with a boost of 2475 MHz, which are the operative frequencies for rendering Doom's fast-paced environments. The card's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, includes 5888 shading units, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores, all of which contribute to its 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In the context of Doom, a game that relies heavily on raw rasterization speed, the RTX 4070's massive shader count and high clock speeds are the key factors. The benchmark data shows the GPU's performance percentile is 81, meaning it is more powerful than 81% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (with a deltaPct of 0.4%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (with a deltaPct of -1.3%), placing it in a competitive tier. However, in this specific game, the data indicates the GPU is more than sufficient to handle the load, as the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are not catastrophic, suggesting the CPU is still contributing significantly at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides the processing backbone for this system, and its architecture is well-suited for the demands of modern gaming. With 20 cores and 28 threads, this Raptor Lake Refresh chip offers exceptional multi-threaded capability, which is increasingly relevant for game logic and background tasks. The base clock of 2.10 GHz is conservative for power efficiency, but the boost clock of 5.40 GHz allows it to reach high single-threaded performance when needed, which is critical for games like Doom that often rely on a single primary thread. The CPU's large 33 MB of shared L3 cache is another advantage, as it helps reduce memory latency and improves data access speed for frequently used game assets.

The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958. Its aggregate benchmark score of 53620 places it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Xeon 6505P (deltaPct -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (deltaPct 0.6%). This high percentile suggests that the i7-14700F is not a limiting factor for the RTX 4070 in most scenarios. The data implies that at 1080p, where the CPU's role is more pronounced, the 14700F's high boost clock and core count are crucial to achieving the high frame rates seen in the measured results. It prevents the system from becoming CPU-bound, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Doom?*

A: The combination ranks 860th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. It is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile.

Q: Is the Core i7-14700F a strong performer in multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes, it scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 14751 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, ranking it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070?

A: The RTX 4070 has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, provided by 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: What are the boost clocks for the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a boost clock of 2475 MHz.

Q: At which resolution does the system achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The system achieves its highest average frame rate of 314 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo is incredibly fast, with an average of 314 FPS on Low settings and 231 FPS on High. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound or at least not fully utilizing the GPU's potential, as the frame rates are extremely high. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings drops to 203, a 35% reduction, and on High settings it drops to 150, a 35% reduction as well. This consistent scaling suggests a balanced workload shift towards the GPU.

The jump to 3840x2160 (4K) shows a more pronounced impact. The Low settings average drops to 110 FPS, a 46% reduction from 1440p, and the High settings average drops to 81 FPS, a 46% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the pixel count increases exponentially. The data suggests that the system is well-optimized for 1440p gaming, where it maintains very high frame rates, and it remains very playable at 4K, though with a more significant performance cost. The scaling pattern reveals a classic transition: CPU-limited at 1080p, balanced at 1440p, and GPU-limited at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 189 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and would be ideal for a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor. The High preset at 231 FPS is even better for 240Hz displays, but the difference between High and Ultra in visual quality is often marginal. For 1440p, the High preset at 150 FPS is a sweet spot, providing a great balance of visual quality and performance that exceeds the 144Hz threshold. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS is also a strong choice, but it dips below the 144 FPS mark, which might be noticeable on high-refresh-rate panels.

At 4K, the data shows that the Medium preset at 96 FPS is the most reasonable choice for a playable experience, as it stays above the 60 FPS minimum for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 81 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 66 FPS is the only one that falls below the 70 FPS mark, which might not be ideal for a title as fast-paced as Doom. The Low preset at 110 FPS is the fastest, but it sacrifices visual quality. Given the data, the recommended path is to prioritize High or Medium settings at 1440p for the best overall experience, or to accept Medium settings at 4K to maintain a high frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset for this combo is as follows, detailing average FPS at each resolution and settings level:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 314 FPS average
• Medium: 273 FPS average (min 232, max 314)
• High: 231 FPS average
• Ultra: 189 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 203 FPS average
• Medium: 177 FPS average (min 150, max 204)
• High: 150 FPS average
• Ultra: 122 FPS average

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 96 FPS average (min 81, max 110)
• High: 81 FPS average
• Ultra: 66 FPS average

These numbers show a consistent performance hierarchy, with Low settings always providing the highest frame rate and Ultra the lowest. The min and max FPS data for the Medium settings at each resolution offers a glimpse into frame time consistency, showing a spread of about 30-40 FPS, which is typical for a game with dynamic action. The data confirms that this hardware combination is exceptionally capable, with no resolution or setting combo in the measured set falling below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system's performance is robust across the board, making it a versatile choice for various display configurations.