Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination lands at rank 59 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the top 3.5% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing, but the percentile data suggests the pairing is not the absolute pinnacle of performance. The CPU sits at the 94th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 89th percentile, indicating both components are high-end but not the top-tier in their respective categories. The data reveals that even with this substantial hardware, there are ceiling limitations imposed by the game engine and the specific configuration, as the measured frame rates, while excellent, do not approach the theoretical maximums of either component.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this combo at rank 59 of 1681, which is a top-tier result for the game. This ranking is driven by the synergy between the 20-core CPU and the Blackwell-architecture GPU. The CPU's multi-threaded muscle, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, ensures that the GPU is fed with data, preventing bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The GPU's raw compute power, reflected in its FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS, handles the heavy lifting at higher resolutions. However, the rank of 59 suggests that a small number of other configurations outperform it, likely those with even more powerful CPUs or GPUs that push the average FPS higher. The deltaPct values from the CPU's nearest rivals show it is extremely close to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, trailing by a mere 0.6%, meaning the overall combo rank is not heavily penalized by the processor choice.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data strongly suggests that the "High" preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 204.2 FPS, which is a massive 41.9 FPS advantage over the Ultra preset's 162.3 FPS, while the visual fidelity difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in fast-paced action. For 4K gaming, the High preset's 109.8 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience, whereas Ultra drops to 88.4 FPS. The "Medium" preset provides a middle ground, but the performance gain from dropping from High to Medium is less significant than the gain from Ultra to High. For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset's 426.9 FPS offers an extreme advantage over High's 314.6 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost. The data implies the optimal choice for most users is High, as it maintains a high frame rate while preserving the game's atmospheric detail, which is crucial for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 314.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the FPS drops to 204.2, a reduction of 110.4 FPS (35.1%). At 4K High, the FPS drops further to 109.8, a 65% reduction from the 1080p figure. This dramatic scaling indicates that the RTX 5080 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's influence is most pronounced at 1080p, where the frame rate is so high that the processor's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2711) becomes the bottleneck. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows exponentially, and the 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth become critical. The data shows a clear inflection point: the combo is CPU-limited at 1080p and GPU-limited at 4K, with 1440p being a balanced middle ground where both components contribute significantly.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play this game with this combo for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the combo delivers 204.2 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high refresh rate 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, as the 1080p High preset's 314.6 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of most displays, making the extra performance redundant.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there when going from Low to Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The measured data shows a significant difference. At 4K, the Low preset averages 146.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 88.4 FPS. This is a drop of 58.2 FPS, or a 39.7% reduction in performance when maximizing visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The frame rates are extremely high (426.9 FPS on Low), and the performance delta between settings is smaller than at higher resolutions. This suggests the processor's 5.40 GHz boost clock is the primary driver, with the GPU having headroom to spare.

Q: Does the RTX 5080's VRAM capacity affect performance in this game?

A: Yes, the 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Doom at any setting. The game's texture demands are fully met, and the GPU's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming doesn't cause hitches. The performance scaling is more tied to the GPU's compute power than its memory capacity.

Q: How does this combo compare to the average performance of its individual components?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 54097, placing it in the 94th percentile, while the GPU's average score is 59188, placing it in the 89th percentile. The combo's rank of 59 out of 1681 suggests the pair works well together, but the GPU is slightly less dominant than the CPU in its respective field.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the FPS cost at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset yields 162.3 FPS at 1440p, which is 41.9 FPS lower than High. While still playable, the drop from High to Ultra represents a 20.5% performance hit for graphical improvements that are often subtle in a fast-paced game. High provides a better FPS-to-fidelity ratio.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant force in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs are responsible for the raw rasterization performance that Doom requires. The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power directly translates to the high frame rates observed. The memory subsystem is also crucial: 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than enough for the game's textures and geometry, and it prevents memory bandwidth from being a bottleneck, as evidenced by the smooth frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The boost clock of 2617 MHz allows the GPU to reach its maximum potential, and the data shows it is the primary driver of the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K. The GPU's performance percentile of 89% against all GPUs is slightly lower than the CPU's, and this is reflected in the frame rate drops at higher resolutions, suggesting the GPU is the component that limits the combo's rank.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F plays a supporting but essential role, ensuring the GPU is never starved of data. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it provides ample multi-threading capacity, but the game's engine relies more on single-thread performance. The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the key factor here, allowing it to process game logic and draw calls quickly. This is evident at 1080p, where the frame rates exceed 300 FPS, a range where CPU limitations typically emerge. The CPU's strong single-core performance, reflected in a Geekbench single-core score of 2711, prevents bottlenecks at these high frame rates. However, the data shows that at higher resolutions, the CPU's influence wanes. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency. The CPU's performance percentile of 94% and its proximity to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (a 0.6% delta) indicate it is a top-tier processor that provides a solid foundation for the GPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo achieves exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 426.9 FPS, Medium averages 368.9 FPS, High averages 314.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 257.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 169.5 FPS drop, indicating that even the most demanding settings are handled with ease.

At 1440p, the performance remains high but demonstrates the GPU's growing workload. Low averages 273.8 FPS, Medium averages 238.6 FPS, High averages 204.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 162.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p on High is 110.4 FPS, showing a significant resolution penalty.

At 4K, the frame rates are still smooth but clearly GPU-bound. Low averages 146.6 FPS, Medium averages 133.1 FPS, High averages 109.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 88.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it remains well above the 60 FPS standard. The data shows a consistent pattern: the performance gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K while the CPU's role diminishes.