Doom

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700K posts an average benchmark score of 69,355, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,288, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515, delta -0.2%). It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996) by 0.9%.

Q: What is the Intel Arc B570’s performance standing relative to its closest GPU competitors?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, which places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, delta -0.1%). It sits slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480) by 0.4% and behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662) by 0.5%.

Q: What is the best frame rate recorded for this CPU/GPU combo in Doom?

A: The highest average frame rate achieved is 164 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The same combo reaches 143 FPS at Medium settings and 121 FPS at High settings at that resolution.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 35 FPS. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested configurations. For comparison, dropping to High settings at 4K yields 42 FPS, while Low settings produce 57 FPS.

Q: Does the Arc B570 show a significant frame rate gap between 1440p and 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial jump. At 2560x1440 High settings, the average is 78 FPS, while at 1920x1080 High settings, it climbs to 121 FPS—a 43 FPS increase. Similarly, at Low settings, 1440p produces 106 FPS versus 164 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What is the rank of this specific combo among all tested combinations in Doom?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 is ranked 2,332 out of 2,930 total tested combos in Doom. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall ranking distribution.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary graphics driver in this configuration, and its specifications directly shape the measured performance. The GPU features a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It operates on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) built on a 5 nm TSMC process, containing 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die.

Memory configuration is a key factor in Doom’s results. The card carries 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is sufficient for the game’s texture streaming demands at 1080p and 1440p, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the id Tech engine, yet the 4K Ultra results suggest the memory subsystem struggles to keep up with the highest settings.

The Arc B570’s FP32 compute throughput is 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 reaching 23.04 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. These figures support the card’s DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 API capabilities. Doom’s Vulkan render path is known for efficient CPU utilization, but the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 380 GB/s bandwidth still cap performance at higher resolutions. The measured data confirms this: at 4K, the average frame rate drops from 57 FPS at Low to 35 FPS at Ultra, a 22 FPS penalty that scales with the increased shading and memory pressure.

At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, and the results show a smoother progression: 164 FPS at Low, 143 FPS at Medium, 121 FPS at High, and 99 FPS at Ultra. The 65 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the card has enough headroom to handle the game’s dynamic resolution scaling, but the 4K numbers reveal that 10 GB of VRAM and the 160-bit bus are not ideal for maximum fidelity at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i7-14700K and Intel Arc B570 is ranked 2,332 out of 2,930 tested combinations in Doom. This places it in the 79.6th percentile of all combos tested, meaning roughly 20% of configurations perform worse. However, the rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s mid-tier standing rather than the CPU’s high-tier performance.

The i7-14700K is a top-tier processor, sitting in the 94th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 69,355. Its nearest rivals—the AMD EPYC 9115, Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7940HX, and Ryzen 7 9700F—are all within a 1% delta of its score. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Doom; the game’s engine scales well with the 20 cores and 28 threads.

The Arc B570, by contrast, is a mid-range GPU in the 65th percentile with an average score of 20,556. Its closest competitors include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, both within 0.1% of its score. The combo’s overall rank reflects this GPU limitation: the CPU could drive significantly higher frame rates if paired with a faster card, but the B570’s 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth constrain the system at higher resolutions.

In the context of all tested combos, this pairing sits below the median performance tier. The measured FPS data shows playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K performance drops to 35-57 FPS depending on settings, which explains the relatively low rank. The rank is not a reflection of poor engineering but rather the inherent imbalance between a high-end CPU and a mid-range GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 164 FPS, Medium reaches 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS, High achieves 121 FPS, and Ultra drops to 99 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 65 FPS, showing that the GPU has sufficient headroom at this resolution to handle increased graphical loads.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low settings average 106 FPS, Medium drops to 92 FPS (with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS), High reaches 78 FPS, and Ultra falls to 64 FPS. The 42 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that resolution is becoming a more significant factor in limiting performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become pronounced. Low settings average 57 FPS, Medium drops to 50 FPS (minimum 43 FPS, maximum 58 FPS), High reaches 42 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35 FPS. The 22 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is hitting memory bandwidth or compute ceilings regardless of setting. The 4K numbers are marginal for smooth gameplay, particularly at Ultra where the average dips below 40 FPS.

The data also reveals that the Medium preset at each resolution provides a balanced point. At 1080p Medium, the 143 FPS average is only 21 FPS below Low but 44 FPS above Ultra. At 1440p Medium, 92 FPS is 14 FPS below Low but 28 FPS above Ultra. At 4K Medium, 50 FPS is 7 FPS below Low but 15 FPS above Ultra. This pattern suggests that Medium offers the best trade-off between visual quality and frame rate consistency.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate, the High preset at 121 FPS is the best choice; it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (143 FPS) while still exceeding 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is viable for 100Hz displays, but the 22 FPS sacrifice from High is not worth the marginal visual gains in Doom’s fast-paced combat.

For 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 92 FPS is the recommended starting point. It offers a 14 FPS improvement over High (78 FPS) while maintaining a minimum of 79 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is playable on 60Hz displays but will show frame pacing issues on higher refresh panels. Low settings at 106 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate takes precedence over visuals.

At 4K resolution, the data suggests that High settings (42 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) are not suitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 50 FPS is the highest setting that approaches playability, though even this falls short of a consistent 60 FPS target. For 4K owners, the Low preset at 57 FPS is the most practical choice, as it provides the best frame rate while still maintaining a playable experience. Alternatively, users with variable refresh rate (VRR) displays could tolerate Medium’s 50 FPS average with its 43 FPS minimum.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently delivers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It offers frame rates that are 20-30% higher than High settings while providing only a minor reduction in graphical fidelity. For users prioritizing frame rate, Low settings provide the highest averages but sacrifice significant visual detail, particularly in texture quality and shadow resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling a substantial 33 MB of L3. This configuration is overkill for Doom, which is primarily GPU-bound in most scenarios, but it ensures that the CPU never becomes a bottleneck.

In Doom’s engine, the CPU handles game logic, physics, and draw call submission. The i7-14700K’s high single-thread performance—evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,160 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,569—ensures minimal frame time variance. The multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33,440.5 and PassMark multi-thread score of 52,392, provide headroom for background tasks and streaming while gaming.

The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is remarkable. Its average benchmark score of 69,355 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival—the AMD EPYC 9115—scoring 69,288 (0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scoring 69,515 (-0.2% difference). This means the i7-14700K is effectively tied with the best CPUs on the market, despite being a mainstream desktop part rather than a workstation or HEDT processor.

In the context of the measured FPS data, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 1080p Low settings, the 164 FPS average indicates that the CPU can sustain over 160 frames per second without becoming a limiting factor. The fact that the frame rate drops to 99 FPS at 1080p Ultra—a 40% reduction—while the CPU remains constant demonstrates that the GPU is the primary constraint. However, the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads also handle the game’s background processes, and its 125 W TDP means it can sustain boost clocks for extended gaming sessions without thermal throttling, assuming adequate cooling.

The socket 1700 platform with DDR4/DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes CPU-only) provides a solid foundation for the Arc B570, which uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 is not used in this configuration but offers a fallback for troubleshooting. Overall, the i7-14700K exceeds the requirements for Doom, ensuring that the Arc B570 is the sole determinant of frame rates in this pairing.