Doom

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Doom with the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 show a clear pattern of scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combination delivers 231 FPS on average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 150 FPS, a reduction of 81 frames. At 3840x2160, the High preset average falls to 81 FPS, which is 150 frames below the 1080p result.

The scaling behavior across the Low preset is even more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system produces 314 FPS. At 1440p Low, the average is 203 FPS, and at 4K Low it drops to 110 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Low is 111 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Low is 93 FPS. This relatively consistent drop suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor throughout the resolution range, as pixel count increases proportionally with resolution and the frame rate responds accordingly.

For the Medium preset, the recorded averages are 273 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The minimum and maximum values for Medium are available in the database: at 1080p, the range spans 232 to 314 FPS; at 1440p, 150 to 204 FPS; and at 4K, 81 to 110 FPS. These ranges show that the frame delivery remains stable within each resolution, with the spread between minimum and maximum roughly corresponding to the average value.

The Ultra preset shows the most demanding load. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 189 FPS, falling to 122 FPS at 1440p and 66 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Ultra represents a 67 FPS drop, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 56 FPS. This pattern indicates that the game's rendering workload scales almost linearly with resolution, which is typical for a title that relies heavily on pixel throughput rather than geometry or physics complexity.

The data suggests that at 1080p, even the highest preset is not fully taxing the GPU, as the 189 FPS average at Ultra still leaves headroom relative to the 314 FPS ceiling seen at Low. The 4K results, however, show that the RTX 4070 is approaching its practical limit for this game, with the Ultra preset averaging just 66 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for many users, but it is notably lower than the 1440p results, which all remain above 120 FPS regardless of preset.

The overall resolution scaling behavior confirms that Doom is a GPU-bound title for this hardware combination. The CPU does not appear to create a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate consistently responds to changes in pixel count. This is particularly evident in the Low preset, where the 1080p result of 314 FPS is more than double the 4K result of 110 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in this configuration uses the AD104 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Memory runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective for the 12 GB GDDR6X frame buffer. The memory bus is 192 bit wide, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

The GPU's compute resources include 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also carries 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 158.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 455.4 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 29.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a 1:1 ratio between them.

These specifications align well with the measured performance in Doom. The game's Vulkan renderer takes advantage of the GPU's raw throughput, and the 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for any of the tested settings and resolutions. The database shows no signs of VRAM-related performance collapse, as the frame rates scale smoothly across presets rather than dropping sharply when memory capacity is exceeded.

The RTX 4070's position in the overall GPU benchmark hierarchy is strong. The database records its percentile versus all GPUs at 81, meaning it outperforms the majority of tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 37648. The nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with an average score of 37628, which is 0.1 percent behind the RTX 4070, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507, which trails by 0.4 percent. On the higher side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, putting it 1.3 percent ahead of the RTX 4070, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 is 1.3 percent behind.

The 81 percentile ranking indicates that the RTX 4070 sits in the upper tier of GPUs in the database, though not at the absolute top. This is consistent with its behavior in Doom, where it delivers high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but drops below 100 FPS at 4K for the High and Ultra presets. The GPU is the dominant factor in the measured results, as the frame rate scaling across resolutions follows the pattern expected from a pixel-bound workload.

The boost clock of 2475 MHz is relevant to the game's performance because Doom's rendering pipeline benefits from higher clock speeds on the GPU. The database does not include separate clock measurements during the game, but the consistent performance across multiple runs suggests stable boost behavior. The dual-slot cooler and 200 W TDP are adequate for sustained gaming loads, and the 1x 16-pin power connector provides sufficient power delivery.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core processor with 28 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. The base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 33 MB shared. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the CPU has a 125 W TDP.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700K scores 33440.5 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2160 in single-core. Geekbench results are 20767 multicore and 2569 single-core. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 52392 and a single-thread score of 4472. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 94, placing it in the top six percent of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 69355.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database are closely matched. The AMD EPYC 9115 has an average score of 69288, which is 0.1 percent above the i7-14700K. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, putting it 0.2 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 is 0.7 percent ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69996 is 0.9 percent ahead. These small deltas indicate that the i7-14700K sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

For Doom specifically, the CPU's role is less prominent than the GPU's. The resolution scaling data shows that the frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, which would not happen if the CPU were the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the average is 314 FPS, a very high frame rate that still does not appear to be CPU-limited, since the scaling to 1440p and 4K follows the expected GPU-bound pattern.

The boost clock of 5.60 GHz is a notable asset for a game like Doom, which has a single-threaded game logic loop that benefits from high per-core performance. The 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample parallel processing capability for background tasks and any multithreaded rendering work the game might offload, but the measured frame rates suggest the game does not stress the CPU heavily.

The CPU's 94 percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms that it is a high-end processor by database standards. Its nearest rivals are all within one percentage point, indicating that for most workloads, the i7-14700K is effectively interchangeable with those alternatives. In Doom, the CPU's performance headroom means it is unlikely to constrain the RTX 4070 at any resolution or preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records the combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in Doom with a rank of 860 out of 3712 total tested combinations. This places the pairing in the top 23 percent of all CPU and GPU combinations in the database for this game. The rank reflects the measured FPS values across all the tested settings and resolutions.

A rank of 860 out of 3712 means that there are 859 combinations that perform better in Doom, while 2852 combinations perform worse. This is a strong result, but it also indicates that many higher-end pairings, likely with more powerful GPUs or CPUs, achieve better frame rates. The RTX 4070 is a mid-to-high-tier GPU by the database's percentile ranking of 81, and the i7-14700K is a high-tier CPU at the 94th percentile. The combination of the two yields a result that is above average but not at the top of the rankings.

The gap between this combo's rank and the top performers is substantial, given that 859 other combinations deliver higher FPS. However, the measured frame rates show that the pairing is capable of very high performance in Doom, with 1080p averages ranging from 189 FPS at Ultra to 314 FPS at Low. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only measured scenario that falls below 80 FPS, and even that is playable.

Compared to the nearest GPU rivals in the database, the RTX 4070's performance is closely matched with the Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56, but those GPUs would likely produce lower frame rates in Doom due to their different architectures and specifications. The rank of 860 confirms that the combination is well-balanced, with neither component creating an obvious bottleneck that would drag the performance down.

The database's measured data for this combination includes 12 distinct rows, covering four presets at three resolutions. The rank is derived from all of these measurements, providing a comprehensive view of the pairing's performance across the full range of settings. The result is a combination that handles Doom comfortably at 1440p with any preset, and at 1080p with frame rates well above 180 FPS for all presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for Doom with the i7-14700K and RTX 4070 provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 189 FPS, which is still above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The High preset at 1080p averages 231 FPS, Medium delivers 273 FPS, and Low reaches 314 FPS. All of these are far beyond the threshold for smooth gameplay, so any preset at 1080p is viable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 1440p averages 150 FPS, Medium delivers 177 FPS, and Low reaches 203 FPS. The 1440p results show that even the most demanding preset stays above 120 FPS, making 1440p an excellent resolution for this combination. The database does not record any minimum FPS values for the High and Ultra presets at 1440p, but the averages are high enough that frame drops are unlikely to be problematic.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. The Ultra preset averages just 66 FPS, which may be below the target for some users with 60 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. The High preset at 4K averages 81 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS, and Low averages 110 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best balance, with an average of 96 FPS and a recorded minimum of 81 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS. This ensures that the frame rate stays above 80 FPS even in demanding scenes, which is a solid experience for 4K gaming.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 1440p offers 122 FPS, which is the highest average among all Ultra settings across the three resolutions. For those at 4K, the Medium preset at 96 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers a substantial improvement over High's 81 FPS while remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 4K reaches 110 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant enough that most users would prefer Medium.

The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combination is 1440p with the High or Ultra preset, both of which deliver averages above 120 FPS. At 1080p, any preset delivers exceptional performance, with even Ultra exceeding 180 FPS. At 4K, Medium provides the best compromise between visual quality and frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combination at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS is 231, which is the highest recorded average for the High preset across all three tested resolutions.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 handle 4K Ultra settings in Doom?

A: At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 66. This is the lowest measured value in the database for this combination, but it remains technically playable.

Q: How does the i7-14700K compare to its nearest CPU rivals in the database?

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355. The AMD EPYC 9115 is 0.1 percent ahead at 69288, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.2 percent ahead at 69515, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.7 percent ahead at 69875, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.9 percent ahead at 69996.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 122 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold for smooth high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset averages 150 FPS if more headroom is desired.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for Doom?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 860 out of 3712 tested combinations for this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 have, and is it sufficient for Doom?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192 bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The measured data shows no VRAM-related performance issues at any resolution or preset in Doom.