Doom

Doom, a 2016 FPS built on the id Tech 6 engine, exhibits a fascinating performance profile when paired with the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The measured data reveals a system of immense capability, yet the scaling patterns across resolutions and settings provide a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies and how to best optimize the experience. This analysis examines the benchmark results from this specific combination, interpreting the numbers to understand the performance ceiling and practical usage guidelines.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic shift in system limitations. At 1080p, the combination produces extraordinary frame rates, ranging from 277.6 FPS on Ultra to 462.6 FPS on Low. The data indicates that at this resolution, the graphics card is not the limiting factor; the sheer speed of these frame rates suggests that the CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is able to feed the GPU as fast as it can render frames. The gap between settings at 1080p is substantial, with Low being 185 FPS faster than Ultra, demonstrating that the GPU is still sensitive to its workload even at this lower resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, we see a proportional drop that still maintains exceptionally high performance. The average frame rates span from 180.8 FPS on Ultra to 296.3 FPS on Low. This represents a scaling factor of roughly 0.64 to 0.65 when compared to the same settings at 1080p. This consistent reduction across all presets indicates that the rendering workload is scaling predictably with the pixel count, and the system remains fluid and capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors without issue.

The most telling data point is at 3840x2160, where the average FPS drops to a range of 99.9 on Ultra to 162.9 on Low. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a reduction to about 55% of the 1440p frame rates. This pronounced drop is a clear indicator that the RTX 5090, despite its immense power, becomes the primary limiting component at this resolution. The GPU is now fully saturated, and the performance difference between settings becomes more significant in relative terms. The data shows a clear trajectory: at 1080p the CPU is the bottleneck, at 1440p the system is balanced, and at 4K the GPU is definitively the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured FPS rows, the choice of settings is a trade-off between visual fidelity and raw frame rate, though the system's power makes most options viable. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99.9 FPS. While this is below the 100 FPS mark, it is still a very playable experience for a fast-paced FPS, and the visual quality is maximized. The High preset at 4K yields 119 FPS, a 19% improvement over Ultra, which is a substantial gain for a modest reduction in graphical details. For players prioritizing a locked 120 FPS experience at 4K, High is the recommended preset.

At 2560x1440, all presets deliver well above 180 FPS, making the choice less critical. High yields 219.9 FPS, while Ultra provides 180.8 FPS. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is perfectly suitable for 1440p gaming, as the frame rate remains high enough to fully utilize a 144Hz or even a 240Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 262.2 FPS offers a significant boost for competitive play, but the visual compromise may not be necessary given the high baseline.

For 1920x1080, the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset produces 277.6 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all monitors on the market. The Low preset, at 462.6 FPS, offers no practical benefit in terms of display capability but does show the absolute maximum throughput of the CPU. The benchmark results indicate that for 1080p, the highest possible settings should be used, as the GPU has ample headroom to maintain incredibly high frame rates without compromise. The best experience per the data is to push the graphics settings to High or Ultra at every resolution, as even the most demanding preset at 4K remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination secures a rank of 3 out of 1681 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the top 0.2% of all systems tested, indicating that this pairing is among the absolute fastest configurations for this title. This top-tier ranking is consistent with the component's individual standing, where the CPU sits in the 96th percentile against all CPUs and the GPU in the 94th percentile against all GPUs.

The ranking suggests that there are only two other combinations that achieve a higher average frame rate in Doom. The performance gap to the top is minimal, and this combination represents the pinnacle of what is achievable with current hardware. The delta between this combo and the immediate rivals is small; the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, has a near-identical average benchmark score with a delta of 0%, while the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, is also within 0.1%. This indicates that the performance is highly consistent within the top tier of components, and the rank of 3rd reflects the exceptional balance and power of this specific pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the specified resolution and settings combinations.

1920x1080:

• Low: 462.6 FPS
• Medium: 402.4 FPS
• High: 336.9 FPS
• Ultra: 277.6 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 296.3 FPS
• Medium: 262.2 FPS
• High: 219.9 FPS
• Ultra: 180.8 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 162.9 FPS
• Medium: 139.7 FPS
• High: 119 FPS
• Ultra: 99.9 FPS

The data shows a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions, with performance scaling inversely with preset quality. The drop from Low to Ultra is most pronounced at 1080p, a difference of 185 FPS, but narrows to a 63 FPS difference at 4K. This pattern reinforces the analysis that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, compressing the range of performance between settings. The 4K Ultra result of 99.9 FPS is the only average below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ultra and High presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 99.9 FPS, while the High preset averages 119 FPS. This represents a 19.1% performance increase when using High settings.

Q: Is this combination better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming?

A: The data shows it is exceptional at both. At 1080p, it can produce over 277 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 4K it maintains nearly 100 FPS. The limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Doom?

A: This combination is ranked 3rd out of 1681 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of all configurations for this specific game.

Q: Which settings preset should be used for a 1440p monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate?

A: All presets at 2560x1440 exceed 180 FPS. The Ultra preset, with an average of 180.8 FPS, is sufficient to drive a 240Hz monitor, though the Medium preset at 262.2 FPS provides more headroom to avoid frame drops.

Q: What is the bottleneck at 1920x1080 resolution?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high (277.6 to 462.6 FPS). The scaling pattern indicates the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the GPU has enough power to render frames faster than the processor can issue draw calls.

Q: What is the average FPS on the High preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440 with the High preset, the measured average FPS is 219.9.