Doom

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 1349 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. That places this configuration in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, a result driven almost entirely by the graphics card rather than the processor. The combo rank reflects the measured frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, and the data shows a system that is capable of smooth 1080p play but falls behind at higher resolutions.

This ranking is modest, but context matters. The CPU itself sits in the 96th percentile among all processors, meaning it is near the top of the field. The GPU, however, sits in the 69th percentile among all GPUs—a solid mid-range part, but one that clearly bottlenecks this pairing. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low the combo produces 177.8 FPS, which is strong, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 38.7 FPS. The spread between those two numbers is 139.1 FPS, a massive gap that shows the GPU struggling as resolution climbs.

When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is not competitive at the top end. The rank of 1349 out of 1681 means roughly 80% of tested systems outperform it in Doom. However, the data also shows that the system is not a slouch at lower settings. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a mid-range GPU produces a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but quickly becomes GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p-focused combo that punches above its weight at lower settings but cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and features 33 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700.

In Doom, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to keep frame rates high. The benchmark results show this processor is exceptionally strong in multi-threaded workloads, scoring 44,557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 18,713 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is also excellent, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,290 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,972. These numbers indicate the CPU is more than capable of handling Doom's engine, which is known for being well-optimized and not heavily CPU-bound.

The data supports this interpretation. At 1080p, where the GPU has less work to do per frame, the CPU's strength shows: the combo achieves 177.8 FPS on Low settings and 131.9 FPS on High. These are high frame rates that suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. However, at 4K, the CPU's advantage is largely irrelevant because the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 38.7, which is a clear sign that the RX 6600 cannot keep up with the CPU's output.

The CPU's percentile rank of 96 among all CPUs further reinforces this. It is a top-tier processor that would pair well with a much stronger GPU. In this combo, the CPU is effectively "wasted" at higher resolutions, as the GPU cannot utilize its full potential. The benchmark data shows that the CPU's role is to ensure no frame drops at 1080p, and it does that admirably. At 1440p and above, the CPU's contribution diminishes, and the GPU takes over as the primary determinant of performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Doom?

A: This combo ranks 1349 out of 1681 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,104, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-14700K (70,074, 0% delta) and AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887, 0.3% delta). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420, -0.4% delta) and ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,056, -1.3% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25,235 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25,246, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25,287, -0.2% delta). It is slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25,180, 0.2% delta) and behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25,120, 0.5% delta).

Q: What is the best measured FPS for this combo at 1080p?

A: The best measured FPS at 1080p is 177.8 FPS on Low settings. On High settings, it achieves 131.9 FPS, and on Ultra it drops to 104.4 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 61.9 FPS on Low settings, 55.3 FPS on Medium, 46.6 FPS on High, and 38.7 FPS on Ultra. The data shows that 4K is playable only at Low settings, and even then it barely exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how does it relate to performance?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The benchmark data shows strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,290, which helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The results are consistent and show a clear pattern of decreasing performance as resolution and settings increase.

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 177.8 FPS, Medium produces 152.2 FPS, High produces 131.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 104.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 73.4 FPS, which is significant but still leaves the system well above 100 FPS at Ultra. This makes 1080p the sweet spot for this combo, as even the highest settings remain smooth.

At 1440p, performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce 112 FPS, Medium produces 101.3 FPS, High produces 81.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 65.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial: at Ultra, the FPS falls from 104.4 to 65.4, a reduction of 39 FPS. At Low, it falls from 177.8 to 112, a reduction of 65.8 FPS. The system remains playable at 1440p, but Ultra settings are only marginally above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the combo struggles. Low settings produce 61.9 FPS, Medium produces 55.3 FPS, High produces 46.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 38.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is massive: at Ultra, the FPS falls from 104.4 to 38.7, a reduction of 65.7 FPS. At Low, it falls from 177.8 to 61.9, a reduction of 115.9 FPS. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then it barely exceeds 60 FPS.

The pattern is clear: the combo is strongest at 1080p, capable at 1440p, and weak at 4K. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but they are stretched at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data shows how FPS drops as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This drop is steepest at Low settings, where FPS falls from 177.8 at 1080p to 61.9 at 4K—a 65.2% reduction. At Medium settings, FPS falls from 152.2 to 55.3, a 63.7% reduction. At High settings, FPS falls from 131.9 to 46.6, a 64.7% reduction. At Ultra settings, FPS falls from 104.4 to 38.7, a 62.9% reduction.

These percentage drops are relatively consistent across settings, ranging from 62.9% to 65.2%. This consistency indicates that the performance scaling is driven primarily by the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities rather than by settings-specific effects. The GPU's pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops at higher resolutions, as the GPU would be less stressed. Instead, the FPS drops are large and consistent, indicating that the GPU is the sole limiting component as resolution increases.

The implication is clear: the RX 6600 is a 1080p-class GPU. At 1440p, it can still deliver playable frame rates, but at 4K it is overwhelmed. The CPU's strong performance does not help at higher resolutions because the GPU cannot process frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's output. The measured data suggests that users should target 1080p for the best experience, with 1440p as a secondary option at lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with High settings. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 131.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and close to the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. The jump from Medium (152.2 FPS) to High (131.9 FPS) is a 20.3 FPS drop, but the visual quality improvement is substantial. Ultra at 1080p produces 104.4 FPS, which is still smooth, but the 27.5 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains for most users.

At 1440p, the data suggests using Medium settings for a balance of quality and performance. Medium produces 101.3 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and playable. High at 1440p produces 81.7 FPS, which is also playable, but the drop from Medium is 19.6 FPS. Ultra at 1440p produces 65.4 FPS, which is barely above 60 FPS and may suffer from occasional dips. For a consistent experience, Medium is the recommended setting at 1440p.

At 4K, the data shows that only Low settings are viable. Low produces 61.9 FPS, which is just above 60 FPS, but Medium (55.3 FPS) and High (46.6 FPS) fall below the smoothness threshold. Ultra at 4K produces 38.7 FPS, which is not recommended for a fast-paced FPS. Users who prioritize 4K should accept Low settings, but the data suggests that 1080p or 1440p is a better choice for this combo.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1080p with High settings for the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity. This setting provides the highest FPS above 100 while still delivering good graphics quality. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings are the safest choice, and for 4K, only Low settings are recommended.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the primary limiting factor in this combo. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. It is built on TSMC's 7 nm process and uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs.

The GPU's performance in Doom is directly tied to its memory bandwidth and pixel throughput. The 128-bit bus and 8 GB of VRAM are adequate for 1080p, where the combo achieves 177.8 FPS at Low settings. However, at 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck, and the FPS drops to 61.9 at Low settings. The texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s is also insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the combo manages only 38.7 FPS.

The GPU's percentile rank of 69 places it in the mid-range of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25,235 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25,246) and AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25,287), and it is only 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25,120). This indicates that the RX 6600 is a solid mid-range GPU, but it is not designed for high-end 4K gaming.

The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K. At 1440p Ultra, the combo produces 65.4 FPS, which is a 37.4% drop from 1080p Ultra (104.4 FPS). This drop is consistent with the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and pixel throughput. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in Doom at these settings, but the bandwidth and pixel rate are.

Ultimately, the RX 6600 is a capable 1080p GPU that can handle 1440p at medium settings. Its role in this combo is to provide smooth frame rates at lower resolutions, but it cannot keep up with the CPU's potential at higher resolutions. The benchmark data confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint, and users should adjust their resolution and settings expectations accordingly.