Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a smooth and highly capable Doom experience, particularly at 1440p and 1080p, where the combination provides ample performance for high-refresh-rate displays. The data shows that this combo ranks in the 42nd percentile among all tested combinations, indicating solid, mid-pack performance for this 2016 title. While the aging GPU prevents maximum frame rates at 4K Ultra, the strong 20-core CPU ensures that performance scales predictably and that the system remains responsive across all settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, this combination achieves an average of 127 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: How much faster is the CPU at 1440p compared to 4K in High settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 High is 101 FPS, which is 46 FPS higher than the 55 FPS average at 3840x2160 High. This indicates the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 212 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, showcasing the CPU's ability to drive very high frame rates when the GPU load is low.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER more powerful than the Intel Arc B570?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly behind. The Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's score of 20282.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X's score of 69515.

Q: What is the frame rate range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 119, with a recorded minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, indicating a stable performance window.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of Doom's visual output, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's textures and assets, as evidenced by the measured frame rates. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with its 2560 shading units, deliver the raw compute power needed for the game's rendering tasks.

The data reveals a clear pattern: as settings are increased from Low to Ultra, the average frame rate drops consistently across all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS falls from 212 on Low to 127 on Ultra, a 40% reduction. This scaling indicates that the GPU's shading units and texture units are being increasingly taxed, moving the system from a CPU-bound state at Low settings to a more GPU-bound state at Ultra. The 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the theoretical ceiling for the graphics work, and the benchmark results show it is fully utilized at higher settings.

The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores are present on the chip, but Doom, being a 2016 title, does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS features. Therefore, the performance measured is purely a function of the traditional rasterization pipeline. The 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are crucial for pixel fill rate and texture filtering, and their performance is reflected in the 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 283.2 GTexel/s texture rate. In Doom, the GPU's role is to maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and the data shows it succeeds, even at Ultra settings, where it still posts an average of 127 FPS at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a significant and predictable drop as resolution increases, highlighting the GPU as the primary scaling bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 to 101, a 35% decrease. The step to 4K is even more pronounced, with the average FPS at 3840x2160 High falling to 55, a 45% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

This scaling behavior is classic for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. The Core i7-14700KF has ample headroom to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, so the frame rate is dictated almost entirely by the GPU's ability to render pixels. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 212, which is likely near the engine's or CPU's frame rate limit. As the resolution increases, the GPU's workload expands, and the frame rate drops accordingly, confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that determines performance at 1440p and 4K.

The delta between settings also grows with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 55 FPS, and at 4K, it further shrinks to 29 FPS. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions is a clear sign that the GPU is becoming the sole limiting factor; the CPU's ability to process more frames is irrelevant when the GPU cannot render them fast enough. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that lowering settings from Ultra to Low only yields a 29 FPS improvement, which may not be enough to justify the visual compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2153 out of 3712 total combos. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is firmly in the upper half of the distribution. The rank reflects the balance between the powerful CPU and the mid-range GPU, where the GPU's performance ceiling limits the overall result in this game.

The combo's ranking is logical given the GPU's overall standing. The RTX 2070 SUPER has a percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 65% of them, but it is not a high-end part. Conversely, the Core i7-14700KF has a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs, showing it is a top-tier processor. The combination of a 94th percentile CPU with a 65th percentile GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for many games but falls short of the top 10% of combos, which typically feature equally powerful GPUs.

The data suggests that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in this pairing. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the combo's rank would likely be lower, as the powerful GPU would be underutilized. Instead, the rank of 2153 suggests that the system is performing as expected given the GPU's capabilities. Users with this combo can expect solid performance, but they should look to upgrade the GPU first to improve their rank and overall frame rates in Doom, as the CPU has significant headroom.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. In Doom, a game that is not heavily threaded, the CPU's single-core performance is particularly important. The benchmark results show a strong single-core capability, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2578, which ensures that the game's main game thread is well-served.

The CPU's role in Doom is to handle game logic, physics, and draw call submission. The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing, as frame rates scale primarily with GPU load. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 212 demonstrates that the CPU can push frames well beyond the GPU's comfortable range at higher settings. This is a clear sign of a capable processor that can easily keep up with the demands of the game engine.

The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and the high boost clock are the key attributes for gaming performance. The cache helps reduce memory latency, while the 5.60 GHz boost clock provides rapid single-thread execution. The CPU's average benchmark score of 70163 places it 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, showing that it is a top-tier performer for gaming workloads. In this combo, the CPU ensures that the RTX 2070 SUPER is never starved for data, allowing the GPU to deliver its maximum potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 212 FPS average
• Medium: 184 FPS average (157 min, 212 max)
• High: 156 FPS average
• Ultra: 127 FPS average

At 1080p, the system excels, delivering playable frame rates at all settings. Even at Ultra, the 127 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay, and the Low setting at 212 FPS is ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 119 FPS average (101 min, 137 max)
• High: 101 FPS average
• Ultra: 82 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Ultra setting still achieves an average of 82 FPS, which is acceptable for most users, while the High setting at 101 FPS is a sweet spot for quality and speed. The data shows a 55 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating the GPU is now the primary limiting factor.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 74 FPS average
• Medium: 65 FPS average (55 min, 74 max)
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER begins to struggle. The High and Ultra settings produce average frame rates of 55 and 45 FPS respectively, which are at the edge of playability. The Low setting at 74 FPS is playable, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. The data clearly shows that this combo is not ideal for 4K gaming, as the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates with higher visual fidelity.