Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Doom that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rates, with the GPU acting as the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The data shows a system that can easily handle competitive play at 1080p and 1440p, but requires settings adjustments to maintain a smooth experience at 4K. This combo ranks 225th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 13% of all systems benchmarked for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 219.3 FPS, which increases to 271.6 FPS on High, 319.2 FPS on Medium, and peaks at 368.9 FPS on Low. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop to 140.4 FPS at Ultra, 173.2 FPS at High, 205.5 FPS at Medium, and 237.7 FPS at Low. The most significant performance hit occurs at 4K, where the Ultra preset yields just 75.8 FPS, High produces 92.8 FPS, Medium reaches 110 FPS, and Low manages 131.9 FPS.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At Ultra settings, performance falls from 219.3 FPS to 75.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 65%. At Low settings, the drop is from 368.9 FPS to 131.9 FPS, a 64% decrease. These figures indicate that while the CPU is more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, the RTX 4070 Ti becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The 4K results, even at Low settings, do not reach the 144Hz threshold that many high-refresh monitors demand, suggesting that 4K gaming on this combo requires careful settings management or a willingness to accept frame rates below 140 FPS.

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p is more moderate. At High settings, the drop from 271.6 FPS to 173.2 FPS represents a 36% reduction, which is consistent with the increased pixel workload. The gap between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced, with High settings falling from 173.2 FPS to 92.8 FPS, a 46% decrease. This pattern confirms that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading power are the dominant constraints at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide the single-thread performance that Doom's engine leverages heavily. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a single-core score of 6290, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700K with a delta of 0%, the AMD EPYC 9115 at 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at -0.4%, indicating near-identical multi-threaded performance to the top consumer chips.

In the context of Doom, the CPU's role is to maintain a high frame rate ceiling without becoming a bottleneck. The data suggests this processor is more than adequate for the task. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 368.9 FPS, a figure that would stress most CPUs but represents no challenge for the 14700KF's boost clock. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help keep game data close to the cores, reducing latency in fast-paced scenes. The processor's 125 W TDP, while modest for a 20-core part, does not appear to limit sustained performance in this title, as the frame rates remain consistently high across all settings.

The ECC memory support and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 compatibility are notable, but for gaming, the key takeaway is the boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high frequency ensures that the game's main thread, which is often the limiting factor in older engines, has ample processing power. The benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly stressed, the CPU does not cause the frame rate to drop below what the GPU can deliver. The combo's rank of 225th out of 1681 further suggests that this processor is not holding back the graphics card in any measurable way.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units provide the raw throughput needed for modern game rendering. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) drive a 192-bit memory bus with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the 12 GB capacity and 192-bit bus struggle to keep up with the higher resolution's demands.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti scores 31624 in Passmark G3D and 5024 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (delta -0.6%), Intel Arc A730M (delta -1.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 580 (delta 1.6%), showing that it sits in a competitive mid-to-high range segment. The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specifications that drive the measured frame rates.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary factor in the FPS differences across settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low (368.9 FPS) to Ultra (219.3 FPS) represents a 40% performance cost for higher visual fidelity. At 4K, the same settings change results in a drop from 131.9 FPS to 75.8 FPS, a 43% reduction. The GPU's 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores handle ray tracing and DLSS tasks, but these features are not directly measured in the provided data. The 285 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the measured results show it delivers consistent performance without thermal throttling artifacts in the FPS numbers.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 219.3 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors and even exceeds 200Hz displays. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1080p users, as the performance cost of moving from High (271.6 FPS) to Ultra is only 19% but provides the best image quality. At 1440p, Ultra still produces 140.4 FPS, which is sufficient for 120Hz or 144Hz displays, though users with 165Hz or higher monitors may prefer High settings at 173.2 FPS for a smoother experience.

For 4K, the situation is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 75.8 FPS is below the 80 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for smooth play, while High at 92.8 FPS and Medium at 110 FPS offer more headroom. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 4K, providing a 22% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining good visual quality. Low at 131.9 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the modest gain over Medium. The 4K results indicate that this combo is not ideal for 4K gaming at maximum settings, but can handle it with adjustments.

The measured rows show that Medium settings offer a balanced compromise across all resolutions. At 4K, Medium provides 110 FPS, which is 45% faster than Ultra and only 19% slower than Low. At 1440p, Medium hits 205.5 FPS, and at 1080p, it reaches 319.2 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate stability over absolute visual fidelity, Medium is the recommended preset. However, the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p mean that most users can afford to run Ultra without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 225th out of 1681 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the top 13.4% of all systems. This rank reflects the strong performance of both components, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking and the GPU's 85th percentile ranking suggest that the combination is well-balanced, but the GPU is the weaker link relative to other high-end options.

The rank indicates that there are 224 combinations that perform better, likely featuring more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX, or CPUs with higher boost clocks. However, the 14700KF's nearest rivals, including the 14700K and Ryzen 9 9950X, show deltas of less than 1%, meaning the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this ranking. The GPU's position in the 85th percentile, with rivals like the RTX 5090 Mobile and Arc A730M, suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is a solid mid-to-high tier choice, but not a top-tier performer for this game.

The rank also contextualizes the measured FPS data. A rank of 225 out of 1681 means that this combo outperforms the majority of systems, but the 4K Ultra frame rate of 75.8 FPS is below what the top 100 combos likely achieve. This is consistent with the GPU's 12 GB memory capacity and 192-bit bus, which are limiting factors at 4K. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is near the top of its class, but for 4K enthusiasts, it is a mid-pack performer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 368.9 FPS, Medium produces 319.2 FPS, High delivers 271.6 FPS, and Ultra reaches 219.3 FPS. These figures show that the CPU and GPU combination is capable of driving frame rates well above any standard monitor's refresh rate, even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced scaling. Low produces 237.7 FPS, Medium hits 205.5 FPS, High reaches 173.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 140.4 FPS. The 41% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1440p is consistent with the increased pixel workload and the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations. At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly. Low achieves 131.9 FPS, Medium reaches 110 FPS, High produces 92.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 75.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings is a 46% reduction, highlighting the GPU's struggle with the 4K pixel count.

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 149.6 FPS (368.9 minus 219.3), at 1440p it is 97.3 FPS (237.7 minus 140.4), and at 4K it is 56.1 FPS (131.9 minus 75.8). This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU have enough headroom to render high settings without significant FPS loss, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations become more apparent, forcing a larger percentage drop for the same settings change. The measured rows confirm that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates.