Doom

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Doom, as measured across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data shows a combo rank of 16 out of 1681 tested configurations, placing it in the top 1% of systems for this title. With a CPU that sits in the 96th percentile of all processors and a GPU in the 91st percentile, this pairing produces frame rates that range from 95.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 447.9 FPS at 1080p Low.

CPU Role

The 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. Its single-thread performance is strong, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2972. In Doom, the CPU’s high boost clock and robust single-thread capability are critical for sustaining the very high frame rates observed at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 447.9 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU can feed the RTX 4090 without becoming a bottleneck. The processor’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the game’s performance is more dependent on single-thread speed, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale primarily with resolution rather than with core count.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 70104 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i7-14700K matches it exactly (deltaPct 0%), the AMD EPYC 9115 is 0.3% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 1.3% behind. This indicates that the i7-14700KF is effectively at the top of its performance tier, with no meaningful separation from the closest alternatives. For Doom, this means the CPU is not a limiting factor; the measured FPS at 1080p and 1440p are high enough that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases.

FAQ

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

A: The system achieves 267.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to its nearest rival, the i7-14700K?

A: The two CPUs have identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of 0%, meaning they perform at the same level.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 16th out of 1681 combos, placing it in the top 1% of configurations for Doom.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4090 has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, supported by 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock?

A: The i7-14700KF has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with the High preset, the system delivers 116.4 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the system produces 327.9 FPS at 1080p, 211 FPS at 1440p, and 116.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 35.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The overall reduction from 1080p to 4K is 64.5%. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth support high-resolution rendering, but the frame rate still declines with pixel count, as expected.

The same pattern holds across all presets. At Low settings, FPS drops from 447.9 at 1080p to 288.5 at 1440p and 159 at 4K. At Medium, the figures are 389.4, 253.8, and 136.9. At Ultra, they are 267.4, 172.4, and 95.8. The consistent scaling across presets confirms that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution; the GPU’s workload increases with resolution, and the frame rate responds accordingly. The fact that 4K Low (159 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (267.4 FPS) highlights the impact of both resolution and settings on the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 16 out of 1681 places this configuration in the top 0.95% of all tested systems for Doom. This is a strong result, driven by the combination of a top-tier CPU and GPU. The i7-14700KF’s 96th percentile standing among CPUs and the RTX 4090’s 91st percentile among GPUs contribute to this high rank. The CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 1.3% in average benchmark score, and the GPU’s nearest rivals are within 1.3% as well, meaning that small differences in component performance do not significantly affect the overall ranking. The data shows that this pairing is well balanced for Doom, with no single component dragging down the result. The rank of 16 indicates that only 15 other combinations of CPU and GPU deliver higher average FPS in this game, making this one of the most capable systems for the title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS across presets and resolutions provides a clear basis for choosing settings. At 1080p, all presets deliver high frame rates, with Ultra at 267.4 FPS, High at 327.9, Medium at 389.4, and Low at 447.9. Even the most demanding preset exceeds typical high-refresh display targets. At 1440p, Ultra still achieves 172.4 FPS, which is above 144 Hz, while High reaches 211 FPS. For these resolutions, the Ultra preset is a viable choice for users who prioritize visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to 95.8 FPS, which is above 60 but may not satisfy users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. The High preset offers 116.4 FPS, and the Medium preset provides 136.9 FPS. The Low preset reaches 159 FPS, but it is the least visually demanding. Among the non-Low presets, Medium delivers the highest frame rate at 4K, making it the recommended choice for users seeking a balance between performance and settings. The data shows that at 4K, the Medium preset is the only one that exceeds 120 FPS, which is a common target for high-refresh monitors. For users with 60 Hz displays, all presets are playable, but the Ultra preset at 4K still provides a smooth experience at 95.8 FPS.