Doom

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the data shows that 4K Ultra settings push the combo to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, setting-by-setting and resolution-by-resolution, using only the provided benchmark data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 3.20 GHz, with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, and it carries a 125 W TDP. The processor features a substantial cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 79097.

In Doom, a game originally released in 2016, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and maintain frame pacing. The data indicates that at lower resolutions like 1920x1080, the CPU's headroom is more than sufficient, allowing the GPU to become the limiting factor. For example, at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 241 FPS average, which is near the practical ceiling for many displays. The i9-14900K's high single-core performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2655 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2262.5, ensures that Doom's engine—which typically relies on a few heavily loaded threads—does not bottleneck the frame rate.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i9-14900K's average benchmark score of 79097 is only 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900KF (avg score 79371) and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (avg score 79574). It is 1.2% behind the AMD EPYC 7413 (avg score 80041) but 1.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (avg score 77740). This suggests the CPU is performing as expected for its class, with negligible differences that do not translate into meaningful FPS variations in Doom's measured results. The processor's multi-core strength, shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39399.5, is less critical for this title, but it ensures that background tasks and any game engine overhead are handled without impacting the frame delivery.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Across all three resolutions, the "Medium" preset provides a significant boost over "High" and "Ultra" while maintaining smooth frame rates. The data shows that Medium settings also include minimum FPS readings, which are absent for High, Low, and Ultra presets, indicating a more stable frame delivery.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 210 FPS, with a minimum of 179 FPS and a maximum of 242 FPS. This is 32 FPS higher than High (178 FPS) and 65 FPS higher than Ultra (145 FPS), while only 31 FPS lower than the Low preset (241 FPS). For most players on a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot, offering near-maximum frame rates without sacrificing the visual fidelity that High or Ultra provide.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. This is 21 FPS higher than High (115 FPS) and 42 FPS higher than Ultra (94 FPS). The Low preset averages 156 FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate gaming, as it keeps the frame rate comfortably above the 120 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. This is 12 FPS higher than High (62 FPS) and 23 FPS higher than Ultra (51 FPS). While the Low preset averages 85 FPS, the Medium preset provides a playable 4K experience that is significantly smoother than High or Ultra. The data suggests that Medium is the optimal preset for this resolution, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS in most scenarios, while Ultra falls below that threshold. Therefore, the Medium preset is the best overall choice for this combo, balancing quality and performance across all tested resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo achieves an average FPS of 145.

Q: How does the 2560x1440 Medium preset compare to the 2560x1440 High preset in terms of average FPS?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 136 FPS, which is 21 FPS higher than the High preset's 115 FPS average.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti based on average benchmark scores?

A: No. The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, while the RTX 3060 Ti has a score of 16129, making the RTX 3060 Ti 1.7% faster in the benchmark data.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the 3840x2160 Medium preset?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the 3840x2160 Medium preset is 63 FPS, with an average of 74 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 79097.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14900K includes UHD Graphics 770 as its integrated graphics solution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1314 out of 2930 combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration for this game, it performs respectably above the median. The rank of 1314 suggests that there are 1313 other combinations that achieve higher measured performance in Doom, but also that 1616 combinations perform worse.

This ranking is consistent with the GPU's overall standing, as the RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (avg score 15862, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (avg score 16014, delta -1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (avg score 15679, delta 1.1%). The CPU's high percentile (95th) does not boost the combo's rank significantly, because Doom's performance at the tested settings is predominantly GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that the CPU provides ample headroom, but the GPU's mid-range performance caps the overall result, leading to a ranking that reflects the GPU's capabilities more than the CPU's.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU with a Navi 32 chip, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Its memory operates at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). The card includes 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and 40 RT cores, with a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. It delivers 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Doom, the GPU's role is critical, and the data shows how its memory and compute capabilities influence the measured FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this title, even at 4K Ultra settings, which prevents memory-related stuttering. The GPU's game clock of 2041 MHz and boost clock of 2459 MHz provide the raw throughput needed to push high frame rates. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the GPU achieves 241 FPS, which suggests it is operating near its maximum rendering capacity for this workload. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 156 FPS at Low settings, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 85 FPS, demonstrating a clear scaling pattern with resolution.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 20974 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 10963. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2865. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 58, indicating it is slightly above the median. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, is 1% faster in average benchmark score (16014 vs 15852), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster (16129). These small deltas suggest the RX 7700 is closely matched with its peers, but the measured FPS in Doom shows it can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires lowering settings to Medium for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 145.
• High: Average FPS is 178.
• Medium: Average FPS is 210, with a minimum of 179 and a maximum of 242.
• Low: Average FPS is 241.

At 1080p, the combo is clearly capable of high refresh rates. The Low preset nearly hits 240 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz monitors. The Medium preset still offers a very high 210 FPS average, with a minimum of 179 FPS, ensuring no drops below the 144Hz threshold. High settings provide a 178 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 145 FPS, which is still smooth but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 94.
• High: Average FPS is 115.
• Medium: Average FPS is 136, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 156.
• Low: Average FPS is 156.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out, averaging 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS, making it a solid choice for 144Hz displays. The Low preset matches the Medium's maximum FPS at 156, but the Medium offers better visual quality. High settings drop to 115 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid. Ultra settings fall to 94 FPS, which is acceptable but may feel less responsive on high-refresh-rate panels.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 51.
• High: Average FPS is 62.
• Medium: Average FPS is 74, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85.
• Low: Average FPS is 85.

At 4K, the GPU's limits become apparent. The Ultra preset averages just 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. High settings raise the average to 62 FPS, providing a playable experience. The Medium preset is the best option here, averaging 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS, ensuring consistent performance above 60 FPS. The Low preset reaches 85 FPS, but the visual sacrifices are significant. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires using Medium or Low settings to maintain a comfortable frame rate, while 1080p and 1440p allow for higher quality presets.