Doom

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Doom, ranking 100th out of 1681 tested combos. This places the combination in the top percentile of all systems tested, reflecting both the CPU’s high multithreaded throughput and the GPU’s substantial rasterization capabilities. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings are consistently high, with even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—maintaining an average of 81.9 FPS, well above playable thresholds. This analysis breaks down the benchmark data systematically, examining the GPU’s role, resolution scaling, ranking context, and specific FPS measurements.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Doom?*

A: The combo ranks 100th out of 1681 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900K compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79824. It trails the AMD EPYC 7413 by 0.3% (which scores 80041) but leads the Intel Core i9-14900KF by 0.7% (79245), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF by 0.7% (79240), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 0.9% (79102).

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 88th percentile, meaning it outperforms 88% of all GPUs in the database based on its average benchmark score of 53610.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 399.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform its nearest GPU rival by a large margin?

A: No, the margin is narrow. The RTX 4080 SUPER (53610) leads the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) by only 0.2%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414) by 0.4%. It extends its lead to 2.1% over the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52505) and 2.9% over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086).

Q: How much does the average FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 242.4 at 1920x1080 to 81.9 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 160.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Doom, given the game’s engine scales heavily with GPU rasterization power. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is ample for Doom’s texture-heavy environments, ensuring no VRAM capacity bottlenecks at any tested resolution. The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, delivers the raw compute throughput necessary for high FPS at 4K. Its FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS underscores the theoretical peak, though real-world results are moderated by driver overhead and engine efficiency.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040) can feed frames quickly, but the GPU still maintains average FPS above 240 at Ultra. At 3840x2160, pixel throughput demands dominate, and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s becomes critical. The measured data shows a clear progression: at 4K, even Low settings yield 141.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 81.9 FPS, indicating the GPU is fully engaged across all settings. The GPU’s 80 RT cores are not directly relevant for Doom (a non-ray-traced title), but the general Ada Lovelace architecture efficiency contributes to the high frame rates observed.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a consistent FPS penalty as resolution increases, with the magnitude varying by settings preset. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 399.5 at 1920x1080 to 260.5 at 2560x1440 (a 34.8% reduction), then further to 141.1 at 3840x2160 (a 45.8% reduction from 1440p). This pattern indicates that at 1080p Low, the CPU may be partially limiting, as the i9-14900K’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom, but the GPU is not yet saturated. At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p (346.8 FPS) to 1440p (224.8 FPS) is 35.2%, and from 1440p to 4K (119.5 FPS) is 46.8%. The scaling is nearly linear in percentage terms, suggesting the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth are the primary constraints as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the FPS values are 291.6 (1080p), 190.9 (1440p), and 101.8 (4K), with percentage drops of 34.5% and 46.7% respectively. Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline: 242.4 at 1080p, 157.2 at 1440p, and 81.9 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 66.2% lower than 1080p Ultra, which is expected given that 4K has four times the pixel count of 1080p. The fact that 4K Ultra still exceeds 60 FPS indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is well-suited for this game at maximum settings, though users targeting 120 FPS at 4K would need to drop to Medium (119.5 FPS) or Low (141.1 FPS). The CPU’s role is secondary; even at 1080p Low, the 399.5 FPS result suggests the i9-14900K can keep up with the GPU’s output, as its PassMark single-thread score of 4697 and multithread score of 58674 are both high.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 100 out of 1681 tested systems is a strong indicator of its overall capability. This places it ahead of 1581 other combinations, or roughly 94% of the field. The ranking reflects the synergy between the i9-14900K and RTX 4080 SUPER, both of which are high-end parts in their respective categories. The CPU’s 97th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 88th percentile among all GPUs combine to form a system that is near the top of the database. However, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 79824 is only 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 7413, suggesting that the CPU is not an outlier in raw compute, but its gaming performance in Doom is boosted by high single-core speeds (Cinebench R23 single-core: 7040).

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing’s rank is influenced by the GPU’s performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 53610 is marginally above its nearest rival (RX 6900 XT by 0.2%), yet its DirectX 12 PassMark score of 134 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 indicate strong modern API performance. The GPU’s 88th percentile means that 12% of GPUs score higher, likely including newer flagships. In Doom specifically, the measured FPS data is what drives the rank, and the 4K High result of 101.8 FPS is a key factor, as many combos fail to reach triple-digit averages at that resolution. The rank of 100 out of 1681 is not the top spot, but it reflects the balance of this hardware, with no obvious bottleneck at any settings or resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 399.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. Medium settings yield 346.8 FPS, High settings 291.6 FPS, and Ultra settings 242.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 157.1 FPS, showing that Doom’s settings have a substantial impact on GPU load even at 1080p. All four settings exceed 240 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 360 Hz, as the Low preset can nearly saturate such displays.

At 2560x1440, the FPS figures remain high but drop proportionally. Low settings average 260.5 FPS, Medium 224.8 FPS, High 190.9 FPS, and Ultra 157.2 FPS. The Ultra setting still comfortably exceeds 144 Hz, which is the target for most 1440p gaming monitors. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 35% across all settings, consistent with the 78% increase in pixel count. This resolution is well within the RTX 4080 SUPER’s comfort zone, as even the most demanding preset maintains a high average.

At 3840x2160, the impact of pixel count is most evident. Low settings average 141.1 FPS, Medium 119.5 FPS, High 101.8 FPS, and Ultra 81.9 FPS. The Ultra setting is the only configuration that dips below 100 FPS, but it still surpasses 60 FPS by a wide margin. High settings, at 101.8 FPS, are ideal for 4K gamers targeting 100+ FPS, while Low settings enable near-144 FPS gameplay. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59.2 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at lower resolutions but still significant. None of the 4K results drop below 81.9 FPS, indicating that this combo never struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1920x1080 display, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as the 242.4 FPS average far exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. There is no need to compromise on visual quality, since even Ultra maintains a high frame rate. If the display supports 360 Hz, the Low preset’s 399.5 FPS provides the maximum possible smoothness, but the visual trade-off is substantial. The Medium and High presets offer a balanced middle ground, with 346.8 and 291.6 FPS respectively, both of which are excessive for typical 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset’s 157.2 FPS is the best experience for high-refresh-rate displays (144 Hz or 165 Hz), as it stays above the refresh threshold. The High preset at 190.9 FPS offers additional headroom for future driver updates or more demanding scenes, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is minimal in Doom. For the absolute highest frame rates, Low at 260.5 FPS is an option, but it sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the marginal gain over Medium (224.8 FPS). The data suggests Ultra or High are the optimal presets for 1440p, with Ultra recommended for users prioritizing image quality.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation hinges on the target refresh rate. For 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset’s 81.9 FPS is more than sufficient and provides the best visual experience. For 120 Hz displays, High settings at 101.8 FPS are necessary, as Ultra falls short of the 120 FPS target. Medium at 119.5 FPS nearly hits 120, making it a viable alternative if High’s visual differences are unacceptable. Low at 141.1 FPS is the only preset that clears 120 FPS comfortably, but it does so at a significant visual cost. Given that Doom is a fast-paced FPS, the balance between High (101.8 FPS) and Medium (119.5 FPS) is the sweet spot for 4K 120 Hz users; High is recommended for its superior image quality, with Medium as a fallback for more demanding scenes.