Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience in Doom. At 1080p, the combination is comfortably playable on multiple presets, but performance degrades sharply as resolution increases, making 4K largely unplayable. The data indicates this is a capable 1080p setup, a borderline 1440p machine at low settings, and not a viable 4K option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combo shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 96 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 71 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average of 58 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance takes a significant step down. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution to clear the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 54 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High drops to an average of 46 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 37 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely below playable standards. Low settings average 34 FPS. Medium averages 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages just 20 FPS. None of the 4K presets approach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case, Low at 34 FPS, is far from smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, and its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919, suggest it is more than capable of feeding frames in an older title like Doom. The Arc B370, however, is an integrated-class GPU with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M, have nearly identical average scores, indicating a very low absolute performance ceiling.

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to push frame rates from 58 FPS at Ultra to 96 FPS at Low, a spread of 38 FPS. This wide variance is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where lowering graphical load directly translates to higher output. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across presets.

As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the pixel throughput demand on the GPU rises steeply. The average frame rate at Low settings drops from 96 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p, a 35% reduction, and then to 34 FPS at 4K, a further 45% reduction. This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU that is overwhelmed by pixel count. The CPU's role is comparatively minor at higher resolutions, as the GPU simply cannot render frames fast enough to make CPU speed relevant.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the target. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 71 FPS. This is a strong result, and it leaves headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is the only 1080p setting that fails to meet the playability standard.

At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves a playable average, hitting exactly 62 FPS. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is below the threshold, and High and Ultra are further behind at 46 FPS and 37 FPS respectively. Users at this resolution must accept reduced visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded average is 34 FPS on Low settings, which is well below playable. The system therefore has no recommended settings at 4K, as even the lowest quality preset cannot provide an acceptable frame rate.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Doom depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the answer is a clear yes. The verdict data lists High, Medium, and Low as playable settings, with the best playable preset being High at an average of 71 FPS. This provides a smooth and visually pleasing experience.

At 2560x1440, the system is only marginally playable. The verdict lists Low as the sole playable setting, with an average of 62 FPS. This is technically above the 60 FPS threshold, but it leaves no room for frame rate dips and requires the lowest visual preset.

At 3840x2160, the answer is no. The verdict data shows no playable settings at this resolution, and the highest average frame rate recorded is 34 FPS on Low. The system is not capable of running Doom at 4K with playable performance. Overall, this combo is a 1080p machine for Doom, with a limited 1440p option at reduced quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average frame rate at 1080p High is 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 62 FPS. All higher presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 34 FPS on Low settings, and no preset at this resolution reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 96 FPS while Ultra averages 58 FPS, a difference of 38 FPS in favor of Low.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. Frame rates scale strongly with resolution and preset, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The Ryzen 5 4600G's multi-threaded performance is sufficient for this title.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 71 FPS and the maximum is 96 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 46 FPS and the maximum is 62 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 25 FPS and the maximum is 34 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B370 holds the rank of 3425 out of 3712 combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The rank reflects the severe limitations imposed by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all tested graphics processors. The CPU, by contrast, is a relative strong point, ranking in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The pairing of a mid-tier processor with a very low-tier GPU creates a significant imbalance, and the overall rank in the game is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics component. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and AMD FirePro M2000, all score within 1.4% of the Arc B370, confirming that this system is operating at the very bottom of the GPU performance spectrum. For Doom specifically, this rank means the system is only suitable for 1080p play, with a marginal 1440p Low option, and it is not competitive with the vast majority of tested configurations.