Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that targets 1080p gaming, and the recorded data for Doom confirms this positioning. The CPU is a solid mid-range part, sitting at the 85th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU is at the 5th percentile, making it a clear bottleneck in most scenarios. For a fast-paced FPS like Doom, the data shows that this combo can deliver a smooth experience at 1080p with high settings, but higher resolutions require significant compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system in Doom?

A: The best playable experience is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which produces an average of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Can this system run Doom at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. The average FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings is 62, which just clears the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings drop to 54 FPS average, and High settings fall to 46 FPS, so those presets are not consistently playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No, the data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is only 34, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU does not have enough throughput for 4K in this title.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. It is essentially tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, 0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, 0.5% faster). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168).

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to similarly scored CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. It is virtually identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (score 36938, 0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (score 37018, 0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (score 37093, 0.4% faster).

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance like?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 19236 in the PassMark multithread test and 2872 in the single-thread test. Its 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate processing power for gaming, as Doom is not a heavily CPU-dependent title at the settings where this GPU operates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor for this combo in Doom. The GPU is the dominant factor limiting performance at every resolution, but the CPU's capability determines the ceiling at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows the GPU's workload increasing significantly, with average FPS dropping from 96 at Low to 58 at Ultra. This 40% performance loss from the lowest to highest preset indicates that the Arc B370 is the primary constraint, as the CPU can easily feed frames at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a similar pattern but with a lower starting point. Low settings average 62 FPS, while Medium drops to 54 FPS and High to 46 FPS. The gap between Low and High is 16 FPS, or about 26%. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput, not a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 85th percentile ranking, has enough headroom to keep the GPU busy even at these settings.

The 4K results reinforce this conclusion. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 34 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 20 FPS. The massive resolution increase overwhelms the GPU's 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs. The CPU's role becomes negligible here, as the GPU cannot come close to maintaining a playable frame rate. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is the sole reason for the failure at 4K, and no amount of CPU tuning would change this outcome.

The measured FPS also indicates that the CPU matters more at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work per frame. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 96 FPS average, showing that the Ryzen 5 5600F can push frames well above the playable threshold. The single-thread score of 2872 supports this, as Doom benefits from strong per-core performance. However, the GPU's 5th percentile ranking means it will always be the limiting factor when settings are increased.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records exact average, minimum, and maximum FPS for several settings at three resolutions. The full set of measurements is as follows.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 96 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS, also without recorded bounds. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 62 FPS, just above the 60 FPS line. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings average 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for the High and Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 34 FPS. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. None of these presets reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case, Low at 34 FPS, is less than 60% of the playable target.

The variance between minimum and maximum FPS is notable at the Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the range is 71 to 96 FPS, a 25 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 46 to 62 FPS, a 16 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 25 to 34 FPS, a 9 FPS spread. This suggests that frame pacing is more stable at higher resolutions, but the average is too low for playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 3425 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This means the combo performs better than only 287 other configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B370, which ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo is suited for older or less demanding games at modest settings, but it struggles with a 2016 title like Doom at high resolutions. The CPU, ranking at the 85th percentile, is not the issue; the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is comparable to legacy mobile and desktop parts from over a decade ago. The nearest GPU rivals, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, highlight the performance tier this combo occupies.

The rank of 3425 also indicates that most users would find this system inadequate for modern gaming at 1440p or 4K. The data shows that only the 1080p resolution offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and only at Low through High settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p misses the mark by 2 FPS, which is a marginal gap but still a failure according to the playable threshold.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Doom? The answer depends entirely on the resolution and settings. According to the verdict by resolution, the system is playable at 1920x1080 with High, Low, or Medium settings, and at 2560x1440 with Low settings only. The 3840x2160 resolution has no playable settings recorded.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, which averages 71 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for a fast-paced FPS. Medium settings average 84 FPS, and Low settings average 96 FPS, both of which are also playable. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is not playable, as it falls 2 FPS short of the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 62 FPS. This is a marginal pass, with only 2 FPS of headroom. Medium settings at 54 FPS and High settings at 46 FPS are not playable. The data suggests that 1440p is the edge of this combo's capability, and only with the lowest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Doom at a playable frame rate. The highest average FPS recorded is 34 at Low settings, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. No settings combination at 4K achieves playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 71. This is the highest quality preset that stays above the playable threshold. Medium settings also work at 84 FPS, and Low settings at 96 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Low, with an average FPS of 62. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution. The visual quality will be noticeably reduced compared to 1080p High, but the frame rate is sufficient for gameplay.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The database records a best settings value of null, and the average FPS at the best setting is also null. This means the system is not recommended for 4K gaming with Doom.

The practical advice is to run Doom at 1080p with High settings for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. If a higher resolution is desired, 1440p with Low settings is the only viable option, but the experience will be less visually rich. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely with this hardware.