Doom

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G sits in a tightly clustered group of processors. Its average benchmark score of 21088 places it within 0.4% of four nearby rivals. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% above. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% ahead. In practical terms, any of these chips would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this title. The 5600G occupies the 74th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the database's tested processors.

The Intel Arc B390 presents a very different picture. Its only recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1482. This places the GPU at the 9th percentile overall, a very low standing. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts from a much older era. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, 1.3% behind. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% behind. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% behind. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% behind. These deltas are small, but the direction matters: the Arc B390 leads all of them, yet the comparison pool consists of entry-level GPUs from roughly a decade prior. The data suggests this integrated graphics solution performs at a level comparable to those very low-end discrete cards, not to any modern dedicated GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

For this game, the balance of responsibility between the Ryzen 5 5600G and the Arc B390 shifts dramatically as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU has enough headroom to let the CPU show its strength. The frame rate scales cleanly with settings: Low produces 107 FPS, Medium 93 FPS, High 78 FPS, and Ultra 64 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 43 FPS, a 40% reduction as settings climb. This pattern indicates the rendering load is the limiting factor at this resolution, but the CPU is never the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low settings yield 69 FPS, Medium 60 FPS, High 51 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 28 FPS, a 41% reduction. The absolute numbers are lower across the board, showing that the extra pixels strain the GPU. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, remains capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, but the graphics hardware begins to dictate the ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. Low settings achieve 37 FPS, Medium 33 FPS, High 28 FPS, and Ultra 22 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 15 FPS, a 41% reduction again. The CPU's role diminishes further; even at Low settings, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's pixel throughput limits. The Ryzen 5 5600G's single-thread score of 872 in 3DMark and its 1409 in Cinebench R23 single-core are sufficient for this game's engine, but the Arc B390's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is simply not enough for 4K rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a full spread of playable results. Low settings average 107 FPS. Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 64 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, and the minimum recorded frame rate at Medium (79 FPS) stays comfortably above it.

At 2560x1440, the results narrow. Low settings average 69 FPS. Medium settings average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69. High settings average 51 FPS. Ultra settings average 41 FPS. Only Low and Medium clear 60 FPS on average. The Medium minimum of 51 FPS indicates occasional dips below the threshold, but the average holds.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets reach 60 FPS. Low settings average 37 FPS. Medium settings average 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 37. High settings average 28 FPS. Ultra settings average 22 FPS. The best case scenario at this resolution, Low settings, still falls 23 FPS short of the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom, but the playable experience depends entirely on resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear 60 FPS. The best preset that maintains playability is Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable presets are Low and Medium. Medium is the best choice, averaging exactly 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the playable threshold. The database lists no playable settings at this resolution.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. For 1080p gaming, this combination delivers a fully smooth experience at maximum settings. For 1440p, the user must accept Medium settings or lower to stay at or above 60 FPS. For 4K, the system falls short of playability at every preset, with the highest average being 37 FPS on Low.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database for Doom, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3300 out of 3712. That places it in the lower 11% of tested systems. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600G's 74th percentile standing among CPUs is respectable, but the Arc B390's 9th percentile among GPUs drags the overall combo down. The data shows that this system performs around the level of older entry-level discrete GPUs paired with a modern mid-range processor.

The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems is substantial. The 4K results, capped at 37 FPS even on Low, demonstrate why the rank is so low. A system that cannot maintain 60 FPS at any 4K preset will naturally fall behind the majority of tested configurations, many of which feature dedicated graphics cards with far greater throughput.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no best setting because no preset achieves 60 FPS. The database records no playable settings for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium. The average frame rate at this setting is exactly 60 FPS. Low settings also qualify, averaging 69 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still meeting the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The average frame rate is 64 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and Low averages 107 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity while remaining playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate across any preset is 37 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 33 FPS, High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 deliver an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the GeForce GT 710 by 2.7%. All of these rivals score between 1443 and 1463.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor at 2560x1440. Low settings average 69 FPS, but Ultra drops to 41 FPS. The Ryzen 5 5600G's performance is sufficient, as the frame rate scales primarily with graphics settings rather than CPU load.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 average exactly 60 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This preset is listed as playable according to the database's 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Doom?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3300 out of 3712 tested combinations. The low ranking is driven by the GPU's 9th percentile standing, while the CPU sits at the 74th percentile among all processors.