Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a configuration that can run Doom, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a smooth and responsive experience across most presets, with the High preset averaging 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, playability narrows to the Low preset, which averages 62 FPS. The data shows that 3840x2160 is not a viable option for this hardware, as even the Low preset only reaches an average of 34 FPS. The recorded data indicates that this combo ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combinations for this game, placing it near the lower end of the performance spectrum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Doom reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest results. The Low preset delivers an average of 96 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for this configuration. The Medium preset follows with an average of 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. The High preset averages 71 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 58 FPS. This means that at 1080p, the system can comfortably handle High settings while staying above the 60 FPS playable threshold, but Ultra falls just short.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 46 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. The data shows a consistent decline of roughly 10 to 15 FPS per preset step at this resolution, with only the Low preset clearing the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. The Low preset averages 34 FPS, the Medium preset averages 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS, the High preset averages 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 14 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than the gap at lower resolutions, indicating the GPU is heavily saturated at this resolution.

The min and max FPS data provided for the Medium presets at each resolution shows the range of frame times. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 71 to 96 FPS, which is a spread of 25 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 46 to 62 FPS, a spread of 16 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 25 to 34 FPS, a spread of 9 FPS. This tightening of the FPS range as resolution increases suggests that the frame pacing becomes more consistent, but at a much lower average level.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration, with its impact growing as resolution increases. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M. This positions the B370 as a low-end part, and the measured FPS data reflects this.

The scaling between resolutions provides evidence of the GPU bottleneck. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 96 to 62, a reduction of 34 FPS or roughly 35%. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Low settings, the average drops from 62 to 34, a reduction of 28 FPS or roughly 45%. This increasing percentage loss as resolution rises is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload is overwhelming the graphics processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, by contrast, is a much stronger component. It sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, and Intel Core i7-11700, all within 0.6% of its score. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11838 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9173. This processing power is far more than Doom requires, and the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution.

The preset scaling within a single resolution also points to the GPU as the bottleneck. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average FPS from 96 to 58, a 40% reduction. This is a substantial hit for purely visual quality changes, which typically stress the GPU more than the CPU. The same pattern appears at 2560x1440, where Low to Ultra drops from 62 to 37 FPS, and at 3840x2160, where Low to Ultra drops from 34 to 20 FPS. In all cases, the CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores, so the FPS differences are attributable to the GPU's rendering capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The High preset averages 71 FPS, the Medium preset averages 84 FPS, and the Low preset averages 96 FPS. All three stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which is below 60.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at this resolution, averaging 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The best average at 4K is 34 FPS on the Low preset, with the Medium preset at 29 FPS, High at 25 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS. None of these approach 60 FPS.

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

A: The B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21749, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 96 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS. This is a difference of 38 FPS, or roughly a 40% reduction in average frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals in the database are all older or lower-powered parts with nearly identical 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% above the B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% above. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% above. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% below. Any of these GPUs would produce effectively the same FPS results in Doom at the same resolutions and settings, given how tightly clustered the scores are.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has nearest rivals that are all within a fraction of a percent of its average score of 21771. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is 0.1% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is 0.5% ahead, the Intel Core i7-11700 is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9554P is 0.6% ahead. Since the CPU is not the limiting factor in Doom for this configuration, swapping the Ryzen 5 5600X for any of these alternatives would have a negligible impact on the measured FPS. The performance differences would be invisible in actual gameplay, as all of these CPUs provide far more processing power than the game demands at the tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 71 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold at 84 FPS, and Low does so at 96 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality among the playable options. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the only setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 62 FPS. This is the best playable setting at this resolution, as the next step up, Medium, drops to 54 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 34 FPS on Low, followed by 29 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on High, and 20 FPS on Ultra. There is no best playable setting at this resolution, as all presets fall far below the threshold.

The verdict data in the database confirms these findings. For 2560x1440, the playable settings list includes only Low, with the best settings marked as Low and an average of 62 FPS at best. For 1920x1080, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with the best settings marked as High at 71 FPS. For 3840x2160, the playable settings list is empty, indicating no playable settings exist at this resolution.

The overall ranking for this game places the combo at 3425 out of 3712 tested combinations. This is in the lower portion of the database. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p limited to Low settings, and 4K not a viable option.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 1920x1080 across three of the four tested presets. The High, Low, and Medium presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with average frame rates of 71, 84, and 96 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS falls just short of playable levels. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low settings, averaging 62 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach a playable state on any preset, with the best average being 34 FPS on Low and the worst at 34 FPS on Ultra. The data shows a system that is clearly GPU-limited, with the Intel Arc B370 ranking in the 5th percentile and the CPU in the 75th percentile. For users targeting 1080p, this configuration delivers a playable Doom experience with the ability to reach the High preset and maintain smooth performance.