Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a starkly resolution-dependent experience in Doom. At 1080p and 1440p, this pairing is exceptionally strong, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra. However, the system falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K across all tested settings, with even the Low preset averaging just 57 FPS. Benchmark data indicates that while this combo is a top-tier performer for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, it is not suited for 4K playability in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. The combo achieves an average of 99 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 64 FPS at 1440p Ultra. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is not playable, averaging only 35 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows the most demanding playable option is 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset, which yields an average of 64 FPS. For higher frame rates, 1920x1080 Ultra delivers 99 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It sits 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. While the CPU has a high 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, the GPU's 65th percentile rank and the significant FPS drop at 3840x2160 indicate the Arc B570 cannot sustain playable frame rates at that resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 106 FPS, while Ultra averages 64 FPS. This represents a 42 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is 39.6% more demanding than Low.

Q: How many total combos does this system rank against in Doom?

A: The combo ranks 2987 out of 3712 tested combos in the game's benchmark database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Arc B570, with the GPU taking on the dominant role as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all presets, from 164 FPS at Low to 99 FPS at Ultra. The 65 FPS spread between these presets is substantial, indicating that the GPU's shading and texture throughput are being heavily taxed by the higher quality settings.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all presets drops by roughly 34-42%, demonstrating a strong scaling penalty. At 1440p High, the system averages 78 FPS compared to 121 FPS at 1080p High, a 35.5% reduction. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the Arc B570's resources are increasingly strained.

The transition to 3840x2160 is where the GPU bottleneck becomes critical. The 4K Ultra preset plummets to 35 FPS, and even the Low preset only manages 57 FPS, just under the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 43, confirming that the GPU cannot maintain consistent performance at this resolution. The CPU's high 89th percentile benchmark score and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration appear sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the data shows the GPU's 65th percentile ranking is the decisive factor at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 164 FPS, Medium averages 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS, High averages 121 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. All presets are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding setting providing a 39 FPS headroom above the target.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows more variation between presets. The Low preset averages 106 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still maintains a 4 FPS margin, making it playable.

At 3840x2160, the system falls short of the 60 FPS target at every setting. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, just 3 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. None of the 4K presets provide a playable experience, and the gap between Low and Ultra performance is 22 FPS, indicating a severe GPU limitation at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 19.5th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position rather than the CPU's strength; the Ryzen 5 7500X3D holds a strong 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570's average score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% ahead) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% behind). The CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 places it within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466). These benchmark scores suggest that while the CPU is a high-end performer, the GPU's mid-range standing is what anchors the combo's overall rank in this game.

The 4K results demonstrate why the combo ranks lower than its 1080p and 1440p performance might suggest. The GPU's inability to maintain 60 FPS at 3840x2160, even at Low settings, indicates a hardware ceiling that limits the system's overall versatility. The combo's rank is therefore a reflection of its specialized strength at lower resolutions rather than a general-purpose high-end configuration.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 60 FPS, but only at resolutions below 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 1440p Ultra is the most demanding playable configuration for this system.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve 60 FPS at any preset. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution. The closest result is the Low preset at 57 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. For users targeting 4K, this combination is not recommended for Doom, as even the lowest quality settings cannot maintain the required frame rate.

The data shows a clear resolution ceiling: the system excels at 1080p and 1440p but fails at 4K. The 1440p Ultra result of 64 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that the combo can handle the game's highest visual fidelity while staying above the playable threshold. However, the 4K results indicate that users should either lower their resolution target or adjust their expectations for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are the Ultra preset, which achieves an average of 99 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available and provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable 39 FPS margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also the Ultra preset, averaging 64 FPS. This preset provides a 4 FPS margin above the playable threshold, making it a viable but tighter option for users who prioritize visual fidelity. The Medium preset offers more headroom at 92 FPS, but Ultra remains the best playable option for maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best possible result is the Low preset at 57 FPS, which falls 3 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. Users seeking 4K performance would need to consider lower resolutions or different hardware, as the verdict data confirms no playable settings at this resolution for this combo.