Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection for Doom. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy: the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a compromise on visual fidelity to maintain playability. The benchmark results indicate a strong pairing where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, with the CPU holding its own even at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 186 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 162 FPS, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. High settings produce an average of 137 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still delivers an average of 112 FPS. The data shows that even at the highest settings, the system maintains a frame rate that is nearly double the playable threshold of 60 FPS, indicating extreme headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent but the scaling from 1080p is evident. Low settings deliver an average of 120 FPS. Medium settings average 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. High settings produce an average of 88 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still achieve an average of 72 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is roughly a 25-35% reduction in average frame rate across all presets, which points to the GPU becoming a more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra settings drop to an average of 39 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 48 FPS, still not playable. Medium settings average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, which is marginal and inconsistent. Only Low settings manage to clear the threshold, with an average of 65 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is stark; for example, the Ultra preset loses nearly half its average performance, going from 72 FPS to 39 FPS.

The min/max data provides additional context. At 1080p and 1440p, the spread between minimum and maximum frame rates is relatively narrow, suggesting stable performance. At 4K, the Medium preset shows a wider range (48 to 65 FPS), indicating frame pacing variability that could be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only with Low settings, which produce an average of 65 FPS. All other presets (Medium at 57 FPS, High at 48 FPS, Ultra at 39 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 72 FPS. All other presets (Low at 120 FPS, Medium at 105 FPS, High at 88 FPS) also exceed the threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset, with an average of 112 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and the system still has substantial performance headroom.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061), 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895), and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172). This suggests the B580 sits in a competitive performance bracket with these cards.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests not. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high (186 FPS on Low), and the CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, scores 44466, a delta of 0.2%, indicating similar CPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum is 89 FPS, with an average of 105 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. This shows the system maintains a consistent frame rate with no severe drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This is the recommended setting for any player prioritizing a smooth experience at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 112 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity with ample performance to spare.

The data implies that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while still allowing Ultra settings. 4K is technically possible but requires a significant downgrade in graphical quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the CPU and GPU provide a frame of reference for expected behavior.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, scores 44466 (0.2% slower). The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (0.6% slower). On the other side, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, which is 0.7% faster. These differences are marginal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom.

The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its performance is practically indistinguishable from its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% faster). The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1% faster). In practice, swapping the B580 for any of these cards would result in very similar performance metrics, with differences of less than a few frames per second in most scenarios.

The implication is that this specific combo is part of a broader cluster of hardware that performs nearly identically in Doom. Users with any of these alternative components should expect the same playable resolutions and presets.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: yes, this PC can run Doom exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous.

At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable and far exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra setting averages 112 FPS, providing a flawless experience.

At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable. The Ultra setting averages 72 FPS, which is above the threshold but leaves less headroom. The High setting averages 88 FPS and the Medium setting averages 105 FPS, offering more buffer for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with an average of 65 FPS. The Medium preset (57 FPS) is close but falls below the line, and the High (48 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) presets are not suitable for a fluid experience.

Benchmark results indicate that this configuration is a strong performer for the game, with the CPU and GPU working well together to deliver high frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2786 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 75th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested systems. This is a solid rank, reflecting the hardware's capability. The rank also suggests that while the system is fast, there are many other combinations that offer even higher performance, likely those with more powerful GPUs or CPUs. For a mainstream pairing, this position is respectable and aligns with the measured frame rates, which are high at 1080p and 1440p but limited at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a shifting balance between the CPU and GPU across resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role. The frame rates are extremely high (186 FPS on Low), and the gap between the Low and Ultra presets is 74 FPS. This scaling suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data, and the GPU is the limiting factor as settings increase. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3494 Passmark single-thread score, supports this.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's influence grows. The frame rates are lower than at 1080p, but the relative performance across presets is similar. The difference between Low and Ultra is 48 FPS. The system is still likely CPU-bound at lower settings, but the GPU becomes more of a factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates drop significantly, and the difference between Low and Ultra is 26 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (456.0 GB/s) are stretched thin at this resolution. The CPU's performance becomes less relevant, as the GPU is unable to maintain high frame rates even with less demanding settings.

The scaling between resolutions is also informative. For the Ultra preset, performance drops from 112 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction), and then to 39 FPS at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound workload. For the Low preset, the drop is from 186 FPS to 120 FPS (35%) to 65 FPS (46%). The consistency of these percentages points to the GPU being the primary scaling factor across all settings, with the CPU maintaining its end of the bargain.