Doom

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. This leaves headroom above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering substantial visual quality. The Medium preset runs at 84 FPS average, and Low reaches 96 FPS, but High is the optimal balance point for this resolution.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the picture changes significantly. The only preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, and High falls to 46 FPS, both below the playable threshold. For 1440p gaming, Low is the only viable option if the goal is consistent 60 FPS performance.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low at 34 FPS average, followed by Medium at 29 FPS, High at 25 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS. The 4K resolution is simply too demanding for this combination to achieve playable frame rates, regardless of settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 71 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

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

A: Low is the only preset that achieves 60 FPS or higher at 2560x1440, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium and High both fall below the threshold at 54 FPS and 46 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 34 FPS average, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No settings preset at 4K is playable according to the benchmark data.

Q: How much performance difference exists between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial. Low averages 96 FPS while Ultra averages 58 FPS, a difference of 38 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold, while Low provides nearly double the frame rate of Ultra.

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

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows an average of 54 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 46 FPS and 62 FPS respectively. This means the frame rate can dip below 60 FPS during demanding scenes, confirming it is not a stable playable option.

Q: Does the 1080p Ultra preset meet the playability standard?

A: No. Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 58 FPS, just 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. It is very close, but the recorded data places it outside the playable range.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 in a specific performance tier with several close rivals. The nearest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which scores 26402 compared to the Ryzen 5 7600's 26324, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is nearly identical at 26274, just 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U trails by 0.5% with a score of 26187. These deltas are all within half a percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver effectively indistinguishable performance in Doom when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, and its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier cards. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% above. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These deltas are small, but the performance class is clear: the Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, indicating very low overall performance relative to modern discrete graphics cards. Users considering this combo should expect frame rates comparable to what these older cards would deliver, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing limited playability outside of 1080p.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a clear answer: this system can run Doom at 1080p with High settings, and at 1440p with Low settings, but it cannot handle 4K at any preset.

At 1920x1080, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 71 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS narrowly misses the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not classified as playable. For most users targeting 1080p, High settings deliver the best combination of visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, only Low is playable, averaging 62 FPS. The margin above the threshold is slim, so users may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. Medium and High are not viable at this resolution. At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves playable frame rates, with the best case being Low at 34 FPS.

The overall verdict is that this combination is a capable 1080p gaming setup for Doom, a marginal 1440p option only at the lowest settings, and unsuitable for 4K. Users with a 1080p display will have a smooth experience, while those with higher-resolution monitors will need to make significant compromises or consider different hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete frame rate data reveals a consistent pattern across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 96 FPS. Medium averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High averages 71 FPS. Ultra averages 58 FPS, the only 1080p preset to fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The spread between Low and Ultra is 38 FPS, showing how much performance is traded for visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 62 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High averages 46 FPS. Ultra averages 37 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra delivering only about 60% of the Low preset's frame rate.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 34 FPS. Medium averages 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High averages 25 FPS. Ultra averages 20 FPS. None of these values approach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case at Low is barely above one-third of the target.

The min/max data is only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 71 to 96 FPS, indicating stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 46 to 62 FPS, showing that dips below 60 FPS are possible. At 4K Medium, the range is 25 to 34 FPS, a narrow band that confirms consistently low performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3425 out of 3712 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low benchmark percentile and the measured frame rates.

The rank reflects the overall capability of the system across all tested resolutions and settings. While the CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, the GPU holds the system back significantly. The Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1184 is comparable to integrated or very old discrete graphics solutions.

The combination's rank of 3425 out of 3712 means there are 287 tested configurations that perform worse, but the vast majority of systems in the database outperform this setup. For Doom specifically, the game's 2016 release date means it is not particularly demanding by modern standards, yet this combo still struggles at higher resolutions. The data suggests that users interested in this pairing should target 1080p gaming, where the system can deliver playable frame rates at High settings, and avoid expectations of 1440p or 4K performance.