Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B390 combination presents a peculiar case for running Doom (2016). The CPU is a modern 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part, but the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a very low benchmark percentile. The recorded data for this pairing shows that playability depends heavily on resolution and settings, with a hard wall at 4K. The measurements reveal a system that can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 2160p, and the performance gap between settings presets is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of its capabilities. At 3840x2160, the performance is uniformly below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset yields an average of 28 FPS, while Low improves this to 37 FPS. Medium sits between them at 33 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 28 and 37 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping the average to 22 FPS. None of these 4K numbers approach a smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves noticeably. The High preset reports an average of 51 FPS. Low jumps to 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium lands exactly at 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69. Ultra, however, falls back to 41 FPS. This resolution shows a clear split: Low and Medium are playable, while High and Ultra are not.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves 107 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. Medium follows with 93 FPS, and its minimum and maximum are recorded at 79 and 107 FPS. High is next at 78 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most graphically intensive setting, manages an average of 64 FPS, keeping it above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions and settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this system. The GPU’s average benchmark score places it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are older, low-end mobile and OEM parts. The Ryzen 5 8400F, on the other hand, sits in the 77th percentile for CPUs, meaning it has substantial headroom that the integrated GPU cannot utilize. This is a classic case of a powerful processor being paired with a weak graphics solution.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 27% to 35% across the different presets. For example, High goes from 78 FPS to 51 FPS, and Low goes from 107 FPS to 69 FPS. This drop is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the rendering load increases faster than the integrated graphics can handle. The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more drastic, with High falling from 51 FPS to 28 FPS, a 45% reduction. The GPU simply runs out of compute capacity.

The CPU’s role is less visible in this data. Since the GPU is so constrained, the processor rarely becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851, is more than sufficient for a game like Doom. The fact that the Ultra preset at 1080p still yields 64 FPS suggests that even at higher settings, the CPU is not holding the system back. The GPU’s fill rate and shader throughput, which are limited by its 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs, are what define the final frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data provides a clear answer for the best settings at each resolution. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The recorded data shows that even the Low preset only achieves 37 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution, making it unsuitable for this game.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which achieves an average of 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the playable threshold. The Low preset also clears the bar at 69 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality for the same playability. High and Ultra are not viable, as they drop to 51 and 41 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which maintains an average of 64 FPS. This is a significant achievement for an integrated GPU, as it allows the game to run at its highest visual fidelity while still staying above 60 FPS. The High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed this mark, with Low reaching 107 FPS, but Ultra provides the best balance of image quality and performance. The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combination.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Doom, but with important caveats based on resolution. The verdictByResolution data is explicit: 3840x2160 has no playable settings, meaning the game should not be run at 4K with this hardware. The average FPS at 4K ranges from 22 to 37, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in a stuttery, unpleasant experience.

At 2560x1440, the combo clears the 60 FPS bar with the Low and Medium presets. Medium is the best option, providing exactly 60 FPS on average. This resolution is playable, but users will need to compromise on visual quality to achieve smooth frame rates. High and Ultra settings are not recommended here, as they fall to 51 and 41 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. All four presets, including Ultra, stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset’s average of 64 FPS means that players can enjoy the game at its highest settings without sacrificing performance. This resolution is clearly the intended target for this hardware, and the data shows it delivers a solid experience. The overall ranking places this combo at 3300 out of 3712 tested combinations, indicating that while it is on the lower end, it is not the worst performer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is closely matched by the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which has an average score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also within a fraction of a percent, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. The AMD EPYC 9474F is slightly ahead at 25103, with a delta of -0.4%. These CPUs would all perform nearly identically in a system with the same GPU, meaning the bottleneck would remain the graphics solution.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390’s nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts with very low scores. The GeForce GT 520MX has an average score of 1463, which is 1.3% slower. The GeForce 800M is 1.5% slower at 1460, and the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% slower at 1446. The GeForce GT 710 is the closest at 1443, with a delta of 2.7%. These deltas indicate that swapping the Arc B390 for any of these GPUs would result in a negligible performance difference. In practice, any of these combinations would produce similar FPS numbers in Doom, as the GPU is the limiting factor and these parts are all in the same performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B390 run Doom at 4K?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160, with the highest average FPS being 37 on the Low preset, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 1440p, achieving an average of 60 FPS. The Low preset also works at 69 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The other presets also exceed this mark, with Low reaching 107 FPS.

Q: Which component is the performance bottleneck?

A: The Intel Arc B390 GPU is the clear bottleneck. Its average benchmark score is in the 9th percentile, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is in the 77th percentile, indicating the CPU has significant headroom that the GPU cannot use.

Q: How does the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The average FPS drops by approximately 27% to 35% across presets. For example, the High preset falls from 78 FPS at 1080p to 51 FPS at 1440p, showing a GPU-limited scaling pattern.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 3300 out of 3712 tested combos in the database, placing it in the lower quartile of performers for Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this specific pairing at 3300 out of 3712 tested combinations. This rank is a direct reflection of the GPU’s limitations. The Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable processor, but the Intel Arc B390’s integrated nature and low benchmark percentile drag the overall performance down. The fact that the combo can still run Doom at 1080p Ultra with 64 FPS reflects the game’s efficient engine, but the ranking shows that most other hardware pairings will offer a better experience.

The 9th percentile GPU ranking means that 91% of GPUs in the database are faster, which explains why this combo sits in the 88th percentile of all tested combos for this game. The CPU’s high percentile does not compensate for the GPU’s low output. For users with this specific hardware, the data suggests sticking to 1080p for the best experience. The 1440p medium preset is a viable fallback, but 4K should be avoided entirely. The performance gap between the CPU and GPU is stark, and the recorded FPS numbers make it clear that the integrated Arc B390 is the deciding factor in every scenario.