Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a thoroughly playable Doom experience at 1080p and 1440p, with maxed-out settings easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold at both resolutions. At 4K, the story changes: only the Low preset sustains 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 39 FPS. The data indicates this is a capable 1440p-class machine for Doom, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 186 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this configuration. Medium settings average 162 FPS, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. High settings average 137 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 112 FPS. Every preset at 1080p more than doubles the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings average 120 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The minimum recorded figure at Medium (89 FPS) still sits well above the playability threshold, and even the lowest preset average at this resolution (Ultra at 72 FPS) provides a comfortable cushion above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 65 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS line. Medium settings average 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 26 FPS, demonstrating how heavily the Ultra preset taxes the Intel Arc B580 at this resolution.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows consistent behavior. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS (186 vs 112). At 1440p, that spread narrows to 48 FPS (120 vs 72). At 4K, the spread narrows further to 26 FPS (65 vs 39). This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, reducing the relative impact of preset changes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, scoring 2943 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 951 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 25005. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, a delta of just 0.2 percent, indicating near-identical CPU performance.

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation), delivers a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061 on the average benchmark, a delta of -0.2 percent. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 provides additional context for its DirectX 12 capabilities.

The resolution scaling data reveals the CPU-GPU balance. At 1080p, where CPU overhead typically matters more, the combo achieves 186 FPS on Low settings. Dropping to 1440p reduces that to 120 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 65 FPS. This progressive decline with resolution increases indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 2943 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures it can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p and 1440p.

The preset scaling further confirms this analysis. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 74 FPS (a 39.8 percent reduction). At 1440p, the same preset change costs 48 FPS (40 percent reduction). At 4K, it costs 26 FPS (40 percent reduction). The consistent percentage reduction across resolutions suggests the GPU handles preset changes uniformly, while the absolute FPS values are dictated by resolution-driven GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3712 tested combinations, this AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B580 pairing ranks 2786th in Doom. This places it in the bottom quartile of all tested combos, which is expected given the mid-range positioning of both components. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking individually suggest a balanced pairing, but the combination's rank indicates that many faster configurations exist in the database.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2 percent faster), Intel Core i7-11850H (0.3 percent faster), Intel Core i7-13620H (0.4 percent faster), and AMD EPYC 9474F (0.4 percent slower). These extremely small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 8400F performs essentially identically to its closest competitors, with differences well within measurement noise.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2 percent faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6 percent slower, the RTX 3080 is 0.7 percent faster, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is 1 percent faster. The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 sits nearly exactly between the RTX 2080 (22895) and RTX 3080 (23172), indicating performance roughly comparable to those high-end cards from previous generations.

The combination rank of 2786 out of 3712 (75th percentile of tested combos) reflects the mid-range nature of both parts. The data shows this is not a top-tier configuration for Doom, but the measured FPS results demonstrate that it is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at common resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 60 FPS or higher at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with every preset enabled. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, providing substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 72 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS at 1440p Medium is 89 FPS, which means frame drops are unlikely to cause noticeable stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the verdict changes. Only the Low preset achieves an average of 65 FPS, clearing the threshold by a slim margin. Medium settings average 57 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line, with a minimum of 48 FPS that could result in visible hitches. High and Ultra settings average 48 FPS and 39 FPS respectively, both well below playable levels. For 4K gaming, users must stick to Low settings or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

The data clearly indicates that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers high frame rates even at maximum quality settings. At 1080p, the performance is exceptional and would support high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, the system is only marginally playable with significant settings compromises.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 39 FPS, well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves an average of 65 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At this resolution, the Ultra preset averages 72 FPS, providing both high quality and comfortable performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 on average benchmarks, just 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 8400F's 25005. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 closer to an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 in benchmark performance?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 falls between the RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6 percent slower) and the RTX 3080 (23172, 0.7 percent faster). It is nearly equidistant from both.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 137 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: Yes. The average is 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. Even the lowest recorded frame rate stays well above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 112 FPS. This is the most demanding settings configuration and it still delivers nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best experience, averaging 72 FPS. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it remains comfortably above 60 FPS, allowing maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 65 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 57 FPS average, so users targeting 4K must accept reduced visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay. The 65 FPS average at Low settings clears the threshold by only 5 FPS, leaving minimal headroom for demanding scenes.