Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly unusual configuration for running Doom (2016). The data shows a combination where the CPU is a high-end desktop part from 2019, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution from a future mobile platform. Benchmark results indicate that the playability of this game hinges almost entirely on resolution and the specific preset selected, with the system delivering a wide spectrum of performance from unplayable at 4K to very smooth at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear and consistent pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system struggles to maintain playable performance under any setting. The recorded data shows an average of 28 FPS at High settings. Dropping to Medium settings only yields an average of 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. Low settings improve the average to 37 FPS, but Ultra settings push the average down to 22 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance improves noticeably but remains inconsistent. The High preset averages 51 FPS, which is short of the target. The Medium preset achieves an exact average of 60 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. This suggests that while the average is technically at the threshold, there will be dips below it during intense scenes. Low settings are more comfortable, with an average of 69 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to an average of 41 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system finally demonstrates its full potential. The Low preset delivers an average of 107 FPS. Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset stays above the playable threshold, averaging 64 FPS. This data confirms that 1080p is the resolution where this combo can operate effectively across all settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the recorded data, the best playable preset is the most demanding one that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve this. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution, meaning users must forgo 4K entirely.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium. This preset hits an average of exactly 60 FPS. While Low settings are also playable with an average of 69 FPS, Medium offers a better visual experience while still meeting the performance target. It is worth remembering the minimum FPS for Medium is 51, so frame pacing may not be perfectly consistent.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. This preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the optimal configuration for users who want the highest visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay. All other presets at this resolution are also playable, but Ultra represents the ceiling of performance and quality.

FAQ

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

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

Q: What is the highest quality setting that can run at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 60 FPS. The database confirms it as the best settings for this resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality setting that can be used at this resolution.

Q: How does the minimum FPS compare between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 79. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS drops to 51. This indicates more significant frame dips at the higher resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The data shows a difference of 43 FPS in average performance. Low settings average 107 FPS, while Ultra settings average 64 FPS. This demonstrates the substantial cost of higher visual quality.

Q: Is there a resolution where all presets are playable?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080. The recorded data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, all of which maintain an average FPS at or above 60.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for the performance of this specific combo. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, with an average score of 34222, which is 0.1% behind. The AMD EPYC 4244P is nearly identical, scoring 34220, also 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, placing it 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% behind. These CPUs would all provide a nearly identical level of processing power for this game.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390 has a single recorded benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all significantly older NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% slower. This indicates that the Arc B390's graphical performance is in the same class as these legacy entry-level GPUs, which explains its struggle with higher resolutions in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3300 out of 3712 total combos for Doom. This places it in the lower percentile of all systems tested, specifically in the bottom 11% of configurations. While the CPU is quite capable, the GPU drags the overall ranking down significantly. The combination's percentile vs all CPUs is 84, indicating the processor is in the top 16% of all CPUs, but the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is only 9, meaning it is in the bottom 9% of all GPUs. This massive disparity between the two components explains the low overall combo rank. The system is severely bottlenecked by its graphics solution.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Doom, but with significant caveats regarding resolution. The verdict by resolution is straightforward. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, and the system cannot run the game at an acceptable frame rate. At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best playable option at exactly 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 64 FPS.

For a user with a 1080p monitor, this system provides a fully playable experience at the highest quality settings. For a 1440p display, it is playable but requires a compromise on visual quality to maintain an acceptable frame rate. For a 4K display, the system is simply not viable for this game. The practical conclusion is that the Ryzen 7 3700X provides ample processing power, but the Intel Arc B390 limits the system to 1080p for a consistently smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. The CPU, with its high percentile rank of 84, is more than sufficient for Doom. The GPU, with its low percentile rank of 9, is the limiting factor. The data shows that the GPU's performance degrades rapidly as resolution increases. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 107 FPS, but at 4K Low, it only manages 37 FPS. This represents a 65% performance drop, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the frame consistency. The fact that the 1080p Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 79 while the 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 51 suggests that the CPU is not the source of frame drops at lower resolutions. The CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at 1080p. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as the resolution increases, with the 4K results showing that the GPU is overwhelmed regardless of the preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p still manages 64 FPS, which indicates that even at its highest workload, the CPU is not holding back the system. In this configuration, the Intel Arc B390 is unequivocally the component that determines the playable resolution and settings. The Ryzen 7 3700X has significant headroom, and its performance is not a factor in the game's outcome at any of the tested settings.