Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a robust gaming experience in Doom, but the level of performance is heavily dictated by resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, this combination is exceptionally strong, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold at even the highest settings. However, at 4K, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates on anything above Low settings, showing a clear limitation in high-resolution rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast. On Low settings, the average frame rate hits 186 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 162 FPS, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. The High preset still delivers a very high 137 FPS average, while the demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 112 FPS average. This shows that at 1080p, the system has ample headroom, with even the most demanding preset providing a high refresh rate experience.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent but scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 120 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 105 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. High settings still produce a smooth 88 FPS average. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still manages to stay well above the playable threshold with an average of 72 FPS. This resolution presents a sweet spot, balancing visual fidelity with high frame rates.

The situation changes significantly at 3840x2160. The Low preset is the only setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 65 FPS. The Medium preset falls to a 57 FPS average, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings drop further to a 48 FPS average, and the Ultra preset brings the system to its knees with just a 39 FPS average. The data indicates a steep performance cliff at 4K, where the GPU's rendering load becomes too heavy for fluid gameplay at higher quality levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the dynamic between the CPU and GPU in this system. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 112 FPS at Ultra to 186 FPS at Low. These numbers suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high speeds, but the GPU is also not being pushed to its absolute limit. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 74 FPS, showing a significant GPU workload scaling with settings.

When moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all presets compared to 1080p. For instance, the Ultra preset falls from 112 FPS to 72 FPS, and the Low preset from 186 FPS to 120 FPS. This shift indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as the pixel count increases. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly capable of handling the game's logic at these frame rates, as the bottleneck shifts to the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The performance drops are dramatic, with the Ultra preset falling to just 39 FPS. The scaling between resolutions is steep; the jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings causes the average FPS to drop from 88 to 48, a 40 FPS reduction. This confirms that at 4K, the Intel Arc B580 is the primary limiting factor. The CPU's performance becomes less relevant, as the GPU struggles to process the massive number of pixels. The data shows a clear transition: at 1080p and 1440p, the combo is balanced, but at 4K, the GPU is the definitive constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 112 FPS. This preset offers the highest visual quality while still providing a frame rate that is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system has enough performance headroom to run the game at its maximum settings without any concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also provides the best experience, with an average of 72 FPS. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it remains comfortably above 60 FPS. This allows users to enjoy the game at a higher resolution with all visual features enabled, making it the optimal choice for this resolution.

The situation is different at 3840x2160. The only playable preset is Low, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This setting barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. Any increase in quality, such as Medium at 57 FPS, results in an average below the playable threshold. Therefore, for a smooth 4K experience, users must compromise significantly on visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Doom, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B580 holds a rank of 2786 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the chart, which is a notable result given its strong performance at 1080p and 1440p. The ranking is based on overall performance, and the system's weakness at 4K likely pulls its average score down compared to more powerful pairings.

The percentile data for the individual components provides context. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 84, indicating it performs better than 84% of all tested CPUs. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all tested GPUs. Despite these solid individual standings, the combo's overall rank of 2786 out of 3712 suggests that while the hardware is capable, it does not reach the top tier for this specific title when considering all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a negligible delta of 0.1%, meaning these two processors would deliver nearly identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD EPYC 4244P also posts a very similar score of 34220, again with a 0.1% delta. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is -0.2% relative to the 3700X, indicating slightly lower performance, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, a 0.5% delta, showing marginally lower scores as well. In gaming, these differences are minor, and users with any of these CPUs would experience similar frame rates in Doom when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, a -0.2% delta, meaning the Arc B580 is essentially on par with it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% higher than the Arc B580, indicating the Intel card is slightly faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a -0.7% delta, suggesting the Arc B580 performs just a bit better in these aggregate tests. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, showing a -1% delta. These results imply that users with these alternative GPUs would see very similar performance levels, with differences of only a few percentage points in synthetic benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Doom, but the experience is highly dependent on the chosen resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is a powerhouse. The verdict for this resolution lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with Ultra achieving an average of 112 FPS. This means users can play at the highest settings with a frame rate well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also delivers a fully playable experience. All four presets, High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, are listed as playable. The best setting is Ultra, which maintains an average of 72 FPS. This is a great result for a 1440p monitor, allowing for high-quality visuals without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset is considered playable, with an average of 65 FPS. The other presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium at 57 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. Therefore, for a 4K display, users are limited to Low settings to maintain a playable frame rate. In summary, this combo is an excellent choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering high frame rates at maximum settings, but it is not suitable for high-fidelity 4K gaming.