Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 is, at its core, a severely GPU-bound configuration for Doom. The data shows a stark reality: this specific combo is only capable of delivering a consistent 60 FPS experience at 1080p, and only when settings are kept to High or below. At 1440p, the system barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, but only at Low settings. The 2160p resolution is entirely unplayable at every preset, with average frame rates falling well short of the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo demonstrates its peak capability. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 71 FPS at High settings, and 84 FPS at Medium, and 96 FPS at Low. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 drops to an average of 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum and maximum frame rates at 1080p are only recorded for the Medium preset, showing a range from 71 FPS to 96 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance impact is significant. At 2560x1440, the combo reaches an average of 62 FPS at Low settings, which is the only playable setting at this resolution. The Medium preset at 2560x1440 drops to 54 FPS average, with recorded minimum and maximum of 46 FPS and 62 FPS. High at 2560x1440 averages 46 FPS, and Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 37 FPS. This represents a substantial drop from the 1080p results, with the difference between Low at 1080p and Low at 1440p being 34 FPS.

The 3840x2160 resolution is where the combo fundamentally fails to deliver. The data shows average frame rates of 25 FPS at High, 29 FPS at Medium, and 34 FPS at Low. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages just 20 FPS. The recorded Medium preset at 3840x2160 shows a range of 25 FPS to 34 FPS, indicating that even the lowest settings cannot approach a playable experience. The difference between Low at 1440p and Low at 4K is a 28 FPS drop, highlighting the extreme load the GPU faces at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data positions this combo in a very specific performance tier. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709. Its nearest rivals in the database show it is extremely closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728, a performance delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is also very close, with a score of 24822 and a delta of -0.5%. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576 and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, placing them slightly behind the 5700X3D by 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively. This indicates that for the purpose of running this game, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance, meaning the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The Intel Arc B370 GPU, however, is in a completely different performance class. Its percentile vs all GPUs is a very low 5, and it has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, delta -0.7%), AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, delta 1.4%). The extremely close scores of these rivals confirm that the Arc B370 behaves similarly to these older parts. The data suggests that swapping the Arc B370 for any of its nearest rivals would not yield a meaningful change in performance, as they all perform within a fraction of a percent of each other. The GPU is the clear performance bottleneck for this pairing, and the recorded FPS results reflect the GPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p, the combo achieves an average of 71 FPS at High, 84 FPS at Medium, and 96 FPS at Low. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 58 FPS, which does not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The only playable settings at 2560x1440 is Low, which results in an average of 62 FPS. High at 2560x1440 averages 46 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS, all of which are below the playable threshold.

Q: Is this system capable of playing Doom at 4K resolution?

A: No. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS at Low is 34 FPS, at Medium is 29 FPS, at High is 25 FPS, and at Ultra is 20 FPS. None of these reach the playable threshold, and the verdict by resolution confirms no playable settings at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to the ATI Radeon HD 5770 in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average score of 1184, while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 has an average score of 1190, a performance delta of -0.5%. This indicates that the Arc B370 performs nearly identically to that much older GPU in the database.

Q: What is the frame rate variance at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo records an average of 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. This range shows some variance, but the minimum remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile and has rival CPUs that score nearly identically, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile, with rival GPUs scoring nearly identically. The FPS results are more consistent with the GPU's low performance class.

Q: What is the rank of this combo compared to all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 3425 out of 3712 total combos tested in the database for this game. This places it in the lower percentile of tested hardware, which is consistent with the low GPU performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall ranking of tested combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B370 is placed at rank 3425 out of 3712 total combos. This rank places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that while there are slower combinations, the vast majority of tested systems will deliver higher performance. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance, which, as its 5th percentile ranking suggests, places it among the lower tier of tested graphics hardware.

The data shows a clear correlation between the combo's low rank and the measured FPS results. The inability to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings, the bare minimum at 1440p, and the total failure at 4K are all consistent with a system occupying such a low rank. The CPU's high performance is irrelevant in the face of the GPU's limitations.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear and uncompromising: this PC can only play Doom at 60 FPS in a very narrow range of settings at specific resolutions. At 1920x1080, the data shows 71 FPS at High settings, 84 FPS at Medium, and 96 FPS at Low, all of which clear the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 58 FPS and does not meet the requirement. At 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, which results in an average of 62 FPS, just barely reaching the 60 FPS target. The High, Medium, and Ultra presets at 1440p all fall short of 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings available, and the system is not playable at any preset. The average frame rates at 4K range from 20 FPS on Ultra to 34 FPS on Low, all of which are far below the playable threshold. The data confirms that this resolution is not viable for playable frame rates with this hardware. The combination's overall rank of 3425 out of 3712 also reflects this limited performance profile.

The core issue is the Intel Arc B370, which is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's nearest rivals all perform within a fraction of a percent of each other, but the GPU's nearest rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190, are also within a fraction of a percent of the Arc B370. The GPU's capability is insufficient for demanding 60 FPS at high resolutions, and the measured data is consistent with this assessment.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution, the data provides specific guidance. At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that clears 60 FPS is High, which averages 71 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 84 FPS, and the Low preset at 1080p averages 96 FPS. The data shows that High settings at 1080p is the most demanding preset that averages above 60 FPS. The Ultra settings at 1080p average 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making High the top choice for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the only setting that does so. The Medium settings at 1440p average 54 FPS, High settings average 46 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS, all of which are below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The best average FPS at 4K is 34 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, there is no recommended setting at this resolution for a playable frame rate. The data indicates that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Doom, and users should target either 1080p or 1440p Low to achieve a playable experience, with 1080p High providing the best balance of visual quality and performance.