Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. At 2560x1440, the combo achieves an average of 64 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 1920x1080, it reaches 99 FPS on the same preset. The data clearly indicates that this system is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 1440p, with 4K requiring compromises that still miss the mark.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is none. The measured data shows that even the Low preset only reaches 57 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 50 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS requirement, so the system cannot deliver a playable experience at 4K with this game.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold. The High preset averages 78 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS, and Low averages 106 FPS, all of which are also above 60 FPS, but Ultra represents the highest visual quality option that still maintains playable performance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering an average of 99 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 143 FPS, and Low averages 164 FPS, showing that this resolution provides substantial headroom for even the most demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 57 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 50 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS, so none of the presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: What is the best visual quality preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 64 FPS, making it the highest quality option that remains playable. Lower presets like High (78 FPS), Medium (92 FPS), and Low (106 FPS) also exceed the threshold but offer reduced visual fidelity.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 1440p on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 99, which is 35 FPS higher than the 64 FPS average at 2560x1440 with the same preset. This represents a significant performance boost of over 50% when dropping from 1440p to 1080p.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve in Doom?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 164 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p also reaches a max FPS of 164, showing that the game's engine is well-optimized for lower resolutions.

Q: Does the system provide a consistent frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 92, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 106. The variance of 27 FPS between minimum and maximum indicates generally stable performance with occasional dips.

Q: Is the 5700X3D or the Arc B570 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160, as even Low settings only reach 57 FPS average. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366) is unlikely to bottleneck at this resolution, where the GPU's rendering workload dominates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the performance is consistently below the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is the closest to 60 FPS but still short. Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 58, showing noticeable frame dips. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The spread from 35 to 57 FPS across presets indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution, with even the lowest settings failing to provide a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. Low averages 106 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS (min 79, max 106), High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The progression from 106 to 64 FPS across presets shows a predictable scaling of performance with visual quality. The Ultra preset's 64 FPS average is just above the threshold, suggesting that any additional background load could potentially cause dips below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, performance is robust across all settings. Low averages 164 FPS, Medium averages 143 FPS (min 121, max 164), High averages 121 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (121) is still more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution offers substantial performance headroom. The step from Medium to High (143 to 121 FPS) and High to Ultra (121 to 99 FPS) shows diminishing returns as settings increase, but all remain comfortably playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24,728, which is 0.1% lower than the 5700X3D's 24,709 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24,822, 0.5% higher, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24,576, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24,563, 0.6% lower. These CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the performance differences are negligible for gaming workloads.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20,534 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20,480 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20,662 (0.5% lower). In practical terms, the Arc A750 would deliver almost exactly the same performance in Doom, while the RTX 3070 Mobile would be marginally faster. These alternatives would produce FPS figures within a few frames of the Arc B570 across all resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This places the system in the lower portion of the benchmark database, indicating that while it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming, it is far from the top tier. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning (65th percentile among all GPUs) and the CPU's solid but not elite performance (77th percentile among all CPUs). The combination's 4K failure is consistent with its ranking, as higher-ranked systems would be expected to clear 60 FPS at 3840x2160.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all presets exceeding 60 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, and at 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS. Both resolutions provide playable experiences across every settings level, from Low to Ultra. At 3840x2160, however, the system fails to achieve 60 FPS on any preset, with the best result being 57 FPS on Low settings. The verdict is clear: this combo is a strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming system for Doom, but it cannot handle 4K resolution. Users targeting 4K would need to consider a more powerful GPU, as the Arc B570's mid-range positioning (65th percentile) is the primary bottleneck at that resolution. For 1080p or 1440p displays, this combination delivers excellent performance with high visual fidelity.