Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a playable Doom experience at 1080p and 1440p across all four tested presets, but at 3840x2160 only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 2786 out of 3712 tested configurations, placing it in the lower quartile of the database, even though the CPU sits at the 81st percentile and the GPU at the 68th percentile among their respective component pools.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces high frame rates across every preset. The Low preset averages 186 FPS, Medium averages 162 FPS with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 186, High averages 137 FPS, and Ultra averages 112 FPS. No preset at this resolution drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the most demanding setting leaves substantial headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low averages 120 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and a maximum of 120, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is still well above 60 FPS, and every preset maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 65 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. Only the Low preset consistently clears 60 FPS; Medium dips below it, and both High and Ultra fall short of the threshold by a significant margin. The minimum of 48 FPS at Medium indicates that even the mid-tier preset experiences noticeable frame dips during intense scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 5800X, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13500HX at -0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 0.6%, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at -0.4%. All four sit within 1% of the 5800X's average score of 29123, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Doom. The Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen 5 5600XT are marginally ahead, while the i5-13500HX and Xeon Phi 7210 are slightly behind, but the differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at -0.2%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 0.6%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at -0.7%, and the NVIDIA P106-100 at -1%. The Arc B580's average score of 23021 is bracketed by these cards, with the RTX 2080 and RX 580 2048SP performing essentially identically. The RTX 3080 and P106-100 are slightly lower, but all four rivals are within a single percentage point, so swapping in any of them would yield comparable frame rates in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2786 out of 3712 tested configurations in Doom, which places it below the median of the database. This is a notable contrast with the component-level percentiles: the Ryzen 7 5800X ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, and the Arc B580 ranks at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between those individual standings and the combo's overall rank suggests that this particular pairing does not extract the full potential of either component in this game. The data indicates that while each part is above average on its own, the combination lands in the lower quarter of tested systems for Doom specifically, likely due to the GPU's performance ceiling at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Doom at 60 FPS or above in most scenarios. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 112 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, and Ultra averages 72 FPS, so the highest quality setting is viable. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages 65 FPS, which clears 60 FPS; Medium averages 57 FPS and falls short, while High and Ultra average 48 and 39 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the answer is conditional: the game runs smoothly only on the lowest preset. For 1080p and 1440p, the answer is a clear yes across the entire settings range.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, which drops to 72 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 39 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings, a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance. The Low preset shows a similar but slightly less severe trend: 186 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. The consistent frame rate collapse as resolution increases points to the Arc B580 as the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions, where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p Low, the average of 186 FPS indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800X is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates, and the CPU's 81st percentile ranking supports this. However, the fact that the combo still ranks poorly overall suggests that the GPU's 68th percentile is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The delta between the two components' percentiles—13 points—is reflected in the game's resolution scaling: the GPU dictates performance at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU only becomes relevant when the GPU is underutilized at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 112 FPS. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, averaging 72 FPS, which provides both high fidelity and a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low meets the 60 FPS requirement, averaging 65 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS and is not viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay, so Low is the only playable option at 4K. These selections balance the highest visual quality against the playable threshold for each resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 65 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS with a minimum of 48, so it does not consistently clear the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra average 48 and 39 FPS respectively.

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

A: Ultra, which averages 72 FPS. All four presets—Low at 120, Medium at 105, High at 88, and Ultra at 72—are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested configurations in Doom?

A: It ranks 2786 out of 3712 combos, placing it below the median. The CPU ranks at the 81st percentile and the GPU at the 68th percentile individually, but the pairing lands in the lower quartile for this game.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The GPU. Frame rates drop from 112 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 72 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 39 FPS at 4K Ultra, a scaling pattern that indicates the Arc B580 is the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: Are there GPUs with similar performance to the Arc B580?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% lower in average score, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% lower, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% lower. All are within one percentage point of the Arc B580's average benchmark score.

Q: Does the CPU matter for this game?

A: At 1080p, yes—the Ryzen 7 5800X's high single-thread and multi-thread scores allow it to sustain 186 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, and the CPU's influence diminishes significantly.