Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 form a well-matched pairing for Doom, delivering a smooth experience at mainstream resolutions. The data positions this combination firmly within the mid-range performance tier, where the CPU and GPU complement each other effectively without creating a significant bottleneck. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares it to similar hardware, and identifies the optimal settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits directly alongside several other processors, making them viable alternatives if you are considering a similar CPU. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which has a virtually identical average score with a 0% deltaPct. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS are also remarkably close, trailing by just 0.3%. Finally, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a slight step up, leading by 0.6%. In practical terms, any of these chips would deliver nearly interchangeable CPU-bound performance in Doom, meaning the choice between them would come down to platform and system-level considerations rather than raw gaming throughput.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 finds its nearest rivals in a mix of mobile and desktop parts. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is an almost exact match, with the Arc B570 leading by a mere 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 is equally close, as the B570 trails by just 0.1%. Interestingly, two much older parts, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X, also appear in the same performance bracket, with the Arc B570 holding a 0.4% lead over the former and a 0.5% deficit against the latter. This suggests that while the Arc B570 is a modern GPU, its raw compute performance in these synthetic benchmarks aligns with a broad range of hardware generations, all of which would likely produce similar frame rates in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 164 FPS. This high frame rate, coupled with the relatively light graphical load, indicates that the CPU is playing a more significant role in keeping the frame rate high. Moving to Medium and High settings at this resolution drops the average to 143 FPS and 121 FPS, respectively, showing the GPU beginning to take on more work. At Ultra, the average falls to 99 FPS, a substantial drop that signals the GPU is now the primary limiting factor.

The trend becomes more pronounced at 2560x1440. Here, the jump from Low to Ultra settings incurs a much larger performance penalty, with averages falling from 106 FPS to 64 FPS. This demonstrates that at this resolution, the Intel Arc B570 is the dominant component. The GPU's workload is scaling significantly with each preset increase, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT has ample headroom to feed it frames. This is further confirmed at 3840x2160, where the GPU is under maximum strain. The average FPS at Low is only 57, and it drops to 35 at Ultra. The CPU's role here is diminished; the game is entirely GPU-bound, and the results show that the Arc B570 is the deciding factor in overall performance at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all three resolutions and four presets.

At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable. Low settings produce an average of 164 FPS. Medium settings yield 143 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. High settings deliver 121 FPS on average, while the most demanding Ultra preset still manages a very smooth 99 FPS average. This resolution is clearly where this hardware excels, providing a wide margin over the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 106 FPS. Medium settings drop to 92 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings produce a solid 78 FPS average. At Ultra, the system still clears the 60 FPS target with an average of 64 FPS, though the margin is much thinner than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the hardware begins to struggle. Low settings average 57 FPS, just under the playable threshold. Medium settings average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. High settings drop to 42 FPS, and Ultra is the most demanding, with an average of just 35 FPS. None of the presets at this resolution manage to maintain an average of 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2987 out of 3712 total combos. This places the system in the lower percentiles of all tested hardware configurations. While the measured frame rates are perfectly playable at 1080p and 1440p, this ranking indicates that a significant number of other CPU-GPU pairings in the database deliver higher overall performance in this specific title. The rank reflects the absolute performance ceiling of this combo; the data shows it is far from the top-tier options available, but it also confirms that this mid-range setup is more than sufficient for the majority of gaming scenarios at mainstream resolutions.

The Verdict

The benchmark results provide a clear answer on this system’s capabilities. The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 can run Doom, but the experience is highly dependent on the chosen resolution.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are listed as playable, with the average FPS well above the 60 FPS threshold in every case. This is the resolution where the combo performs best.

At 2560x1440, the system also receives a fully playable verdict. The data confirms that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra settings all maintain an average of 60 FPS or higher. This makes 1440p a viable option for a high-quality gaming experience.

At 3840x2160, however, the system fails to meet the playability standard. The data shows that no settings preset achieves a 60 FPS average. This indicates that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this hardware combination without significant compromises to graphical fidelity.

Best Settings per Resolution

To achieve a consistently smooth experience at or above the 60 FPS threshold, the data points to a specific optimal preset for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 99 FPS. This is the ideal configuration, offering the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best choice is also Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This preset just clears the 60 FPS target, providing a great balance of image quality and performance. The data shows that while it is playable, there is less headroom than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, there is no recommended preset, as none of the tested settings achieve a playable average frame rate. The closest option is Low, which averages 57 FPS, but this falls short of the 60 FPS standard. For 4K, users would need to consider lowering the resolution or accepting a sub-60 FPS experience.