Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Doom, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The benchmark data reveals a clear performance curve where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures high frame rates at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo performs exceptionally well across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 164 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combination. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. The High preset maintains a strong 121 FPS average, while the demanding Ultra preset still manages 99 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even with maximum graphical fidelity.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains very playable but shows a noticeable scaling penalty. The Low preset achieves 106 FPS, while Medium averages 92 FPS with a range of 79 to 106 FPS. High settings produce 78 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42 FPS, demonstrating that the preset choice has a significant impact on the experience. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium (79) still exceeds the 60 FPS target, suggesting consistent frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold. Medium settings yield 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. High settings drop to 42 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. None of these configurations reach 60 FPS, making 4K an unplayable resolution for this hardware combination in Doom. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a substantial performance hit, with the Ultra preset dropping from 64 FPS to 35 FPS — a 45% reduction.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 99 FPS. This allows users to enable maximum graphical quality without any concerns about playability. The 99 FPS average provides comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS target, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense combat scenarios.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain viable with an average of 64 FPS. This is the best possible preset at this resolution, and while it clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is relatively slim. The 64 FPS average leaves only 4 FPS of headroom, so users seeking more consistent frame delivery might prefer High settings at 78 FPS. However, the data confirms that Ultra is technically playable at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The highest average FPS is 57 at Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 4K, meaning users must either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. This makes 4K a non-viable option for this hardware combination in Doom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2987th out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the lower 20% of all configurations, which is surprising given the strong individual component benchmarks. The CPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The relatively low combo ranking suggests that Doom's performance is heavily dependent on GPU capabilities, and the Arc B570's mid-range positioning limits the overall result.

The ranking indicates that while the Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-end processor, the Arc B570 holds the system back from achieving higher performance tiers. The data shows that many other combinations with less powerful CPUs but stronger GPUs would outperform this setup in Doom. This is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show strong 1080p performance but diminishing returns at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance ceiling. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 with a delta of 0.1%, making it virtually identical in performance. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 with a delta of -0.2%, also essentially equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 with a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 with a delta of -0.6%. All four rivals are within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40081, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest competitor with an average score of 20582 and a delta of -0.1% against the Arc B570's 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a delta of 0.1%, making it equally matched. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 with a delta of 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 with a delta of -0.5%. These alternatives would produce nearly identical performance in Doom, with differences of less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks translating to negligible FPS variations in actual gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (3dmark single thread score of 1049) allows the GPU to reach its full potential, with the Low preset hitting 164 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 65 FPS, showing that the GPU handles the increased graphical load effectively when the CPU is not a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to play a more significant role. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 42 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still substantial. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power, as evidenced by the 3dmark 16 thread score of 8484, but the GPU's 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs become the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 22 FPS, and even the lowest preset fails to reach 60 FPS. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in Doom, while the CPU's performance headroom goes unused. The data shows that upgrading the GPU would yield significantly better 4K results, while upgrading the CPU would provide minimal benefit at any resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all settings, including Ultra. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, providing an excellent experience with maximum visual quality. At 1440p, Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold with a 64 FPS average, though the margin is tighter. Users who prioritize consistent frame delivery might prefer High settings at 78 FPS for additional headroom.

At 3840x2160, this combination cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. The best result is 57 FPS at Low settings, which falls short of the playable threshold. Users with 4K displays would need to run the game at a lower resolution to achieve smooth performance. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K, making this a definitive limitation of the hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 99 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 64 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that still clears 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No, the highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 57 at Low settings, which does not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score of 40081 is within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core 5 221E.

Q: What GPU performance is similar to the Arc B570?

A: The Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X all score within 0.5% of the Arc B570's average.

Q: Which component limits 4K performance?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as even Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS while the CPU has significant performance headroom.