Doom

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Doom, though it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. Benchmark data confirms this pairing ranks in the 80th percentile of all tested combos, with the CPU and GPU both performing near the top of their respective peer groups. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance across all resolutions and settings to determine exactly where this system excels and where it falls short.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this hardware combination shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 164 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this pairing. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. The High preset achieves 121 FPS on average, while the demanding Ultra preset still manages a robust 99 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X and Arc B570 has substantial headroom, with even the most demanding settings comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. The Low preset yields an average of 106 FPS, representing a 35% reduction compared to 1080p Low. Medium follows at 92 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. The High preset drops to 78 FPS on average, while Ultra sits at 64 FPS. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42 FPS, indicating that the Arc B570's 2304 shading units are still sufficient to handle the increased pixel workload, though with less headroom than at 1080p.

The 3840x2160 results reveal a significant performance cliff. At 4K, the Low preset averages only 57 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. High drops to 42 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 22 FPS spread, but more critically, every preset fails to reach 60 FPS. The data indicates that the 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at this resolution, even with the game's Low preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2987 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the 80th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects a system that is well above average but not among the elite performers. The CPU itself holds the 85th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 (0.5% lower). The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 65th percentile against all GPUs with an average score of 20556. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% lower), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% higher).

The combo rank of 2987 out of 3712 suggests that while the individual components are strong, the pairing in Doom does not boost to the top tier. The CPU's high percentile ranking indicates it is not the bottleneck in most scenarios, while the GPU's more modest percentile suggests it carries the bulk of the performance burden. This aligns with the measured FPS data, which shows the system becoming increasingly GPU-limited as resolution rises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 7700X and the Arc B570 across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 65 FPS difference, which is primarily driven by GPU workload as shading and texture demands increase. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2289, ensures that frame times remain consistent even at higher frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The 78 FPS average at High and 64 FPS at Ultra indicate that the Arc B570's compute resources are becoming the limiting factor. The CPU still has headroom, as evidenced by its ability to maintain the 92 FPS average at Medium without dipping below 79 FPS. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings shows approximately a 35% performance reduction, which is consistent with the 1.78x increase in pixel count. This suggests that while the GPU is the primary constraint, the CPU is not yet a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The 57 FPS at Low and 35 FPS at Ultra demonstrate that the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate cannot sustain playable frame rates at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the pixel fill rate demands overwhelm the GPU. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 46% reduction at Low settings, which is slightly less than the 2.25x pixel increase, indicating that the GPU is hitting memory bandwidth limits—the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is a key constraint at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at playable frame rates at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 across all tested settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset reaches 164 FPS, and even the most demanding settings provide a smooth experience. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, still clearing the 60 FPS bar, while High, Medium, and Low all exceed it by margins ranging from 14 to 46 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach playable performance at any setting. The best result is the Low preset at 57 FPS, which falls 3 FPS short of the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all produce averages below 50 FPS, with Ultra bottoming out at 35 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in Doom, and users should stick to 1440p or lower resolutions for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest FPS this combination achieves in Doom?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 164 at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset also reaches a maximum of 164 FPS, while the average is 143 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 57 on the Low preset, which falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. All other settings produce averages between 35 and 50 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a narrow margin. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong performance—evidenced by its 85th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088—allows the GPU to be the primary driver of performance differences between presets. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking indicates it is the limiting factor as settings increase.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also sits between the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% lower) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% higher).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 121, while at 2560x1440 Medium it drops to 79, and at 3840x2160 Medium it falls to 43.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average of 99 FPS, which is 39 FPS above the playability threshold. This provides the best visual quality while still offering substantial headroom for frame time variance. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, averaging 64 FPS—just 4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This leaves less margin for demanding scenes, but the benchmark data confirms it remains playable. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting; the Low preset at 57 FPS is the closest, but it still falls short of the playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X's nearest CPU rivals offer nearly identical compute performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, which is 0.3% lower than the 7700X's 35909 average. The Intel Core 7 250H trails by 0.5% at 35728, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 also sits 0.5% behind at 35719. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H completes the group at 35670, a 0.7% deficit. These CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Doom, as the game's demands are well within their capabilities.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, scoring 20582 versus the Arc B570's 20556—a 0.1% difference that would yield nearly identical FPS in Doom. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% slower at 20534, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X are further afield at 20480 and 20662, respectively. Users moving between any of these GPUs can expect similar performance at each resolution and setting combination, with deltas well within the margin of measurement error.