Doom

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a specific performance profile in Doom (2016). The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics component, especially at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and how this combination stacks up against other tested hardware in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination show a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable performance in most presets. The Low preset yields an average of 96 FPS, which is the highest recorded score for this combo. The Medium preset follows with an average of 84 FPS, while the High preset produces an average of 71 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset drops to an average of 58 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease significantly. The Low preset is the only setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, recording 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 46 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls further to an average of 37 FPS. The data indicates that at this resolution, the system can only handle the lowest graphical settings for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. The Low preset averages 34 FPS, the Medium preset averages 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS, the High preset averages 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. None of the settings at this resolution achieve an average frame rate that meets the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded minimum and maximum values for the Medium preset at 4K show a narrow band of 25 to 34 FPS, indicating a consistent but low level of performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The scaling between the Low and Ultra presets at each resolution reveals how much the graphics workload affects the frame rate. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (96 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) is 38 FPS, a 40% drop from the lowest to the highest setting. At 2560x1440, the drop from Low (62 FPS) to Ultra (37 FPS) is 25 FPS, which is a similar relative reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 34 FPS while Ultra averages 20 FPS, a difference of 14 FPS.

The resolution scaling further confirms the GPU-bound nature of this pairing. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 71 FPS to 46 FPS, a reduction of 35%. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at the High preset brings the average down from 46 FPS to 25 FPS, another significant decline. These large drops with increasing pixel count are characteristic of a graphics card that is reaching its computational limits.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is not the limiting factor in this game. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2617, indicate substantial processing power. The game's frame rates are far more sensitive to resolution and preset changes than to CPU load. The data shows that the CPU has ample headroom, and the performance ceiling is defined by the Arc B370's output.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall ranking for Doom, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combos. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating a below-average performance level for this game. The rank reflects the significant GPU constraint, as many other combinations with more powerful graphics cards will achieve higher frame rates.

The GPU's individual percentile ranking reinforces this finding. The Intel Arc B370 has a percentile rank of 5 among all tested GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 5% of the graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score is 1184, based on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is a very low score, and it explains why the system struggles to maintain high frame rates in Doom. The CPU, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs, showing that it is a high-performing processor. The discrepancy between the CPU's high rank and the GPU's low rank is the defining characteristic of this combo.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for what else might deliver similar results. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is closely matched by the AMD EPYC 7313P, which has an average score 0.2% higher. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% lower, the Intel Xeon 634 is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 0.6% lower. These processors all have very similar average benchmark scores, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 9 7900X for any of these would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the GPU would remain the bottleneck.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals are all older or lower-end graphics solutions. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has a score 0.2% lower, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% lower, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% lower, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% higher. These GPUs have benchmark scores that are very close to the Arc B370, indicating that they would perform at a similar level in this game. A system with any of these GPUs, paired with a similarly powerful CPU, would likely produce frame rates in the same range as the measured data for this combo.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Doom at 1920x1080 with the High preset?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average frame rate of 71 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset is the only setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS at this resolution, recording 62 FPS. All other presets fall below the threshold.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or the Intel Arc B370 the limiting factor?

A: The data indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor. The GPU has a percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs, while the CPU has a percentile rank of 91. The frame rates drop significantly with increased resolution and preset, which is a sign of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate is 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. This is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Doom?

A: It ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the database for this game.

Q: What are the playable settings at 1920x1080?

A: The High, Medium, and Low presets all achieve an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The High preset is the most demanding of these, with an average of 71 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom, but the experience is heavily dependent on the chosen resolution and settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, no settings are playable, as all average frame rates fall below 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 62 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of a smooth experience at High, Medium, and Low presets, with the High preset delivering an average of 71 FPS.

The data shows that this is a system designed for 1080p gaming with this title. The Intel Arc B370's limited performance prevents it from handling higher resolutions or more demanding presets. Users who prioritize high frame rates should stick to 1920x1080, while those who want to use 2560x1440 will need to accept the Low preset. The 4K resolution is not viable for this game with this hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no recommended setting, as none of the presets achieve an average frame rate of 60 FPS or higher. The closest result is the Low preset at 34 FPS, but this does not meet the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Low, which produces an average frame rate of 62 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS mark.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is High, which delivers an average frame rate of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that maintains a playable performance level. The Medium preset also works well at 84 FPS, and the Low preset offers the highest frame rate at 96 FPS, but the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.