Doom

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i3-12100F sits in a tightly packed cluster of comparable processors according to the database's average benchmark scores. Its average score of 13494 places it within 1.1% of four nearby rivals. The Intel Core 3 N355 matches almost exactly with a score of 13492, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by a mere 0.3% with a score of 13452, meaning the i3-12100F and i5-9500 would deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in most scenarios. The Intel Core 5 120UL sits slightly ahead at 13594, a 0.7% advantage, while the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% behind at 13351. These four processors form a performance envelope where differences are within measurement noise, so users moving between them should expect similar frame pacing in CPU-limited situations.

For the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370 records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy discrete and mobile parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% difference, while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% gap. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M comes in at 1192, 0.7% above the Arc B370, and the AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168, a 1.4% deficit. These deltas are all under 2%, so the Arc B370 behaves like a GPU from an older performance tier. The database shows this card is not competing with modern discrete graphics solutions; its synthetic score aligns with hardware from over a decade ago.

When pairing the CPU and GPU, the processor is far stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card. The i3-12100F ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of GPUs. This imbalance means the combo's overall capability is dictated almost entirely by the GPU, and any comparison to other tested combinations should account for that constraint.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals which component bottlenecks this system. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 96 FPS average, and at Medium it drops to 84 FPS. Moving to High yields 71 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is roughly a 40% performance reduction, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering where higher preset complexity increases pixel and shader workload.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 62 FPS, Medium drops to 54 FPS, High to 46 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is about 40% as well, similar to 1080p. However, the absolute numbers are lower, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU has ample headroom given its 68th percentile ranking, but the Arc B370's 5th percentile standing caps frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes severe. Low settings yield only 34 FPS, Medium 29 FPS, High 25 FPS, and Ultra 20 FPS. The resolution jump from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 45% of the frame rate at every preset. This is classic GPU-bound behavior: the i3-12100F's processing power is not the constraint, because even at 1080p Low the system cannot exceed 96 FPS, which is modest for a CPU of this class. The data indicates the Arc B370's fill rate and shading capabilities determine performance at all settings, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS for every resolution and preset combination, with min and max values captured for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 96 FPS average, the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 96. High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while High, Medium, and Low all clear it comfortably.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 62 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution to meet the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 62, so even the peak frame rate only reaches the threshold briefly. High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. None of the higher presets at 1440p sustain playable performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly below the playable threshold. Low averages 34 FPS, Medium averages 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 and maximum of 34, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. The best case at 4K is still less than 60% of the 60 FPS target, making this resolution unusable for smooth gameplay regardless of settings.

The min and max values for Medium settings show consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, the range from 71 to 96 FPS spans 25 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 46 to 62 FPS, also 16 FPS narrower. At 4K, the range is 25 to 34 FPS, a 9 FPS spread. As resolution increases, both average and variance shrink, which is typical for a GPU that becomes more uniformly saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3425 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems measured. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation: while the i3-12100F is a capable processor, the Arc B370's performance tier drags the overall result down. The 5th percentile GPU ranking dominates the combo's position.

In practical terms, this rank means the vast majority of tested systems outperform this pairing. The 287 combos ranked below this one are likely older or lower-end configurations, but the margin is thin. The data shows that even modest modern integrated graphics or entry-level discrete cards would likely achieve a higher rank, given that the Arc B370's nearest rivals are from the HD 5000 and HD 7000 series era.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS: a system that cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra or any preset at 1440p above Low is going to sit near the bottom of a database filled with gaming-oriented hardware. The i3-12100F's 68th percentile CPU score does not rescue the pairing because Doom at these resolutions is GPU-bound, as the FPS scaling demonstrates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p High is 71, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Low settings are the only playable option at 1440p, averaging 62 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Low, the system averages 34 FPS, and the i3-12100F is not the constraint given its 68th percentile CPU ranking.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, all within 0.7%.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Doom?

A: It ranks 3425 out of 3712 combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all measured configurations.

Q: Does the CPU's performance percentile indicate it can handle this game?

A: The i3-12100F ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, which is sufficient. The 5th percentile GPU ranking is what limits overall performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71 FPS. Ultra falls to 58 FPS, just below the threshold, so High is the optimal choice for visual quality while staying playable.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings meet the 60 FPS requirement, averaging 62 FPS. Medium drops to 54 FPS, so Low is the sole playable option at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 34 FPS at Low settings, which is below the playable threshold. The database records no playable settings for 4K.

The Verdict

The database verdict for this system is clear: at 3840x2160, no settings are playable, with the best case being 34 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, only Low settings clear 60 FPS with an average of 62 FPS, so users must accept minimal visual quality. At 1920x1080, High, Medium, and Low all exceed 60 FPS, with High averaging 71 FPS as the best playable preset.

This PC can run Doom, but only under specific conditions. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the resolution must be capped at 1080p, and Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution. The system is playable at 1440p only with Low settings, and 4K is entirely out of reach. The Intel Core i3-12100F provides sufficient processing power, but the Intel Arc B370's performance tier, as indicated by its 5th percentile GPU rank and 1184 Steel Nomad score, constrains the experience to lower resolutions and presets. The recorded data shows a machine that can handle the game at mainstream 1080p settings, but it will not deliver high-refresh or high-fidelity performance.