Doom

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The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a tight cluster of processors according to the database's aggregate benchmark scores. Its average score of 17177 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 (a 0.3% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (0.6% higher for the i5). The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, putting it 0.4% above the i5-11400F, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 is 0.6% faster. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver effectively indistinguishable frame pacing in Doom, since the differences are all well under 1%. The i5-11400F also lands at the 71st percentile among all CPUs tested, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of ten processors in the database's synthetic workloads.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580's average score of 23021 places it alongside some familiar names. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% behind the Arc B580, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, a 0.2% advantage over the Intel card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, putting it 0.7% ahead, and the NVIDIA P106-100 reaches 23249, which is 1% higher. The Arc B580 holds the 68th percentile among all GPUs, so it slots into the upper-middle tier of the database's GPU rankings. For Doom specifically, a system built with any of these rival GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would produce frame rates within a few percent of what this combo delivers, assuming no other bottlenecks intervene.

CPU and GPU Roles

Doom's performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B580. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver, but the CPU still has headroom to feed frames. The measured data shows Low settings at 1080p producing 182.5 FPS, Medium at 162.2 FPS, High at 135.5 FPS, and Ultra at 111.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 71 FPS, which indicates that the graphics card's workload scales substantially with preset quality, while the processor keeps up even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more dominant role. Low settings still deliver 120.4 FPS, but the spread narrows: Medium drops to 104.9 FPS, High to 90.6 FPS, and Ultra to 74.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 45.8 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings manage 64.1 FPS, Medium falls to 55.3 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is only 22.1 FPS at 4K, a much tighter range that confirms the Arc B580's rendering throughput, not the CPU, determines performance at this resolution.

The CPU's role is therefore most significant at 1080p, where the i5-11400F must keep up with the GPU's high output. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to avoid holding back the Arc B580 at any preset below 4K. At 4K, the CPU has ample headroom, and the recorded frame rates are almost entirely a function of GPU load. The data shows that preset scaling has the largest absolute impact at 1080p, where the GPU is not yet saturated, and the smallest impact at 4K, where the GPU is fully engaged.

FAQ

Q: Can this system hit 60 FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings in Doom?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 111.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Low settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 64.1 FPS, which is the only playable preset at that resolution. Medium drops to 55.3 FPS, so it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 135.5 FPS, while the same preset at 2560x1440 averages 90.6 FPS. That represents a 44.9 FPS reduction, or roughly a 33% drop in frame rate.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck at any resolution in this game?

A: The recorded data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the system still reaches 182.5 FPS on Low settings, and at 4K the frame rates are limited by the GPU, not the processor. The i5-11400F's percentile ranking at 71 among all CPUs supports its capability in this title.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 2080 in aggregate GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895. The Arc B580 is 0.6% higher, meaning the two GPUs are effectively equivalent in the database's overall GPU tests.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 104.9 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold and leaves headroom for more demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Doom, and it does so with substantial margin at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 64.1 FPS. Medium at 4K falls to 55.3 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS, so those are not playable at the 60 FPS standard. At 2560x1440, every preset is playable. High averages 90.6 FPS, Low hits 120.4 FPS, Medium reaches 104.9 FPS, and Ultra stays at 74.6 FPS, all above the 60 FPS line. At 1920x1080, the system excels across the board: Low produces 182.5 FPS, Medium 162.2 FPS, High 135.5 FPS, and Ultra 111.5 FPS. The practical takeaway is that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high visual quality, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

The data shows the Arc B580 is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has enough performance to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. For a 60 FPS target, the system's comfortable zone is 1440p and below. At 1440p, Ultra settings are viable, which is a strong result for a mid-range GPU. At 1080p, the system has enough overhead to handle future driver improvements or more demanding scenes without dropping below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 64.1 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it leaves just 4.1 FPS of headroom above the threshold, so users should expect occasional dips in heavy combat sequences.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 74.6 FPS. This provides a 14.6 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS line, making it a safe choice for consistent performance. The High preset at 1440p delivers 90.6 FPS for those who prefer extra margin, but Ultra remains within the playable range.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best playable preset, averaging 111.5 FPS. This is the strongest result in the dataset, with 51.5 FPS of headroom above the threshold. The system can handle the highest visual quality at 1080p without concern, and even the most demanding scenes are unlikely to drop below 60 FPS given the large average margin.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 holds position 2785 out of 3712 total combos. That places it in the 75th percentile of all tested systems for this game, meaning roughly a quarter of the configurations in the database perform better, while about 75% are slower. Given that the CPU sits at the 71st percentile and the GPU at the 68th percentile among their respective component categories, the combo ranking is broadly consistent with what the individual parts would suggest. The system is not a top-tier performer, but it is comfortably above the median for Doom, and its ability to run Ultra settings at 60 FPS or higher at both 1080p and 1440p confirms that the ranking reflects genuine playability rather than marginal performance.

The rank also indicates that many higher-ranked combos likely pair stronger GPUs with similar CPUs, since the Arc B580's percentile is slightly lower than the CPU's. For users targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or solid 1440p gameplay, this combo delivers results that align with its position in the database: solidly mid-pack, with enough performance to enjoy the game at high settings without chasing extreme frame rates.