Doom

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a results table that is heavily dependent on resolution and quality preset. For a 2016 FPS title like Doom, the recorded data shows that this combination is capable of smooth gameplay at standard 1080p and 1440p resolutions, but it falls short of the playable threshold at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions across four quality presets. All average FPS figures are taken from the database’s direct testing of this exact CPU and GPU pairing.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 37 FPS, which is the highest recorded at this resolution. Medium drops slightly to 33 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the maximum recorded value at 4K (37 FPS on Low) is well below that mark.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves significantly. The Low preset averages 69 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with headroom. Medium averages exactly 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High averages 51 FPS, which falls short of the threshold, and Ultra averages 41 FPS, which is clearly not playable. The data shows that 1440p is playable only on Low and Medium, with Medium being the most demanding preset that still holds an average of exactly 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), this combo performs well across the board. The Low preset averages 107 FPS, indicating very high headroom. Medium averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High averages 78 FPS. Ultra averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, though it does not leave much margin for demanding scenes. All four presets at 1080p are playable, with Ultra being the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of 64 FPS.

The pattern is consistent: the Intel Arc B390’s performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 43 FPS (107 versus 64), while at 1440p the gap is 28 FPS (69 versus 41), and at 4K the gap is 15 FPS (37 versus 22). This suggests that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to support higher frame rates at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s ranking of tested combinations for Doom, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3300 out of 3712 combos. This places it in the lower end of the distribution, meaning that a significant majority of tested systems outperform this pairing in this game. The percentile position is not flattering, but it is important to note that this ranking reflects the GPU’s relatively low benchmark score rather than the CPU’s capabilities.

The Intel Arc B390 has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1482 based on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is a low score, and it directly explains why the combo sits near the bottom of the rankings for Doom. The CPU, by contrast, is a much stronger component. The Intel Core i5-12400F has a percentile rank of 73 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039.

The practical implication is that this system is heavily GPU-bound in Doom. The CPU is capable of delivering much higher frame rates than the GPU can physically render. This is confirmed by the fact that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 107 FPS, but at 4K Low, it only manages 37 FPS. The CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU simply lacks the raw throughput to push more pixels at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B390, based on average benchmark scores, are all older NVIDIA discrete GPUs from the GeForce 600 and 800 series. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390’s 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a 2.5% gap. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a 2.7% gap. These deltas are small, meaning that in practical terms, systems using any of these GPUs would behave very similarly to the Arc B390 in Doom, assuming the CPU is not the limiting factor. All of these GPUs would struggle with 4K and would likely only provide playable frame rates at 1080p on lower presets.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the nearest rivals are a mix of mobile and server processors, which is unusual but reflects the CPU’s balanced performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, essentially identical to the i5-12400F’s 19039 (0% delta). The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% deficit. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% deficit. In a gaming context, any of these CPUs would provide similar frame pacing and CPU-bound performance. However, since the Arc B390 is the clear bottleneck, swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would not meaningfully change the FPS results in Doom; the GPU would still cap the output.

The Verdict

The database’s verdict is clear: this combo can run Doom, but only at specific resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The highest average FPS recorded is 37 on Low, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even dropping to Ultra only yields 22 FPS. This resolution is not viable for this system.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. Low averages 69 FPS, while Medium averages exactly 60 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable, with averages of 51 FPS and 41 FPS respectively. If a user wants to play at 1440p, Medium is the highest quality preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS, but the minimum FPS of 51 indicates that some scenes will dip below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Low averages 107 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo shines. A user can select Ultra and still enjoy an average above the playable threshold, though the margin is only 4 FPS, so scenes with heavy action might occasionally drop below 60.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-12400F plus Intel Arc B390 is a workable 1080p gaming system for Doom. It can handle 1440p only if the user is willing to compromise on quality settings. 4K is out of reach.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080. The recorded average FPS for Ultra at 1080p is 64, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages only 41 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 22 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all four presets stay above 60 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p Ultra is the most demanding playable setting, with an average of 64 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B390 the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes. The GPU has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1482 is far below the CPU’s performance. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile, so the GPU limits frame rates, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest GPU rivals in Doom?

A: The Arc B390’s closest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710, have average scores within 1.3% to 2.7% of the Arc B390. These GPUs would produce very similar FPS in Doom, meaning they would also be limited to 1080p playable settings.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming in Doom?

A: Only on Low and Medium presets. Low averages 69 FPS, and Medium averages 60 FPS. High and Ultra are below the playable threshold, with averages of 51 FPS and 41 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are 28 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, 51 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium, and 79 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium. For other settings, only average FPS was measured.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the recorded data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average for each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: No preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average is 37 FPS on Low, but this is not playable. The database reports no playable settings at this resolution.
• 2560x1440: Medium is the best choice. It averages exactly 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. Low also works, averaging 69 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still meeting the threshold.
• 1920x1080: Ultra is the best choice. It averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality preset available at this resolution that maintains playable frame rates.

For users who prefer a safety margin, 1080p High averages 78 FPS, which provides 18 FPS of headroom over the playable threshold. At 1440p, Low averages 69 FPS, giving 9 FPS of headroom, while Medium sits exactly at the threshold. The data suggests that a user should prioritize 1080p for a smooth experience, and only step down to 1440p if they are willing to accept occasional dips below 60 FPS on Medium.