Doom

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a distinctly tiered performance profile in Doom, dictated primarily by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly powerful, producing average frame rates that range from 99 FPS at Ultra settings to a blistering 164 FPS at Low. The data reveals a clear step down at 2560x1440, where the average FPS spans from 64 at Ultra to 106 at Low, still comfortably within playable territory. At 3840x2160, however, the system struggles to maintain fluidity, with the average frame rate falling between 35 FPS at Ultra and 57 FPS at Low, indicating that this resolution is beyond the comfortable reach of this hardware configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides specific average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset, with minimum and maximum values available for the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 99 FPS, High settings produce 121 FPS, Medium settings yield 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 and a maximum of 164 FPS, and Low settings deliver the highest average at 164 FPS. The frame pacing at 1080p suggests significant headroom, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings hierarchy persists but with reduced headroom. Ultra settings average 64 FPS, High settings average 78 FPS, Medium settings average 92 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 106 FPS, and Low settings reach 106 FPS on average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent performance drop of roughly 35-45% across presets, with the Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 79 FPS still demonstrating robust stability.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. Ultra settings average just 35 FPS, High settings average 42 FPS, Medium settings average 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 58 FPS, and Low settings produce 57 FPS on average. The Medium preset's maximum of 58 FPS is notable, as it barely misses the 60 FPS threshold, while the minimum of 43 FPS indicates occasional stutter under load. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe, with average frame rates dropping by approximately 45-50% across all presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals which component limits this system in Doom. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 99 to 164 depending on settings, suggesting that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary constraint, as the Core i5-12600KF's strong single-thread performance appears sufficient for the game's demands. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 65 FPS, indicating that graphical load significantly impacts the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS range narrows to between 64 and 106, and the delta between Low and Ultra shrinks to 42 FPS. This compression suggests that both components are becoming more balanced, with the GPU handling increased pixel throughput while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery. The Medium preset's minimum of 79 FPS at this resolution demonstrates that the CPU can sustain frame rates above the playable threshold even under load.

The 3840x2160 results tell a different story. The average FPS at Low settings is 57, while Ultra settings drop to 35 FPS, a 22 FPS spread. The fact that even Low settings cannot reach 60 FPS average indicates that the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's role becomes secondary, as the Arc B570's 10 GB of memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain fluid frame rates at this pixel density. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads remain underutilized, as the game's demands are primarily graphical at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 99 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the playable threshold, allowing for consistent performance even during intense combat sequences. The High and Medium presets also deliver excellent results, with averages of 121 and 143 FPS respectively, but Ultra offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again emerges as the best playable setting, averaging 64 FPS. This is a narrower margin above the 60 FPS threshold compared to 1080p, but it remains technically playable. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable experience with an average of 92 FPS and a minimum of 79 FPS, but for users prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra remains viable.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher. The closest is Low settings at 57 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold. Medium settings average 50 FPS with a maximum of 58 FPS, indicating that even the best-case scenario does not reach 60 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a playable resolution for this combination in Doom, regardless of settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF shows it performs comparably to several other CPUs. The Intel Core i9-10900K has an average benchmark score of 27872, just 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF's average of 27799. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, similarly 0.3% above. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, 0.3% lower. These negligible differences in average benchmark scores suggest that swapping the i5-12600KF for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Doom, as the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at most resolutions.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1% lower than the Arc B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. These close scores indicate that any of these GPUs would deliver comparable performance in Doom, with differences of less than half a percent translating to frame rate variations of only a few FPS at most.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows an average of 99 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this system can maintain 60 FPS?

A: The system maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, averaging 64 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, a difference of 0.1%. This indicates nearly identical performance in Doom.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Doom at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160, as even Low settings produce an average of only 57 FPS, while the CPU's benchmark scores remain competitive.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding playable option, with an average of 64 FPS, though Medium settings at 92 FPS provide more headroom.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1920x1080 maintain consistent frame rates?

A: Yes, the Medium preset averages 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Doom at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with all settings presets clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, which is playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The system cannot achieve playable performance at 3840x2160, as the best average frame rate is 57 FPS at Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2987 out of 3712 tested combinations for Doom. This places the system in the lower portion of the tested hardware pool, reflecting its inability to handle 4K resolution while still providing solid performance at mainstream resolutions. The ranking is consistent with the measured data, which shows strong 1080p and 1440p performance but a clear ceiling at 2160p. The system's percentile ranking of 79 for the CPU and 65 for the GPU indicates that while the processor is above average, the graphics card is closer to the median, and the combination's overall position reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.