Doom

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a decisive performance profile in Doom, with benchmark results showing a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly capable, posting an average of 183.5 FPS on Low settings and 136.2 FPS on High, while the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 108.8 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, the combo remains fluid, with the Ultra preset achieving 72.6 FPS and the High preset reaching 90 FPS. The challenge appears at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset drops to 39.8 FPS and High falls to 49.3 FPS, though the Low preset manages a playable 65.1 FPS. These figures, drawn from measured data, indicate that the i5-14600KF + Arc B580 is a high-refresh 1080p and 1440p solution, with 4K requiring settings compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a performance curve that favors lower resolutions and scales predictably with preset intensity. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 39.8 FPS, which is the lowest figure recorded across all tests. The High preset improves this to 49.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 58 FPS. Only the Low preset crosses the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, achieving 65.1 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 25.3 FPS, indicating that the Arc B580’s 12 GB memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s engine, but the raw compute load at 4K Ultra exceeds comfortable limits.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. The Low preset produces 117 FPS, Medium follows at 106.3 FPS, and High reaches 90 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, holds an average of 72.6 FPS. This represents a 32.8 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra result, highlighting how resolution scaling benefits this hardware. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, as even the heaviest settings stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The 1920x1080 results are the strongest in the dataset. Low settings yield 183.5 FPS, Medium produces 161.4 FPS, and High maintains 136.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most taxing, still delivers 108.8 FPS. The spread from Ultra to Low is 74.7 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, are not bottlenecking the GPU at this resolution. The Arc B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate are fully utilized here, resulting in frame rates that exceed the refresh capabilities of most standard monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

Determining the best settings requires identifying the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS, as the playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears this bar is Low, with an average of 65.1 FPS. Medium falls short at 58 FPS, and High and Ultra are below playable levels. Therefore, for 4K gaming, the recommended configuration is Low settings, which provides a 5.1 FPS margin over the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the data supports a more generous approach. The Ultra preset achieves 72.6 FPS, which is 12.6 FPS above the playable threshold. This means users can run the game at maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset, at 90 FPS, offers even more headroom, but Ultra is the best possible setting that meets the criteria. For those prioritizing frame rate over graphical detail, Medium at 106.3 FPS or Low at 117 FPS are viable alternatives, but the Ultra preset is the definitive choice for 1440p.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 108.8 FPS, which is 48.8 FPS above the threshold. This is the clear best setting, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is smooth for most displays. The High preset at 136.2 FPS and Medium at 161.4 FPS are also excellent, but Ultra is the most demanding option that remains fully playable. The data indicates that this combo is overqualified for 1080p, as even the most intensive settings leave substantial performance headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for how this specific CPU and GPU compare to other hardware in their respective benchmark pools. For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49,228 in average benchmark scores, a 0.3% difference from the i5’s 49,394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8%. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the only rival that scores higher, at 49,796, which is 0.8% ahead. These deltas are minimal, meaning users upgrading from or considering these CPUs would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Doom, where the i5’s single-core score of 4,594 in Cinebench R23 and multi-core score of 32,544 are strong indicators of its capability.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearestRivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which has an average score of 23,061, just 0.2% behind the Arc’s 23,021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895, a 0.6% deficit, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% ahead at 23,172. The NVIDIA P106-100 leads this group by 1.0% with a score of 23,249. These results suggest that the Arc B580 performs in the same tier as these GPUs, meaning a system with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would likely produce comparable frame rates in Doom at the same settings and resolutions. The RX 580 2048SP, despite its older architecture, is also a close match, which is notable given the Arc’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory versus the RX 580’s typical 4 GB or 8 GB configurations.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Doom is answered affirmatively by the verdictByResolution data, with specific caveats based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 108.8 FPS. This is a definitive yes for 1080p gaming, as the combo exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin across the board. At 2560x1440, the same applies: all presets, including Ultra at 72.6 FPS, clear the 60 FPS bar. This makes 1440p a fully viable resolution for this hardware, provided users accept the Ultra preset’s 72.6 FPS average, which is smooth but not high-refresh.

The situation at 3840x2160 is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves playable performance at 65.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 39.8 FPS being notably unplayable for fast-paced action. Therefore, the verdict is that this PC can run Doom at 4K only with significant settings reductions, and even then, the frame rate is just above the threshold. For a game like Doom, which rewards high frame rates, the 65.1 FPS on Low at 4K is a marginal experience. The data clearly shows that the i5-14600KF + Arc B580 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers excellent performance, while 4K is a compromise scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 4K, achieving an average of 65.1 FPS. Medium falls short at 58 FPS, and High and Ultra are below the 60 FPS threshold.

*Q: Can this combo run Doom at 2560x1440 on Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 72.6 FPS, which is 12.6 FPS above the playable threshold, making it fully playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23,021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22,895, a 0.6% difference. This indicates nearly identical performance in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting similar frame rates in Doom.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 on High settings?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 136.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and suitable for high-refresh monitors.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF significantly faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900?

A: No, the i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,394, while the Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, a mere 0.3% difference. Performance is effectively equivalent.

Q: Does the data include minimum or maximum FPS values?

A: No, the measured FPS data only provides average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS are not listed in the dataset.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this specific configuration at rank 2,818 out of 3,712 tested combinations in Doom. This percentile position indicates that the i5-14600KF + Arc B580 sits in the lower-middle portion of the overall ranking, which is somewhat surprising given the strong absolute frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. However, this rank is relative to all tested combos, which likely includes systems with much higher-end GPUs and CPUs. The rank of 2,818 out of 3,712 means that roughly 76% of tested configurations outperform this combo, reflecting the fact that the Arc B580, while capable, is not a top-tier GPU in the broader benchmark pool. The CPU’s percentile of 90 against all CPUs is strong, but the GPU’s percentile of 68 against all GPUs pulls the overall ranking down. In practice, for Doom specifically, the combo’s performance is more than adequate for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, but the ranking highlights that there are numerous faster alternatives available. The data suggests that this is a mid-range solution that excels at mainstream resolutions, but it does not compete with high-end systems in absolute terms.