Doom

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a compelling case study for 2016’s Doom, a title known for its scalability. The benchmark data shows this combination is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, but hits a clear wall at 4K. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s modern architecture combine to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, yet the demands of 2160p ultimately exceed what this specific pairing can deliver at higher presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Doom at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 57 on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 50 FPS, High to 42 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS. The data indicates no playable settings are available at this resolution.

Q: What is the best visual quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 64 FPS. This makes it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS line, as all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are above the threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. This represents a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the B570 is effectively 0.1% slower than the A750 in aggregate benchmark performance, making them statistically identical.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Frame rates drop significantly from 121 FPS at 1080p High to 78 FPS at 1440p High, and then to 42 FPS at 2160p High. This scaling pattern indicates the graphics card is struggling to maintain performance as pixel count increases.

Q: What is the average frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is 65 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 164 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 99 FPS. This shows a substantial performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

*Q: Where does this specific CPU and GPU combination rank among all tested combos for Doom?*

A: The combo ranks 2987 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-mid range of the database, but the ranking is relative to other combos, not an absolute measure of its ability to run this specific game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a 60 FPS experience, the data reveals a clear divide. At 1920x1080, the system has ample headroom. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 99 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality without compromising smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Ultra preset is again the best choice, maintaining an average of 64 FPS. This is just above the playable threshold, but it does clear it, offering the full visual experience at a higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. No preset manages to maintain an average of 60 FPS. The closest option is Low, which yields an average of 57 FPS. However, since this is below the threshold, the verdict for 4K is not playable. The highest preset tested, Ultra, only reaches 35 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B570 holds a rank of 2987 out of 3712 tested combos in Doom. This ranking places it in the 80th percentile from the bottom, indicating that while it is not a top-tier setup for this game, it significantly outperforms a large portion of the tested hardware. The data shows the combo is more than capable of handling the game’s requirements at 1080p and 1440p, but the rank suggests that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The CPU itself is in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, showing it is a high-end processor, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking puts a limit on overall performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the CPU and GPU each have near-identical rivals. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average score of 46881. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with a score of 46971, a deltaPct of -0.2%. This indicates the Ryzen 9 5900 is essentially 0.2% faster in overall CPU benchmarks. Other close matches include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, 0.5%).

For the Intel Arc B570, with an average score of 20556, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1%). This suggests the desktop B570 performs on par with a high-end mobile GPU. The Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%) is also a direct match, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4%) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%) fall within a similar performance envelope. Users with any of these GPUs should expect very similar frame rates in Doom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 164 FPS and Ultra at 99 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach high frame rates, and the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p.

When moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 35% across all presets. For example, High settings fall from 121 FPS to 78 FPS, and Ultra from 99 to 64 FPS. This significant drop is a clear indicator that the GPU’s pixel throughput is becoming the main constraint. The CPU’s role is less critical here, as the frame rate is still well above 60 FPS even with the most demanding settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The frame rates plummet, with High settings dropping from 78 FPS at 1440p to 42 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset manages only 35 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 2160p is not linear, but the severe drop suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixels. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is not the limiting factor at any resolution; the data shows the GPU performance degrades predictably as resolution increases.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B570 can run Doom, but the experience is resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at all presets, with the Ultra setting delivering a comfortable 99 FPS average. At 2560x1440, it remains playable at all presets, with Ultra setting hitting a 64 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a smooth experience at high detail. However, at 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS on any setting. The best average is 57 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold. The verdict is clear: for 4K gaming, this combo falls short, but for 1080p and 1440p, it provides a high-performance experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

• Low: Average 164 FPS
• Medium: Average 143 FPS, with a minimum of 121 and a maximum of 164
• High: Average 121 FPS
• Ultra: Average 99 FPS

2560x1440

• Low: Average 106 FPS
• Medium: Average 92 FPS, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 106
• High: Average 78 FPS
• Ultra: Average 64 FPS

3840x2160

• Low: Average 57 FPS
• Medium: Average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 58
• High: Average 42 FPS
• Ultra: Average 35 FPS

The data shows a consistent and predictable performance curve. The system excels at lower resolutions, offering high frame rates even on Ultra settings. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant at 1080p (65 FPS) and narrows slightly at 1440p (42 FPS) and 4K (22 FPS), indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed as resolution and detail settings increase. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium presets show that frame times remain stable, with the worst case at 4K being 43 FPS.