Doom

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a clear, resolution-dependent verdict for Doom. At 1080p and 1440p, this combination provides a fully playable experience across all tested settings, with the 1440p Ultra preset averaging 64 FPS. At 4K, however, the combo falls short of the 60 FPS threshold in every preset, peaking at an average of 57 FPS on Low settings. The data indicates a system that excels at mainstream resolutions but cannot handle the pixel throughput demanded by 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for Doom show a consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 164 FPS, Medium follows with 143 FPS (min 121, max 164), High reaches 121 FPS, and Ultra maintains a robust 99 FPS average. These figures show a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding preset nearly hitting triple-digit averages.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains solid but predictably drops. Low settings average 106 FPS, Medium drops to 92 FPS (min 79, max 106), High runs at 78 FPS, and Ultra still clears the bar with a 64 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42 FPS, indicating that the GPU, rather than the CPU, is the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The Intel Core i9-14900K’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2655, is more than sufficient to feed the Arc B570 at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The only preset with a recorded frame range is Medium, which averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 58. Low settings average 57 FPS, High drops to 42 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. None of these averages reach the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low (57 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) is 22 FPS, showing that the Arc B570’s compute resources — 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate — are overwhelmed at 4K regardless of graphical load.

The min/max data available for Medium settings provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the range is 121 to 164 FPS, a 43 FPS spread that aligns with the average of 143. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 79 to 106 FPS (27 FPS spread) around a 92 FPS average. At 4K Medium, the range is 43 to 58 FPS (15 FPS spread) around a 50 FPS average. The shrinking delta between min and max as resolution increases suggests that the bottleneck shifts from CPU-bound overhead at lower resolutions to pure GPU throughput limits at higher ones.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 99 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The data shows no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the heaviest settings maintain nearly double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, averaging 64 FPS. This sits just 4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so while it is technically playable, there is minimal headroom for scene-to-scene variance. High settings at 78 FPS offer a safer margin for those who prioritize frame stability over maximum visual quality. For a pure performance target, Low at 106 FPS provides the highest average, but Ultra remains the "best" in terms of quality-per-frame.

3840x2160 has no playable settings. The highest average is 57 FPS on Low, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 3 FPS. Medium follows at 50 FPS, High at 42 FPS, and Ultra at 35 FPS. The verdict is unambiguous: this combo cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K in Doom under any tested preset, so no "best settings" recommendation exists for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations for Doom, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2987 out of 3712 combos. This places it in the lower third of the benchmark database, which is consistent with the measured results showing 4K failure but 1080p/1440p success. The rank reflects the Arc B570’s mid-tier positioning — its 65th percentile among all GPUs — combined with the i9-14900K’s top-tier CPU performance at the 95th percentile.

The ranking implies that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The i9-14900K’s average benchmark score of 79097 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i9-14900KF (delta -0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (delta -0.6%), AMD EPYC 7413 (delta -1.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (delta +1.7%). These deltas are all within 2%, meaning the CPU choice has negligible impact on the combo’s ranking. The GPU, with its 20556 average benchmark score (65th percentile), is the primary determinant of the 2987th rank.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on nearestRivals data, several hardware combinations would deliver nearly identical performance in Doom. The Arc B570’s closest GPU rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has an average benchmark score of 20534 versus the Arc’s 20556 — a deltaPct of just 0.1%. Swapping the Arc B570 for this mobile NVIDIA GPU would yield statistically indistinguishable frame rates.

The Intel Arc A750 is another near-identical alternative, scoring 20582 (deltaPct -0.1% relative to the B570). This desktop card would behave essentially the same in Doom, making it a direct substitute. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, deltaPct +0.4%) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, deltaPct -0.5%) are also within half a percent of the Arc B570’s performance, though these are older workstation and mobile parts respectively.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i9-14900KF is the closest match with an average score of 79371 versus the i9-14900K’s 79097 (deltaPct -0.3%). This unlocked variant would produce virtually identical frame rates. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574, deltaPct -0.6%) and AMD EPYC 7413 (80041, deltaPct -1.2%) are also within a small margin, though the EPYC is a server chip with different platform requirements. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (77740, deltaPct +1.7%) is slightly slower but still close enough that in-game performance would be indistinguishable. For any of these CPU alternatives, the Arc B570 remains the bottleneck, so Doom’s frame rates would remain unchanged.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Doom at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 99, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the maximum playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Doom?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 57 FPS on Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 50 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. The deltaPct is -0.1%, meaning their performance in Doom would be effectively identical.

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-14900K the bottleneck in this setup?

A: No. The i9-14900K ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 79097. The Arc B570, at the 65th percentile, is the limiting factor, particularly at 4K resolution.

Q: What is the frame range at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the measured minimum is 79 FPS, the maximum is 106 FPS, and the average is 92 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 without compromise. At 1080p, every preset averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 99 FPS being the recommended maximum. At 1440p, Ultra clears the threshold at 64 FPS, making it the best playable setting, though High at 78 FPS provides more headroom. The verdict for 4K is negative: no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best average being 57 FPS on Low. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo delivers a smooth, high-quality Doom experience. For 4K, the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to meet the performance target, and the system would require a more powerful GPU.