Doom

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid, if not spectacular, performance profile for the 2016 release of Doom. The data indicates this is a system built for high-refresh-rate 1080p and smooth 1440p gameplay, but it struggles to maintain playable framerates at 4K. Benchmark results show a clear ceiling at 3840x2160, where even the lowest settings fail to consistently hit the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with average framerates ranging from 99 FPS at Ultra settings to 164 FPS at Low settings. The 2560x1440 resolution is also highly playable, with all settings presets clearing the 60 FPS mark.

*Q: Can this system run Doom at 4K resolution?*

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

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 64 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above the playable threshold. This provides a significant performance buffer over the High preset, which averages 78 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 0.7% faster than the AMD EPYC 7343, while being 0.3% slower than the AMD EPYC 4464P and 0.7% slower than the AMD EPYC 9124.

Q: What GPU is most similar in performance to the Intel Arc B570?

A: The Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, with a delta of -0.1% compared to the Arc B570's average benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is also very close, scoring 0.1% higher.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Doom, this specific pairing of an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and Intel Arc B570 holds a combo rank of 2987 out of 3712 tested combos. This places the system in the lower half of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title, it is far from being the weakest link. The percentile ranking for the CPU is much stronger, sitting in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking overall drags the combined system down in the game-specific hierarchy.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's mid-range rank suggests that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing for Doom. While the processor is capable of feeding frames at a high rate, the Arc B570's raw rendering power is what ultimately dictates the system's position in the rankings. In a game like Doom, which is known for its fast-paced action and high frame rates, this combination is more aligned with a mainstream gaming setup than an enthusiast one, as evidenced by its position in the 80th percentile of tested combos.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a classic bottleneck scenario where the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases, while the CPU provides a stable foundation. At 1920x1080, the system achieves high framerates across all presets, with a 65 FPS difference between Low (164 FPS) and Ultra (99 FPS) settings. This indicates that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame data, but the GPU's workload is significant enough to cause a 40% performance drop when moving from the least to most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues, but the GPU's limitations become more apparent. The difference between Low (106 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) settings is 42 FPS, showing that the GPU is struggling more as the pixel count increases. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings results in a 35 FPS drop (99 to 64 FPS), a 35% reduction in performance. This confirms that the graphics card is the primary driver of performance changes at higher resolutions.

The 4K results solidify the GPU as the overwhelming bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the framerates across all presets are compressed into a narrow 22 FPS range, from 35 FPS at Ultra to 57 FPS at Low. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (64 FPS) to 4K Ultra (35 FPS) shows a 45% performance loss, which is a far greater penalty than the resolution increase alone would suggest if the system were balanced. In this title, the Arc B570 simply does not have the fill rate or memory bandwidth to handle 4K rendering, making the CPU's role almost irrelevant at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Doom effectively at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but it falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold at 3840x2160. At 1080p, the system is more than capable, with the Ultra preset delivering an average of 99 FPS and the High preset at 121 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p resolution is also fully playable, with all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clearing the 60 FPS mark. The best experience at 1440p is at the Ultra preset, which averages 64 FPS.

The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in Doom. The verdict data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160, meaning the system cannot maintain an average of 60 FPS even at the lowest settings. Gamers with a 4K display would need to lower the resolution to 1440p or accept a sub-60 FPS experience. Ultimately, the build is a strong performer for 1080p and a solid choice for 1440p, but it is not a 4K-capable machine for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265's performance is nearly indistinguishable from its immediate rivals. The AMD EPYC 4464P is the most direct competitor, scoring just 0.3% higher in average benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is also effectively identical, with a 0.3% lower score. The AMD EPYC 7343 and AMD EPYC 9124 round out the group, with the former being 0.7% slower and the latter 0.7% faster. In practical terms, a user would not notice a difference between any of these processors in a gaming scenario, as the deltas are within the margin of error.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest alternative, with an average score just 0.1% lower than the Arc B570. This means it would perform almost identically in Doom at the same settings and resolutions. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is also a near match, scoring 0.1% higher, though it is a mobile part and may have different thermal constraints. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M are also listed as rivals, with performance deltas of -0.5% and 0.4% respectively, indicating they would also deliver similar framerates in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 99 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the playable threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay even in intense combat scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the recommended choice, with an average of 64 FPS. While this is closer to the 60 FPS threshold, the minimum FPS data for the Medium preset (79 FPS) suggests that the Ultra preset likely also maintains framerates above 60 FPS, making it a safe and visually superior choice.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset meets the 60 FPS requirement. The closest option is Low, which averages 57 FPS, but this falls below the playable threshold and is not recommended for a consistent experience. Users at this resolution should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p to achieve a playable framerate.