Doom

This analysis examines the performance of the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the Intel Arc B580 in Doom, based on measured frame rate data. The combination ranks 2786 out of 3712 tested systems, placing it in the lower half of the field. The data includes average, minimum, and maximum frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. The playable threshold for this title is 60 FPS, as defined in the benchmark database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are presented below. For each resolution and preset, the average FPS is provided; minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 65 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 57 | 48 | 65 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 48 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 120 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 105 | 89 | 120 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 88 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 72 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 186 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 162 | 137 | 186 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 137 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 112 | — | — |

At 4K, the average frame rate drops from 65 FPS on Low to 39 FPS on Ultra, a 26 FPS spread across the preset ladder. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, indicating significant frame-time variance even at the same resolution. At 1440p, the spread from Low (120 FPS) to Ultra (72 FPS) is 48 FPS, with Medium again exhibiting a wide range (89–120 FPS). At 1080p, the range is even larger: Low averages 186 FPS while Ultra averages 112 FPS, a 74 FPS gap. The Medium preset at 1080p records a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS, showing that even mid-range settings can produce substantial fluctuation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear GPU-bound behavior. At the same preset, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by roughly 30–40% depending on the setting; for example, Ultra drops from 112 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p, and further to 39 FPS at 4K. This steep decline with resolution increase is typical of a system where the graphics card is the primary limiting factor. The Intel Arc B580 holds a 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus sits in the 96th percentile for CPUs, with an average score of 84003. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51731 and single-core score of 7303 indicate ample headroom for this title. Consequently, the data suggests that the GPU dictates performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck even at 1080p Low where the frame rate reaches 186 FPS.

The effect of preset quality is also pronounced. At 1440p, switching from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 120 to 72, a 48 FPS loss. At 1080p, the same preset change drops the average from 186 to 112. This consistent scaling across resolutions reinforces that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the decisive factors. The Arc B580’s memory bandwidth is listed as 456.0 GB/s, and its FP32 throughput is 13.67 TFLOPS; these specifications are consistent with the observed performance pattern. The CPU’s high single-thread performance (7303 in Cinebench R23) ensures that even at high frame rates, the processor does not introduce a meaningful constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the 60 FPS playable threshold, the most demanding preset that maintains or exceeds 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium (57 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (39 FPS) all fall below the threshold.
• 2560x1440: All four presets are playable, but Ultra is the highest quality option, delivering an average of 72 FPS. Low, Medium, and High achieve 120, 105, and 88 FPS respectively.
• 1920x1080: Ultra is playable at an average of 112 FPS, making it the best setting available. Low, Medium, and High provide 186, 162, and 137 FPS respectively.

Thus, the system can handle 1080p and 1440p at maximum quality, while 4K requires the lowest preset to stay above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus + Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2786 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the lower portion of the field—specifically, it outperforms only 926 other systems (since 3712 minus 2786 equals 926, though this derived figure is not directly cited in the data). The rank indicates that many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates in this game. The CPU’s 96th percentile and GPU’s 68th percentile suggest that the overall combo is limited by the graphics card; a more powerful GPU would likely improve the ranking substantially. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo still meets the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p and 1080p on all presets, so the rank reflects relative standing rather than absolute playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival CPUs and GPUs, based on average benchmark scores, are provided in the database. For the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, the closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, with an average score of 83807 and a delta of 0.2% (i.e., 0.2% higher). Other close options include the AMD EPYC 4584PX (1.1% higher), AMD EPYC 9135 (1.2% higher), and AMD EPYC 7F72 (1.3% lower). For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, with an average score of 23061 and a delta of -0.2% (0.2% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6% higher), RTX 3080 (0.7% lower), and P106-100 (1.0% lower) are also within a small margin.

Swapping the CPU to a Core Ultra 9 285K or the GPU to an RX 580 2048SP would produce nearly identical performance in Doom, given the tiny delta percentages. A system with a Core Ultra 9 285K and an RX 580 2048SP would be expected to deliver frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the measured values. Similarly, pairing the 290K Plus with an RTX 2080 would yield a negligible improvement (0.6% higher GPU score), while an RTX 3080 would be marginally slower (0.7% lower). These alternatives represent the closest performance equivalents for users considering component swaps.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus + Intel Arc B580 can run Doom at 1080p and 1440p with all presets set to Ultra, achieving average frame rates of 112 FPS and 72 FPS respectively. At 4K, only the Low preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 65 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS (57, 48, and 39 FPS respectively). Therefore, this system is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p regardless of quality settings, but at 4K it is limited to the lowest preset. The combo’s ranking of 2786 out of 3712 indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it delivers smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions. The Intel Arc B580 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD, though that figure is not a factor in performance assessment.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Low, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440 on Ultra?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 72, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The average is 186 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Doom?

A: It ranks 2786 out of 3712 tested combinations.

Q: Which CPU is the closest rival to the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, with an average benchmark score of 83807, a delta of 0.2% higher.

Q: Which GPU is the closest rival to the Intel Arc B580?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, with an average score of 23061, a delta of 0.2% lower.