Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B570 combination lands at rank 2332 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom, placing it in the lower-mid pack of system pairings. This is not a top-tier matchup, but the data shows it is far from the bottom, and the measured frame rates across resolutions confirm a playable experience, provided you make the right settings choices. The pairing represents a budget-conscious desktop CPU from 2020 with a current-generation discrete GPU, and the benchmark results indicate that the graphics card carries the load in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 2332 of 2930 reflects a system that is limited by its CPU in certain scenarios. While the GPU is capable of high frame rates, the processor's single-thread performance holds the pairing back, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU has to feed frames faster. The data shows that the combo outperforms the bottom 20% of tested pairs, but it is not competitive with top configurations that feature modern high-core-count CPUs. The rank is a composite result from all measured settings and resolutions, and it points to a system that is balanced enough for smooth 1080p play but will struggle to maintain high refresh rates at higher resolutions. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 71st percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile, indicating a slight mismatch where the processor is relatively stronger in the broader market than the graphics card is, though both are mid-pack in their respective categories.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, built on a 7nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65W TDP. For Doom, a game that is well-optimized for multi-threading but still heavily dependent on single-core performance for game logic, this CPU's specifications are adequate but not exceptional. The 3DMark scores show a single-thread score of 726, which is modest, and a max-thread score of 4889, indicating decent scaling across its six cores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1919 single-core and 13593 multi-core, which places it in a competitive position against its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% slower than the 4600G), the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% slower). This tight grouping means the 4600G's processing power is on par with those chips, but none of them are top performers.

In Doom, the CPU's 12 threads are enough to handle the game's engine, but the single-thread score becomes the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 164 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push frames when the GPU is not stressed. However, as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's lack of a high boost clock means that in scenes with many enemies or complex physics, it may not keep up with the GPU's output, leading to frame drops. The 8MB of shared L3 cache is on the smaller side for modern standards, but Doom's engine does not heavily rely on large caches, so the impact is minimal. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation for 1080p gaming but does not have the headroom to push high frame rates at 1440p or 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a current-generation graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, built on a 5nm process. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, with 18 ray tracing cores. Its clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, and it has 10GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s. This is a capable mid-range card, and its benchmark scores reflect that: it sits at the 65th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% faster), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% slower). This puts the B570 in a tight performance band with those cards, but its 10GB VRAM is a distinct advantage over older 4GB and 8GB cards.

In Doom, the GPU's role is dominant. The game is not particularly demanding on VRAM, so the 10GB allocation is more than sufficient, but the raw rendering power of the B570 determines the frame rates at higher settings. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 121 FPS, which is smooth, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 99 FPS. The B570's 2500 MHz clock and 380 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p, but at 1440p, the frame rates drop to 78 FPS on High and 64 FPS on Ultra, indicating the GPU is being pushed harder. At 4K, the card struggles, with only 42 FPS on High and 35 FPS on Ultra. The data shows that the B570 is a 1080p card for this game, with acceptable 1440p performance at lower settings, but it lacks the power for consistent 4K play. The GPU's compute score of 7281 in Passmark suggests it can handle modern effects, but Doom's older engine is more reliant on raw fill rate and shader throughput, which the B570 provides in moderation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Doom with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot. At 1080p High, the combo averages 121 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it averages 143 FPS. 1440p is playable, with 78 FPS on High, but 4K is not recommended, as the average FPS drops below 60 on all settings except Low, which hits 57 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, is 0.1% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% slower. The Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% faster, and the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% slower. The differences are minimal, so performance is essentially equivalent.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals in performance?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% slower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% slower. These are all very close in overall score, but the B570 has a modern feature set.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K. At 4K Low, the combo averages 57 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 42 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 35 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU's rendering power is insufficient for 4K, while the CPU's frame generation is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p Medium and 1080p Ultra performance?

A: At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 143 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 99 FPS. This is a significant 44 FPS difference, so choosing Medium over Ultra yields a much higher frame rate.

Q: Does the combo have enough VRAM for Doom?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B570 has 10GB of GDDR6 memory. Doom is not a VRAM-heavy game, and the measured frame rates do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or drops, so the 10GB allocation is more than adequate for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the combo averages 121 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 78 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 42 FPS, which is a 65% reduction from 1080p. This steep drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 164 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it drops to 106 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 57 FPS, a 65% reduction from 1080p. The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the constraints, not the CPU. The CPU's role becomes less significant at higher resolutions because the frame rate is lower, giving it more time to process each frame. Therefore, if you are aiming for high refresh rates, 1080p is the target. If you want to play at 1440p, you will need to accept lower settings to maintain playable frame rates. 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the average of 57 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience is achieved at 1080p Medium. This setting delivers an average of 143 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS. This is a high frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard, providing smooth and responsive gameplay. The difference between Medium and High at 1080p is 22 FPS (143 vs 121), but the visual fidelity improvement from Medium to High may not justify the frame rate loss for competitive play. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 164 FPS, but the visual quality is likely too degraded for most users. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 99 FPS, which is still playable, but the 44 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra suggests that the GPU is being overworked for marginal graphical gains. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended setting, as it delivers 92 FPS, which is a good balance between quality and performance. High at 1440p drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but less smooth. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as it falls to 64 FPS. For 4K, the data suggests that only Low is playable, with an average of 57 FPS, but this is borderline. Medium at 4K averages 50 FPS, and High and Ultra are below 45 FPS, so they are not recommended for a good experience. In summary, the optimal settings for this combo are 1080p Medium for the best frame rate and smoothness, with 1440p Medium as a viable alternative if you prefer higher resolution and can accept a lower frame rate.