Doom

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using TSMC's 7 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

For a game like Doom, which was released in 2016 and is known for its demanding action sequences, the CPU's thread count and clock speed matter less than the GPU in most scenarios, but they still set the floor for minimum frame delivery. The Ryzen 5 5600's 12 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's engine, which is well-optimized for multi-core processors. The 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock ensure that single-threaded workloads—such as game logic and physics calculations—are handled with minimal latency.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its mid-range positioning. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18,309 in multi-core and 2,584 in single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 9,158 multi-core and 1,936 single-core. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1,737 with 2 threads up to 5,659 with max threads, indicating that the processor efficiently utilizes additional threads. PassMark multi-thread score is 21,541, while single-thread is 3,256. The CPU ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,468.

In the context of Doom's measured FPS results, the CPU's capability is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at the tested resolutions. The data shows that frame rates scale primarily with resolution and settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 96, suggesting that the CPU can feed frames well above 60 FPS even in less demanding settings. The Ryzen 5 5600's nearest rivals in overall benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (deltaPct 0.2), and AMD EPYC 9454P (deltaPct 0.2), all of which are within 0.5% of its average score—indicating that this CPU sits in a tightly competitive performance band.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2,696 out of 2,930 tested combos for Doom. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which is a poor showing for a game that is generally well-optimized. The rank reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities, as the Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution with a very low benchmark profile.

To contextualize this rank, consider the GPU's standalone position. The Intel Arc B370 scores 1,184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (deltaPct -0.7), all of which are within 1% of its score. These are legacy or low-end mobile parts from over a decade ago. The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1,184 is minuscule compared to the CPU's 20,468 average, highlighting the extreme imbalance in this pairing.

The combo rank of 2,696 out of 2,930 means that 234 other combos performed worse. This is a narrow margin, and the data suggests that any configuration with a discrete GPU—even an entry-level one—would likely outperform this combo. The measured FPS data reinforces this: at 4K Ultra, the combo averages just 20 FPS, which is unplayable for a fast-paced FPS. Even at 1080p Low, the average of 96 FPS is the only result that approaches a playable standard, but it falls short of high-refresh-rate expectations.

The rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The CPU, ranking in the 74th percentile, is not the limiting factor. If paired with a more capable GPU, this processor would likely deliver much better results. However, as measured, the combo's position in the database is firmly in the lower tail of performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Doom?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 96, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 84 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 71 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 20 (Ultra) to 34 (Low). Medium settings yield 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 and maximum of 34. High settings produce 25 FPS. All 4K results are below 35 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184, while the Ryzen 5 5600 ranks in the 74th percentile of CPUs with an average benchmark score of 20,468. The CPU's performance is more than adequate; the GPU's integrated-class performance limits frame rates.

Q: What are the measured FPS differences between settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 62 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low is a 25 FPS improvement, or roughly 68% higher.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is within 0.7% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168). These are all legacy or low-end parts, confirming the Arc B370's entry-level positioning.

Q: Does the combo achieve 60 FPS at any resolution and setting?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 96. At 1080p Medium, it reaches 84 FPS, and at 1080p High, it averages 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings (62 FPS) clear the 60 FPS threshold. No 4K configuration reaches 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for the Ryzen 5 5600 + Intel Arc B370 combo in Doom covers three resolutions and four settings levels, with exact average FPS values recorded for all configurations. Minimum and maximum FPS are only provided for Medium settings across all resolutions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly poor. Ultra settings yield an average of 20 FPS. High settings improve to 25 FPS. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 34 FPS. Low settings produce the best 4K result at 34 FPS. The spread between Ultra and Low at 4K is 14 FPS, a 70% improvement, but even the best 4K number is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced shooter.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance becomes more usable. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is the only 1440p configuration to exceed 60 FPS. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings drop to 46 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1440p is 25 FPS, representing a 68% increase. The minimum FPS of 46 at Medium settings suggests that frame pacing can dip noticeably during intense scenes.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 96 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all configurations. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS, and Ultra settings average 58 FPS. The 1080p results show a smooth progression: each step from Ultra to Low adds roughly 13 FPS, with Low being 38 FPS (66%) faster than Ultra.

The minimum and maximum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, reveals the frame variability at each resolution. At 4K Medium, the range is 25 to 34 FPS, a 9 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 46 to 62 FPS, a 16 FPS spread. At 1080p Medium, the range is 71 to 96 FPS, a 25 FPS spread. This pattern shows that as resolution decreases, the frame buffer becomes more variable, which is consistent with the GPU being pushed closer to its limits at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process node. It belongs to the Panther Lake chip generation and is marketed under the Arc Graphics-M series. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It features 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines, along with 10 ray tracing cores.

The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and the bandwidth is described as "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory, which has a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 5600. The lack of dedicated VRAM is a critical limitation for a game like Doom, which can use over 4 GB of memory at high settings and 4K resolution.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest. It offers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The TDP is just 25 W, reflecting its integrated nature. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it can technically run Doom's API requirements.

The benchmark data positions the Arc B370 as a very low-end part. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1,186, deltaPct -0.2), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1,190, deltaPct -0.5), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1,192, deltaPct -0.7). These are ancient or low-power mobile parts, confirming that the Arc B370 is not designed for gaming workloads.

The GPU's limitations directly explain the measured FPS results. At 4K, the average FPS never exceeds 34, and at 1440p, only Low settings reach 62 FPS. Even at 1080p, the combo only achieves 96 FPS at Low settings, which is far below what a discrete GPU would deliver. The system-shared memory is likely a major contributor to these low numbers, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth and capacity, causing stalls and reduced throughput in memory-intensive scenes.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what settings are viable for this combo. The primary goal for any gaming configuration is to maintain a stable frame rate that is fluid for the game's genre. Doom is a fast-paced FPS, so a minimum of 60 FPS is desirable, though at least 30 FPS can be playable for less demanding users.

At 1920x1080, the combo offers the most flexibility. Low settings average 96 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most players. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS, ensuring that frame dips do not fall below the playable range. High settings average 71 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings drop to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. For the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p, Medium settings are recommended, as they offer a 13 FPS improvement over High while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. If maximum smoothness is prioritized, Low settings deliver the highest average FPS.

At 2560x1440, the options are more limited. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS—this minimum could cause noticeable stuttering in intense combat. High settings average 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. Given the data, Low settings are the only viable choice at 1440p for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Players who can tolerate sub-60 FPS might consider Medium, but the 46 FPS minimum is a risk.

At 3840x2160, no configuration achieves playable performance. The best result is 34 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for "playable" in most analyses. Medium settings average 29 FPS, and High and Ultra are at 25 and 20 FPS, respectively. None of these are recommended for any serious gaming session.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1080p with Medium settings for the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate stability. If a higher resolution is desired, 1440p with Low settings is the only configuration that maintains 60 FPS on average. The 4K results are not usable for this game with this hardware.