Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly playable Doom experience at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of a smooth 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, where it excels, and remains capable at 1440p with settings adjustments. The system's overall rank in our database is 2332 out of 2930 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and expected pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline is telling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 164 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 106 FPS, a reduction of 58 FPS, or roughly 35%. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 57, another significant drop of 49 FPS from 1440p, representing a further 46% decrease. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K suggests the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, as the pixel count quadruples and the rendering load on the Arc B570 increases dramatically.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. With High settings, the average FPS goes from 121 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p and finally to 42 at 4K. This progression shows a loss of 43 FPS (36%) between 1080p and 1440p, and another 36 FPS (46%) between 1440p and 4K. The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory, with 99 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The consistent percentage drops between resolutions indicate that the scaling is primarily a function of GPU load, not CPU limitations.

The 1080p to 1440p transition offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the FPS remains well above 60 on all but the Ultra preset. The jump to 4K, however, is punishing. The highest 4K average FPS is only 57, achieved on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The data strongly suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises in visual quality, and even then, the system may struggle to maintain a consistent frame rate in demanding scenes. For users targeting 4K, the system is not recommended for this game, as the performance penalty is substantial.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the central component in determining this game's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. Its specifications, including 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, provide a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is a critical factor for texture streaming and high-resolution rendering. While the memory capacity is adequate for Doom, the bandwidth is likely a limiting factor at 4K, where the demand for texture data increases exponentially. The GPU's 18 ray tracing cores are present, but this title does not appear to leverage them heavily based on the measured data.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: both the base and boost clocks are listed at 2500 MHz. This suggests the card operates at a consistent frequency under load, which is beneficial for predictable performance. The measured frame times, however, show some variance. At 1440p Medium, the FPS ranges from a minimum of 79 to a maximum of 106, with an average of 92. This indicates that while the average performance is good, there are moments of lower frame rates, which could be noticeable during intense action sequences. The same pattern holds at 4K Medium, with a min of 43 FPS and a max of 58 FPS against a 50 FPS average.

In our benchmark database, the Arc B570's average score places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc A750, which is a direct predecessor, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. The B570 scores a 0.1% lower average benchmark score than the RTX 3070 Mobile and is 0.1% higher than the Arc A750. This indicates the B570 is positioned at a specific performance tier. In Doom, the GPU's role is clear: it is the main driver of the FPS differences across resolutions, and its limitations at 4K are the primary reason the system cannot maintain high frame rates at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 121 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a visually rich experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p offers 99 FPS, a 22 FPS reduction from High, which is a significant drop for a marginal improvement in visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 143 FPS, but the jump from High to Medium sacrifices noticeable graphical detail for a frame rate that is already beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Therefore, High is the sweet spot for 1080p.

For 2560x1440, the High preset remains the best choice, producing an average of 78 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a great balance of detail and smoothness. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 92 FPS, but again, the visual downgrade from High is usually not worth the extra 14 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 64 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, making High the safer and more consistent option.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. The only preset that achieves an average FPS above 50 is Low, which hits 57 FPS. The Medium preset averages 50 FPS, and High drops to 42 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 35 FPS. Consequently, for 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option if the goal is to stay close to 60 FPS. However, even at Low, the 57 FPS average is not a locked 60, and users should expect occasional dips. For a stable experience at 4K, one would need to consider a more powerful GPU, as this data shows the Arc B570 is insufficient for high-quality 4K in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Doom?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 164, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the highest average FPS is 57 on the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 50 FPS, and the High preset averages 42 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 35 FPS. Therefore, 4K gaming is only possible at lower quality settings, and even then, it does not consistently hit 60 FPS.

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

A: In our benchmark database, the Intel Arc B570 has an average score that is 0.1% higher than the Intel Arc A750. This indicates they are extremely close in overall performance, with the B570 being marginally faster.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 is the best option, providing an average FPS of 78. This is above the 60 FPS target and offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, unlike the Ultra preset which drops to 64 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The average FPS drops significantly when moving from 1440p to 4K across all settings, suggesting the rendering load on the Intel Arc B570 is the primary constraint, not the Ryzen 5 7400F's processing power.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 164 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 99 FPS. This represents a difference of 65 FPS, or a 40% reduction in performance when switching from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

Within our database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Doom, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2332 out of 2930 total combos. This places the system in the 21st percentile of all tested configurations. This rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data, which shows strong performance at 1080p but significant struggles at 4K. The rank suggests that while this is not a top-tier combination for this game, it is far from the worst, and its performance is adequate for mainstream 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The ranking is determined by the aggregate performance across all tested resolutions and settings. The high scores at 1080p, particularly the 164 FPS on Low, help to bolster the overall position. However, the low scores at 4K, which are all below 60 FPS, likely pull the rank down. The system's position in the lower-middle of the pack indicates that a significant number of other combinations can achieve higher frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. For a user with a 1080p monitor, this combo's rank would be more favorable, but for a 4K display, the rank reflects its inadequacy.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In the context of Doom, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. This is evident from the resolution scaling data, which shows FPS dropping consistently as resolution increases. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would likely remain more constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is less dependent on pixel count.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's performance in our CPU benchmarks places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which it trails by 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which it leads by 0.2%. This indicates the CPU is a strong performer, and its capabilities are not the primary constraint in this game. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory are also factors that contribute to its overall responsiveness, but they do not appear to be limiting in this title.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system can hit 164 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires a capable CPU to feed the GPU. The fact that the system can maintain such high frame rates at lower resolutions suggests the CPU is handling the game's logic and draw calls efficiently. However, the dramatic FPS drops at 4K are not indicative of a CPU bottleneck but rather the GPU's inability to render the increased pixel count. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a capable mid-range processor, and for Doom, it provides sufficient performance to avoid being the primary limiting factor.