Doom

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 combination presents a specific performance profile in Doom, with the measured data indicating a system that can handle the game at 1080p with high settings but struggles significantly at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, leading to a gameplay experience that is best suited for 1080p. The combo ranks 2696th out of 2930 tested configurations, placing it in the lower percentile of systems, which aligns with the GPU's low overall benchmark percentile of 5 and its position among much older graphics solutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. At this resolution, the average FPS ranges from 58 on Ultra to 96 on Low, with High settings yielding 71 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops the average FPS to between 37 and 62, while 3840x2160 falls below playable levels, with a maximum average of just 34 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the average FPS at 1080p High settings compare to the 4K High setting?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 71 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS drops to 25. This represents a significant reduction of 46 FPS, or a 64.8% decrease, when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same quality preset.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 62 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. This 25 FPS difference indicates a 40.3% performance penalty for using the Ultra preset, which may be too demanding for consistent smoothness at this resolution.

*Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested system configurations for Doom?*

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2696th out of 2930 tested combos for Doom. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the Intel Arc B370 GPU's low performance percentile of 5 among all GPUs.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, has an average score of 24964, representing a delta of 0.2%. This indicates the two processors deliver nearly identical synthetic benchmark performance.

Q: Based on the measured FPS, what settings are recommended for a 1440p display?

A: For a 2560x1440 display, the Low preset is the only one that provides an average FPS above 60, at 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, and High averages 46 FPS. For a smoother experience closer to 60 FPS, Low is recommended, while Medium offers a balance at 54 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset still achieves a respectable 58 FPS but with a greater performance cost. The High preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium's 84 FPS and Low's 96 FPS without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes dramatically. The only preset that maintains an average FPS above 60 is Low, at 62 FPS. While this is playable, the Medium preset at 54 FPS is a more balanced choice for those who prioritize visual fidelity over a guaranteed 60 FPS. The High preset, at 46 FPS, and the Ultra preset, at 37 FPS, begin to compromise the fluidity of the gameplay experience, making them less suitable for a fast-paced FPS.

For 3840x2160, none of the presets provide a playable experience. The highest average FPS is 34 on Low, with High at 25, Medium at 29, and Ultra at 20. These frame rates are too low for the responsive gameplay Doom requires. The data indicates that 4K resolution is not a viable option for this hardware combination, regardless of the settings chosen. Overall, the best experience is achieved at 1080p with the High preset, offering a balance of visual quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The system's overall ranking in Doom is 2696th out of 2930 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 8th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it performs worse than the vast majority of configurations in the database. This low ranking is primarily driven by the Intel Arc B370 GPU, which has a percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 1184 places it in the company of much older and less powerful graphics cards, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which has a score of 1190 and a delta of -0.5%.

In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F CPU is a much stronger component. It holds a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. This places it in the upper quartile of processors, and its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with a score of 24964, show a performance delta of only 0.2%. This pairing of a high-performing CPU with a low-performing GPU creates a significant bottleneck, where the system's gaming performance is almost entirely constrained by the graphics card. The ranking data suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU severely limits the overall gaming potential of this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system performs best. The Low preset achieves an average of 96 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 96. High settings average 71 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS. These numbers show a smooth scaling curve, with a 38 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, all average frame rates drop. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is a 35.4% decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62. High settings average 46 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The scaling pattern remains consistent, but the overall performance level is lower, making it harder to maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly reduced, making the game difficult to play smoothly. The Low preset is the only one that averages above 30 FPS, at 34 FPS. The Medium preset averages 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 34. High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The data shows that the system is not capable of delivering a playable experience at this resolution, as even the lowest settings result in sub-30 FPS averages.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor in this system's Doom performance. Its benchmark data shows a percentile rank of just 5 among all GPUs, with an average score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This score places it in the same performance tier as very old graphics cards like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, which scores 1192. This indicates the GPU has very limited processing power for modern gaming workloads.

The GPU's specifications reflect its low-performance positioning. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of only 25 W. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent" and not dedicated. With 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These specifications explain why the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the demand on the ROPs and memory bandwidth increases substantially. The GPU's limited resources are the direct cause of the sub-60 FPS averages seen at 1440p and the sub-30 FPS averages at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a significantly more capable component than the GPU. Its benchmark results show a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, with an average score of 25005. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multi-core and 2943 in single-core tests. These scores demonstrate strong processing power for a desktop CPU, making it more than sufficient for gaming workloads.

The CPU's specifications support its solid performance. It features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s provide ample data throughput. In the context of Doom, a game that is not particularly CPU-intensive, this processor is unlikely to be a bottleneck. The measured FPS data supports this, as the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is entirely consistent with a GPU limitation. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, ensures it can handle the game's logic and physics without holding back the GPU, but the GPU's weakness prevents the system from achieving high frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the system averages 71 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 46 FPS, a 35.2% decrease. At 4K High, the average further drops to 25 FPS, a 64.8% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller performance drops when moving to higher resolutions, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant. However, the significant FPS drops with each resolution increase point directly to the GPU's inability to render frames fast enough. The Intel Arc B370's low pixel rate and shared memory system are overburdened by the increased pixel count at 1440p and 4K. The data suggests that the CPU has ample headroom, as even at 1080p, the system cannot achieve frame rates that would stress the processor. The resolution scaling analysis reinforces that the Intel Arc B370 is the sole performance constraint for this combo.