Doom

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the data shows a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra where the GPU becomes the primary constraint. This combo ranks 2332nd out of 2930 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates indicate that the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800X provides ample headroom for most settings, with the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth shaping the high-resolution outcome.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 121. This is a strong result, indicating that the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 can handle the game smoothly at this resolution and preset, likely exceeding the refresh rate of many standard monitors.

Q: Does the combo achieve playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 42 on High, 50 on Medium, 57 on Low, and 35 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 43 and maximum of 58, suggesting that while the game is technically playable at 4K, the experience is best suited for slower-paced or less demanding scenes, particularly on Ultra where the average dips to 35.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582). This places the B570 in a tight performance band, with differences of less than half a percent against the listed rivals.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance like relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (score 29093) and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (score 28940). Conversely, it trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 by 0.4% (score 29245) and the Intel Core i5-13500HX by 0.5% (score 29270).

Q: Is the data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured. The `dataIsMeasured` field is set to true, meaning the FPS values come from actual benchmark runs rather than projections or simulations, providing a reliable basis for the analysis of this specific CPU-GPU pairing in Doom.

Q: What memory specifications does the Intel Arc B570 have?

A: The Intel Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2375 MHz, operating at 19 Gbps effective. This memory configuration is a key factor in the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions, where bandwidth demands increase.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals a clear hierarchy for this combo. For the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, the High preset at 2560x1440 stands out as the optimal choice. The data shows an average of 78 FPS at this setting, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid action. Moving to Ultra at the same resolution drops the average to 64 FPS, still playable but with a 21.8% reduction in performance compared to High. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 164 FPS, but this sacrifices significant visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers an average of 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 1080p yields 121 FPS, which is still very smooth, but the jump from Medium to High costs 15.4% performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 99 FPS, which is the first setting where the average falls below 100, indicating a more demanding load on the GPU.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that only the Low preset (57 FPS) provides a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset (50 FPS average, 43 minimum) is borderline, while High (42 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) fall below the ideal range for fast-paced FPS action. Given that Doom is a fast-paced shooter, the recommendation is to stick with High at 1440p for the best combination of visual quality and performance, or drop to Medium at 1080p if chasing higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at any resolution shows diminishing returns, with the largest performance hit relative to the visual uplift.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU has a 32 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core, along with 64 KB L1 cache per core. These specifications position it as a capable gaming processor, and the benchmark data supports this role in Doom.

The CPU’s performance in synthetic tests shows strong multi-threaded capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15476 in multicore and 1574.5 in singlecore. The 3DMark test results show a score of 7586 with 16 threads and 7578 with max threads, while the single-thread score is 943. This indicates that the CPU scales well with thread utilization, but the single-thread performance is also robust, which is critical for gaming workloads that often rely on a few strong cores.

In Doom, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 99 on Ultra to 164 on Low, with the GPU handling the rendering load. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide enough headroom to feed the Intel Arc B570 without bottlenecking, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz and single-thread score of 943 in 3DMark contribute to this performance, ensuring that game logic and draw calls are processed efficiently.

However, at 4K, the data shows a different story. The FPS drops significantly, with the average falling from 164 at 1080p Low to 57 at 4K Low. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU’s role diminishes. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s 32 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (with DDR4 support) are sufficient for the game’s demands, but the Arc B570’s 10 GB memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are the determining factors at high resolutions. The CPU’s percentile rank of 81 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29123, reinforces that it is a high-performing processor, but the combo’s overall rank of 2332 out of 2930 suggests that the GPU holds the combo back in this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 provides insight into how this combo scales with resolution. Starting with the High preset, the average FPS is 121 at 1080p, 78 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K. This represents a 35.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, with the 4K resolution imposing a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU.

For the Low preset, the averages are 164 at 1080p, 106 at 1440p, and 57 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35.4%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 46.2%, mirroring the High preset’s scaling pattern. This consistency suggests that the bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions, regardless of the quality settings. The Medium preset shows averages of 143 at 1080p, 92 at 1440p, and 50 at 4K, with the 1080p to 1440p drop at 35.7% and the 1440p to 4K drop at 45.7%. The Ultra preset follows the same trend, with averages of 99 at 1080p, 64 at 1440p, and 35 at 4K, representing a 35.4% and 45.3% drop respectively.

The data indicates that the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5800X) is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, as the FPS differences between settings are relatively small (164 Low vs 99 Ultra, a 39.6% spread). At 1440p, the spread narrows slightly (106 Low vs 64 Ultra, a 39.6% spread), but at 4K, the spread widens (57 Low vs 35 Ultra, a 38.6% spread), reinforcing that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The Intel Arc B570’s 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the key constraints at 4K, as the pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s struggle to keep up with the increased demand.

The resolution scaling analysis shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can fully utilize the GPU’s capabilities. At 4K, the performance drops below the ideal threshold for a fast-paced shooter, with even the Low preset averaging only 57 FPS. The data suggests that users should either stick to 1440p or lower settings at 4K to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2332nd out of 2930 tested combinations in Doom, placing it in the 79.6th percentile of the database. This rank indicates that while the combo performs adequately, there are 2331 other combinations that deliver higher measured FPS in this game. The rank is influenced by the GPU’s performance, as the CPU’s percentile rank among all CPUs is 81, which is higher than the combo’s overall rank.

The Intel Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, with a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534, delta 0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (score 20582, delta -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (score 20480, delta 0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (score 20662, delta -0.5%). These small deltas (all within 0.5%) indicate that the B570 sits in a tightly contested performance tier, but none of these rivals are directly comparable to the CPU-GPU pairing in this analysis.

The combo rank of 2332 suggests that the Intel Arc B570 is a mid-tier GPU, and when paired with a high-end CPU like the Ryzen 7 5800X, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s strong synthetic scores (e.g., 15476 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 7586 in 3DMark 16 threads) do not translate to a top-tier gaming rank because the GPU cannot keep up at higher resolutions. In contrast, the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (avg score 29093) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (avg score 28940), show that the 5800X is competitive in processing power, but the combo’s rank is dragged down by the GPU’s limitations.

The data indicates that this combo is best viewed as a 1080p or 1440p gaming solution, where the rank would likely be higher relative to other combinations. At 4K, the combo’s performance falls behind, as evidenced by the 35 FPS average on Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The rank of 2332 out of 2930 is a reflection of the overall performance across all settings and resolutions, but the measured FPS shows that the combo can still deliver a good experience at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + Intel Arc B570 combo in Doom is as follows:

1920x1080:

• High: Average FPS 121
• Low: Average FPS 164
• Medium: Average FPS 143, with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164
• Ultra: Average FPS 99

At 1080p, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 164 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 121 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset drops to 99 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 39.6% decrease from Low. The data suggests that the CPU and GPU work well together at this resolution, with no significant bottleneck.

2560x1440:

• High: Average FPS 78
• Low: Average FPS 106
• Medium: Average FPS 92, with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 106
• Ultra: Average FPS 64

At 1440p, the performance drops by approximately 35-36% across all settings compared to 1080p. The Low preset averages 106 FPS, which is still very smooth, while High averages 78 FPS and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 79 FPS, which is close to the High average, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed. The 64 FPS on Ultra is at the edge of playability for a fast-paced shooter, but the High preset offers a better experience with a 21.9% higher average.

3840x2160:

• High: Average FPS 42
• Low: Average FPS 57
• Medium: Average FPS 50, with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 58
• Ultra: Average FPS 35

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches playability. The Medium preset averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 43, which is borderline for a fast-paced game. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows a significant drop from 1440p to 4K, with the average FPS on Low falling from 106 to 57, a 46.2% decrease. This indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s 10 GB memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality 4K gaming, while the CPU’s performance remains consistent.

The measured FPS breakdown reveals that the combo’s sweet spot is at 1080p and 1440p, where it can deliver 60+ FPS on most settings. At 4K, only the Low preset provides a playable experience, and even then, the average of 57 FPS is marginal. The data supports the conclusion that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing ample headroom and the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.