Doom

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Doom, but the benchmark data reveals a clear performance hierarchy that depends heavily on resolution and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions, explores the GPU's role, and provides actionable settings recommendations based strictly on the provided metrics.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 186.7 FPS, which drops to 119.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 65.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction in average FPS from 1080p Low to 4K Low, indicating that the Intel Arc B580 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern shifts when examining higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 134.3 FPS at 1080p to 86.5 FPS at 1440p, then to 45.3 FPS at 4K—a 66% total reduction. The consistency of this percentage drop across Low and High settings suggests the GPU is the bottleneck throughout, rather than the CPU. If the i5-13400F were limiting performance, we would expect to see smaller deltas between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU load remains relatively constant while GPU load increases.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story, with 109.1 FPS at 1080p falling to 70.6 FPS at 1440p and 40.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 40.8 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire measured set. This indicates that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the Arc B580's raw compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title.

The data suggests that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the i5-13400F provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the large FPS gains when lowering settings. At 4K, however, the GPU's limitations become dominant, and the CPU's performance is largely irrelevant to the final frame rate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both rated at 2670 MHz, with memory operating at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 13.67 TFLOPS.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is notable for a GPU in this class, and in Doom, it proves sufficient across all tested settings and resolutions, as no memory-related stutters or crashes are reflected in the measured data. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above average, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 0.7% higher in average benchmark score. The Arc B580 also edges out the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.1% and the NVIDIA P106-100 by 0.3%, showing it sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The GPU's clock behavior is straightforward: both base and boost are identical at 2670 MHz, meaning there is no dynamic overclocking headroom built into the specifications. This fixed clock strategy likely contributes to consistent performance, as the 190 W TDP is managed without thermal throttling concerns in most chassis. The 450 W suggested PSU indicates the card draws a moderate amount of power, but the exact wattage is not specified in the data.

In Doom, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings. The 4K results, however, show the GPU's limitations, with Ultra settings producing just 40.8 FPS. This suggests that the Arc B580 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Doom at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: No. The highest 4K result is 65.3 FPS at Low settings, which does not reach 60 FPS. All other 4K presets fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 40.8 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: 1440p High delivers 86.5 FPS, which is above 60 FPS while maintaining High settings. 1440p Medium achieves 104.2 FPS, and 1440p Ultra hits 70.6 FPS, all above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 4060 in this context?

A: In average benchmark scores, the RTX 4060 is 0.7% faster than the Arc B580. This margin is small enough that real-world Doom performance should be nearly identical.

Q: Is the i5-13400F holding back the Arc B580 in this game?

A: No. The FPS drops between resolutions follow a consistent GPU-bound pattern, and the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is not a bottleneck at any tested setting.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS in any configuration?

A: The lowest average FPS is 40.8 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. No minimum FPS values were recorded in the data.

*Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM ever cause issues in Doom?*

A: No. The measured data shows no indication of VRAM-related performance drops, even at 4K Ultra, suggesting 12 GB is sufficient for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 134.3 FPS on High, 186.7 FPS on Low, 159.7 FPS on Medium, and 109.1 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra is 77.6 FPS, showing a wide performance range at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are 86.5 FPS on High, 119.3 FPS on Low, 104.2 FPS on Medium, and 70.6 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 48.7 FPS, confirming the GPU becomes more limiting.

At 3840x2160, the numbers drop to 45.3 FPS on High, 65.3 FPS on Low, 54.6 FPS on Medium, and 40.8 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Ultra spread is 24.5 FPS, and no preset reaches 60 FPS.

The delta between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 121.4 FPS, while the delta between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 68.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's workload scales more dramatically at lower settings, where the CPU is less involved.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1314th out of 1681 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the 78th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 22% of tested configs perform better in this specific game.

The CPU's individual ranking is more favorable, sitting at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25236. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% higher score), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% higher), AMD EPYC 9474F (0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (0.5% lower). This cluster of CPUs within a 1% performance band indicates the i5-13400F is well-positioned in its segment.

The GPU's individual ranking is lower at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals—AMD Radeon 760M (0.1% higher), NVIDIA P106-100 (0.3% higher), RTX 4060 (0.7% higher), and RTX 4060 Mobile (1.3% lower)—show similar clustering.

The combo's overall rank of 1314 out of 1681 suggests that while the CPU is strong, the GPU drags the pair down in Doom's overall ranking. This is consistent with the FPS data, which shows the GPU as the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset delivers 109.1 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and provides the best visual experience. If higher frame rates are desired, Medium at 159.7 FPS or Low at 186.7 FPS offer substantial improvements, but the visual trade-off is significant.

At 1440p, Ultra still maintains 70.6 FPS, making it a viable option for those prioritizing image quality. High at 86.5 FPS provides a smoother experience with only a minor visual reduction. Medium at 104.2 FPS is the sweet spot for competitive play, offering excellent smoothness without excessive visual compromises.

At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low at 65.3 FPS is the only preset above 60 FPS, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium at 54.6 FPS and High at 45.3 FPS are playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Ultra at 40.8 FPS is not recommended for serious play.

The best overall experience across all resolutions is 1440p Medium, which balances the 104.2 FPS frame rate with reasonable visual fidelity. For those with 1080p displays, Ultra is recommended for the best image quality without sacrificing performance.