Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a highly unusual combination in the benchmark database, and the results for Doom reflect a significant bottleneck. The i5-14400F is a strong modern desktop processor with 10 cores (6 performance and 4 efficiency) and 16 threads, boosting up to 4.70 GHz. It sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 32,279, placing it just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2%. This is a CPU with substantial headroom for gaming. The Intel Arc B370, however, is an integrated GPU (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, designed for mobile and portable devices. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, sitting just 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770. The data shows a massive mismatch: a top-tier CPU shackled to an entry-level GPU, and the frame rates in Doom tell the story of a system that is entirely GPU-limited at every resolution and setting.

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

The Intel Core i5-14400F's specifications are more than adequate for Doom, a 2016 FPS that is not known for being heavily CPU-bound. With a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the processor can handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded demands. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory further ensure that it is not a limiting factor in this pairing. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong performance: it scores 21,645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,055 in single-core, and 11,268 in Geekbench multi-core. These figures suggest that in a balanced system, the i5-14400F would easily push Doom to hundreds of frames per second at 1080p.

However, in this specific combo, the CPU's potential is entirely unrealized. The benchmark data shows that the average FPS at 1080p Low is 96, which is a playable number but far below what the CPU could drive with a discrete graphics card. The bottleneck is the Intel Arc B370. This GPU has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s. These are modest figures for a desktop gaming context. The combination of a powerful CPU and a weak GPU means that the CPU is often idle, waiting for the GPU to render each frame. The data shows that increasing the resolution from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K causes a predictable drop in FPS, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the measured FPS at 1080p High is 71, dropping to 46 at 1440p High, and then to 25 at 4K High. This scaling confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the sole arbiter of performance in this game. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and in this case, it is doing so with ample headroom to spare.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F strong enough for gaming?

A: Yes. The data shows the i5-14400F ranks in the 83rd percentile of all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and single-core score of 3,055 indicate a powerful processor that is not a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B370 is a low-performing integrated GPU. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. It is essentially tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1,190 (0.5% higher).

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 96, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience, though it is still far from the CPU's potential.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14400F support modern memory and PCIe standards?

A: Yes. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This ensures it can work with fast memory and modern expansion cards, though the integrated Arc B370 does not utilize a dedicated PCIe connection.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-14400F?

A: The launch MSRP is $196. This is a fact from the data, but it is important to note that the overall system performance is limited by the GPU, not the CPU.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a discrete GPU?

A: No. The data classifies it as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a slot width of "IGP" and a power connector of "None". It is part of the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation, built on a 3 nm process, and is designed for portable devices, not desktop gaming.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions makes the bottleneck crystal clear. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 96 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 62 FPS, a reduction of 35%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 34 FPS, which is a 65% drop from the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline is a textbook sign of a GPU-limited system. When the resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render grows exponentially, and the Arc B370 simply does not have the compute throughput to keep up. The same pattern holds for High settings: 71 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1080p to 4K is 65%, which is nearly identical to the Low settings scaling. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at all quality presets.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to stay relatively constant as the resolution increases, because the CPU's workload (draw calls, physics, game logic) remains the same regardless of pixel count. The data shows the opposite: FPS scales almost linearly with the pixel count. For example, 4K has four times the pixels of 1080p, and the FPS at 4K High (25) is roughly a third of the FPS at 1080p High (71). This is a strong indication that the Intel Arc B370 is working at its maximum capacity, and the i5-14400F is sitting idle for most of the frame time. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,090 and single-core score of 1,283 are irrelevant in this context because the GPU cannot deliver enough frames to stress the processor. In practical terms, this means that users should not expect any CPU overclocking or memory tuning to improve Doom performance in this combo. The only way to get higher FPS is to lower the resolution or settings, which the data shows can yield some gains, but the system will never reach the high refresh rates that the CPU alone could support.

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

Given the measured FPS data, the settings recommendations are straightforward. At 4K, all presets are effectively unplayable for a smooth experience. The best 4K result is 34 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target for most gamers. The Medium preset at 4K averages 29 FPS, with minimums of 25 and maximums of 34, indicating significant frame pacing issues. Ultra at 4K is the worst, averaging only 20 FPS. Therefore, 4K should be avoided entirely for this game with this combo.

At 1440p, the situation is marginally better but still not ideal. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, and it will dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62, which is a playable range but with occasional stutters. High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the data suggests that 1440p Medium is the best choice if the user has a 1440p monitor, as it provides a playable average FPS without the harsh visual downgrade of Low. However, 1440p Low is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS on average.

The most viable gaming experience is at 1080p. The Low preset averages 96 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 96, which is a very good experience and is the recommended preset for most users. It offers a solid frame rate with better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset averages 71 FPS, which is also playable and smooth, but it is a 15% drop from Medium. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel less fluid. Based on the measured rows, the best experience is 1080p Medium, as it delivers a high average FPS (84) with a narrow frame time range (71-96), indicating stable performance. This is the sweet spot for this combination of CPU and GPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2,696 out of 2,930 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database, which is a very poor ranking. To put this in perspective, this ranking means that 2,695 other CPU-GPU combinations achieved higher average frame rates in this game. The data suggests that this combo is far below the median performance level. While the CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and the overall combination is dragged down by the integrated graphics. The ranking of 2,696 is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's. In a theoretical pairing with a discrete GPU, the i5-14400F would likely rank much higher, but the measured data for this specific combo shows a system that is severely underpowered for gaming. The fact that this combo ranks so low is a clear warning to users that the Intel Arc B370 is not suitable for playing modern (or even older) FPS titles at acceptable frame rates, despite the capable CPU. The data indicates that the GPU is the single point of failure in this configuration.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance in Doom. At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows: High settings yield an average of 25 FPS. Low settings yield an average of 34 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 34 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 20 FPS. No other 4K presets have min or max values listed.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results are: High settings yield an average of 46 FPS. Low settings yield an average of 62 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 37 FPS. No other 1440p presets have min or max values listed.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are: High settings yield an average of 71 FPS. Low settings yield an average of 96 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 96 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 58 FPS. No other 1080p presets have min or max values listed.

This data reveals a few key insights. First, the difference between Low and High settings at 1080p is 25 FPS (96 vs 71), which is a 26% performance penalty for higher visual quality. Second, the Ultra preset is the only one that dips below 60 FPS at 1080p, averaging 58 FPS. Third, the Medium preset at 1080p has a minimum FPS of 71 and a maximum of 96, which shows a relatively tight frame pacing range compared to other presets. Finally, the step from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings (e.g., High) results in a 25 FPS drop (71 to 46), and the step from 1440p to 4K at High results in a 21 FPS drop (46 to 25). This linear degradation confirms the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance is unchanged across these resolutions. The data is clear: for any playable experience, users must stick to 1080p and avoid Ultra settings.