Doom

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Doom, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is beyond its reach. This combination ranks in the 20th percentile overall, yet its performance profile is surprisingly consistent, making it a practical choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the clear target. At this resolution, the combo achieves 121 FPS on High settings and 164 FPS on Low, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The data indicates that 4K is playable only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 42 on High, 50 on Medium, and 57 on Low. The Ultra preset drops to 35 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14400F scores 21,645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This places it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900, but 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20,582, a 0.1% difference.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The measured data provides min FPS only for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 121 FPS; at 1440p, it is 79 FPS; and at 4K, it drops to 43 FPS.

Q: What is the total combination rank for this CPU and GPU in Doom?

A: This specific combo ranks 2332 out of 2930 tested combinations. This means it outperforms roughly 20% of all tested systems for this specific game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of performance in Doom, and its specifications explain the observed FPS figures. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is also its base clock, indicating a fixed frequency design.

This memory configuration is sufficient for the demands of Doom. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high, suggesting the GPU has ample memory bandwidth and capacity for the game's textures and geometry. The 10 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at these resolutions, as evidenced by the 164 FPS result at 1080p Low settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities are equally important. With 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units, the Arc B570 delivers an FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS. This raw compute power translates directly into the high frame rates seen in the benchmark data. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are well-matched for a game like Doom, which relies heavily on fast texture sampling and geometric complexity.

The architecture is Xe2-HPG, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, and it includes 18 ray tracing cores. While Doom does not heavily utilize ray tracing, the presence of these cores and the support for DirectX 12 Ultimate ensures the GPU is future-proof. The measured results show that the GPU's role shifts from being the sole bottleneck at 4K to a more balanced workload as resolution decreases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a classic scaling pattern, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. This is a textbook example of how resolution impacts workload distribution between the CPU and GPU.

At 1920x1080, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least balanced. The average FPS on High is 121, and on Low it jumps to 164. This large jump when lowering settings suggests the CPU is keeping up well, and the GPU has headroom to push more frames. The difference between High and Low is 43 FPS, showing that graphical settings matter significantly at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The High preset delivers 78 FPS, a 35.5% drop from the 1080p High result. The Low preset still manages 106 FPS, but the gap between High and Low has narrowed to 28 FPS. This indicates the GPU is becoming a more significant factor, but the CPU still has enough power to feed it.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The High preset drops to 42 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: 78 FPS to 42 FPS on High is a 46% decrease. This dramatic drop highlights that the Arc B570's 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS of compute are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

The data shows diminishing returns at 4K. Lowering settings from High to Low only yields a 15 FPS improvement (42 to 57 FPS), which is less than the 28 FPS gain seen at 1440p. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing graphical load cannot fully compensate for the pixel-pushing demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2332 out of 2930 tested combos in Doom. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is a surprising result given the individual component scores.

The CPU itself is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, is only 0.1% faster. The GPU is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 20,556. The Intel Arc A750 is a near-identical performer, just 0.1% behind.

Despite these respectable individual rankings, the combined performance in Doom is lower than expected. This suggests that the pairing is not optimal for this specific game engine. The low combo rank could be due to driver overhead or CPU-GPU communication inefficiencies, though the data does not specify the exact cause.

However, the rank should be interpreted with caution. It is relative to all 2930 tested combinations, which include high-end systems with top-tier components. A rank of 2332 means that this combo outperforms 598 other tested systems. In absolute terms, the measured FPS at 1080p and 1440p is entirely playable, making the rank a statistical outlier compared to the real-world experience.

The delta percentages between the CPU and its rivals are minimal, under 0.5%, which means the CPU choice is unlikely to be the source of the low rank. The GPU's 0.1% performance difference from the Arc A750 also suggests that the Arc B570 is not a weak link. The rank likely reflects the overall system balance rather than a single component flaw.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

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

This is the optimal resolution for this combo. Even at Ultra settings, the frame rate stays above 90 FPS, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience. The Medium preset shows a tight range between min and max frames, indicating stable performance.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show signs of strain:

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

The Ultra preset just barely maintains a 60 FPS average, but the lack of min/max data suggests potential dips below that threshold. The Medium preset is the sweet spot here, offering a 92 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum, which is still comfortable for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened:

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

Only the Low preset achieves a playable average above 55 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 43 FPS indicates noticeable stuttering during intense scenes. High and Ultra presets are not recommended for 4K gaming on this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers 121 FPS, which is ideal for a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor. The Ultra preset is also viable at 99 FPS, offering slightly better visual fidelity without a major performance hit. If you have a 165Hz or higher refresh rate display, the Medium preset at 143 FPS is a better option, as it provides a higher frame rate with a guaranteed minimum of 121 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It achieves a 92 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent gameplay. The High preset at 78 FPS is also acceptable for a 75Hz or 100Hz monitor, but it may dip below 60 FPS in heavy combat. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is borderline; it is playable but not recommended for fast-paced action.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, delivering 57 FPS. This sacrifices visual fidelity for playability. The Medium preset at 50 FPS is too inconsistent, with a minimum of 43 FPS that will cause noticeable frame drops. High and Ultra are not recommended due to their sub-45 FPS averages.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming. The Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high settings at this resolution, and the Core i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide more than enough processing power. For 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, balancing the GPU's capabilities with acceptable visual quality. 4K gaming is only possible at Low settings, and even then, the experience is marginal.