Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with this AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B370 combination shows a clear pattern: playable performance exists only at 1080p, and only with reduced settings. At 4K, the results are strictly unplayable across every preset tested.

At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate recorded is 31 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings drop to 24 FPS average, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS. High settings produce 19 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 13 FPS average. None of these numbers approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the Low preset result sits below half of that target.

At 2560x1440, performance improves substantially but still falls short of playable. Low settings deliver 54 FPS average, which is close to the 60 FPS target but not over it. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra drops to 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 31 FPS, showing how heavily the graphics presets impact this combination.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes. Low settings reach 80 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. Medium settings hit 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings fall to 49 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The jump from 1080p Low to 1080p Medium costs 18 FPS on average, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 13 FPS.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions is steep. Comparing Low settings, 1080p delivers 80 FPS, 1440p delivers 54 FPS, and 4K delivers 31 FPS. That is a 49 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at the same preset. On Medium settings, the progression is 62 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows 34 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint in this pairing for Evolve. The GPU sits at the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster). This is a very low-end graphics solution, and the frame rate results reflect that positioning.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600, by contrast, is a much stronger component. It sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007, 0.2% slower), the AMD EPYC 7742 (16998, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067, 0.2% faster), and the AMD EPYC 7573X (17070, 0.2% faster). The CPU has 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and a single-core score of 2124.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU bottleneck. When moving from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings, the average FPS drops from 80 to 54, a 32.5% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K on the same preset drops from 54 to 31, another 42.6% reduction. These steep drops as pixel count increases are classic signs of a GPU-limited system. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would stay relatively flat across resolutions because the CPU workload would not change much.

The gap between presets also points to GPU limitation. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 46 FPS (80 vs 34). At 1440p, the same preset gap is 31 FPS (54 vs 23). At 4K, it is 18 FPS (31 vs 13). The fact that higher settings compress the frame rate range further indicates that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings at higher resolutions, leaving little headroom for additional graphical work.

For a game like Evolve, an FPS title from 2015, this combination is unbalanced. The CPU has ample headroom for this workload, but the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough to take advantage of it. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 80 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can handle the game's simulation and draw call load. But at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear wall, and no CPU-side improvement would recover the lost performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That puts it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the GPU's very low percentile position (5th among all GPUs) dragging down an otherwise capable CPU.

The delta between this combo's rank and the top of the database is substantial. The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is the primary driver of this low placement. For context, the GPU's nearest rivals in the database are all older discrete mobile and entry desktop parts, with scores ranging from 1168 to 1192. This is not a GPU that competes with modern mid-range or high-end cards, and the Evolve results confirm that.

The CPU, taken in isolation, would rank much higher. The Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile placement and its benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 15045, Geekbench multicore 7372, Passmark multithread 17700) indicate a processor that can handle demanding workloads. But in this pairing, the GPU limits the system to frame rates that place it near the bottom of the database.

The measured FPS results align with this ranking. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p, no preset reaches 60 FPS. At 4K, the best result is 31 FPS on Low. These are the kinds of numbers that produce a rank in the lower percentiles, and the data is consistent across resolutions and settings.

It is notably the combo does clear 60 FPS at 1080p on Low and Medium presets. That means the system is not completely non-functional for this game, but its ceiling is very low. The rank of 3414 out of 3700 reflects a configuration that can play the game only at the lowest resolution with reduced settings.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution and settings. Using the database's playable threshold of 60 FPS, the verdict is clear: 1080p is the only resolution where this system achieves playable performance, and only on Low or Medium settings.

At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low and Medium. Low averages 80 FPS, and Medium averages 62 FPS. The best playable setting at this resolution is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. High (49 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The closest result is Low at 54 FPS average, which is 6 FPS short of the threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. None of these are close enough to recommend.

At 3840x2160, the results are worse. Low averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. This resolution is not viable for this game with this hardware.

The practical verdict is that this system can run Evolve at 1080p with Medium settings, delivering an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The minimum frame rate does dip below 60 FPS, so players may notice occasional stutter during heavy scenes, but the average is above the threshold. For a smoother experience, Low settings at 1080p deliver 80 FPS average with no recorded minimum or maximum, suggesting a more consistent frame pacing.

For anyone planning to play at 1440p or 4K, this combination will not deliver a playable experience in Evolve. The GPU simply does not have the horsepower, and no CPU or setting adjustment can overcome that limitation at those resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K?

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is 31 FPS average on Low settings. Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. All fall far below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1080p?

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 1920x1080, delivering 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. Low settings achieve 80 FPS average, but Medium offers higher visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The steep frame rate drops as resolution increases are consistent with a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1440p on Low settings?

A: The system averages 54 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low settings. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 1440p not viable for this game.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% faster). It outperforms the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 by 1.4%.

Q: What is the system's overall rank for Evolve in the database?

A: The combination ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. This low rank is primarily driven by the GPU's weak performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average is 31 FPS on Low, and the database records no best settings for this resolution because nothing is playable.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold either. The closest is Low at 54 FPS average, which is 6 FPS short. The database records no best settings for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is Medium. It delivers 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for this system. Low settings deliver 80 FPS average and are also playable, but Medium provides better visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS average threshold.

For players who prioritize frame rate consistency over visual quality, Low at 1080p is the safer choice, since the 80 FPS average provides more headroom above the 60 FPS threshold and the recorded data shows no minimum or maximum values, suggesting consistent performance. For players who want the best visuals this system can manage while staying playable, Medium at 1080p is the ceiling. High settings at 1080p average 49 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. Neither is recommended for this game.