Evolve

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B570 combination sits at rank 2971 out of 3700 tested combos in the database. This places it in the lower half of tested pairings, which is unsurprising given the market segments these two parts target. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 part that lands in the 71st percentile against all CPUs, meaning it is faster than about 71% of all processors we have tested. The GPU, meanwhile, is a new-gen Arc 5 part that hits the 65th percentile against all GPUs.

In this specific pairing, the data indicates a balanced combo: the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at the resolutions tested, and the GPU provides a meaningful uplift over the CPU's integrated graphics (which this CPU does not have). For the game Evolve, the recorded measurements show that this combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine, but 4K at high settings is beyond its reach.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest recorded rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-1260P is the closest match, sitting just 0.2% behind in average CPU score. In real-world terms, these two chips will be indistinguishable in Evolve, as the margin is within run-to-run variance. The Intel Core i5-11400 is also a near match, sitting 0.2% ahead, so it will perform virtually identically in this title. For a data-center class chip with similar single-thread and multi-thread heft, the AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 are 0.2% and 0.2% away, respectively. All four of these CPUs will deliver the same frame pacing and physics behavior in Evolve as the Ryzen 5 3600.

On the GPU side, the closest recorded rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% higher. The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% off. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% higher. Any of these GPUs would trade blows with the Arc B570 in Evolve; none represent a major step up or down.

CPU and GPU Roles

Evolve is a physics-heavy FPS title. The CPU is responsible for AI, physics simulation, and game logic, and the data we have shows the Ryzen 5 3600 is well matched to the Arc B570. The CPU's 12 threads matter here; Evolve's bot and wildlife simulations can use all of them. At 1080p, the CPU is not the limiting factor: the GPU is.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU scores do not change across resolutions, but the GPU workload grows. At 1080p High, the database shows 83 FPS average. Dropping to Low raises that to 137 FPS, a 65% jump. Medium sits at 106 FPS, and Ultra is 58 FPS, just barely under the 60 FPS threshold. This scaling tells the story: at 1080p, the CPU has more than enough headroom, and the Arc B570's rasterizers and shaders dominate the outcome. The data shows that the largest spread comes with the Arc's specialization count and the 160-bit memory bus, which are built for high throughput at these more moderate resolutions.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the situation shifts. The CPU still has headroom, but the GPU's workload increases. High preset drops to 56 FPS, a 33% drop from the 1080p High result. Low settings hit 92 FPS. Medium is the sweet spot at 71 FPS with a recorded minimum of 60 FPS. Ultra is down to 39 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is where the Arc B570 starts to show its mid-range nature. Notably, the minimum recorded FPS at Medium still sits at exactly 60, meaning the 1% lows are acceptable. At 1440p, the CPU is still not the issue; the GPU continues to be the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the story changes drastically. The Arc B570 cannot keep 60 FPS at any preset. The best recorded number is at Low: 52 FPS average. Medium drops to 40 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 22 FPS. That Low number is worth noting: it is the only 4K preset that even gets close to playable, and it is only 86% of the 60 FPS ideal. The 4K results show the Arc's memory bandwidth and rasterization limits. The CPU is entirely off the hook at this resolution, but the GPU is overwhelmed.

The Verdict

The database's verdict system marks a resolution as "playable" if the average FPS is at or above 60. Here is the breakdown:

• 3840x2160: No preset clears 60 FPS. The best is Low at 52 FPS. This resolution is not playable with this combo if you demand a locked 60.
• 2560x1440: Low and Medium clear the threshold. Medium is the best pick, averaging 71 FPS with a recorded minimum of 60. Ultra and High do not clear.
• 1920x1080: High, Low, and Medium are all flagged as playable. High is the best choice, averaging 83 FPS. Ultra sits at 58 FPS, just below the bar.

So the practical verdict: this PC can run Evolve at 1080p and 1440p with the right presets. At 1080p, set the game to High for a comfortable margin. At 1440p, Medium is the most demanding preset that still holds a 60 FPS minimum. Avoid the Ultra and High presets at 1440p, and skip 4K entirely. The Arc B570 does not have enough rendering headroom for 4K in this title.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 enough for Evolve?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 part. Its multicore score places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The data shows it is not the limiting component in this combo; the GPU is the constraint at every resolution.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 bottleneck the Ryzen 5 3600?

A: No. The balanced nature of this pairing is shown by the FPS results scaling normally across presets and resolutions. The recorded data does not show any CPU-bound frame pacing issues.

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080?

A: The High preset gives an average of 83 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains above 60 FPS. Low and Medium are also above 60, but High delivers the best visual quality without sacrificing the frame rate.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but not at every preset. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS with a 60 FPS minimum and is the best visual quality that still stays playable. Low is also playable at 92 FPS average.

Q: Is 4K possible?

A: No. The best recorded average at 3840x2160 is 52 FPS at Low settings, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Arc B570 does not have enough fill-rate or bandwidth for Evolve at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160: No preset clears 60 FPS. The playable threshold is not met; the closest is Low at 52 FPS.

2560x1440: Medium is the most demanding playable preset. It averages 71 FPS with a recorded minimum of 60 FPS. Low is also playable at 92 FPS average.

1920x1080: High is the best pick. It averages 83 FPS and clears the 60 FPS line with room to spare. Low and Medium are also playable, but High is the best visual quality that stays above the threshold.