Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a distinct performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The recorded data from our measurements shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, but its playability varies sharply depending on the target display. At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at higher presets, while at 1080p and 1440p it delivers a solidly playable experience, even at maximum quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are the most demanding. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 59 FPS, which is just one frame shy of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 46 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings see the average fall further to 36 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 25 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is only viable at the lowest preset, and even then, it barely misses the playable mark.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system performs considerably better. Low settings yield an average of 104 FPS, providing a large cushion above the playable threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. High settings maintain an average of 63 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS bar. Ultra settings, however, cause the average to drop to 44 FPS, making this preset unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination shows its strongest performance. Low settings deliver an average of 155 FPS. Medium settings achieve an average of 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings reach an average of 94 FPS, and even Ultra settings sustain an average of 65 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, confirming this resolution as the sweet spot for this hardware combo.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provide context for its processing power. The CPU holds a 71st percentile rank among all tested CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which has an average benchmark score 0.1% higher. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 0.6% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 0.8% lower. These deltas indicate that the 4600G sits in a tightly contested performance band, meaning any of these processors would likely yield similar CPU-bound behavior in Evolve.

For the Intel Arc B580, the database places it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 0.6% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 0.7% lower, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 1% lower. These small percentage differences suggest that a system using the Arc B580 would produce frame rates very close to those of these rival GPUs when paired with a comparable processor. The data implies that users with any of these alternative graphics cards could expect a similar experience in Evolve, particularly at the same resolutions and settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data allows for an analysis of how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Evolve. The scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower presets.

At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial. The average frame rate drops from 155 FPS at Low to 65 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 90 FPS. This large spread suggests that the GPU is heavily loaded by the graphical enhancements at this resolution, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach high frame rates at the lower presets. The 155 FPS result at Low settings indicates that the Ryzen 5 4600G is not holding back the Arc B580 at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates at each preset are lower than at 1080p, but the pattern remains similar. Low settings average 104 FPS, while Ultra settings average 44 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 60 FPS. The GPU is still the dominant factor, as the increased pixel count places more strain on the graphics card.

At 4K, the GPU bottleneck becomes even more pronounced. Low settings average 59 FPS, while Ultra settings average 25 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 34 FPS. The fact that even Low settings cannot reach 60 FPS at 4K points to the Arc B580 being the limiting component at this resolution, as the CPU would be capable of higher frame rates based on its performance at lower resolutions. The data shows that the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, with the GPU taking on the majority of the workload.

The Verdict

The verdict on whether this PC can run Evolve depends entirely on the target resolution and settings. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdictByResolution data provides a clear answer.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at playable frame rates. No settings preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. Low settings come closest with an average of 59 FPS, but this falls short of the threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game with several presets. High, Low, and Medium settings all clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings preset is High, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. This provides a playable experience with higher visual quality, though the margin above the threshold is slim.

At 1920x1080, the system runs the game admirably. All four presets, High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. The best settings preset is Ultra, with an average of 65 FPS. This means the user can enable maximum graphical quality and still maintain a smooth, playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the Intel Arc B580 ranks at position 2787 out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places the system in the lower half of all tested configurations, specifically at the 75th percentile of the tested pool. The rank reflects the overall performance of the combo across all measured scenarios. While the system handles 1080p and 1440p well, its inability to achieve playable frame rates at 4K likely contributes to its mid-to-low ranking. The data suggests that many other hardware combinations in the database deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate recorded is 59 FPS at Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra settings produce averages of 46 FPS, 36 FPS, and 25 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The best settings preset at 2560x1440 is High, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. Low and Medium settings are also playable, with averages of 104 FPS and 80 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality while still exceeding 60 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at Ultra settings in 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 65 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G ranks at the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 0.6% higher and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 0.6% lower.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 ranks at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 0.2% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 0.6% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 0.7% lower.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded at Medium settings?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate recorded at Medium settings is 39 FPS at 3840x2160. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 68 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the minimum is 102 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings preset is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no viable settings preset. The Low preset averages 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so no preset qualifies as playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is High, with an average frame rate of 63 FPS. This preset provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 65 FPS. This allows for maximum graphical detail while maintaining smooth performance.