Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 form a combination that is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5500, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a 4.20 GHz boost clock and a launch MSRP of $159, sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Arc B370, an integrated GPU with 1280 shading units and a 25 W TDP, sits in the 5th percentile. In Evolve, this pairing delivers playable frame rates only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium presets. The recorded data shows a clear GPU bottleneck at every resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for Evolve with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low runs at 80 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the closest is 1440p Low at 54 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 19593. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, scores 19617, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% higher, the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% lower, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.7% higher. The CPU is essentially on par with these parts.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, a 0.2% difference. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% higher, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% lower. This GPU is extremely low-end.

Q: Why does resolution scaling hurt frame rates so much?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 80 at 1080p to 54 at 1440p and 31 at 4K. This steep decline occurs because the GPU has limited resources; the CPU remains the same across all tests. The GPU’s low shading unit count and 25 W TDP are consistent with this bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 3414 out of 3700, meaning only 286 tested combinations perform worse. This places it in the bottom tier for Evolve.

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: No. The highest average at 1440p is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium is 42 FPS, High is 33, and Ultra is 23.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint in this pairing. The CPU’s 73rd percentile standing and strong multi-thread scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 16429, indicate it has ample headroom for a 2015 FPS title. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 5th percentile and delivers only 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Resolution scaling confirms this imbalance. At Low settings, 1080p yields 80 FPS, 1440p yields 54 FPS, and 4K yields 31 FPS. The same pattern holds for Medium: 62, 42, and 24 FPS respectively. This consistent drop of roughly 26 to 18 FPS per resolution step is far larger than what the CPU alone would cause. The GPU’s integrated nature, with system shared memory and a 25 W TDP, leaves it unable to feed the CPU’s demands at higher pixel counts.

At 1080p, the GPU still limits performance. Even at Low, the average is 80 FPS, which is not exceptionally high for a 6-core CPU. The Ultra preset drops to 34 FPS, a 46 FPS gap from Low. At 1440p and 4K, the gap narrows in absolute terms but the frame rates become unplayable. The CPU is never the primary factor; its 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Evolve’s workload.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 3414 out of 3700, this combination sits in the bottom 7.7% of the database. Only 286 tested combos perform worse. This low position is entirely attributable to the GPU. The CPU’s 73rd percentile and an average benchmark score of 19593 place it well above average, but the GPU’s 5th percentile and score of 1184 drag the overall result down.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo can manage 60 FPS only on Low and Medium. At higher resolutions, it falls far short. This is a system that can handle older or less demanding titles at 1080p, but for Evolve it is near the bottom of the field.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 5500’s average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617, -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, -0.4%), Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, +0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723, -0.7%) would all produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve. Swapping the Ryzen 5 5500 for any of these would not change the playable settings.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are also close. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4%) all score within 1.4% of the Intel Arc B370. A system using any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Evolve, meaning the same 1080p Low/Medium limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 19 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 31 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 24 | 20 | 27 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 13 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 33 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 54 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 42 | 35 | 48 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 23 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 49 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 80 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 62 | 53 | 72 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 34 | N/A | N/A |

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min and max values. At 1080p, the spread is 53 to 72 FPS, a 19 FPS range. At 1440p, it is 35 to 48 FPS, a 13 FPS range. At 4K, it is 20 to 27 FPS, a 7 FPS range. These ranges show that even within a single preset, the GPU’s variable performance is noticeable, but the averages are what determine playability.

The Verdict

According to the verdict data, this system can run Evolve at 60 FPS only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The best playable preset is Medium, which averages 62 FPS. Low runs at 80 FPS and is also playable. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold; the closest is Low at 54 FPS. At 3840x2160, the highest average is 31 FPS on Low, far below the threshold. Therefore, the PC is not suitable for 1440p or 4K gaming in Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. Low also qualifies, but Medium offers better visual quality while still clearing the threshold. At 2560x1440, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no best setting; the highest average is 54 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, likewise, no playable settings exist; the best average is 31 FPS on Low. For users who must play at higher resolutions, reducing to 1080p is the only way to reach 60 FPS.