Evolve

Can AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + Intel Arc B370 run Evolve? The short answer is yes, but only under specific conditions. The recorded data for this combination shows a system that can handle the game at 1080p with playable frame rates, but it falls short at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this pairing compares to other tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Evolve with this hardware combination are limited to average frame rates for most settings, with full min/max data only recorded for the Medium preset. Here is the exact breakdown across all tested resolutions and settings.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 31 FPS average
• Medium: 24 FPS average, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS
• High: 19 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

At 4K, the performance is consistently below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The data shows a clear struggle, with even the Low preset only achieving 31 FPS. The Medium preset's frame time variance, indicated by the 20 to 27 FPS range, suggests an inconsistent experience that would be noticeable during gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 54 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS
• High: 33 FPS average
• Ultra: 23 FPS average

At 1440p, the situation improves but remains below the 60 FPS target. The Low preset gets closest at 54 FPS, but it still does not clear the playable threshold. The Medium preset's performance, averaging 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, indicates that even mid-range settings will result in noticeable frame drops during intense action sequences.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 80 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS
• High: 49 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

Full HD is where this combination finds its footing. The Low preset delivers 80 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset also clears the threshold with an average of 62 FPS, though the minimum of 53 FPS indicates it can dip below 60 during heavy scenes. The High and Ultra presets, at 49 FPS and 34 FPS respectively, remain unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions. The Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the primary bottleneck. This is evident in the scaling of frame rates as resolution increases.

Comparing 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops significantly across all presets. For instance, the Low preset drops from 80 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p, a 32.5% decrease. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the rendering load increases with pixel count.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a relatively strong processor. Its role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU can keep up. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely doing more of the heavy lifting to maintain that 80 FPS average. However, as the resolution and preset level increase, the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's potential headroom is not fully utilized.

The scaling between presets at the same resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS from 80 to 62, a 22.5% drop. Moving from Medium to High reduces it to 49, a 21% drop. These consistent, significant drops with each preset increase point to the GPU being the constraining component. The CPU is likely capable of handling more, but the Arc B370 cannot deliver the necessary frame output.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B370 holds a rank of 3414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the bottom portion of all configurations, roughly in the 8th percentile of tested systems for this game.

This low ranking is expected given the GPU's performance class. The Arc B370's benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (with a 0.2% lower score) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (with a 0.5% lower score), are all legacy or low-end parts. The combination's rank reflects a system that is fundamentally constrained by its graphics processor.

While the CPU is a competent part, it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphically demanding title like Evolve. The data suggests that for this game, the combination's overall performance is dictated almost entirely by the GPU's capabilities.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, this PC can run Evolve, but only at 1080p with specific settings. The verdict by resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Not playable. No settings preset achieves an average FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded average is 31 FPS at Low settings.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Not playable. No settings preset achieves an average FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The best recorded average is 54 FPS at Low settings.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Playable. The Low and Medium presets both clear the 60 FPS average threshold. The best playable experience is at Medium settings, which delivers an average of 62 FPS.

For a smooth experience, the recommended configuration is 1080p with Medium settings. This yields an average of 62 FPS, which meets the playable threshold, though the recorded minimum of 53 FPS means there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS. For a more consistent experience, the Low preset at 1080p, with its 80 FPS average, provides a larger performance buffer. Higher resolutions and preset levels are not viable for achieving a playable frame rate with this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The hardware ecosystem around this combination offers several alternatives that would behave similarly in Evolve. These are based on the nearest rivals recorded in the database for both the CPU and GPU.

CPU Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals are all within a very tight performance band, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in this game.

• Intel Core Ultra 5 225: This processor has an average score of 36938, a 0% delta from the Ryzen 5 5600F. It would be a direct performance match.
• AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D: With an average score of 37018, this CPU is 0.2% faster. The difference is negligible.
• AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450: This chip scores 37093, making it 0.4% faster. Again, this is a minor difference.
• Intel Core i9-12900T: This processor has a score of 37112, 0.5% faster. The performance delta is small enough to be imperceptible in real-world gaming.

GPU Alternatives

The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are similarly low-performing parts, indicating that swapping to any of them would produce a comparable visual experience.

• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570: This GPU scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. Performance would be virtually identical.
• ATI Radeon HD 5770: Scoring 1190, this card is 0.5% faster. The difference is minimal.
• AMD Radeon HD 7650M: With a score of 1192, this mobile GPU is 0.7% faster. Expect similar frame rates.
• AMD FirePro M2000: This professional GPU scores 1168, which is 1.4% slower. It would be slightly less capable.

In practical terms, any of these GPU alternatives would result in the same fundamental limitation: an inability to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K, with playable performance only at 1080p on lower presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. The recorded data shows no settings preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average FPS above 60. The highest average is 31 FPS at Low settings.

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

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option, delivering an average of 62 FPS. While the Low preset is faster at 80 FPS, Medium offers a better visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile. The significant FPS drops when increasing resolution or preset level are characteristic of a GPU-limited system.

Q: How does this combination rank compared to other tested systems for Evolve?

A: This pairing ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the database, reflecting the GPU's low performance class.

Q: What are some CPUs that would perform similarly to the Ryzen 5 5600F in this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T all have average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600F. Any of these would result in nearly identical CPU-driven performance.

Q: What GPU alternatives would give a similar experience to the Arc B370?

A: The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 all have benchmark scores within 1.4% of the Arc B370. Swapping to any of these would yield similar frame rates in Evolve.