Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a mixed bag of performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS that remains sensitive to both CPU and GPU workload. The data shows this combo is capable of smooth play at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested presets. This pairing sits near the bottom of the tested field, ranking 2971 out of 3700 combos, yet the measured results indicate it can handle the game's demands when resolution and detail levels are managed appropriately.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 83 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists High as the best playable setting at this resolution, with an average of 83 FPS.

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

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 71 FPS. Low also clears 60 FPS with an average of 92 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets reach 60 FPS. The highest average is 52 FPS on Low settings, while High, Medium, and Ultra produce 32, 40, and 22 FPS respectively. The verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, sitting virtually tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5%). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Arc B570 occupy?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%).

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has a launch MSRP of 219 USD.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data shows the Ryzen 5 5600F and Arc B570 each sit in a tight cluster of comparable hardware. For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T, all within 0.5% of the 5600F's average score of 36945. A system builder swapping in any of these processors would see nearly identical synthetic performance, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform features rather than compute capability.

On the GPU side, the Arc B570's average score of 20556 places it alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Intel Arc A750 (20582), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). The Arc A750 is particularly noteworthy as a direct desktop alternative from the same vendor, offering essentially the same performance profile with a delta of -0.1%. The RTX 3070 Mobile represents the laptop segment, but its score indicates that desktop users seeking similar frame rates could consider any of these four cards as substitutes.

For Evolve specifically, these rival components would behave almost identically to the tested pairing. The measured FPS data for the 5600F + B570 combo shows that the system is playable at 1080p and 1440p, and the nearest rivals would produce results within a few frames per second of those numbers. The ranking of 2971 out of 3700 combos reflects the overall position of this hardware tier, not a unique shortcoming of these specific parts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance: Low settings average 137 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122, High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58 FPS. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset nearly reaches the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra falling just 2 FPS short.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers scale down predictably. Low settings produce an average of 92 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 82, High drops to 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, matching the 60 FPS minimum exactly while maintaining a comfortable average.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings average 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the spread between Low and Ultra represents a 30 FPS difference, underscoring the GPU's strain at 4K resolution.

The data shows a consistent scaling factor between resolutions. At High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 83 to 56 FPS, a reduction of about one-third. The same settings at 4K produce 32 FPS, roughly another one-third reduction. This linear scaling suggests the Arc B570's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus are adequate for the workload, but raw compute throughput becomes the bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The Verdict

This combo can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher, but only at specific resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the system clears the threshold with High (83 FPS), Low (137 FPS), and Medium (106 FPS) presets, with High being the best visual quality option that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset fails at 58 FPS, missing the mark by a narrow 2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low (92 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS), with Medium representing the best balance of quality and speed. The Medium preset's average of 71 FPS includes a minimum of 60 FPS, meaning the system holds the threshold even during demanding scenes. High (56 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are not playable.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best result is 52 FPS on Low, which still falls 8 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. The verdict data confirms this, listing no playable settings for 4K. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

The practical takeaway: this PC is a solid 1080p performer and a capable 1440p machine when settings are tuned to Medium, but it is not a 4K gaming solution for Evolve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU share responsibility across different resolutions. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the Arc B570, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings (137 FPS). The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (137 to 58 FPS) reflects the GPU's increasing workload as visual effects ramp up, while the CPU keeps pace throughout.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60, while High drops to 56 FPS. This 15 FPS gap between Medium and High indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with preset selection. The Arc B570's 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units handle the increased pixel count, but the strain shows at higher quality levels.

At 4K, the GPU dominates the performance picture entirely. The spread from Low (52 FPS) to Ultra (22 FPS) shows a 30 FPS range, and even the lowest preset cannot reach 60 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the Arc B570's compute capacity is saturated by the sheer pixel output required. The 80 ROPs and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K at this game's settings.

Comparing resolutions, the data shows that the CPU matters most at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 100 FPS and the processor's single-thread performance (2872 in Passmark) is exercised fully. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's influence wanes. At 4K, the system is entirely GPU-bound, and even a stronger processor would not meaningfully improve the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the pairing in the bottom 20% of the database, reflecting the hardware tier rather than any specific incompatibility with the game. The ranking makes sense given the GPU's 65th percentile position and the CPU's 85th percentile standing; the combo's overall position is dragged down by the GPU's mid-range performance.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo performs admirably, with three presets clearing 60 FPS and a best average of 137 FPS on Low. At 1440p, two presets are playable, with Medium providing a solid 71 FPS average. The 4K results, where no preset reaches 60 FPS, are the primary reason for the low ranking among the 3700 combos.

Compared to the nearest rival hardware, this combo would rank similarly. The GPU rivals, including the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve given their benchmark scores are within 0.5% of the B570. The CPU rivals, all within 0.5% of the 5600F, would not shift the ranking meaningfully. The 2971 position is therefore representative of this entire hardware tier, not an outlier. For a builder targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming in Evolve, this combo performs as expected for its class, but it will not compete with higher-tier configurations that achieve playable 4K results.