Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B570 is a combination that ranks 2971st out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database. This is not a system that can dominate the game at maximum settings across all resolutions, but it delivers a solid, playable experience at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is a 1080p-focused performer, with 1440p viable only when dropping from the highest preset, and 4K falling short of the 60 FPS playability threshold in every tested configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2971 out of 3700 tested combinations means it sits in the 20th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for Evolve. That is not a flattering position, but the raw percentile for the individual components tells a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has a percentile of 75 against all CPUs, indicating it is a strong processor in isolation. The Intel Arc B570, by contrast, has a percentile of 65 against all GPUs, showing it is a mid-tier graphics card. Together, they underperform relative to what their individual percentiles might suggest, which is typical for a game that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions and presets.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600X is essentially tied with several other processors. Its average benchmark score of 21771 is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749) and 0.5% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874) and the Intel Core i7-11700 (21891). It is also 0.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class—there are no surprise bottlenecks or standout gains here. The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar story: the Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.4% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), while being 0.1% below the Intel Arc A750 (20582) and 0.5% below the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). Again, the differences are fractional, so the GPU is performing right in line with its direct competitors.

The fact that this combo ranks so low despite having components that are statistically average relative to their peers points to Evolve being particularly demanding. The game’s release date of 2015-02-09 suggests it is not a modern title, but the benchmark data shows that high settings at 4K still crush this hardware. The combination of a mid-range CPU and a mid-range GPU simply does not have enough headroom for the game’s most punishing configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component matters more for Evolve requires examining the measured FPS across resolutions and presets. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS drops dramatically, which strongly indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 137 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 92 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, it falls further to 52 FPS, which is 43% below the 1440p result and 62% below the 1080p result. This steep decline with resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-limited system.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing presets at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, going from Low (137 FPS) to Medium (106 FPS) is a 23% drop, and from Medium to High (83 FPS) is another 22% drop. These reductions are large, but they are not as steep as the resolution-based declines. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low (92 FPS) to Medium (71 FPS) is a 23% drop, and Medium to High (56 FPS) is a 21% drop. The similarity in these percentage drops across resolutions suggests that while the GPU is the main constraint, the CPU still has to keep up with the game’s logic and physics, and the Ryzen 5 5600X is doing its job without becoming the limiting factor.

The Ultra preset is where the GPU’s limits become stark. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 39 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 22 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at each resolution is disproportionate: at 1080p, High (83 FPS) to Ultra (58 FPS) is a 30% loss; at 1440p, High (56 FPS) to Ultra (39 FPS) is a 30% loss; at 4K, High (32 FPS) to Ultra (22 FPS) is a 31% loss. This consistent 30% penalty for enabling Ultra indicates that the Ultra preset adds a heavy load—likely from advanced shading or post-processing effects—that this GPU cannot handle at playable frame rates except at the lowest resolutions.

In practical terms, the CPU is not the issue. The Ryzen 5 5600X’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11838 and a single-core score of 1541, show it has ample compute for a 2015-era game. The GPU is the component that determines what settings are viable, and the data confirms that the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for Evolve’s higher presets at 4K, where even Low settings only reach 52 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the combo is fully playable at every preset except Ultra. Low settings deliver an average of 137 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. Medium settings produce 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS, meaning even the lowest recorded frame rate is well above 60 FPS. High settings yield 83 FPS, still comfortably playable. Ultra settings, however, drop to 58 FPS average, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS target and not listed as playable in the verdict data.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens. Low settings achieve 92 FPS, which is strong. Medium settings reach 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, so the minimum exactly hits the playability threshold, making it technically playable but with no headroom. High settings fall to 56 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and therefore not playable. Ultra settings drop to 39 FPS, which is far below the threshold and a poor experience for a fast-paced FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. Medium settings average 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS—every frame is below the target. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22 FPS. None of these are close to playable, and the verdict data confirms that no settings at 4K are listed as playable.

The minimum and maximum FPS data is only provided for Medium settings at each resolution, which is limiting but still informative. At 1080p Medium, the 90 FPS minimum shows that even the worst-case frame times are smooth. At 1440p Medium, the 60 FPS minimum is exactly at the threshold, suggesting occasional dips that could cause noticeable stutter during intense combat. At 4K Medium, the 34 FPS minimum is so low that the game would feel sluggish, and the 47 FPS maximum is still below the playability bar.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p High is 83 FPS, which is 23 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that High is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average FPS of 71 and a minimum FPS of 60. High settings drop to 56 FPS average, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests yes. At 4K Low, the combo only achieves 52 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it drops to 40 FPS. Since the CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions (its benchmarks show no degradation), the GPU’s limited bandwidth and compute are the limiting factors.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11700?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-11700’s score of 21891. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 58, which is below 60. At 1440p Ultra, it is 39 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 22 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at any resolution tested.

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

A: The combo ranks 2971st out of 3700 tested combos. This places it in the lower 20% of all CPU-GPU pairings, indicating that it is not a high-end configuration for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. Medium also works at 106 FPS, and Low is even faster at 137 FPS, but High is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra is not viable because it averages 58 FPS, just 2 FPS below the threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. Low is also playable at 92 FPS, but Medium offers better visuals while staying above the threshold. High is not recommended because it averages 56 FPS, and Ultra is far worse at 39 FPS.

For 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. Low averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. All are below 60 FPS, so this resolution is not viable for this combo.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings, and not at 4K. The verdict data is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings—the average FPS at Low is 52, at Medium is 40, at High is 32, and at Ultra is 22, all below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low (92 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS), with Medium being the best choice as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, High (83 FPS), Low (137 FPS), and Medium (106 FPS) are all playable, and High is the best setting.

For a game like Evolve, which is a fast-paced FPS, maintaining 60 FPS is critical for smooth aiming and reaction times. This combo achieves that at 1080p on High with 23 FPS of headroom, and at 1440p on Medium with 11 FPS of headroom. The 1440p Medium result is borderline, with a minimum FPS of exactly 60, so players who experience frame drops during intense moments may want to stick with 1080p High for a more consistent experience. The 4K results are not just below playable—they are so low (22-52 FPS) that the game would feel unresponsive and visually stuttery.

The combination of a Ryzen 5 5600X and an Intel Arc B570 is best suited for 1080p gaming, which is where it delivers its strongest performance. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is adequate for older or less demanding titles, but Evolve at 4K is out of reach. The data shows that if 4K is a requirement, this combo is not sufficient; players should target 1080p High or 1440p Medium for a playable experience.