Evolve

FAQ

Q: What kind of processor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, and what are its key specifications?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it has a 65 W TDP. The processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 interface and has a launch MSRP of $229.

Q: What is the Intel Arc B390 GPU, and how does it connect to the system?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with the Panther Lake chip, manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it uses system shared memory. It connects via an integrated graphics interface (IGP) with no dedicated power connectors, and its TDP is 80 W.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, which is 0.1% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.3% behind. The differences are minimal, placing the 7400F in a tight competitive cluster.

Q: What does the GPU benchmark data show for the Intel Arc B390?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has a single recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 9, meaning it sits in the lower performance tier. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% behind.

Q: Which resolutions and settings allow this combo to reach 60 FPS in Evolve?

A: According to the verdict data, at 1920x1080, both Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium achieving 69 FPS average as the best setting. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable, hitting exactly 60 FPS average. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable, meaning none reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the combo rank for this system in Evolve?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3288 out of 3700 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating that while the system can handle the game at certain settings, it is not among the high-performing combinations.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 3288 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This percentile position, roughly in the bottom 11% of all combos, reflects the significant imbalance between a relatively strong processor and a very weak integrated GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F itself performs well in synthetic benchmarks, sitting at the 83rd percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. However, the Intel Arc B390 sits at just the 9th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 1482. This mismatch means the GPU becomes the primary constraint in nearly every gaming scenario.

The rank of 3288 out of 3700 signals that the majority of tested systems deliver better frame rates in Evolve. The data shows that the GPU's nearest rivals, all of which are older or lower-end NVIDIA parts, score within a narrow band of 1443 to 1463, which is 1.3% to 2.7% behind the Arc B390. This places the GPU in a class with entry-level discrete graphics from over a decade ago, which is a poor match for a modern FPS title. The CPU, by contrast, has rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H that are within 0.3% of its average score, showing that processor performance is not the limiting factor here. The overall combo rank, therefore, is driven almost entirely by the GPU's low standing in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Evolve were recorded across three resolutions and four settings presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The data includes average FPS for all combinations, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded only for Medium settings at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings produce an average of 34 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. High settings drop the average to 21 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 14 FPS. None of these averages come close to the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the maximum recorded frame rate at Medium, 30 FPS, is half of what would be needed for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain modest. Low settings reach an average of 60 FPS, which exactly meets the playable threshold. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High settings average 36 FPS. Ultra settings average 25 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p provides a significant boost, with Low settings doubling from 34 FPS to 60 FPS. However, only the lowest preset clears the bar.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. Low settings average 89 FPS, well above the threshold. Medium settings average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. High settings average 54 FPS, just below the threshold. Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution drops, the GPU has more headroom, but the gap between presets remains large. At 1080p, Low and Medium are playable, while High and Ultra are not.

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU's limitations. From 1080p Low at 89 FPS to 1440p Low at 60 FPS, the frame rate drops by 33%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the drop is from 60 FPS to 34 FPS, a 43% reduction. For Medium settings, the progression is 69 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. High settings go from 54 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p to 21 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 37 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends entirely on the resolution and settings selected. The verdict data is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. None of the four presets reach the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average, 34 FPS at Low, is still 26 FPS short of playable. At this resolution, the system is not viable for Evolve.

At 2560x1440, the system becomes playable, but only at Low settings. The average FPS at Low is exactly 60, meeting the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 46, 36, and 25 respectively. The best playable setting is Low, with an average of 60 FPS. This is a marginal result; the system just barely reaches the threshold, and any demanding scene could push it below.

At 1920x1080, the system offers a more comfortable experience. Both Low and Medium settings are playable, with averages of 89 and 69 FPS respectively. Medium is the best playable setting, delivering 69 FPS average. High settings at 54 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are not playable. For a 1080p gamer, this system can handle Evolve at Medium settings with a reasonable frame rate, though the minimum recorded FPS at Medium is 59, which is just one frame below the threshold.

The overall verdict is that this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming at Medium settings, capable of 1440p only at the lowest quality, and unsuitable for 4K. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited, with the integrated Arc B390 unable to sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions or quality presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the Intel Arc B390. The CPU is a strong performer, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. It sits at the 83rd percentile versus all CPUs, indicating that processor performance is not the bottleneck in this system. The GPU, on the other hand, is a weak link. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile versus all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all entry-level parts from NVIDIA.

The scaling between resolutions and presets shows that the GPU's role becomes more dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system achieves 89 FPS at Low and 69 FPS at Medium. At 1440p, those numbers drop to 60 and 46. At 4K, they fall to 34 and 26. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound system: as the pixel count rises, the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are exhausted, and frame rates plummet. The CPU's role, by contrast, is relatively constant across resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7400F has enough single-thread performance to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows while the CPU's workload remains similar.

The presets also reveal the GPU's limitations. The jump from Low to Ultra at any resolution is substantial. At 1080p, Low averages 89 FPS while Ultra averages 37 FPS, a 58% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 60 to 25 FPS, a 58% reduction. At 4K, it is from 34 to 14 FPS, a 59% reduction. This consistent pattern indicates that the GPU's shading units and texture units are saturated by the higher quality presets, regardless of resolution. The CPU, with its six Zen 4 cores, is unlikely to be the limiting factor even at Ultra settings, given its strong Cinebench scores.

The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions and settings. The CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates if the GPU could deliver them. The evidence lies in the CPU's benchmark scores, which are comparable to much more powerful GPUs' typical pairings, while the GPU's scores are in the lowest percentile. For users considering this combo, the upgrade path is clear: improving the GPU would yield dramatic gains, while upgrading the CPU would provide diminishing returns for gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data allows for a precise recommendation of the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The closest is Low, which averages 34 FPS, but that is far below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. No preset meets the requirement, so the system cannot be recommended for 4K gaming in Evolve.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low, with an average of 60 FPS. This exactly meets the threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, which is 14 FPS below the target. High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The recommendation is clear: use Low settings at 1440p to achieve a playable frame rate. The minimum FPS at Low is not recorded, but the average of 60 suggests that the system is right at the edge.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 69 FPS. This is 9 FPS above the threshold, providing a small margin of safety. The minimum recorded FPS at Medium is 59, which is just below the threshold, but the average is comfortably above. Low settings average 89 FPS, but Medium is the most demanding preset that remains playable. High settings average 54 FPS, which is 6 FPS below the threshold, and Ultra averages 37 FPS.

For users who prioritize visual quality, the recommendation at 1080p is Medium. For those who want a larger frame rate buffer, Low settings at 1080p provide 89 FPS, but the data suggests that Medium is the best balance of quality and performance. At 1440p, the choice is forced: only Low is playable. At 4K, the system is not viable for this game.

The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is significant at 1080p, with a 15 FPS difference (69 vs 54). This suggests that the GPU's limitations become apparent when transitioning from Medium to High, likely due to increased texture and shading demands. The same pattern holds at 1440p, where Low to Medium drops from 60 to 46 FPS, and at 4K, where Low to Medium drops from 34 to 26 FPS. The recommended settings are therefore those that keep the GPU within its comfortable operating range, which for this system means Low at 1440p and Medium at 1080p.