Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a mixed bag in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combination is positioned near the bottom of the tested pool, ranking 2971 out of 3700 combos. While the system fails to deliver playable performance at 4K, it manages to clear the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p and 1080p with specific settings, making it a viable option for lower-resolution gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3700 tested CPU-GPU combinations, this pairing ranks 2971st, placing it in the bottom 20% of all systems tested for Evolve. This low rank is somewhat surprising given the individual components’ strong standalone metrics — the Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B570 lands in the 65th percentile for GPUs. The discrepancy suggests that Evolve, being a title from 2015, may not fully utilize modern hardware, or that the specific driver overhead of the Arc B570 in this older game hampers overall performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% faster). On the GPU side, the Arc B570 trades blows with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and Intel Arc A750 (0.1% faster). These margins are negligible in raw compute, but in Evolve, the actual frame rates reveal a system that is heavily constrained by resolution and settings, likely due to the GPU’s driver maturity with this older DirectX title.

The average benchmark score for the CPU is 32750, while the GPU averages 20556. These numbers place the combo in a mid-tier position for general compute, but the in-game rank of 2971 suggests that Evolve is not a favorable workload for this specific pairing. The data indicates that the system is playable at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K, which aligns with a GPU that is more suited to mainstream resolutions than enthusiast 4K gaming.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU holds its own even at lower presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 52 FPS on Low to 22 FPS on Ultra, a 30 FPS swing that clearly indicates the GPU is saturated. The CPU’s role is less critical at 4K, as even the Low preset only reaches 52 FPS, suggesting that the Arc B570 cannot push enough frames regardless of CPU headroom.

At 2560x1440, the CPU begins to show its capability. The Low preset hits 92 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Low result, and the Medium preset maintains 71 FPS. This scaling shows that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at 1440p, but the GPU still limits Ultra to 39 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 21 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the CPU clearly has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits. The Low preset reaches 137 FPS, and the High preset still maintains 83 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. This pattern shows that the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the limiting factor at 1080p; instead, the Arc B570’s raw throughput dictates performance. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Evolve, as the game’s 2015 engine likely does not scale beyond a few threads, leaving the GPU as the sole arbiter of frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average frame rate is 52 FPS on Low settings, which falls short of playability. The data shows no playable settings at 4K, making this resolution a non-starter for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. Low settings also clear the threshold at 92 FPS, but Medium is the best visual quality option that remains playable. Ultra drops to 39 FPS and is not viable.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium and Low also exceed 60 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. Ultra falls to 58 FPS, missing the 60 FPS mark by just 2 frames.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 52 FPS on Low settings, and Ultra drops to 22 FPS. None of the tested presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 71 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low settings achieve 92 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while remaining playable.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Evolve at 1080p?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The Low preset reaches 137 FPS, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS, showing that the Arc B570’s throughput dictates performance. The Ryzen 5 7400F provides enough headroom, as even the most demanding preset is only 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2971st out of 3700 combinations, placing it in the bottom 20%. Despite the CPU being in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 65th percentile, the in-game performance is low, indicating that Evolve does not favor this hardware pairing.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1080p?

A: High settings at 1920x1080 yield an average of 83 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low and Medium also work, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

*Q: Does the Arc B570’s performance in Evolve match its synthetic benchmarks?*

A: No. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it near the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, but in Evolve, it fails to hit 60 FPS at 4K and barely misses at 1080p Ultra. This suggests that the older game engine does not fully utilize the Arc B570’s modern architecture.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are 52 FPS on Low, 40 FPS on Medium, 32 FPS on High, and 22 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, showing some variance, but the other presets lack min/max data. All 4K results fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 92 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 60 FPS confirms that it stays at or above the playable threshold even in dips. Low and Medium are playable, while High and Ultra are not.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 137 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS, High averages 83 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The Medium and High presets provide substantial headroom above 60 FPS, while Ultra falls just short. The Low preset’s 137 FPS indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at 1440p and 1080p, but not at 4K. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low (92 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS), with Medium being the best visual option that clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low (137 FPS), Medium (106 FPS), and High (83 FPS), with High offering the best quality while maintaining a solid margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 58 FPS, which is not playable. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, so 4K is not a viable option for this combo. The data indicates that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle High settings comfortably, and can also manage 1440p at Medium settings.