Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with an Intel Arc B580 delivers a clear performance picture in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combo handles 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but 4K is out of reach at playable settings. The measured results below come directly from testing this specific CPU-GPU pairing with the game’s built-in benchmark.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings hit an average of 155 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded across all configurations. Medium settings drop to 116.3 FPS average, still far above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings maintain 93.5 FPS average, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 63.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with a 91.5 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU scales well with reduced workload but the most demanding preset still clears the playable bar.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but the scaling pattern shifts. Low settings deliver 105.1 FPS average, while Medium produces 80.4 FPS. High settings hold at 63.6 FPS average, which is just above the playable threshold. Ultra settings at this resolution fall to 42.5 FPS average, which is a significant drop from High — a 21.1 FPS reduction. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline: 105.1, 80.4, 63.6, 42.5. This suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher presets, while the CPU maintains adequate performance throughout.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes notably. Low settings produce 57.5 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 42.5 FPS, High settings fall to 34.4 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 27.7 FPS. No 4K configuration reaches the playable mark. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 29.8 FPS, showing that even the least demanding preset cannot sustain smooth gameplay. The data indicates this combo is not suited for 4K in Evolve, regardless of settings.

All measured FPS values are averages; minimum and maximum frame times were not recorded in the data. The lack of min/max figures means stutter and frame pacing cannot be assessed, but the average FPS numbers provide a reliable baseline for comparing presets and resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63.5 FPS. This is the highest quality option available in the game’s settings menu, and the combo clears the playable threshold by 3.5 FPS. High, Medium, and Low settings also remain above 60 FPS, but Ultra represents the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS is High, averaging 63.6 FPS. This preset provides a 3.6 FPS margin over the threshold. Medium settings at 80.4 FPS and Low at 105.1 FPS also qualify, but High offers the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at this resolution falls to 42.5 FPS, so it is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings come closest at 57.5 FPS, but that is still 2.5 FPS short of playable. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind. The verdict data confirms this: the playable settings list for 4K is empty, and the best settings field is null. For 4K gaming, this combo requires either a resolution reduction or a hardware upgrade.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a larger role because the GPU has less work to do. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 974 and passmark_single_thread score of 3841, helps maintain high frame rates even at Low settings where the GPU is less stressed. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p — 155 FPS down to 63.5 FPS — shows the GPU takes on more load as settings increase, but the CPU still feeds enough frames to keep averages above 60.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more influential. The 42.5 FPS average at Ultra versus 105.1 FPS at Low indicates that the Arc B580’s rendering capability is the primary constraint at higher presets. The CPU’s role diminishes because the GPU cannot produce frames fast enough to expose CPU bottlenecks. The Intel Arc B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for Low and Medium presets, but Ultra demands more than the GPU can deliver.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. Even Low settings at 57.5 FPS fail to hit 60, meaning the Arc B580 is the limiting factor across all presets. The CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant here because the GPU cannot reach playable frame rates regardless of CPU headroom. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU bottleneck becomes more pronounced, and the CPU’s contribution shrinks.

The resolution scaling itself provides further evidence. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 155 at 1080p to 105.1 at 1440p (a 32.2% reduction) and then to 57.5 at 4K (a 62.9% reduction from 1080p). This pattern aligns with the pixel count increase, confirming that GPU rendering load grows faster than CPU workload. At Ultra settings, the drops are 63.5 to 42.5 to 27.7, showing similar proportional declines. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are sufficient for Evolve’s FPS demands, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded based on the data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7500F sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core i7-11850H has an average benchmark score of 24935, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F’s 24964 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, a 0.2% difference that places it slightly ahead. The Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 trails by 0.2%, and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 is 0.4% behind. These deltas are negligible — all four rivals would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Evolve. A builder choosing any of these processors would see no meaningful FPS difference in this game.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580’s nearest rivals show a broader spread. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B580’s 23021 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% gap in favor of the Arc B580. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, putting it 0.7% ahead. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 1% higher. These differences are small enough that all four GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Evolve. The RTX 3080’s 0.7% advantage translates to roughly 1-2 FPS in most scenarios, which is imperceptible in practice.

The combo’s overall ranking reflects this mid-pack positioning. Out of 3700 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2828th in Evolve. That places it in the lower third of all combos, but the game’s relatively modest requirements mean it still clears 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings. The ranking suggests that many faster combos exist, but the practical experience for this specific game remains positive at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with playable frame rates. At 1080p, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 63.5 FPS, making it a viable choice for maximum visual quality. At 1440p, High settings average 63.6 FPS, Medium delivers 80.4 FPS, and Low hits 105.1 FPS, all above the playable threshold. Ultra at 1440p falls to 42.5 FPS and should be avoided.

At 3840x2160, the combo cannot maintain 60 FPS on any preset. Low settings come closest at 57.5 FPS, but that is still below the threshold. The data clearly shows no playable settings exist for 4K. Gamers with 4K displays should either run the game at a lower resolution or reduce the display scale. The CPU is not the bottleneck here — the GPU’s performance ceiling prevents playable frame rates at this resolution.

For 1080p and 1440p users, this combo provides a smooth experience with room to adjust settings based on preference. The 63.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 63.6 FPS at 1440p High both sit just above the 60 FPS line, so slight frame drops could occur during intense moments, but the averages indicate consistent playability. The low settings at both resolutions offer substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, with 155 FPS at 1080p and 105.1 FPS at 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + Intel Arc B580 ranks 2828th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 76th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 24% of tested combos perform worse and 76% perform better. The ranking reflects the hardware’s mid-range positioning: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The combo’s overall rank is slightly lower than either component’s individual percentile, suggesting the GPU holds back the pairing more than the CPU does.

In practical terms, this ranking means the combo outperforms about a quarter of all tested systems in Evolve. The game’s 2015 release date means it does not demand the latest hardware, so this mid-range pairing handles it well at mainstream resolutions. The combination of a strong single-threaded CPU and a capable 12 GB GPU produces good results for a game of this era. The 2828th rank is not flattering, but it does not reflect the actual playability at 1080p and 1440p, where the data shows clear success. For 4K, the rank aligns with the inability to maintain 60 FPS. Overall, this combo is a solid choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, with the caveat that 4K is not supported at playable frame rates.