Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc B370 combination in Evolve shows a clear pattern: playable performance exists only at 1080p, with lower presets delivering acceptable frame rates. At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across all settings. High settings average 19 FPS, Low averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS and maximum of 27 FPS, and Ultra drops to 13 FPS. None of these 4K results approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the best 4K result (Low at 31 FPS) is less than half of what would be considered fluid.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below playable. High settings average 33 FPS, Low averages 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a 35 FPS minimum and 48 FPS maximum, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS. The 54 FPS Low result is tantalizingly close to the 60 FPS threshold but does not cross it. Medium at 1440p shows a 7 FPS gap between its average and the playable mark, with dips as low as 35 FPS during demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable territory. Low settings produce an 80 FPS average, while Medium averages 62 FPS with a 53 FPS minimum and 72 FPS maximum. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is the standout result: it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 62 FPS average, though the 53 FPS minimum indicates occasional stutter below the target. Low at 1080p offers the headroom, with an 80 FPS average that suggests consistent smoothness.

The scaling between resolutions is steep. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average drops from 80 FPS to 54 FPS, a 26 FPS loss. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average falls from 54 FPS to 31 FPS, another 23 FPS loss. This indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload does not scale as dramatically with pixel count.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D in the database's CPU benchmarks are all within 1% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342, a 0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309, a 0.6% delta. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, a -0.7% delta (meaning it is slightly ahead). For practical purposes, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The 7500X3D's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates strong overall capability, but the game's frame rates here are not CPU-limited except possibly at the lowest resolution and settings.

The GPU side tells a different story. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (-0.2% delta), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (-0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (-0.7% delta), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% delta). These are all roughly a decade old or mobile-class parts, which contextualizes the Arc B370's performance class. The B370 is an integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP, system-shared memory, and a 300 MHz base clock boosting to 2400 MHz. Its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are modest for modern gaming.

If a builder were considering alternatives, any discrete GPU from the past decade would likely outperform this combo's graphics portion. The CPU is not the limiting factor; the Arc B370's performance tier is the constraint. The nearest GPU rivals all produce within 1.4% of the same 3DMark score, meaning the gaming experience in Evolve would be nearly identical with any of those parts.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates a clear division of labor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU adequately at this low graphical load. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with its 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.00 GHz base clock, 4.50 GHz boost clock, and 96 MB shared L3 cache, is more than capable for Evolve's CPU demands. The PassMark single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047 place it well above what this 2015 FPS title requires.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops by 32.5% (80 to 54 FPS). From 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops by another 42.6% (54 to 31 FPS). These are GPU-bound scaling patterns. The CPU's workload barely changes with resolution, but the Arc B370's pixel throughput collapses as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The settings scaling further confirms this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 18 FPS (80 to 62), from Medium to High costs 13 FPS (62 to 49), and from High to Ultra costs 15 FPS (49 to 34). The GPU is struggling with each preset increase. At 4K, the same progression goes from 31 FPS on Low to 24 FPS on Medium to 19 FPS on High to 13 FPS on Ultra, showing that even the lowest settings cannot rescue playability at that resolution.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low, where 80 FPS indicates the GPU is still able to keep up with the CPU's frame delivery. The 7500X3D's 89th percentile CPU ranking and its nearest rivals all scoring within 1% suggest that swapping in any of those CPUs would not change the outcome. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking, conversely, means that upgrading the graphics component would produce substantial gains.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 3414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested. This is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking and the measured FPS results. The CPU is not the issue; the Arc B370 drags the entire combo down.

To contextualize the rank: 286 combos performed worse, while 3413 performed better. The rank reflects that this is a fundamentally underpowered graphics solution for Evolve, despite the capable CPU. The 7500X3D's 89th percentile CPU score means the processor is in the top 11% of all CPUs tested, yet the combo still lands near the bottom of the overall rankings because the GPU is in the bottom 5% of all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a bottom-tier GPU produces a result that is heavily skewed toward the weaker component.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At no resolution does the combo achieve playable performance above 1080p Medium. The best result, 80 FPS at 1080p Low, is respectable but not exceptional. The 4K results are all below 32 FPS, and even 1440p cannot hold 60 FPS at any preset. For a game from 2015 with modest graphical requirements, this is a poor showing directly attributable to the integrated-class GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low the average is 80 FPS, and at 1080p Medium the average is 62 FPS. Both exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, though Medium has a 53 FPS minimum that may cause occasional dips.

Q: What is the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 produce a 62 FPS average, which is the highest preset that remains playable. Low settings at the same resolution average 80 FPS for more headroom.

Q: Is the 1440p resolution playable with this hardware?

A: No. The best 1440p result is Low settings at 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest competitors are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% lower), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% lower), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% lower), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% higher). All are within 1.4% of the same performance level.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Evolve?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals score within 1% of its average. The frame rates are consistently GPU-limited, as shown by the steep drops when resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The database records this combo at rank 3414 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable performance. The best average is 31 FPS on Low settings, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 13 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Medium averages 24 FPS. There is no recommended setting for 4K; the hardware simply cannot deliver a playable experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset reaches 60 FPS. Low settings provide the highest average at 54 FPS, with Medium at 42 FPS, High at 33 FPS, and Ultra at 23 FPS. The 54 FPS Low result is the closest to playable but still misses the threshold. Users who insist on 1440p should accept Low settings and frame rates below 60.

At 1920x1080, Medium settings are the best playable option. The 62 FPS average clears the 60 FPS threshold, and the 53 FPS minimum is acceptable for most gameplay. Low settings provide a more comfortable 80 FPS average if smoothness is prioritized over visual quality. High settings drop to 49 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 1080p, Medium is the recommended preset.