Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a specific performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. This combination is heavily constrained by the integrated-class GPU, which sits at the 9th percentile among all tested graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, is a strong modern desktop part at the 78th percentile. The measured results show a system that can handle the game at 1080p with medium settings, barely touches 60 FPS at 1440p on low, and cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K. Below is the detailed breakdown based on recorded benchmark data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), no preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded at this resolution is 34 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS. The database shows no playable settings for 4K, meaning even the lowest quality preset fails to reach half the target frame rate.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the only playable setting is Low, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the minimum requirement for the playable threshold, so it works, but there is no headroom. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS, all below the 60 FPS target. The best playable setting at 1440p is Low, with an average of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), two presets clear the 60 FPS bar. Medium averages 69 FPS, making it the best playable setting at this resolution. Low averages 89 FPS, which is smoother but visually less demanding. High averages 54 FPS, just under the threshold, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The database identifies Medium as the best settings at 1080p, delivering 69 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average frame rate at 4K is 34 FPS on Low, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 30 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming in Evolve?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 2560x1440, averaging exactly 60 FPS. Medium falls to 46 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS. For a stable experience, Low is the recommended choice at this resolution.

Q: Is 1080p gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, with limitations. Medium settings average 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 89 FPS for extra headroom. High settings average 54 FPS, which is slightly below the playable mark, and Ultra averages 37 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which scores 1443.

Q: What frame rates can be expected on Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 53 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 26 FPS with a range of 22 to 30 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance in this game?

A: The CPU is a strong component, ranking at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 26324, and it outperforms several rivals like the Intel Core i9-11900KF by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.5%. The bottleneck in Evolve is clearly the GPU, as the frame rates scale with resolution and settings in a pattern typical of graphics-limited workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 34 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 26 FPS, minimum 22 FPS, maximum 30 FPS.
• High: Average 21 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 14 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

The 4K results show a steep drop as settings increase. The difference between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS, which indicates the GPU struggles with the pixel count regardless of quality level. Even the minimum frame rate on Medium, 22 FPS, is below the playable threshold, so stutter and lag will be constant at this resolution.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 60 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 46 FPS, minimum 39 FPS, maximum 53 FPS.
• High: Average 36 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 25 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

At 1440p, Low just meets the 60 FPS target, but it is a borderline result. The minimum frame rate on Medium, 39 FPS, shows that even a moderate setting increase causes significant drops. High and Ultra are not viable, with averages below 40 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 89 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 69 FPS, minimum 59 FPS, maximum 79 FPS.
• High: Average 54 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 37 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

The 1080p results are the only ones where the system performs comfortably. Low provides a high average of 89 FPS, while Medium stays above 60 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, which is close to the threshold. High dips below 60 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 7600):

The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. The nearest rivals in the database are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS: Scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher. This laptop-class chip performs nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.
• AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX: Scores 26274, which is 0.2% lower. Despite being a higher-tier mobile part, it lands within a rounding error of the 7600.
• Intel Core i9-11900KF: Scores 26212, which is 0.4% lower. This older desktop flagship is essentially tied with the Ryzen 5 7600 in average score.
• AMD Ryzen 5 8540U: Scores 26187, which is 0.5% lower. A lower-power laptop chip, again very close in overall performance.

For Evolve, any of these CPUs would deliver similar CPU-bound behavior. The game is not CPU-intensive by modern standards, so the differences of less than 1% would not translate into noticeable frame rate changes. The 7600's six cores and twelve threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, are more than sufficient for this title.

For the GPU (Intel Arc B390):

The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482 in the Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX: Scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower. This is a very old entry-level mobile GPU, and its performance is essentially equivalent to the Arc B390.
• NVIDIA GeForce 800M: Scores 1460, which is 1.5% lower. Another legacy mobile part, again nearly identical in score.
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM: Scores 1446, which is 2.5% lower. A low-end desktop card from a past generation.
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 710: Scores 1443, which is 2.7% lower. A common basic desktop GPU, also very close.

The fact that the Arc B390, a modern integrated GPU, is bracketed by decade-old discrete cards shows how far behind the performance curve it sits. In Evolve, any of these rival GPUs would produce similar frame rates, meaning none of them would be adequate for 60 FPS at 1080p on high settings. The differences of a few percentage points are negligible in practical gaming.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives a clear answer: this PC can run Evolve, but only at specific resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: The system cannot run the game at playable frame rates. No settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best average being 34 FPS on Low.
• 2560x1440: The system can run the game at Low settings, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is a marginal pass, and any increase in settings will drop frame rates below 50 FPS.
• 1920x1080: The system can run the game at Low and Medium settings. Medium averages 69 FPS, which is the best playable preset, while Low offers 89 FPS for smoother gameplay.

For practical use, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming. At that resolution, Medium settings provide a stable experience above 60 FPS, with a minimum frame rate of 59 FPS. The 1440p Low setting is technically playable but leaves no room for frame drops, which could become problematic during intense action sequences. 4K is not an option for this game with this hardware.

The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's strong synthetic scores do not translate into higher frame rates because Evolve's performance is tied to the graphics processor. The Arc B390's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs explains why the system struggles beyond 1080p. Users should target 1080p Medium as the primary configuration, accepting that higher resolutions require significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 3288 out of 3700 combos. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems. The rank reflects the GPU's low performance relative to the broader hardware pool, as the CPU alone would rank much higher. The 412 combos below this one are likely paired with even weaker graphics solutions, such as older integrated graphics or very early discrete cards.

The ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. A system that can only manage 60 FPS at 1440p Low and 69 FPS at 1080p Medium is inherently near the bottom of the performance spectrum for a modern benchmark database. The combination of a high-end desktop CPU and a low-end integrated GPU creates an unbalanced system, where the processor's capabilities are wasted in GPU-bound scenarios like Evolve.

For context, the combo rank does not improve with resolution scaling. At 4K, the system falls to single digits in frame rates, which is typical for GPUs in this performance class. The 9th percentile GPU ranking is the dominant factor, and the CPU's 78th percentile ranking cannot compensate. Users considering this setup for Evolve should expect a 1080p-focused experience, and the database confirms that no amount of settings tweaking will make higher resolutions viable.