Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. This is a low ranking, and the recorded data confirms why: the combo only reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1920x1080 on Low or Medium settings. At higher resolutions, the frame rates drop steeply, and no preset at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160 manages to hold 60 FPS.

The CPU itself is a strong performer in synthetic tests, sitting at the 81st percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 29713. The GPU, however, is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of just 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs. This extreme imbalance shows up directly in the game's frame rates. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot translate that into playable performance beyond 1080p.

In practical terms, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming on medium settings. The measured data shows an average of 62 FPS at 1080p Medium, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Pushing to High settings drops the average to 49 FPS, which is below the threshold. At 1440p, the best recorded average is 54 FPS on Low settings, still short of playable. At 4K, the highest average is 31 FPS on Low, which is far from smooth.

The ranking reflects the GPU's position in the database. With a percentile ranking of 5, the Arc B370 is among the weakest GPUs tested, competing with integrated and entry-level parts from over a decade ago. The CPU, by contrast, is a modern 6-core, 12-thread part with Zen 5 architecture, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of raw throughput in a demanding FPS title like Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average FPS recorded is 31 on Low settings, which is less than half of the required 60 FPS. Medium settings average 24 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these are viable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. The best recorded average is 54 FPS on Low settings, just 6 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. No settings combination at this resolution is playable.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally finds playable ground. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. Low settings average 80 FPS, which is also playable but less demanding. High settings average 49 FPS and Ultra averages 34 FPS, both below the playable threshold. Therefore, the best settings for 1080p are Medium, providing the highest visual quality while maintaining an average of 62 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at every resolution, and the CPU's influence on frame rates is minimal. This is evident from the scaling between presets and resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 31 FPS on Low to 13 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 58%. This steep decline with increasing graphical load indicates that the GPU is saturated. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread scores (2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 17528.5 in multi-core), is not the constraint here.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. Low settings average 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 57%, again pointing to GPU-bound performance. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU, and with 12 threads and a 5.40 GHz boost clock, it has more than enough capacity.

At 1920x1080, the CPU starts to matter slightly more, but the GPU still dominates. Low settings average 80 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. Medium averages 62 FPS, High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58%, similar to other resolutions. The fact that the 1080p Low average (80 FPS) is much higher than the 1440p Low average (54 FPS) and the 4K Low average (31 FPS) confirms that resolution scaling is the primary factor, not CPU limitations.

In summary, the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions. The CPU's performance headroom is unused, and upgrading the GPU would yield far larger frame rate gains than any CPU change.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest rivals in the database are all within 1% of that score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29656, a delta of 0.2%, meaning it is essentially identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955, 0.8% higher. Any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the 9600X in Evolve, since the game is GPU-bound in this pairing.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are similarly close. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it is 0.2% faster. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% faster. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% slower. All of these GPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Evolve. In practice, any of these alternatives would produce the same playability profile: 1080p Medium at around 62 FPS, with no playable options at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for this combo across three resolutions and four settings presets. The data includes average, minimum, and maximum FPS for some configurations, though many entries only list the average.

At 3840x2160, the recorded data is as follows:

• Low: average 31 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Medium: average 24 FPS, minimum 20 FPS, maximum 27 FPS.
• High: average 19 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Ultra: average 13 FPS, no min or max recorded.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: average 54 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Medium: average 42 FPS, minimum 35 FPS, maximum 48 FPS.
• High: average 33 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Ultra: average 23 FPS, no min or max recorded.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: average 80 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Medium: average 62 FPS, minimum 53 FPS, maximum 72 FPS.
• High: average 49 FPS, no min or max recorded.
• Ultra: average 34 FPS, no min or max recorded.

The minimum and maximum figures for Medium settings show some variance. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 53 to 72 FPS, which means the combo can dip below the 60 FPS threshold in demanding scenes despite the 62 FPS average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 35 to 48 FPS, consistently below playable. At 4K Medium, the range is 20 to 27 FPS, which is very choppy.

These numbers indicate that the combo's playability at 1080p Medium is marginal. The average is above 60 FPS, but the minimum of 53 FPS shows that stutters will occur. For a more consistent experience, Low settings at 1080p, with an 80 FPS average, would provide a larger safety margin.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, on Low and Medium settings. Low averages 80 FPS, and Medium averages 62 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 49 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is this combo playable at 1440p?

A: No. The best recorded average at 2560x1440 is 54 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 42, 33, and 23 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the best preset for this combo at 4K?

A: There is no playable preset at 3840x2160. The highest average is 31 FPS on Low settings, which is far below 60 FPS. Ultra averages only 13 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X sits at the 81st percentile among CPUs. The frame rates scale heavily with resolution and settings, indicating GPU saturation.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the database average. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower). All would perform nearly identically in Evolve.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at playable settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum recorded FPS is 53, with a maximum of 72. This means the average of 62 FPS can dip below 60 in some scenes, so frame pacing may not be perfectly smooth.