Evolve

# Can AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + Intel Arc B570 Run Evolve?

The short answer: Yes, with caveats. The Ryzen 7 3700X is a highly capable 8-core, 16-thread CPU, and the Intel Arc B570 is a solid mid-range GPU. However, the combined data shows that this system cannot run Evolve at a locked 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, but it can at 1440p and 1080p with the right settings.

This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and presets, identifies the CPU/GPU bottleneck at each level, and gives a clear verdict on what settings to use.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records FPS data for three resolutions: 3840x2160 (4K), 2560x1440 (1440p), and 1920x1080 (1080p). The measurements are consistent and are reproducible.

4K (3840x2160)

• Low: 52 FPS average (minimum and maximum not recorded)
• Medium: 40 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 47 FPS
• High: 32 FPS average (minimum and maximum not recorded)
• Ultra: 22 FPS average (minimum and maximum not recorded)

At 4K, the system is clearly below the 60 FPS playable threshold in all presets. Even on Low, the average of 52 FPS falls short. The margin is not negligible, and the minimum FPS data suggests frame drops below 40 FPS.

1440p (2560x1440)

• Low: 92 FPS average
• Medium: 71 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS
• High: 56 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

At 1440p, the system crosses the 60 FPS threshold on Low and Medium. The Medium setting is the first preset to achieve a locked 60 FPS (minimum 60, maximum 82). High and Ultra settings do not maintain 60 FPS.

1080p (1920x1080)

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 106 FPS average, with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 122 FPS
• High: 83 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

At 1080p, the system performs strongly. The Low and Medium presets provide very high frame rates. The High preset averages 83 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below 60 FPS (at 58 average), meaning it is borderline playable but not locked.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data at each resolution reveals how the workload shifts between the Ryzen 7 3700X and the Intel Arc B570.

At 4K, the system is heavily GPU-bound. The Arc B570 is tasked with rendering 3840x2160 pixels. The performance delta between Low (52 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) shows how much the GPU workload scales with visual complexity. Even the Low preset does not reach the 60 FPS target, meaning the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1440p, the scaling is more balanced. The CPU has more headroom, and the GPU is better able to keep up. The jump from Low (92 FPS) to Medium (71 FPS) is a 23% performance cost. The Medium setting, which is the first to break the 60 FPS cap, suggests a balanced load. The jump from Medium to High is a 15 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 17 FPS drop, which shows the GPU is handling the extra shading work.

At 1080p, the CPU begins to matter more. The Ryzen 7 3700X can feed frames at a rate that exceeds the GPU's rendering output. Low (137 FPS) to Medium (106 FPS) is a 31 FPS difference, and Medium to High drops to 83 FPS. High settles at 83 FPS, which is a high margin above 60. The Ultra preset, with 58 FPS average, falls just short. This indicates that at 1080p Ultra, the GPU becomes the main limiting factor again, but also that it is a near miss: the system is right at the edge of playable.

The data is clear in showing that this CPU+GPU combination is not a balanced pair for 4K gaming, but is a capable 1440p/1080p machine.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to stay at or above 60 FPS. The recorded data suggests the following settings:

3840x2160 (4K): No preset achieves 60 FPS. The recorded data shows the best case is the Low preset at 52 FPS. This system cannot play Evolve at 4K with a stable framerate.

2560x1440 (1440p): The Medium preset is the highest setting that stays above 60 FPS. It averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. It is the recommended preset. (Note: Low averages 92 FPS and is also viable if you prefer a higher frame rate.)

1920x1080 (1080p): The High preset is the highest setting that maintains a 60+ FPS average. It averages 83 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short at 58 FPS. The recommended setting is High, though Medium (106 FPS) and Low (137 FPS) are also excellent options.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve?

The answer depends on the resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K): No. The Arc B570 is not strong enough. All presets fall below 60 FPS, with the best (Low) hitting 52 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Yes. The Medium preset clears the 60 FPS bar with room to spare (71 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum). The Low preset also works.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Yes. The High preset delivers an 83 FPS average and clears 60 FPS comfortably. The Ultra preset fails by 2 FPS, so avoid it.

The system is a 1440p/1080p machine. It cannot handle the extreme resolution demands of 4K in Evolve.

FAQ

Q: Should I use the Low preset at 4K if I have to play at that resolution?

A: The data says no. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would experience visible hitching. The system is not playable at 4K.

Q: Is the Medium preset at 1440p truly stable?

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. This gives a locked 60 FPS experience with margin. It is the optimal balance of fidelity and performance.

Q: The High preset at 1080p is the best? What about Ultra?

A: The High preset averages 83 FPS, which is well above the target. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, just 2 FPS short of the target. High is the best preset that secures 60+ FPS; Ultra is a near miss and would not provide a stable experience.

Q: How does this combination compare to other tested combos in the database?

A: The CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X) ranks in the 84th percentile of all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34,260. The GPU (Intel Arc B570) ranks in the 65th percentile of all tested GPUs, with an average score of 20,556. The combo rank for this pairing in the game Evolve is 2,971 out of 3,700 tested combos.

Q: The Arc B570 has 10GB of VRAM. Is that enough?

A: The recorded data does not list VRAM usage, but the FPS measurements show that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K and at the Ultra preset at 1080p. The VRAM allocation is not explicitly measured in the database. The card performs within its expected tier.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU+GPU pairing ranks 2,971 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower-mid tier of tested configurations. The CPU is a strong contributor (84th percentile), but the GPU is more modest (65th percentile), and the game's performance shows this mismatch.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists the closest performing rivals to this CPU and GPU. The data shows that these alternative parts will give a very similar experience.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X): The closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, the AMD EPYC 4244P, the Intel Core i5-13450HX, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. They score 34,222 (0.1% delta), 34,220 (0.1%), 34,333 (-0.2%), and 34,083 (0.5%) respectively. Any of these CPUs will provide near-identical frame pacing.

For the GPU (Intel Arc B570): The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, 0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, 0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5%). These GPUs will land in the same performance envelope.