Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a specific performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Based on measured data, this combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested settings. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and clarifies which component carries the workload at different resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, achieving an average of 83 FPS. While the Ultra preset reaches an average of 58 FPS, it dips below the playable threshold; therefore, High is the highest quality setting that reliably clears 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which produces an average of 71 FPS. The High preset at this resolution averages 56 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line, making Medium the optimal choice for balancing visual fidelity with smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average frame rate across all settings is 52 FPS on Low, while Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. Consequently, there is no "best settings" recommendation for 4K, as even the lowest preset fails to hit the playable mark.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest preset that clears this threshold is High, averaging 83 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: Medium is the best setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. The High preset averages 56 FPS, which fails to meet the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average frame rate is 52 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0). The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535 (deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 (deltaPct -0.2), indicating near-parity among these processors.

Q: What GPU performance level does the Arc B570 sit at relative to its competitors?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (deltaPct -0.1), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (deltaPct -0.5). The B570 is effectively on par with these cards.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest FPS drop from Low to Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 52 FPS on Low to 22 FPS on Ultra, a decrease of 30 FPS. At 2560x1440, the drop is from 92 FPS to 39 FPS (53 FPS difference), and at 1920x1080, it falls from 137 FPS to 58 FPS (79 FPS difference).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Medium follows at 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. High averages 83 FPS, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS. The step from High to Ultra represents a 25 FPS loss, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the hardware.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 92 FPS, a substantial reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium maintains playability at 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. High falls to 56 FPS, just under the threshold, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 53 FPS swing, suggesting that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades considerably. Low averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers less than a quarter of the frame rate achieved at 1080p Low, underscoring the resolution's heavy demand on the Arc B570.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one that provides both average and minimum FPS data. At 1080p, the minimum of 90 FPS ensures smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the minimum is exactly 60 FPS, matching the playable threshold. At 4K, the minimum drops to 34 FPS, confirming that 4K is not viable for consistent 60 FPS play.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, with roughly 80% of tested systems performing better. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing; the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is stronger relative to its peers, ranking in the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The combo's position suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU's high percentile rank indicates ample processing headroom, but the GPU's lower percentile means that frame rates are capped by graphics throughput. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, where even at 1080p Low, the system achieves 137 FPS, but cannot push higher, likely due to GPU limits rather than CPU constraints.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches the Ryzen 7 5700X exactly, with an average score of 27578 and a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is nearly identical at 27535 (deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 (deltaPct -0.2). Systems built with any of these processors would exhibit similar CPU-driven behavior in Evolve, provided the GPU remains constant.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, with an average score of 20582 versus the B570's 20556, a deltaPct of -0.1. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is also comparable at 20534 (deltaPct 0.1). The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is slightly ahead at 20662 (deltaPct -0.5), though it is a much older architecture. Swapping the Arc B570 for any of these cards would yield near-identical frame rates in Evolve, as the performance delta is under 1%.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with playable settings. At 1080p, the playable presets are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 83 FPS. At 1440p, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium delivering 71 FPS. At 4K, no settings are playable; the best average is 52 FPS on Low, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

The practical takeaway is that this system is well-suited for 1080p gaming with high settings and can handle 1440p with medium settings. For users targeting 60 FPS, the Ultra preset should be avoided at 1080p, as it averages 58 FPS, and all presets should be avoided at 4K. The data indicates that the system's performance is consistent with its hardware tier, offering smooth gameplay for a 2015 title at mainstream resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is evident: the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700X, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184, provides enough processing power to keep the GPU fed even at Low settings, where the system achieves 137 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (79 FPS) is primarily driven by GPU load, as the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes saturated by the higher preset's demands.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The average frame rate at Low drops to 92 FPS, a 33% reduction from 1080p, while the CPU's performance remains constant. The Medium preset's minimum of 60 FPS suggests that the GPU is nearing its limit, as the pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s are strained by the increased resolution. The CPU's percentile rank of 79 versus the GPU's 65 indicates that the graphics card is the limiting factor here.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. The best average of 52 FPS on Low is less than half of the 1080p Low result, while the Ultra preset achieves just 22 FPS. The GPU's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width are insufficient for the bandwidth demands of 4K rendering in Evolve. The CPU, by contrast, shows no significant signs of strain; its performance metrics are unchanged regardless of resolution, confirming that the Arc B570 cannot deliver playable frame rates at 4K. The scaling between resolutions indicates that users should prioritize GPU upgrades to improve 4K performance, while the CPU has ample headroom for future GPU upgrades.