Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a very limited experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The recorded data shows that this combination only achieves playable frame rates at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, while higher resolutions and presets fall well short of the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis breaks down the exact measured performance, the best settings for each resolution, and what the data implies about the hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for this CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four graphics presets. At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. With High settings, the average frame rate is 19 FPS. Dropping to Low settings improves the average to 31 FPS, but that is still far below playable. Medium settings at 4K produce an average of 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS. Ultra settings are the worst, yielding only 13 FPS on average. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the best case (Low at 31 FPS) is less than half of what would be considered acceptable.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains inadequate. High settings deliver an average of 33 FPS. Low settings reach 54 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS mark but still below it. Medium settings produce 42 FPS on average, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 23 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: even at 1440p, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and the best option (Low) still leaves a noticeable gap.

At 1920x1080, the results finally become usable. High settings average 49 FPS, which is below the threshold. Low settings reach 80 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the first resolution where the combination crosses the playable line, though only for Low and Medium presets. Ultra settings at 1080p average 34 FPS, which is not playable. The minimum frame rate at Medium (53 FPS) is also worth noting, as it dips below the 60 FPS average but stays close enough that most gameplay would feel stable.

The scaling between resolutions is steep. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average from 80 FPS to 54 FPS, a 32.5% reduction. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Low settings drops the average from 54 FPS to 31 FPS, a 42.6% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload scales directly with pixel count. The preset scaling is also notable. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 80 FPS to 62 FPS, while moving from Medium to High reduces it further to 49 FPS. Ultra settings cut performance dramatically, reaching 34 FPS, which is less than half of the Low setting result.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear verdict for each resolution based on the playable threshold of 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best recorded average is 31 FPS at Low, but that is far below the threshold. The verdictByResolution field lists no playable settings and no best settings, confirming that 4K is entirely out of reach for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the same applies. There are no playable settings. The best average is 54 FPS at Low, which is 6 FPS short of the threshold. Medium settings at 42 FPS and High at 33 FPS are even further behind. The data shows that 1440p is not viable for a smooth experience, even with the lowest quality preset.

At 1920x1080, the story changes. The playable settings are Low and Medium. Low averages 80 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Medium averages 62 FPS, which is just above the threshold. The best settings, according to the database, is Medium, with an average FPS of 62. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. High settings at 49 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not playable. For a user who wants the best visual quality while maintaining playability, Medium is the clear choice at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how this processor compares to other options. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 27887, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799, a delta of 0.3%. These deltas are all within 0.3% of each other, meaning any of these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Evolve, provided the GPU remains the same. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing, as these rivals are effectively equal in performance.

The nearest rivals for the GPU paint a different picture. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its closest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a delta of 1.4%. These deltas are all within 1.4% of each other, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Evolve. For a user considering this combination, swapping the GPU for any of these rivals would not meaningfully change the frame rates. The GPU is firmly in the low-end segment, as evidenced by its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The data suggests that if a user were to pair the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a different GPU from the rival list, the results would be indistinguishable from the Arc B370. Similarly, pairing the Arc B370 with a different CPU from the rival list would not change the outcome, because the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p. The combination's rank of 3414 out of 3700 tested combos confirms that this is a low-performing pairing for Evolve, likely due to the GPU's limitations.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer is conditional on resolution and settings. At 3840x2160, the answer is no. No preset reaches 60 FPS, and the best average is 31 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the answer is also no. The best average is 54 FPS at Low, which is below the threshold. At 1920x1080, the answer is yes, but only for Low and Medium presets. Low averages 80 FPS, and Medium averages 62 FPS. The database's verdictByResolution confirms that only 1920x1080 has playable settings, with Medium as the best playable preset.

For a player who prioritizes smooth gameplay, the only viable option is 1080p with Medium settings. This delivers an average of 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The minimum frame rate is below 60 FPS, so there will be occasional dips, but the average is above the threshold. Low settings at 1080p provide a more comfortable margin, with an average of 80 FPS. High settings at 1080p are not playable, averaging 49 FPS. Ultra settings are not playable at any resolution.

The data implies that this combination is only suitable for 1080p gaming in Evolve, and even then, users must accept Medium quality or lower. Higher resolutions are simply out of reach. The GPU's low percentile ranking (5th among all GPUs) and the measured FPS data align: this is a very weak graphics solution for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this combination can maintain 60 FPS?

A: The only resolution with playable settings is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the best average is 54 FPS at Low, and at 3840x2160, the best average is 31 FPS at Low. Neither reaches 60 FPS.

Q: Which preset should I use at 1920x1080 for the best experience?

A: Medium settings are the best playable preset, averaging 62 FPS. Low settings average 80 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any settings at 2560x1440 that are playable?

A: No. The highest average at 1440p is 54 FPS on Low, which is 6 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the database, while the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168. All are within 1.4% of each other, meaning performance is essentially identical.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so sharply between 1080p and 1440p?

A: The data shows that at Low settings, the average drops from 80 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p, a 32.5% reduction. This indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the pixel workload increases significantly with resolution.

Q: What is the worst recorded performance for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS is 13 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The next worst is 19 FPS at 4K with High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 8% of all combinations. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation, as the CPU is a high-end part (80th percentile among all CPUs) but the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The massive gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's performance means the GPU is almost always the limiting factor.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1080p Medium, the combination achieves 62 FPS, which is barely playable. At 1440p, it cannot reach 60 FPS at any setting. At 4K, it struggles to reach even 31 FPS. For a game released in 2015, these numbers are surprisingly low, indicating that the Arc B370 is not suited for gaming at modern resolutions. The rank of 3414 out of 3700 suggests that most other tested combinations deliver better performance, likely because they include more capable GPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a strong processor, with benchmark scores that place it in the 80th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score, indicating that CPU performance is not a differentiator in this game. The GPU, on the other hand, is in the 5th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.4% of its score. This means the GPU is the weak link.

At 1920x1080, the GPU still dominates the performance picture. Moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 80 FPS to 62 FPS, a 22.5% drop. Moving from Medium to High reduces it to 49 FPS, a 21% drop. These preset changes primarily affect GPU workload, and the CPU has enough headroom to keep up. At this resolution, the GPU is the bottleneck, but it can just barely deliver playable performance at Medium.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's limitation becomes more pronounced. The best average is 54 FPS at Low, which is below the threshold. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a 32.5% drop, which is directly attributable to the GPU's inability to handle the increased pixel count. The CPU is not involved in this scaling, as its workload does not change with resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU is completely overwhelmed, with even Low settings averaging only 31 FPS.

The preset scaling also shows the GPU's role. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 31 FPS (54 to 23), while at 1080p, the difference is 46 FPS (80 to 34). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is already so strained that additional graphical effects have less impact on the absolute frame rate. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is never the limiting factor in this game. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield significant improvements, while upgrading the CPU would yield none, as the GPU is already the bottleneck at all resolutions.

Ultimately, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B370 can run Evolve, but only at 1080p with Medium or Low settings. Higher resolutions and presets are not playable. The GPU is the clear limiting factor, and the CPU's high-end performance is wasted in this configuration. For anyone considering this pairing, the data suggests that the GPU should be the first component to upgrade.