Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B370 combination presents a highly unusual pairing in the benchmark database. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a very low performance percentile. This creates a system where the graphics processor is the overwhelming bottleneck in almost every scenario, and the recorded frame rates for Evolve reflect this imbalance. The data shows a system that is only viable at 1080p with reduced settings, despite having a processor capable of far more demanding workloads.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database indicates that the Intel Arc B370, with an average benchmark score of 1184, sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This places it in a performance tier alongside legacy integrated and entry-level discrete graphics solutions. The measured nearest rivals for the GPU are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (avg score 1186, delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (avg score 1190, delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (avg score 1192, delta -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (avg score 1168, delta 1.4%). These delta percentages are minuscule, meaning that in terms of raw graphics processing power, the Arc B370 is functionally equivalent to these older parts. A user swapping between these GPUs would see almost no difference in performance.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a much more powerful component. It achieves an average benchmark score of 35909, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals listed are all very close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (avg score 35802) is just 0.3% behind, the Intel Core 7 250H (avg score 35728) is 0.5% behind, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (avg score 35719) is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (avg score 35670) is 0.7% behind. These sub-1% differences indicate that for CPU-bound workloads, these processors would deliver near-identical performance. However, in this specific game combination, the CPU's performance headroom is entirely untapped due to the GPU's limitations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly demonstrates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor in Evolve. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 62 FPS to 42 FPS, a significant 32% reduction. Further scaling to 3840x2160 on the same settings yields an average of just 24 FPS, another substantial drop. This pattern of steep performance degradation with increasing resolution is classic GPU-bound behavior. The rendering workload is overwhelming the GPU's capabilities, and the CPU is not being tasked to its full potential.

The CPU's role is therefore secondary in this configuration. Its strengths, such as the 8 cores and 16 threads, are evident in other benchmarks, but they do not translate to higher frame rates in Evolve because the GPU cannot produce frames fast enough to utilize them. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the average frame rate scales from 80 FPS on Low to 34 FPS on Ultra. This is a direct result of the GPU's limited shading units, texture mapping units, and raster output units, which are taxed more heavily by higher visual fidelity. The CPU is not the source of this bottleneck; the data indicates the graphics processor dictates the performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall ranking for Evolve, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This low ranking is entirely attributable to the GPU. The CPU is a top-tier performer, but the pairing with an integrated graphics chip with a 5th percentile score drags the entire system down to a position that is only suitable for the lowest tier of gaming performance. The ranking reflects the practical outcome of the pairing, which is a system that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at resolutions above 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1440p?

A: No. The recorded data shows that at 2560x1440, the highest average frame rate achieved is 54 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 42 FPS, High produces 33 FPS, and Ultra produces 23 FPS. No settings at this resolution meet the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best performance I can expect from this system?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded for this combination is 80 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Medium at 1920x1080, which produces an average of 62 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184. Its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is a performance difference of only -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a -0.5% difference. These are effectively equivalent performance levels.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The average frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases, which is a characteristic of GPU-bound performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has a high average benchmark score of 35909, placing it in the 85th percentile, but this power cannot be utilized because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 34 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: What is the system's overall standing in the database for Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested systems, placing it in the lower percentile of all tested configurations for this game. This is a direct result of the GPU's low performance percentile of 5.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following measurements were recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B370 combination in Evolve.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: avg 13 FPS
• High: avg 19 FPS
• Medium: avg 24 FPS, min 20, max 27
• Low: avg 31 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: avg 23 FPS
• High: avg 33 FPS
• Medium: avg 42 FPS, min 35, max 48
• Low: avg 54 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: avg 34 FPS
• High: avg 49 FPS
• Medium: avg 62 FPS, min 53, max 72
• Low: avg 80 FPS

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is defined as maintaining an average frame rate of 60 FPS or higher.

• 3840x2160: No settings preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded is 31 FPS on Low settings.
• 2560x1440: No settings preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded is 54 FPS on Low settings.
• 1920x1080: The Medium settings preset is the most demanding configuration that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS, producing an average of 62 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are clear: this PC cannot run Evolve at 3840x2160 or 2560x1440 with playable performance. At both of these resolutions, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, with the best results being 31 FPS at 4K Low and 54 FPS at 1440p Low. The system is only viable at 1920x1080. At this resolution, the user can play with Low settings for an average of 80 FPS or Medium settings for an average of 62 FPS. The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra preset at 34 FPS fall short of the playable threshold. The verdict is that this combination is only suitable for 1080p gaming in Evolve, and the user must select Medium or Low settings to ensure a smooth experience. The data shows a system whose potential is heavily restricted by its graphics processor.