Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a mid-range combination that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in Evolve, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested presets. Benchmark data indicates that the combo ranks in the 80th percentile of all tested configurations for this title, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 137 FPS. Moving to Medium settings yields an average of 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. High settings produce an average of 83 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset drops the average to 58 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down noticeably. Low settings still achieve a solid 92 FPS average. Medium settings maintain a playable 71 FPS average, with measured minimums of 60 FPS and maximums of 82 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 56 FPS, while Ultra settings fall further to 39 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 52 FPS. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to just 22 FPS. None of the 4K presets clear the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1080p, the high average frame rates—137 FPS on Low and 106 FPS on Medium—suggest that the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides sufficient headroom for the Intel Arc B570 to operate near its limits. The relatively small frame rate drop between Low and Medium settings (from 137 to 106 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint, while the CPU handles the increased draw calls without issue.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU load becomes more pronounced. The scaling from 1080p Medium (106 FPS) to 1440p Medium (71 FPS) represents a 33% reduction in frame rate, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's role diminishes further at 4K, where even Low settings only produce 52 FPS—a 43% drop from the 1080p Low result. This pattern confirms that the Arc B570's rendering capabilities, rather than the Ryzen 7 7700X's processing power, dictate performance at higher resolutions.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 137 FPS to 58 FPS, a 58% decline. At 1440p, the same preset transition drops performance from 92 FPS to 39 FPS, a 58% decline. At 4K, Low to Ultra falls from 52 FPS to 22 FPS, a 58% decline. The consistent percentage scaling across resolutions indicates that graphical settings affect the GPU workload proportionally, while the CPU maintains stable frame pacing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X's average benchmark score of 35909 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, also a 0.5% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, a 0.7% difference. In practice, any of these processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to the combined headroom.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it near a cluster of comparable hardware. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a -0.1% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a -0.5% difference. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would see equivalent Evolve performance, with the same resolution and preset limitations.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows that this PC can run Evolve at 1080p and 1440p with playable frame rates, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best playable option, delivering an average of 83 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset also remains playable at 106 FPS, and Low reaches 137 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls short at 58 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most demanding playable option, averaging 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. The Low preset achieves 92 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 56 FPS, below the playability threshold, and Ultra is not viable at 39 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 52 FPS, followed by Medium at 40 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. Users targeting 4K would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2971st out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 80th percentile of all configurations, indicating that it outperforms roughly 80% of tested systems for this specific game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning—the Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs—combined with the CPU's strong 85th percentile standing. The relatively modest overall rank suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU limits the combo's ability to push higher frame rates at demanding settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The High preset averages 83 FPS, the Medium preset averages 106 FPS, and the Low preset averages 137 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that maintains playable performance, averaging 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. The Low preset achieves 92 FPS, while High drops to 56 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. All 4K presets fall below 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 52 FPS, followed by Medium at 40 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750?

A: The two GPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores: 20556 for the Arc B570 and 20582 for the Arc A750, a -0.1% difference. In Evolve, they would produce essentially the same frame rates.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 7700X's benchmark scores, including a 19088 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1987 in single-core, indicate ample headroom. The frame rate scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary constraint, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

Q: What is the best playable 1080p preset?

A: The High preset is the best playable option, averaging 83 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable at 58 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 83 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it averages 58 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most demanding playable option, averaging 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. The High preset falls below the threshold at 56 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset comes closest at 52 FPS, but users seeking playable performance should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p.