Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a specific performance profile for the 2015 FPS title Evolve. The measured data indicates that this combination is capable of delivering smooth gameplay, but its success is highly dependent on the chosen resolution and graphics preset. At 1080p, the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold on High settings, while at 1440p it manages this on Medium. However, at 4K, the system falls short of this target across all tested presets, making it unsuitable for that resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this PC to run Evolve?

A: According to the verdict data, the best playable experience is at 1920x1080 with High settings, where the average frame rate is 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best playable settings are Medium, yielding an average of 71 FPS. No playable settings were found for 3840x2160.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1440p in Evolve?

A: Yes, the benchmark results show that the system can run the game at 2560x1440 on both Low and Medium settings, maintaining an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The average FPS on Medium is 71, with a minimum of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. The data shows it is nearly identical in performance to its closest rivals, with a 0.2% difference from the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700KF, a 0.7% difference from the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and a 0.9% difference from the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its closest rivals show very similar performance, with a 0.1% difference from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, a -0.1% difference from the Intel Arc A750, a 0.4% difference from the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and a -0.5% difference from the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Q: What is the system's overall performance rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the performance spectrum for this specific title.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured data shows an average FPS of 106, with a minimum FPS of 90 and a maximum FPS of 122. This indicates the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold even during demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload is distributed between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Arc B570 in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 137 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low drops to 92, a reduction of 45 FPS, which is a significant 33% decrease. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as the pixel count increases.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 further clarifies the GPU's role. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 52, another substantial drop from the 92 FPS seen at 1440p. This pattern demonstrates that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the rendering load increases with pixel count, directly impacting frame rates. The CPU’s performance remains consistent across these resolutions, as it is not the limiting factor.

Preset scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, the difference between Low (137 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) is 79 FPS, showing the GPU's sensitivity to graphical fidelity. At 1440p, the difference between Low (92 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) is 53 FPS. The data shows that the GPU's capabilities are the defining factor for achieving higher frame rates at any given resolution, with the CPU providing a stable foundation that does not bottleneck the system. The measured benchmark scores reflect this, with the CPU ranking in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs best, with the average FPS ranging from 137 on Low to 58 on Ultra. The High preset achieves an average of 83 FPS, while Medium averages 106 FPS. The Medium preset also reports a minimum FPS of 90 and a maximum of 122, indicating a consistent frame delivery above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases as expected. The Low preset averages 92 FPS, while High averages 56 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that maintains a playable average. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 39 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results show a significant decline in performance, confirming the GPU's limitations at this resolution. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS (with a min of 34 and max of 47), High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these presets reach the 60 FPS average required for the playable threshold, making 4K unsuitable for this hardware combination in Evolve.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar performance. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, a 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, a -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.7% difference), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355 (0.9% difference). In gaming scenarios like Evolve, these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates, as the performance delta is minimal.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is closely matched by its rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a -0.1% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% difference), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (-0.5% difference). These GPUs would likely yield comparable frame rates in Evolve at the same settings, given their similar aggregate performance. A system using any of these alternative components would be expected to land in the same performance tier for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The data indicates that this specific combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and an Intel Arc B570 ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the lower 20% of all tested configurations for this title. Despite the CPU's strong showing in its own benchmarks, ranking in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, the overall combo rank is pulled down by the GPU's more modest performance, which sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

This ranking suggests that while the CPU is a high-performing component, the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor for achieving higher frame rates in Evolve. The game's performance is heavily influenced by the GPU, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution or graphical fidelity. Consequently, the combo's overall rank is lower than what the CPU alone might suggest. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the system can only achieve playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on lower to medium presets.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Evolve, but with specific limitations. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium settings, with the best playable experience being High at an average of 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low and Medium presets, with Medium being the best option at an average of 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict is negative; there are no playable settings, as even the Low preset only achieves an average of 52 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, this hardware configuration is suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming but is not viable for 4K in Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a consistently playable experience at or above 60 FPS, the most demanding preset that meets this criterion varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the most demanding option that maintains an average FPS at or above the target, delivering an average of 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a 60 FPS average, so there is no recommended setting for this resolution.