Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B370 shows a steep performance curve that depends heavily on resolution and quality preset. At 3840x2160, the combination produces an average of 19 FPS on High settings, 24 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS, 31 FPS on Low, and just 13 FPS on Ultra. Every 4K result falls far below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the best-case Low preset at 31 FPS is less than half of what is needed for smooth gameplay.

Dropping to 2560x1440 improves matters noticeably, though still not enough for playability. The High preset averages 33 FPS, Low averages 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 31 FPS, indicating a substantial sensitivity to graphical quality settings. The recorded minimum of 35 FPS on Medium suggests that frame pacing can dip below the average, which would be noticeable during intense combat sequences.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally approaches usable performance. Low settings deliver an average of 80 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains playable. High settings drop to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 46 FPS, showing that preset selection has a dominant impact on this hardware configuration.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Ultra is essentially unplayable, High is marginal at best, Medium is playable only at 1080p, and Low is the only preset that provides headroom above 60 FPS at multiple resolutions. The lack of min/max data for several entries means that the recorded averages are the primary reference, but where minimums are available, they consistently sit 9 to 10 FPS below the average, suggesting that frame drops are a regular occurrence rather than rare spikes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution with its memory bandwidth listed as "System Dependent" and memory size as "System Shared." This architectural choice means the GPU relies entirely on the system's main memory, which explains the sharp performance cliff as resolution increases. The GPU's benchmark percentile versus all GPUs is 5, placing it in the bottom tier of recorded graphics hardware, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184. That low absolute performance is the dominant constraint in this pairing.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, by contrast, is a high-end desktop processor with a percentile versus all CPUs of 87 and an average benchmark score of 41376. Its multi-threaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262 and a Passmark multithread score of 39002. However, the CPU's role in Evolve at these resolutions is secondary. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a near-linear drop in average FPS for each preset, which is the signature of a GPU-bound workload. For example, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 62 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p to 24 at 4K. That is a reduction of roughly 32% and 61% respectively, consistent with the increased pixel count overwhelming the integrated GPU's limited shading units, TMUs, and ROPs.

The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads are unlikely to be the bottleneck in Evolve, which is a 2015 FPS title with modest thread requirements. The recorded data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the average FPS reaches 80, which is still below what the Ryzen 9 5900X could theoretically drive in a less GPU-limited scenario. The fact that the GPU percentile is 5 while the CPU percentile is 87 makes the imbalance clear: this is a system where the graphics component dictates every playability outcome. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed at every preset, and at 1440p it cannot maintain 60 FPS even on Low. Only at 1080p does the GPU have enough headroom for the CPU's single-thread performance, which scores 941 in 3DMark single-thread and 1527 in Cinebench R23 single-core, to matter at all. In short, the data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor across the board, and the CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final frame rates in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B370, based on average benchmark scores, are all older or lower-tier graphics solutions. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% advantage. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These delta percentages are all within 1.4 points, meaning that in terms of raw 3DMark performance, the Arc B370 would behave nearly identically to any of these legacy parts. In practice, a system with an ATI Radeon HD 5770 or an AMD Radeon HD 7650M would produce frame rates in Evolve that are statistically indistinguishable from what the Arc B370 delivers, given the same CPU and memory configuration.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 9 5900X's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, also 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% higher. These are mobile and desktop hybrid parts, but the benchmark data shows that any of them would feed the Arc B370 with essentially identical CPU performance. Since the GPU is the bottleneck, swapping the Ryzen 9 5900X for any of these rivals would not change the Evolve frame rates in any measurable way. Users with those CPUs paired with an Arc B370-class GPU should expect the same playability profile: unplayable at 4K and 1440p, and limited to Low or Medium at 1080p.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Evolve has a clear answer from the recorded data. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS at this resolution is 31 on Low, which is less than half of the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra drops to 13 FPS. At 2560x1440, the situation is equally poor. The highest average FPS is 54 on Low, which misses the threshold by 6 FPS, and no settings list is marked as playable. The verdict for both 4K and 1440p is that this system cannot run Evolve at a playable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system can run the game. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Low averaging 80 FPS and Medium averaging 62 FPS. The best playable setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This means the game is playable at 1080p, but only with a modest preset. High settings at 49 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not playable. The recorded data shows a hard ceiling: the Arc B370 cannot push Evolve beyond Medium at 1080p while maintaining 60 FPS, and any resolution above 1080p is out of reach. For users with a 1080p monitor and a tolerance for Medium quality, this system works. For anyone targeting higher resolutions or higher presets, it does not.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this system achieves in Evolve?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 80, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 2560x1440?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 54 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and no settings are marked as playable.

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 on Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 24, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS.

Q: Which settings are playable at 1920x1080?

A: Low and Medium are playable. Low averages 80 FPS, and Medium averages 62 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable, averaging 49 FPS and 34 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570's 1186 and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770's 1190.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 5, while the CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 87, and the frame rate drops as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. The best average FPS is 31 on Low, which is unplayable. The verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution, and there is no best settings recommendation because the threshold cannot be met. At 2560x1440, the same situation applies. The highest average is 54 FPS on Low, which is 6 FPS short of the threshold, and no settings are playable. The recommended settings for this resolution are none, as the system cannot deliver a playable experience.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium. The recorded average FPS at Medium is 62, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the best balance of visual quality and performance for this system. Low settings also clear the threshold at 80 FPS average, but Medium offers higher visual fidelity while still averaging above 60 FPS. High and Ultra are not recommended because they fall below the threshold, with averages of 49 FPS and 34 FPS respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. That places it in the bottom 8% of all recorded configurations for this game. The ranking reflects the severe GPU limitation: the Arc B370's integrated design, with system-shared memory and a 5th percentile GPU score, holds back what is otherwise a top-tier CPU. The Ryzen 9 5900X ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, but that strength does not translate into Evolve performance because the game is GPU-bound at every resolution tested.

The rank of 3414 means that the vast majority of other CPU and GPU combinations in the database deliver higher frame rates in Evolve. Only 286 recorded combos perform worse. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows playability only at 1080p with Medium or Low settings. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14650HX, would not change this ranking because the GPU remains the same. The bottleneck is not the processor, and no CPU swap within the nearest rival group would improve the outcome. The combination's rank is a direct consequence of pairing a high-end 12-core processor with a low-end integrated GPU, and the Evolve results reflect that mismatch clearly.