Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents an unusual combination for running Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, with the powerful CPU unable to compensate for the GPU's limited throughput. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and presets to determine what this combo can actually deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for this combination at three resolutions and four quality presets. The results show a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution and graphical load increase.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 31 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings drop to an average of 24 FPS, with recorded minimums of 20 FPS and maximums of 27 FPS. High settings produce an average of 19 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to just 13 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the lowest preset remains well below it.

Moving to 2560x1440 (QHD) improves performance substantially but still leaves the system short of the target. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, close to but not reaching the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings average 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 31 FPS, showing the significant cost of higher graphical fidelity.

At 1920x1080 (Full HD), the system finally achieves playable performance. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS, just below the playability threshold. Ultra settings average 34 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 18 FPS on average, while moving from Medium to High costs another 13 FPS.

The data shows that only two preset and resolution combinations clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low and Medium at 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, even the lowest settings fall short by 6 FPS on average, and at 3840x2160, all presets are far below playable levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU combination at position 3414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, ranking in the bottom portion of the field. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation: the Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating that it performs worse than the vast majority of graphics cards tested.

The CPU component of this pairing is in a different class entirely. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75779. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 with an average score of 75738 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75716 (0.1% difference), the AMD EPYC 8224P at 75582 (0.3% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at 75488 (0.4% difference). These margins are negligible, meaning the 9950X3D performs essentially identically to its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184 and ranks in the 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals are similarly low-performing parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). This grouping places the Arc B370 in the company of integrated and entry-level discrete graphics solutions from over a decade ago.

The combination rank of 3414 out of 3700 makes sense given this disparity. The CPU is among the best in the database, but the GPU drags the overall gaming performance down to near the bottom of the tested field.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, while the Low preset averages 80 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset is the highest quality setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 62 FPS. The High preset drops to 49 FPS, below the playability threshold.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the database's benchmark, ranking in the 5th percentile. It performs within 1.4% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000, all of which have similar average scores.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The recorded data indicates no. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ranks in the 95th percentile among CPUs with an average score of 75779. The GPU ranks in the 5th percentile, making it the clear performance limiting factor.

Q: Why does performance drop so sharply between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440?

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 80 FPS to 54 FPS, a 26 FPS difference. This indicates the GPU is already near its capacity at 1080p, and the additional pixel workload at higher resolutions overwhelms it.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures recorded?

A: The database only records minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 20 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 35 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 53 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU in this configuration are all within 0.4% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75738, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716, the AMD EPYC 8224P scores 75582, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 75488. Any of these processors would deliver essentially identical gaming performance when paired with the same GPU, since the graphics card is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the closest alternatives in the database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186 score, 0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190 score, 0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192 score, 0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168 score, 1.4% lower). These parts occupy the same performance tier as the Intel Arc B370, meaning a system built with any of them would produce similar frame rates in Evolve. The differences among all five GPUs are within 2%, which is within normal run-to-run variance for benchmark measurements.

Given the CPU's dominance and the GPU's limitations, swapping the 9950X3D for any of its rivals would not change the gaming experience in Evolve. Swapping the Arc B370 for any of its rivals would also produce minimal changes, as they all cluster within a few points of each other in the database's benchmark.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows an extreme imbalance between the two components in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz and a 128 MB L3 cache. It ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Arc B370, by contrast, is an integrated-class GPU with 1280 shading units and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, ranking in the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions makes the GPU's role clear. At Low settings, performance drops from 80 FPS at 1920x1080 to 54 FPS at 2560x1440, a 32.5% reduction, and then to 31 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 42.6% reduction. This steep decline with increasing pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. A CPU-bound system would show much smaller differences between resolutions because the CPU workload remains relatively constant regardless of output resolution.

The settings scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra drops performance from 80 FPS to 34 FPS, a 57.5% reduction. At 2560x1440, the same settings range drops from 54 FPS to 23 FPS, a 57.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, the range is from 31 FPS to 13 FPS, a 58.1% reduction. The consistency of this proportional drop across all resolutions indicates that graphical settings have a uniform impact, which is typical of a GPU that is saturated even at the lowest tested settings.

The CPU's role in this game at these settings is essentially neutral. The 9950X3D has far more processing capability than Evolve requires, as evidenced by its top-tier benchmark scores. The recorded frame rates are entirely attributable to the GPU's throughput limits, and the CPU is never the constraining factor.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 3840x2160, this system cannot run Evolve at playable frame rates. The best average is 31 FPS at Low settings, and every other preset scores lower. No combination of settings at this resolution reaches the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system still falls short of playable performance. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is 6 FPS below the threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. None of these are viable for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the system can run Evolve, but only with reduced graphical settings. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, providing comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, just barely clearing the threshold with a recorded minimum of 53 FPS. The High preset drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, so those settings do not qualify as playable.

The overall assessment is that this combination is playable at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, but it cannot handle higher resolutions. The powerful CPU is wasted in this configuration for gaming purposes, as the GPU is the sole determinant of the frame rates recorded here. Users seeking higher resolutions or more graphical fidelity would need a substantially more capable graphics card.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The database does not record a best playable setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold either. The closest is the Low preset at 54 FPS, but this is below the playability mark.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. The Low preset also qualifies at 80 FPS average, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still clearing the threshold. The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not playable by this metric.

For users prioritizing consistent frame rates over visual quality, the Low preset at 1920x1080 provides a safer margin above the threshold. For those seeking the best visual experience that remains playable, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended choice, as it is the highest quality setting in the entire recorded dataset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.