Evolve

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphical preset. At 1080p, the combination provides a smooth experience across most settings, but the demands of 4K resolution quickly overwhelm the hardware. The measured data provides a clear picture of where this combo excels and where it falls short.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rates for this combination show a predictable decline as resolution increases, with the gap between presets also widening at higher resolutions.

1920x1080: At this resolution, the combo is at its strongest. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 137 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 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 yields an average of 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

2560x1440: The step up to 1440p brings a significant performance cost. Low settings maintain an average of 92 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, keeping the experience playable. High settings drop to an average of 56 FPS. Ultra settings fall to an average of 39 FPS, a substantial reduction from the Low preset.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 52 FPS. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings manage only 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 22 FPS. None of the presets at this resolution manage to hit the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database records show that the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B570 each sit near specific rival hardware in terms of their aggregate benchmark scores. For the CPU, the data places it alongside the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i5-12450H, which scores 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, which scores 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, which scores 0.6% higher. These deltas are minimal, meaning the i5-11400F is effectively interchangeable with these parts in terms of raw processing power.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 is recorded as performing within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, within 0.1% of the Intel Arc A750, within 0.1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The Intel Arc A750 is the closest match from the same manufacturer, with a score 0.1% higher than the B570. This suggests that in-game performance for Evolve, swapping the B570 for an Arc A750 would yield nearly identical frame rates.

The similar performance envelope of the CPU and its rivals implies that the FPS deltas observed in-game would be similarly close. If the CPU were replaced with one of its nearest rivals, the FPS differences would be too small to materially alter the playability classification at any given resolution and preset. The same holds true for GPU swaps within its own rival group.

CPU and GPU roles

The data shows that the GPU, the Intel Arc B570, is the primary determinant of performance scaling in Evolve when moving across resolutions. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F, has the headroom to support the GPU at lower resolutions but the GPU is the limiting factor at higher ones. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a substantial drop in FPS across all presets. For example, the High preset drops from 83 FPS at 1080p to 56 FPS at 1440p, a 32% reduction. The Low preset drops from 137 FPS to 92 FPS, a 33% reduction. This consistent proportional drop across different settings indicates that the workload is scaling with pixel count, a characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

When moving from 1440p to 4K, the performance drops even further. The High preset at 4K (32 FPS) is a 43% drop from the 1440p High figure. The Low preset at 4K (52 FPS) is a 43% drop from its 1440p counterpart. This pattern reinforces the idea that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 137 FPS Low preset, but the GPU cannot keep up as the resolution increases.

The gap between presets also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS. At 4K, that spread is only 30 FPS. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated, and the settings have less relative impact on the final frame rate. The CPU is not the constraining factor in this scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: No. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate achieved is 52 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is Medium, which achieves an average of 71 FPS. The Low preset is also playable with an average of 92 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: The best playable setting at 1920x1080 is High, which achieves an average of 83 FPS. Low and Medium presets are also playable. The Ultra preset, with an average of 58 FPS, is not considered playable.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. While it is close, it does not meet the standard for a consistently smooth experience.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F or the Intel Arc B570 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The performance data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS scales consistently with resolution changes, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is capable of producing high frame rates at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 137 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The minimum recorded FPS for the Medium preset is 90 FPS at 1920x1080, 60 FPS at 2560x1440, and 34 FPS at 3840x2160.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2971 out of 3700 tested combos. This places it in the lower 20th percentile of all tested systems for this game. The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings. Given that the combo fails to achieve 60 FPS at 4K and only manages a playable experience at up to Medium settings in 1440p, the lower percentile ranking is consistent with its measured capabilities. The combo is more capable at 1080p, but the overall ranking is dragged down by its performance at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following settings represent the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS at each resolution.

1920x1080: The best playable setting is High, with an average FPS of 83.

2560x1440: The best playable setting is Medium, with an average FPS of 71.

3840x2160: No settings are playable at this resolution. The highest average FPS recorded is 52 on the Low preset, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-11400F with the Intel Arc B570 can run Evolve, but the experience is highly dependent on the user's target resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a smooth and playable experience at High settings with an average of 83 FPS, and it even manages an average of 58 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, it remains playable at Medium settings with an average of 71 FPS, but High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the hardware is not capable of producing a playable experience at any preset, with the best result being 52 FPS on Low settings. The data clearly shows this is a solid 1080p setup and a decent 1440p setup, but it is not suited for 4K gaming.