Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience for Evolve, but the data clearly shows that 4K gaming is out of reach. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves a smooth 83 FPS on High settings, and at 2560x1440, it holds 71 FPS on Medium. However, 4K resolution presents a significant challenge, with even Low settings failing to reach the 60 FPS threshold, maxing out at 52 FPS. The system’s performance profile indicates a capable mid-range setup that excels at mainstream resolutions but struggles under the extreme load of 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080 for this CPU/GPU combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the system achieves 83 FPS on High settings, which is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low and Medium settings run at 137 FPS and 106 FPS respectively, but Ultra drops to 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Can this system handle 2560x1440 gaming in Evolve?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the combo delivers playable frame rates on Low (92 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) settings. High settings drop to 56 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra runs at 39 FPS. The best playable setting at this resolution is Medium, with an average of 71 FPS.

Q: Is 4K (3840x2160) playable with this hardware?

A: No, the data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result is 52 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium runs at 40 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. This resolution requires more GPU headroom than the Intel Arc B570 provides.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. It sits within 0.9% of the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, +0.9% delta) and is within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, -0.7% delta). The AMD EPYC 7643 (18697) and Intel Core i7-1355U (18730) are also extremely close, with deltas of -0.1% and -0.3% respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and which rival is closest?

A: The Intel Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 (20582) is nearly identical at -0.1%, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) trails by -0.5%.

Q: What is the combo rank of this CPU/GPU pairing for Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects its inability to handle 4K and its moderate success at 1080p and 1440p, where it clears the 60 FPS threshold on select presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains sufficiently capable at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low (137 FPS) to Ultra (58 FPS) shows a 79 FPS drop, indicating that graphical settings heavily influence performance. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark single-thread and 3456 in Passmark single-thread ensures it is not the bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU handles the frame rendering. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power for Evolve's FPS gameplay, as evidenced by its 15989 Cinebench R23 multi-core score.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more prominent. The performance drops from 92 FPS on Low to 39 FPS on Ultra, a 53 FPS reduction. This pattern suggests the Arc B570's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are pushed harder as resolution increases. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1440p Medium, but the 56 FPS on High shows the limit of its shading units (2304) and ROPS (80). The CPU still delivers consistent frame pacing, as the min FPS at 1440p Medium is 60, exactly matching the playable threshold.

The 3840x2160 results highlight a clear GPU bottleneck. Even on Low settings, the system only reaches 52 FPS, which is 8 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. The scaling from Low to Ultra (52 to 22 FPS) demonstrates a 30 FPS range, but the absolute numbers are too low for smooth gameplay. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s and 160-bit bus width are insufficient for 4K workloads, while the CPU's performance metrics (e.g., 18747 Passmark multithread) show it is not the limiting factor. The data confirms that the Arc B570 is the primary constraint at 4K, with the CPU contributing less than 10% performance variation across all presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals offer comparable compute capabilities. The AMD EPYC 7643 has an average score of 18697, just 0.1% lower than the i5-12400's 18683, meaning users would see nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, -0.7%) are also within 1% performance, making them viable substitutes for this game. The Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, +0.9%) is slightly faster on average, which could translate to marginal gains in 1080p Low settings where the CPU has more influence.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) is the closest match, with a delta of just 0.1% from the Arc B570's 20556. This means a system with the RTX 3070 Mobile would produce virtually identical FPS numbers in Evolve across all resolutions and settings. The Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%) is equally matched, offering the same performance envelope. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%) is slightly faster on average, potentially delivering 1-2 FPS more at 1440p Medium. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%) is marginally slower, but still within the same performance class.

These rivals suggest that swapping the CPU or GPU for any of these near-identical parts would not meaningfully change the verdict. The combo would still achieve 83 FPS at 1080p High and 71 FPS at 1440p Medium, while failing to reach 60 FPS at 4K. The performance deltas are all under 1%, so the playable settings and frame rates remain consistent across these alternatives.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High (83 FPS), Low (137 FPS), and Medium (106 FPS) presets. The Ultra setting falls to 58 FPS, which is just below the playable target. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low (92 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS), while High (56 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) fail to maintain 60 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution is not playable at any setting, with the best result being 52 FPS on Low.

The verdict by resolution confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle High settings comfortably. For 1440p, users must compromise on visual quality by selecting Medium presets to maintain smooth gameplay. The system is not recommended for 4K, as even the lowest settings cannot achieve the 60 FPS standard. The data indicates that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, while the i5-12400 provides sufficient CPU headroom for all tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2971 out of 3700 places this system in the 19th percentile of all tested combinations for Evolve. This relatively low ranking is driven by the GPU's inability to handle 4K, which many higher-ranked combos can manage. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs is strong, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking holds the pairing back. The 4K results are particularly damaging to the overall score, as the system cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset at that resolution.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this system sits in a competitive but mid-tier position. The GPU's performance is nearly identical to the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, but those GPUs are often paired with more powerful CPUs in other configurations. The i5-12400's 18 MB L3 cache and 2.50 GHz base clock provide solid foundation, but the combination lacks the raw GPU power to push into higher ranks. For users prioritizing 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank is acceptable, but it signals that the system is not future-proof for higher resolutions or more demanding titles.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. This preset provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium setting runs at 106 FPS, offering a faster experience with slightly lower visuals, but High is the optimal balance. Ultra at 58 FPS is not recommended, as it dips below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. This preset maximizes visual fidelity while ensuring smooth gameplay. Low runs at 92 FPS, but the Medium preset's higher quality is worth the 21 FPS trade-off. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS are both below the 60 FPS target and should be avoided.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The system achieves 52 FPS on Low, 40 FPS on Medium, 32 FPS on High, and 22 FPS on Ultra, all falling short of the 60 FPS requirement. Users attempting 4K must either lower their expectations to non-playable frame rates or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a playable experience. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the highest resolution and preset combination that fully satisfies the 60 FPS playability standard.