Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers average frame rates that remain below the 60 FPS playability threshold across all four tested presets. The High preset records an average of 21 FPS, while Low settings improve the average to 34 FPS. Medium settings land at 26 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 22 FPS and maximum of 30 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing only 14 FPS average. None of these 4K results approach playable territory, and even the lowest settings leave the system at roughly half the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains limited. The Low preset achieves exactly 60 FPS on average, which meets the playability threshold. High settings drop to 36 FPS average, Medium sits at 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS average. The gap between Low and High at this resolution is 24 FPS, indicating that the graphics card struggles significantly as visual fidelity increases.

At 1920x1080, the results are considerably stronger. Low settings produce 89 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Medium settings deliver 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, staying above the 60 FPS threshold on average. High settings reach 54 FPS average, just below playable, while Ultra drops to 37 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 52 FPS reduction, demonstrating that the GPU bears the brunt of increased graphical load.

The measured data includes min and max values only for the Medium preset at each resolution. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset shows consistent frame time behavior, with the 1080p Medium minimum of 59 FPS nearly touching the playable threshold. No min or max values were recorded for Low, High, or Ultra presets in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution, meaning the combination of the i5-13400F and Arc B390 cannot sustain smooth gameplay at 4K under any tested configuration. The best recorded average is 34 FPS at Low settings, which falls 26 FPS short of the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, which delivers exactly 60 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it is the sole qualifying option. Medium falls to 46 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS, all below the threshold. The verdict data confirms that Low is the best settings choice at 1440p, with an average FPS of 60.

At 1920x1080, two presets qualify as playable: Low at 89 FPS and Medium at 69 FPS. The best settings option is Medium, as it is the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. High at 54 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS both miss the threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 59 FPS is just one frame below the playable average, but the average of 69 FPS provides a modest safety margin.

For users prioritizing visual quality while maintaining playability, 1080p Medium is the optimal configuration. At 1440p, only Low settings are viable, and 4K is not playable under any preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Intel Arc B390 in Evolve. The CPU's synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22604, Geekbench multicore reaches 11068, and Passmark multithread records 25032. The CPU also posts a single-thread Passmark score of 3634 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 960, indicating it is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU, however, is the limiting factor. The Arc B390's only recorded benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at a delta of 1.3%, the GeForce 800M at 1.5%, the GT 625 OEM at 2.5%, and the GT 710 at 2.7%. These are entry-level or legacy graphics solutions, and the B390's performance profile aligns with that tier.

Evidence of GPU dominance appears in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 89 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 60 FPS, a 32.6% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 34 FPS, a 43.3% further reduction. This steep decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, so the frame rate collapse can only be attributed to the graphics card's limited fill rate and shading capacity.

Preset scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS from 89 to 69 (22.5% drop), then to High at 54 (21.7% drop), then to Ultra at 37 (31.5% drop). At 1440p, the same progression yields 60, 46, 36, and 25 FPS. At 4K, it yields 34, 26, 21, and 14 FPS. The consistent proportional drops across all resolutions indicate that the GPU is saturated at every setting level.

The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for Evolve, a 2015 title that predates many modern multi-threading demands. The i5-13400F's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 show that it can handle heavy workloads, but the game does not appear to exercise these capabilities heavily. The bottleneck is squarely on the GPU, which explains why lowering resolution yields such dramatic FPS gains while lowering CPU-related settings would yield minimal improvement.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the database lists four nearest rivals based on average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, which is 0% different from the i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a delta of -0.3%, meaning it is marginally slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, also -0.3% relative. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a delta of 0.4%, meaning it is slightly faster. Any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Evolve, as the game is not CPU-bound with this combination.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest GPU rivals are all NVIDIA products from older generations. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% slower than the B390's 1482. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% slower. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% slower. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% slower. These delta values are small, meaning a user swapping between any of these GPUs would see nearly the same frame rates in Evolve. The B390 edges out all of them by a narrow margin, but the practical difference is negligible at the low frame rates observed.

The CPU percentile of 77 indicates the i5-13400F outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database, reinforcing that the processor is not the weak link. The GPU percentile of 9 indicates the Arc B390 outperforms only 9% of all GPUs, confirming its position as a low-end graphics solution. Users considering alternatives should expect similar performance from any of the listed rivals, with the CPU side offering no meaningful upgrade path for this game and the GPU side having few better options in its immediate performance class.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, yes: the combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 delivers playable frame rates on Low and Medium presets. Medium settings average 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 9 FPS buffer, and Low reaches 89 FPS. High at 54 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS are not playable.

At 2560x1440, the system is only playable on Low settings, which average exactly 60 FPS. This leaves no headroom for drops, and the Medium preset's minimum of 39 FPS confirms that any increase in visual quality will push the system below playable levels. High at 36 FPS and Ultra at 25 FPS are firmly in unplayable territory.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Evolve at any preset. The best result is 34 FPS at Low, which is 26 FPS below the threshold. Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. None of these configurations approach smooth gameplay.

The verdict data from the database lists 1080p as having two playable settings (Low and Medium) with Medium as the best choice at 69 FPS. For 1440p, only Low is playable at 60 FPS. For 4K, there are no playable settings. Users with a 1080p monitor can enjoy the game with moderate visual quality, while those with higher-resolution displays will need to accept significant compromises or consider different hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1080p?

A: Medium settings, which average 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K?

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is 34 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No preset at 4K is playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 2.7% higher than the GT 710's score of 1443. Performance in Evolve would be very similar between the two.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Frame rates drop sharply with increased resolution, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Low settings, which average exactly 60 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 2560x1440.

Q: How many FPS does the system achieve at 1080p Ultra?

A: 37 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings are not considered playable at any resolution for this combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3288 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 11.1% of all systems tested for this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations, as the CPU alone would rank much higher based on its 77th percentile standing.

The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs drags the entire combo down. Most of the 3700 tested systems include graphics cards that outperform the Arc B390, and in a game like Evolve where GPU load dominates, this deficit is decisive. The 412 combos ranked below this one likely feature even weaker GPUs or CPU-GPU pairings with other bottlenecks.

In practical terms, this combo sits in the lower tier of systems capable of running Evolve at all. It can handle 1080p at medium settings and 1440p at low settings, but it cannot approach high or ultra presets at any resolution. The rank of 3288 out of 3700 indicates that a large majority of tested configurations deliver better frame rates, making this a entry-level setup for the game. Users seeking higher visual quality or higher resolutions would need to look at systems with significantly stronger GPUs than the Arc B390.