Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B570 combination presents a compelling case study for mid-range hardware handling a 2015-era title. The data indicates that this system is highly capable at standard resolutions but hits a firm performance ceiling at 4K. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with medium settings, but even the lowest settings at 4K fail to reach playable framerates, making 4K a non-option for this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data from the FACT PACK places each component near specific rivals, which helps contextualize the overall system behavior. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows an average benchmark score of 49394, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals are remarkably tight in performance: the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a negligible 0.3% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is just 0.4% behind at 49196. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by only 0.8% with a score of 48995, and on the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 leads by 0.8% at 49796. These sub-1% deltas mean that swapping the i5-14600KF for any of these four processors would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve, as the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck in this scenario.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556 and sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a similar clustering pattern. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% ahead at 20582. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X round out the group with scores of 20480 and 20662, representing 0.4% and -0.5% deltas respectively. For a user considering alternatives, a system equipped with any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in this game. The practical takeaway is that the i5-14600KF and Arc B570 combination behaves like a tightly grouped cluster of mid-range hardware, meaning gamers should not expect meaningful performance differences when moving to any of these comparable components.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: No. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 58 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset, however, achieves 83 FPS average, making it the best playable option at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option at 1440p, delivering a 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. The High preset drops to 56 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, all settings presets fail to reach 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages only 22 FPS. None of these results meet the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 3070 Mobile's score of 20534. This indicates statistically identical performance between the two GPUs for this workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its closest rival?

A: The i5-14600KF scores 49394 on average, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a difference of just 0.3%. This is within the margin of measurement error, so the two CPUs should perform equivalently in gaming.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is exactly 60, so it stays at the threshold. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 90, providing a comfortable margin above the playable limit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly not constrained. The Low preset produces an average of 137 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Moving to Medium drops the average to 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. The High preset yields 83 FPS average, still firmly above 60 FPS. Only at Ultra does the system begin to struggle, with an average of 58 FPS that just misses the threshold. This pattern shows that at 1080p, the GPU has significant headroom until the highest settings are applied.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward as expected. The Low preset delivers a robust 92 FPS average, indicating the system can handle this resolution comfortably when settings are reduced. The Medium preset maintains playability with a 71 FPS average, a 60 FPS minimum, and an 82 FPS maximum. The High preset drops to 56 FPS average, falling below the playable threshold, while Ultra manages only 39 FPS average. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p represents a critical tipping point where the frame rate falls from comfortably playable to clearly sub-60.

The 3840x2160 results show a hard ceiling. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still 8 FPS short of playable. Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47. High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 22 FPS. The frame rate drops are steep and consistent, reflecting the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute limitations at this demanding resolution. Notably, the minimum FPS data is only provided for Medium settings at each resolution, suggesting that the frame pacing at other presets may be more erratic, though the averages alone are sufficient to rule out 4K playability.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear and unambiguous. At 3840x2160, the playable settings list is empty, meaning no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The system cannot run Evolve at 4K. At 2560x1440, the playable settings include Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 71 FPS average. This resolution is fully playable with reasonable visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High, Medium, and Low presets all clear 60 FPS, with High being the best setting at 83 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not playable at 58 FPS, but this is a minor limitation given the abundance of playable options below it.

The data shows a clear resolution hierarchy: 1080p offers smooth performance across most presets, 1440p is playable at medium settings, and 4K is entirely out of reach. The 60 FPS threshold, which defines playability, is crossed at 1080p High and 1440p Medium, but never at 4K. Users targeting 60 FPS should stick to 1440p or lower. The system's performance at 1080p Ultra, which misses the threshold by only 2 FPS, suggests that minor settings tweaks could potentially bridge the gap, but the measured data does not confirm this.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates the performance equation. At 1080p, the CPU's role is likely more significant, as the GPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates. The jump from Low to High at 1080p shows a 54 FPS drop (from 137 to 83), which is a substantial reduction but still leaves the system above 60 FPS. This suggests the GPU is the primary limiter when moving to higher settings, as the CPU can maintain high frame output. However, the fact that Ultra drops below 60 FPS indicates the GPU reaches its limits at this point.

At 1440p, the GPU's influence becomes more pronounced. The 92 FPS Low result shows the GPU can still deliver high frame rates, but the drop to 56 FPS at High represents a 39% reduction. This steep decline suggests the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities are being taxed more heavily. The CPU, with its high benchmark scores, is unlikely to be the bottleneck here, as even the most demanding settings at 1440p do not show characteristics of CPU limitation, such as frame rate plateaus.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The performance falls to 52 FPS at Low, and the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates regardless of settings. The CPU's performance at this resolution is largely irrelevant, as the Arc B570's 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are insufficient for the pixel workload. The data implies that the CPU has ample power to spare, evidenced by its high benchmark scores, but the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth are the defining factors at 4K. In summary, the CPU matters more at 1080p where frame rates are high, but the GPU takes over as the primary determinant of performance as resolution increases, eventually becoming the absolute bottleneck at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for maintaining at least 60 FPS vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above the threshold, delivering an average of 83 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while maintaining smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers a higher average of 106 FPS, but High provides superior graphics without sacrificing playability. The Ultra preset is not viable at 58 FPS, so High is the clear choice for maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best playable option, achieving a 71 FPS average. This is the only setting above 60 FPS besides Low, which averages 92 FPS but offers lower visual fidelity. The High preset falls short at 56 FPS, so Medium represents the optimal balance between quality and performance at this resolution. The minimum FPS of 60 at this setting confirms that it maintains the threshold consistently.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best result is Low at 52 FPS average, which is still 8 FPS below the threshold. The data shows that users must drop to 1440p to achieve playable frame rates with this hardware. The verdict by resolution confirms this, with no playable settings listed for 4K. The practical recommendation is to use 1440p Medium for the best experience, or 1080p High for maximum visual fidelity within the playable range.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the 80th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 80% of combinations perform better. This ranking reflects the Arc B570's mid-range positioning; the CPU is a high-end part (90th percentile), but the GPU's 65th percentile standing drags the overall combination down. The data suggests that this pairing is balanced in the sense that the CPU is not a bottleneck, but the GPU limits overall performance.

The ranking implies that while this system plays Evolve well at 1080p and 1440p, many other combinations would deliver higher frame rates or better performance at 4K. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile indicates that the system is GPU-limited in this game. Users seeking better performance would need to upgrade the GPU rather than the CPU, as the i5-14600KF has ample headroom. The 3700 total combos include a wide range of hardware, and this result places the system in a solid, but not exceptional, position for Evolve. The measured frame rates confirm this ranking, showing strong performance at lower resolutions but a clear inability to handle 4K.