Evolve

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at specific settings and resolutions. The Intel Core i7-12700KF + Intel Arc B390 combo reaches 60 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low and Medium settings, and at 2560x1440 on Low settings. It does not reach 60 FPS at 3840x2160 on any preset.

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

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1920x1080, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS. The benchmark data indicates this is the optimal balance for full HD.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: In the database's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B390 scores 1482, placing it 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710.

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

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Core i7-12700KF ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The recorded FPS scaling across resolutions confirms the GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings?

A: The combination produces an average of 36 FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings, which falls well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the game run at 3840x2160?

A: It runs, but not at playable frame rates. The highest average FPS at 4K is 34 FPS on Low settings, and the Ultra preset only reaches 14 FPS. No 4K preset clears the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data clearly separates the contributions of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the Intel Arc B390 across Evolve's resolution and preset ladder. The Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake processor with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Arc B390, by contrast, sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 1482. This enormous gap in relative standing is the first indication that the graphics card dictates the outcome.

When resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the FPS drops follow a pattern consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 89 at 1080p to 60 at 1440p, then to 34 at 4K. That is a 32.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 43.3% drop from 1440p to 4K. If the CPU were the constraint, these resolution changes would produce far smaller deltas, since pixel count does not directly burden the processor. The recorded data therefore indicates that the Arc B390 is the primary determinant of performance.

The CPU still matters for maintaining frame pacing and minimums, but the evidence does not suggest it is a limiting factor in Evolve. The i7-12700KF scores 28838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4071 in single-core, placing it in the 85th percentile overall. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Core i7-13700T with an average score 0.1% lower, the Core i5-13600T 0.2% higher, and the Core i7-12700K 0.2% higher. This is a high-end desktop part from 2021, and Evolve is a 2015 FPS title. The processor has ample headroom.

At higher presets, the GPU strain increases and the FPS gap between Low and Ultra widens. At 1920x1080, Low averages 89 FPS while Ultra averages 37 FPS, a 58.4% reduction. At 2560x1440, Low averages 60 FPS and Ultra averages 25 FPS, a 58.3% reduction. At 3840x2160, Low averages 34 FPS and Ultra averages 14 FPS, a 58.8% reduction. The consistency of this drop across resolutions indicates that the preset scaling burden falls almost entirely on the GPU. The CPU's role remains static, and the data does not show any scenario where the processor becomes the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions and four settings presets each, for a total of twelve data points. The playable threshold is 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs best. Low settings produce an average of 89 FPS, the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. High settings average 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The Medium preset is the only setting at 1080p that both clears the threshold and offers higher visual quality than Low.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings average exactly 60 FPS, which clears the threshold but leaves no margin. Medium settings average 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS. Ultra settings average 25 FPS. Only the Low preset is playable at this resolution, and the data shows it sits right at the boundary of the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the combination cannot reach playable frame rates on any preset. Low settings average 34 FPS. Medium settings average 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS. Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The best result at 4K is the Low preset at 34 FPS, which is 43.3% below the 60 FPS threshold.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 59 to 79 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 39 to 53 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 22 to 30 FPS. These ranges indicate that frame pacing remains relatively stable, but the averages are too low at higher resolutions to matter.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3288 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 11.1% of all combinations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU's severe performance limitation, because the CPU alone would rank far higher.

For context, the Arc B390's nearest rivals in the database are all low-end NVIDIA parts. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390's 1482. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower. The GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. These are all legacy or entry-level GPUs, and the Arc B390 only marginally outperforms them. This explains why the combo ranks so low for Evolve despite the strong CPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The Core i7-13700T averages 35403, essentially identical to the i7-12700KF at 35365. The Core i5-13600T averages 35305, and the Core i7-12700K averages 35287. These are all modern desktop processors with similar multi-threaded performance. The i7-12700KF is not the weak link in this pairing.

The rank of 3288 out of 3700 means that 88.9% of tested combos deliver better performance in Evolve. The database's measured FPS data confirms this: the combo only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at two settings across three resolutions, and it fails entirely at 4K. This is a low-end ranking, and the data does not support a more favorable interpretation.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only under specific conditions. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 69 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, which averages exactly 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, and the best average is 34 FPS on Low.

The 1080p Medium preset is the highlight of this combination. It delivers 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS, meaning the experience stays close to the playable threshold even in demanding moments. The 1440p Low preset is technically playable, but it sits exactly at 60 FPS with no headroom, so any scene variation could push it below the threshold. The data does not recommend 4K for this game with this hardware.

The GPU is the decisive factor. The Arc B390's 9th percentile ranking and its proximity to the GT 710 and GT 625 OEM in the database's benchmarks make it clear that this is not a gaming-oriented graphics solution. The Core i7-12700KF is more than adequate, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a frame rate dependent title like Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Medium. The average FPS is 69, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Low while maintaining playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Low. The average FPS is exactly 60, which clears the playable threshold. No other preset at this resolution reaches 60 FPS: Medium averages 46, High averages 36, and Ultra averages 25.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The closest option is Low at 34 FPS average, but that is 43.3% below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and the recommendation is to run the game at a lower resolution instead.