Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B580 combination presents a curious case for Evolve, a 2015 FPS that clearly scales with hardware headroom. The processor, landing in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, and the graphics card, sitting in the 68th percentile, form a pairing where the GPU is the primary gatekeeper at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that can handle the game with ease at 1080p, remains playable at 1440p with some graphical compromises, and ultimately fails to maintain a stable 60 FPS at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700KF’s average benchmark score of 35365 places it in a tightly packed cluster of rivals, with deltas of less than one percent. The closest match is the Intel Core 5 213PE, which scores 35428, a mere 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T is effectively identical, with a score of 35403 and a delta of -0.1%. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% lower. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve, as the differences are within noise margins. The 12700KF’s strong multithreaded results, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a Passmark multithread score of 34092, suggest it is not a bottleneck in this game.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580’s average score of 23021 is mirrored by a fascinating set of rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the closest at 23061, just 0.2% ahead, which is surprising given the generational gap. More notably, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, sitting 0.6% behind the B580, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, only 0.7% ahead. This implies that in raw benchmark terms, the B580 trades blows with much older high-end cards. The NVIDIA P106-100 also appears, scoring 23249, a 1% lead. For Evolve, this means the B580’s performance profile is comparable to those GPUs, so users coming from an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would see similar frame rates, albeit with different feature support. The B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are ample for this title, which was released in 2015.

Best Settings per Resolution

Benchmark results indicate that the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS varies sharply by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system achieves a 65 FPS average on Ultra settings, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity. This is a strong result, as the game runs at 94 FPS on High and 120 FPS on Medium, showing there is headroom even at the top preset.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to a 44 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold. The best playable option is High, which holds a 63 FPS average. Medium runs at 80 FPS, and Low at 104 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. Choosing High at 1440p is the recommended path, as it stays just above the 60 FPS line.

For 3840x2160, the data shows no playable settings. The High preset yields only 36 FPS, Medium 46 FPS, and Low 59 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is even lower at 25 FPS. Therefore, the verdict is that this combo cannot run Evolve at 4K with any preset that consistently hits 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, but it is not enough.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the Intel Arc B580 is the dominant factor in this pairing. At 1080p, the CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient, as evidenced by the 155 FPS average on Low settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the frame rate to 65 FPS, a 58% drop, which points directly at GPU load increasing with graphical complexity.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the GPU workload intensifies. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 94 FPS to 63 FPS, a 33% reduction. This is a substantial hit, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits. The CPU’s performance, meanwhile, remains constant in its capability, as its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1709 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 are far above what a 2015 game would require.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The difference between Low (59 FPS) and Medium (46 FPS) at 3840x2160 is a 22% drop, while High (36 FPS) and Ultra (25 FPS) show even steeper declines. The CPU’s role becomes negligible here; the bottleneck is purely the B580’s rendering throughput. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest frame rate gains for this system, while the 12700KF would not need to be replaced for this title.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer is conditional on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system unequivocally clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on all presets, including Ultra with a 65 FPS average. This is the ideal resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable but with restrictions. The High preset achieves a 63 FPS average, which is just above the threshold. Low and Medium also clear 60 FPS, with 104 and 80 FPS respectively, but High is the highest visual quality that remains playable. Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the system fails to meet the playable threshold on any setting. The best result is Low at 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS short of the target. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall well below, with averages of 46, 36, and 25 FPS. For 4K gaming, this combination is not sufficient for Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all settings.

At 1920x1080: Low settings produce an average of 155 FPS. Medium settings average 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 and a maximum of 138. High settings average 94 FPS. Ultra settings average 65 FPS. All presets are comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440: Low settings average 104 FPS. Medium settings average 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 93. High settings average 63 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 44 FPS. The min/max data for Medium shows the frame time variance is stable, but the average for Ultra is too low for smooth play.

At 3840x2160: Low settings average 59 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High settings average 36 FPS. Ultra settings average 25 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 39 FPS highlights the lack of consistency at this resolution. No preset reaches the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2787 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested, which is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking is offset by the GPU’s 68th percentile, and the game’s performance is clearly GPU-limited.

This rank suggests that while the system is competent for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title. Many other combinations in the database likely feature more powerful GPUs that can handle 4K or higher refresh rates at 1440p. The B580’s nearest rivals, such as the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, would likely place in similar or slightly better positions, given their comparable scores. The 2787th rank is a data point that indicates the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it performs admirably, but it does not excel at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: No. The data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS is 59 on Low, which is 1 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra average 46, 36, and 25 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 63 FPS. Low and Medium also clear the threshold, but High offers the best visual quality.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance in Evolve?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s benchmark scores are high, with a Passmark multithread score of 34092, but frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, indicating the Intel Arc B580 is the bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS even on Low.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the RTX 2080 in this game?

A: The B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% difference. In Evolve, their performance would be nearly identical, with the B580 holding a slight edge.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this system to play Evolve?*

A: 1920x1080 is the best choice. The system achieves 65 FPS on Ultra settings, and all presets run above 60 FPS. At 1440p, only High, Medium, and Low are playable, and at 4K, none are.

*Q: Does the system have enough memory bandwidth for Evolve?*

A: Yes. The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for a 2015 title, and the frame rate drops at higher resolutions are due to processing power, not memory limitations.