Evolve

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates in Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but fails to reach 60 FPS at 4K under any tested preset. Measured data shows this combination ranks 2971 out of 3700 tested configurations, placing it in the lower portion of the database. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile, indicating a clear performance imbalance that shapes the game's behavior across resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, with nearest rivals that differ by less than one percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971 (delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (delta +0.5%), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 (delta +0.5%). These CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as their overall performance is within a fraction of a percent of the i7-13700K. In practice, any of these processors paired with the same GPU would yield the same measured FPS values within the margin of error.

The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, with nearest rivals also clustered tightly. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (delta +0.1%), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (delta +0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (delta -0.5%). The Arc B570's performance is statistically indistinguishable from these GPUs, so a system using any of them would deliver essentially the same Evolve frame rates at the same settings and resolutions. This means that if the exact combination is unavailable, swapping to any of these near-identical alternatives would not change the playability verdict.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average is 83 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded in the dataset.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: No. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 39, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination yields the highest average FPS?

A: 1920x1080 with Low settings produces 137 FPS, the highest average of all measured configurations.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: It ranks 2971 out of 3700, meaning it outperforms 729 combinations and is slower than the remaining 2971.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-thread performance compare to its single-thread performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 30745, while the single-core score is 2116, a ratio of about 14.5x. This indicates strong scaling across its 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Does the GPU have more shading units than the CPU has cores?

A: Yes. The Arc B570 has 2304 shading units, while the i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B570 is ranked 2971 out of 3700 tested configurations for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms only 729 configurations. The low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 89th percentile. The CPU's high multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745) and single-thread performance (2116) are more than sufficient for a 2015 game like Evolve, but the GPU's mid-range standing limits the overall system. At 1080p, the combo still achieves playable frame rates at up to High settings, but at 4K it falls short. The rank reflects the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions, where the Arc B570 cannot maintain 60 FPS.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, this PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 with up to High settings (average 83 FPS) and at 2560x1440 with up to Medium settings (average 71 FPS). At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the highest average is 52 FPS at Low settings. The verdict by resolution confirms this: at 4K, the playable settings list is empty; at 1440p, Low and Medium are playable with Medium being the best at 71 FPS; at 1080p, High, Low, and Medium are playable, with High being the best at 83 FPS. For users targeting 60 FPS, 1080p and 1440p are viable, but 4K is not.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured frame rate data for the Core i7-13700K + Arc B570 combination in Evolve. Minimum and maximum values are only available for Medium settings at each resolution.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 32 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 52 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 40 | 34 | 47 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 22 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 56 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 92 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 71 | 60 | 82 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 39 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 83 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 137 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 106 | 90 | 122 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 58 | - | - |

The data shows a consistent drop in average FPS as resolution increases for each preset. For example, Low settings go from 137 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p to 52 FPS at 4K. Medium settings drop from 106 to 71 to 40, and High from 83 to 56 to 32. Ultra settings are only measured at 1080p (58 FPS) and 1440p (39 FPS) and 4K (22 FPS). The minimum FPS at Medium settings stays at or above 60 FPS only at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K the minimum is 34 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the recommended maximum. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, so the recommendation is to avoid 4K or accept lower performance. At 2560x1440, the highest preset that averages at least 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the highest preset is High, averaging 83 FPS. Ultra at 1080p averages 58 FPS, just below the threshold, so High is the best playable setting. Users who prefer higher visual fidelity at 1080p could consider Ultra if they tolerate a 58 FPS average, but the data shows it does not meet the 60 FPS criterion.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in Evolve. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by approximately 33% for Low, Medium, and High presets (e.g., Low from 137 to 92, Medium from 106 to 71, High from 83 to 56). Moving from 1440p to 4K causes a further drop of roughly 43% (e.g., Low from 92 to 52, Medium from 71 to 40, High from 56 to 32). This consistent degradation with resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering, as the CPU's workload does not change with pixel count. The CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi 30745, single 2116) are far above what a 2015 game would require, and the CPU's 89th percentile ranking confirms it is not a limiting factor.

The GPU, with its 65th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 20556, is the component that dictates playability. At 1080p, the Arc B570 can handle High settings (83 FPS), but at 1440p it drops to 56 FPS on High, forcing a reduction to Medium (71 FPS) to stay above 60. At 4K, even Low settings average only 52 FPS. The preset scaling within a resolution also points to GPU dominance: at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 137 to 58, a 58% decrease, while the CPU's load would remain similar. The measured data does not include CPU-specific metrics, but the resolution and preset sensitivity strongly indicate that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest frame rate improvements, while the i7-13700K has ample headroom for this title.