Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination with a stark performance disparity: the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 5th percentile. In Evolve, the database measurements show that this integrated-class graphics solution can only deliver playable frame rates at 1920x1080 on Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, but every other resolution or higher preset falls short. This analysis details the recorded FPS data, explains why the GPU is the decisive bottleneck, and compares the combo to nearby hardware.

FAQ

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

A: The average is 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS.

Q: Does this combo reach 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: No. The highest average at 1440p is 54 FPS, achieved on Low settings. All other presets are lower.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: Medium is the best playable setting, averaging 62 FPS. Low also exceeds 60 FPS with an average of 80 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: It ranks 3414 out of 3700, meaning only 286 tested combinations perform worse.

Q: What is the GPU's overall performance percentile?

A: The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i7-14700K?

A: The launch MSRP is $409.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the Intel Arc B370 is the overwhelming performance limiter in this pairing. The CPU, a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake part with a 94th percentile ranking, is far more capable than the game demands. The GPU, by contrast, is an integrated solution with a 5th percentile ranking and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of just 1184. This disparity is reflected in the frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080 Low, the combo averages 80 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 54 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls to 31 FPS. This steep decline with resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance: the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU's rendering throughput simply cannot keep up with the increased pixel count. The same pattern appears at every preset. For example, at Medium settings, the average goes from 62 FPS at 1080p to 42 FPS at 1440p and 24 FPS at 4K.

Preset scaling also highlights the GPU's weakness. At 1080p, the average drops from 80 FPS on Low to 34 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of more than half. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities (Cinebench R23 scores of 2160 and 33440.5, respectively) do not translate into higher frame rates because the GPU is saturated long before the CPU becomes a constraint. In short, the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution or setting in Evolve; the Arc B370 is.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average frame rates for all resolution and preset combinations, with minimum and maximum values recorded for Medium settings. The full set of measurements is as follows:

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

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 19 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 31 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 24 | 20 | 27 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 13 | | |

| 2560x1440 | High | 33 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 54 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 42 | 35 | 48 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 23 | | |

| 1920x1080 | High | 49 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 80 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 62 | 53 | 72 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 34 | | |

At 4K, the best result is 31 FPS on Low, which is far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium at 4K averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS, making even the least demanding preset unplayable. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively a slideshow at 13 FPS.

At 1440p, the situation improves but remains insufficient. Low averages 54 FPS, just shy of 60. Medium averages 42 FPS, High 33 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS. None of these reach the playable threshold. The minimum on Medium (35 FPS) reinforces that even the average is not sustained consistently.

At 1080p, the combo finally becomes playable. Low averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS, High drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. Only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS line. The Medium preset's minimum of 53 FPS is close to the threshold but the average of 62 FPS indicates that most of the session stays above 60.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? Yes, but only under specific conditions. The verdict data lists only 1920x1080 with Low and Medium settings as playable, with Medium being the best playable setting at an average of 62 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, so those resolutions are not viable for smooth gameplay. The 1080p Medium preset is the recommended target: it offers a playable average while presumably providing better visual quality than Low. However, the minimum of 53 FPS means occasional dips below 60 are possible, so players seeking a strict 60 FPS lock might prefer Low, which averages 80 FPS and likely never falls below the threshold (though minimum data is not recorded for Low). In summary, the combo is a 1080p machine for Evolve, and only at lower graphical presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a sense of what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core i7-14700K, the database lists four processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores: the AMD EPYC 9115 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.9% lower). Since these CPUs are within 1% of the i7-14700K's average score, swapping to any of them would produce essentially the same CPU performance in Evolve, leaving the GPU bottleneck unchanged.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals are all older ATI/AMD parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% lower score), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% lower), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% lower), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1.4% higher). The Arc B370's average 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to these. Consequently, a system with any of these GPUs paired with the same CPU would likely produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured results. None of these alternatives would push the combo into playable territory at 1440p or 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3700 tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 3414th. That places it in the bottom tier, with only 286 combinations performing worse. The rank reflects the GPU's extremely low performance percentile (5th) and the fact that the game's frame rate is almost entirely GPU-bound. The CPU's high percentile (94th) does little to boost the overall ranking because the GPU cannot convert that processing power into additional frames. In practical terms, the combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming at reduced settings, and even then it sits near the bottom of the database's performance hierarchy. For anyone considering this hardware for Evolve, the data is clear: expect playable 1080p with Low or Medium presets, and nothing more.