Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B370 shows a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. The GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database, is clearly the limiting factor in this combination. The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier part in the 94th percentile, so the frame rate behavior in this game is almost entirely a function of graphics load.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly below playable thresholds. Low settings produce an average of 31 FPS, which is the best outcome at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 24 FPS on average, with a recorded minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 13 FPS. No resolution at 4K comes anywhere close to the 60 FPS playable threshold; the gap between the best 4K preset and the target is roughly half the target value.

Moving to 2560x1440 improves matters but does not cross the playability line. Low settings deliver 54 FPS on average, just 6 FPS shy of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings produce 33 FPS on average, and Ultra drops to 23 FPS. The data indicates that even the lightest preset at 1440p leaves the system short of playable performance, though the margin is narrow at Low.

At 1920x1080, the system finally reaches playable territory. Low settings average 80 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average. High settings drop to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 46 FPS, showing the steep cost of higher presets on this GPU.

The minimum FPS figures are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the 53 FPS minimum is below the 60 FPS average threshold, indicating that while the average is playable, there are dips below the line. At 1440p Medium, the 35 FPS minimum reinforces that this resolution is not viable for smooth play. At 4K Medium, the 20 FPS minimum is simply unplayable by any reasonable standard.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: No. The best 4K result is 31 FPS at Low settings. Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of the 3840x2160 presets approach the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Medium settings, which average 62 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average at 1080p. Low settings average 80 FPS, and High drops to 49 FPS.

Q: Is 2560x1440 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 1440p is 54 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: What is the FPS range at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 53 to 72 FPS with a 62 FPS average. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 35 to 48 FPS with a 42 FPS average. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 20 to 27 FPS with a 24 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to other processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 70163, and its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69996, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, which is 1% higher.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The recorded data for Evolve is shaped heavily by the GPU, so the nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B370 are the most relevant comparison points. The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 places it within 1.4% of four other GPUs in the database. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, effectively identical performance with a delta of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% advantage. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. Any of these GPUs would produce nearly the same frame rates in Evolve at the same settings and resolutions, meaning sub-60 FPS at 1440p and 4K, with playable results only at 1080p Low or Medium.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i7-14700KF has nearest rivals that are all within 1% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, just 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, 0.9% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, 1% higher. In Evolve, where the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution, swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would not change the measured FPS in any meaningful way. The frame rates would remain identical within measurement noise because the GPU workload dominates.

The combination of a top-decile CPU with a bottom-decile GPU creates an unusual pairing in the database. The CPU's 94th percentile standing means it is not holding back the Arc B370 at any resolution. The 5th percentile GPU ranking means the graphics card is the sole determinant of playability. Users considering this pairing should understand that upgrading the GPU would yield far larger FPS gains in Evolve than any CPU change.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 3414 out of 3700 combos. That places it in the bottom 8% of all tested hardware combinations for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's position in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which dominates the overall result. The CPU's 94th percentile score does little to lift the combo because Evolve's frame rates at the tested settings are constrained by graphics throughput, not processor throughput.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. A combo ranked near the bottom of the database should not be expected to deliver high-refresh or high-preset experiences, and the data confirms this. Only two settings across all resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: 1080p Low at 80 FPS and 1080p Medium at 62 FPS. Every other configuration falls below 60 FPS, and most fall far below it.

The gap between this combo and the top of the database is substantial. At 1080p Ultra, this system averages 34 FPS, which is roughly half the playable threshold. At 1440p, even Low settings cannot reach 60 FPS. At 4K, the best preset averages 31 FPS. These results place the combo firmly in the lower tier of the database for Evolve, appropriate for players who prioritize resolution over frame rate or who are willing to run the game at its lightest settings.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Evolve, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with two presets: Low averages 80 FPS, and Medium averages 62 FPS. Medium is the best playable setting at this resolution, and it provides a comfortable average while remaining above the playable line despite a 53 FPS minimum.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is not playable. The best average is 54 FPS at Low settings, which falls 6 FPS short of the threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. None of the 1440p presets reach 60 FPS, so users targeting this resolution would need to accept sub-60 frame rates or lower the resolution.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is firmly not playable. Low settings average 31 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. The gap between the best 4K result and the 60 FPS threshold is 29 FPS, meaning the system would need roughly double its current performance to make 4K viable. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Low and Medium are the only playable configurations, with Medium being the recommended target for the best visual quality that still maintains a 60 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the only resolution in the recorded data with a playable preset beyond Low. The 53 FPS minimum at Medium means there are occasional dips below the threshold, but the average clears it by 2 FPS. Low settings at 1080p average 80 FPS, offering a substantial headroom margin for players who prefer smoother frame pacing over visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, there is no preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, so the best recommendation is to use 1080p Medium instead. Players who insist on 1440p would have to accept the 54 FPS average at Low, which does not meet the playable standard.

At 3840x2160, there is also no playable preset. The best result is Low at 31 FPS, which is roughly half the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution either. The recommendation is to run the game at 1080p Medium, which is the highest-quality configuration that maintains a 60 FPS average. For this hardware combination, 1080p Medium represents the practical ceiling for Evolve: it delivers the best visual quality that still meets the playable frame rate standard, with an average of 62 FPS and a recorded maximum of 72 FPS.