Evolve

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + Intel Arc B580 ranks #2787 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the bottom 25% of all configurations measured. The CPU sits at the 85th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU lands at the 68th percentile against all GPUs — a pairing where the processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics card. The combo's average benchmark score of 36938 for the CPU and 23021 for the GPU places it near the middle of the pack for both components, yet in this specific title, the frame rate ceilings are modest. Evolve is a 2015 FPS, and the data shows this hardware can handle it smoothly at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but 4K remains out of reach for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 2787 of 3700 tested combos, this configuration sits in the 24.6th percentile of all systems tested for Evolve. That ranking is driven more by the GPU's 68th percentile standing than the CPU's 85th percentile — the Arc B580 is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 (0% delta), and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2%) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4%). The Intel Core i9-12900T trails at 37112 (-0.5%). These sub-1% differences mean the CPU choice is essentially irrelevant for this game's performance envelope.

The GPU's average score of 23021 places it just below the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at 23061 (-0.2%) and just above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 22895 (0.6%). The RTX 3080 scores 23172 (-0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 reaches 23249 (-1%). What's notable is that the Arc B580's nearest rivals include both a 2017-era budget card and a 2018 flagship — this is a GPU that punches in a wide performance band. For Evolve specifically, the combo rank indicates that most of the 3700 tested configurations outperform it, largely because the game favors raw GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Ultra settings achieve 65 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 3840x2160?

A: No. The best result at 4K is 59 FPS average on Low settings, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 46 FPS average, High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 25 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is within 0.7% of the RTX 3080's 23172 and within 0.2% of the RX 580 2048SP's 23061. Performance differences among these four rivals are negligible in synthetic tests.

Q: What resolution offers the best combination of quality and playability?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 63 FPS average, which is playable. This is the highest resolution and preset combination that clears the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the 4K failure?

A: The GPU. The CPU's 85th percentile rank versus all CPUs is strong, but the GPU's 68th percentile rank caps performance. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 59 FPS, indicating the graphics card cannot sustain the frame rate regardless of CPU headroom.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 39 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 68 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear ceiling. Low settings produce 59 FPS average, just missing the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS — the only resolution with full min/max data. High settings drop to 36 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 58% reduction in average frame rate (from 59 to 25 FPS), demonstrating that this GPU cannot handle 4K beyond the lowest preset.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. Low settings reach 104 FPS average, Medium hits 80 FPS (min 68, max 93), High achieves 63 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58% (from 104 to 44 FPS), similar to 4K but starting from a much higher base. The minimum FPS at Medium (68 FPS) stays safely above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating good frame pacing at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs comfortably. Low settings deliver 155 FPS average, Medium reaches 120 FPS (min 102, max 138), High hits 94 FPS, and Ultra maintains 65 FPS. Even the most demanding preset stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 58% (from 155 to 65 FPS), consistent with the other resolutions. The minimum FPS at Medium (102 FPS) is more than double the 60 FPS target, showing that 1080p is well within this hardware's comfort zone.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only at certain resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 65 FPS, making this the recommended target for a full visual experience. At 2560x1440, High settings average 63 FPS, which is playable, while Low (104 FPS) and Medium (80 FPS) also exceed the threshold. Ultra at 44 FPS is not playable.

At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, which is marginally below the threshold. Medium (46 FPS), High (36 FPS), and Ultra (25 FPS) are all unplayable. The verdict is clear: this combo is a solid 1080p and capable 1440p performer, but 4K gaming with a smooth frame rate is beyond its capabilities. For players prioritizing resolution over detail, 1440p High is the sweet spot; for those wanting maximum quality, 1080p Ultra is the best playable setting.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225's nearest rivals deliver nearly identical average scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F matches at 36945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% lower at 37018, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% lower at 37093, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% lower at 37112. Any of these CPUs would produce virtually the same frame rates in Evolve, given the game's modest multi-core demands.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (-0.2% vs the Arc B580's 23021), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (-0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-1%). The RTX 3080's near-identical average score is surprising given its higher tier, but for Evolve, the frame rates would be effectively interchangeable. A system with any of these GPUs paired with the Core Ultra 5 225 would land within 1% of the measured FPS values in this report. The practical takeaway: if you have hardware in this performance band, upgrading to a significantly faster GPU is required to unlock 4K playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 65 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available and it clears the threshold with 5 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 63 FPS. This provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Medium (80 FPS) while maintaining playability, though the margin above 60 FPS is only 3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset is playable. The closest is Low at 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS below the threshold. Players who must use 4K will need to lower the resolution or accept a slightly sub-60 FPS experience at Low settings. The data suggests that 59 FPS at Low is borderline — it may feel acceptable in practice, but it does not meet the defined playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that this game's performance scaling is dominated by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU's 85th percentile rank versus all CPUs is far above the GPU's 68th percentile, yet the combo rank in Evolve is only the 24.6th percentile of tested combos. This gap indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck.

Comparing resolution scaling: from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 94 to 63, a 33% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High, it drops from 63 to 36, a 43% reduction. These steep declines with increasing resolution are classic GPU-bound behavior — the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth cannot keep up.

Preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 155 to 65, a 58% drop. At 2560x1440, the drop is from 104 to 44, also 58%. At 3840x2160, it's from 59 to 25, again 58%. The consistent 58% reduction across all resolutions suggests that the game's preset scaling is uniform, and the GPU is the sole limiter — a CPU bottleneck would show different scaling percentages at different resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes even less significant when considering its nearest rivals: all four sit within 0.5% of the Core Ultra 5 225's average score, meaning any of them would produce identical results. The GPU's nearest rivals, by contrast, span a 1.7% range (from 22895 to 23249), still small but indicative of the GPU being the more consequential component. For players upgrading this system, replacing the Arc B580 with a faster card would yield the most benefit at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU can remain unchanged without sacrificing playability.