Evolve

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured frame rates for this configuration show a steep climb as resolution drops, but the playability threshold of 60 FPS is only crossed at one resolution. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the highest recorded average is 31 FPS on Low settings, with High at 19 FPS, Medium at 24 FPS, and Ultra dropping to 13 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is entirely out of reach for smooth gameplay, even at the lowest quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Low settings produce an average of 54 FPS, which is close to playable but not quite there. Medium delivers 42 FPS, High drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 23 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS requirement, so the verdict for 1440p is that no preset is playable by the database's standard.

At 1920x1080, the configuration finally clears the threshold. Low settings run at 80 FPS average, and Medium settings hold at 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings fall to 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is therefore Medium at 1920x1080, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the recorded data that satisfies the playable threshold. Below Medium, Low is also playable but at lower visual fidelity, while High and Ultra at 1080p are not playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this CPU and GPU in specific performance tiers based on average benchmark scores. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, the nearest rivals are closely matched within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher than the Ultra 5's 48995 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 sits at 49228, 0.5% above. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 0.6% with a score of 48698, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% behind at 48618. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, with differences well under 1% in aggregate benchmarks. A system builder swapping between these processors would see no meaningful change in frame rates.

For the Intel Arc B370, the rival field is much older and slower. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% ahead at 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M leads by 0.7% at 1192. The AMD FirePro M2000 is the only rival that trails, at 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These comparisons show that the Arc B370 behaves like a legacy integrated or entry-level discrete GPU from over a decade ago. Gamers expecting modern performance will find the frame rates consistent with that older tier of hardware, meaning Evolve at 1080p Medium is about the ceiling for this combo.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest recorded average FPS is 31 on Low settings. Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gameplay?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 provide an average of 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. Low settings run at 80 FPS average, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still crossing the threshold.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 2560x1440, Low settings average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

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

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). This places the GPU in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What CPU performance tier does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 occupy?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196 (0.4% higher). The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (0.8% lower).

Q: Which preset gives the highest frame rate at any resolution?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce the highest recorded average at 80 FPS. This is followed by Medium at 1080p with 62 FPS average, then Low at 1440p with 54 FPS average.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question directly: this PC can run Evolve, but only at 1920x1080 with Medium settings or lower. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, the playable settings list is empty, meaning no preset reaches 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable settings list is also empty. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best settings preset at an average of 62 FPS.

This means a player targeting 1080p can enjoy Evolve at Medium quality with frame rates that clear the 60 FPS bar, albeit with some dips to 53 FPS minimums. For higher resolutions, the hardware simply does not have enough graphical horsepower. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking and modest 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are consistent with these results. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end part in the 90th percentile, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphically demanding title. The practical takeaway is that this is a 1080p Medium machine for Evolve, not a 1440p or 4K machine.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the Intel Arc B370 becomes clear when examining frame rates across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck. The difference between Low (31 FPS) and Ultra (13 FPS) is a 58% drop in performance, which is a classic sign of pixel-throughput saturation. The GPU's 20 ROPs and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply inadequate for 4K workloads, regardless of how fast the CPU can feed it.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still dominates the performance picture. Low settings average 54 FPS, but Medium drops to 42 FPS, a 22% reduction. High falls to 33 FPS, and Ultra to 23 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is steep and consistent, indicating that the GPU's shading units and texture units are the limiting factor. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, while powerful in synthetic benchmarks, are not being stressed in a way that would show up in these frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts slightly. Low settings hit 80 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push frames well above the GPU's comfort zone. Medium drops to 62 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 22.5%, and between Medium and Ultra it is 45%. This pattern shows that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at 1080p. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4394 reinforces this.

Across all resolutions, the GPU is the decisive component. The CPU's benchmark percentile (90th) vastly exceeds the GPU's (5th), and this disparity is reflected in the frame rates. A faster GPU would unlock higher presets and resolutions, while a faster CPU would yield little to no benefit in this title. The data suggests that Evolve is overwhelmingly GPU-bound for this combination, with the CPU's role being to maintain stable minimums rather than to increase averages.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination against all other tested combos for Evolve. The combo rank is 3414 out of 3700 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking. The CPU's strong performance does little to lift the overall ranking because the GPU holds the combo back so severely.

To contextualize this rank, consider that 3413 other combinations deliver better performance in Evolve, while only 286 combinations are worse. This is not a mid-pack result; it is firmly in the lower tier. The nearest GPU rivals, all legacy ATI and AMD parts from the HD 5000 and 7000 series, would likely produce similar rankings when paired with modern CPUs. The Arc B370's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs is the driving factor.

For a player using this combo, the ranking confirms that Evolve will run, but only at the minimum playable settings and resolution. The 1080p Medium result at 62 FPS average is the best case scenario, and the combo rank of 3414 reflects that ceiling. Upgrading the GPU would be the single most effective change to improve the rank, as the CPU is already in the top 10% of all processors. The database's measurement of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 further corroborates the GPU's limited capability. This combo is functional for 1080p gaming at moderate settings, but it is not competitive with the majority of tested systems in this benchmark database.