Evolve

Can the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 combination deliver a smooth experience in Evolve? The benchmark data indicates a split verdict: it comfortably handles 1080p and 1440p gaming, but falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K. The measured FPS results show a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, offering clear choices for players depending on their display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo span a wide range, from highly playable at 1080p Low to a slideshow at 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, the data shows strong performance across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, which drops to 106 FPS on Medium, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. Moving up to High still yields a solid 83 FPS average. The Ultra preset, however, sees a significant drop to 58 FPS average, just under the playable threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance degrades predictably. The Low preset still manages a very playable 92 FPS average. Medium follows with 71 FPS average, and the recorded minimum of 60 FPS shows that it can dip to the edge of the playable threshold. High settings produce a 56 FPS average, which is under the ideal smoothness line, and Ultra drops further to 39 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B570 is clearly overburdened. The Low preset yields an average of 52 FPS, which is close but not quite at the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 40 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings manage only 32 FPS, and Ultra falls to an unplayable 22 FPS. These numbers show a clear pattern: the system is well-suited for 1080p and viable for 1440p, but it cannot deliver a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, regardless of the settings selected.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to find the highest quality preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the data shows that the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above the threshold, achieving an average of 83 FPS. While the Ultra preset is more demanding, its 58 FPS average falls short of the target.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 71 FPS. The High preset is not playable at this resolution, with its 56 FPS average falling below the 60 FPS line. Low is also playable but offers a lower visual quality.

At 3840x2160, no tested preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The closest is the Low preset at 52 FPS, but this still misses the playable threshold. As a result, the data indicates there is no "best" playable setting at 4K for this hardware combination.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark data shows that no preset at 3840x2160 reaches an average of 60 FPS. The best result is the Low preset, which averages 52 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains a 60 FPS average at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, producing an average of 71 FPS. High and Ultra presets both fall below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the system capable of running the game at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates it cannot maintain a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Low presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 137 FPS, while the High preset averages 83 FPS. This represents a 54 FPS difference in average frame rate.

Q: Does the Arc B570 provide a better experience at 1440p Medium or 1080p High?

A: The 1440p Medium preset averages 71 FPS, while the 1080p High preset averages 83 FPS. Both are playable, but the 1080p High setting offers a higher average frame rate.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Low preset?

A: The performance difference is dramatic. The 4K Ultra preset averages 22 FPS, whereas the 1080p Low preset averages 137 FPS.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Evolve, but the quality of the experience is heavily dependent on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is highly capable, with the High preset clearing the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 83 FPS. This makes 1080p the definitive resolution for a smooth, high-quality experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains playable, with the Medium preset achieving a 71 FPS average. This is a viable option for players with higher-resolution monitors who are willing to adjust settings. However, the experience is more compromised than at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the system fails to deliver a playable frame rate at any setting. No preset reaches the 60 FPS target, making 4K gaming in Evolve not possible with this hardware.

In short, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming combo for this title, but it is not a 4K solution. The best playable experience is achieved at 1080p with the High preset, which offers a clear margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions reveals that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary performance limiter in this pairing for Evolve. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, maintains a high level of performance with a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, which suggests it is not likely to be the restricting factor. When the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the GPU's workload grows significantly. For example, the Low preset average drops from 137 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p, and then to 52 FPS at 4K. This consistent decline, directly tied to pixel count, points to the GPU hitting its performance limits as the resolution demands more from it.

The impact of settings also highlights the GPU's role. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is a 30 FPS drop (from 52 to 22), showing that the graphics card's fill rate and shading capabilities are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and complex visual effects. Conversely, the CPU's score in the data, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 38706, suggests it has ample headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the component that decides playability, particularly in higher resolutions. The CPU is a strong foundation, but the Arc B570's performance ceilings the system's overall capability in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 setup ranks 2971st out of 3700 total combinations. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, indicating that while it can play the game at lower resolutions, it does not offer top-tier performance. This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the system cannot handle 4K and only achieves a 71 FPS average at 1440p Medium.

The GPU itself has a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, suggesting it is a mid-range performer. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a deltaPct of only 0.1. This means the Arc B570's performance in general benchmarks is essentially on par with that mobile GPU. The CPU, meanwhile, sits in the 90th percentile with an average score of 48995. This high CPU ranking, which is close to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (deltaPct of -0.5), does not translate into a high in-game ranking for this specific title, reinforcing that the GPU is the determining factor for Evolve. The system's overall low ranking of 2971st is a direct result of the GPU's limitations, despite the CPU's strong standing.