Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a mid-range desktop combination that delivers a wide range of performance depending on the resolution and settings demanded by Evolve. The CPU, holding a 90th percentile ranking among all tested processors, provides a strong foundation, while the GPU, at the 68th percentile for all graphics cards, acts as the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this system is capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 2160p across all tested presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When looking at the processor, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 performs nearly identically to a set of rivals from both AMD and Intel. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 0.4% lower on average. Following that are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which are 0.5% slower and 0.6% faster, respectively. The Intel Core i5-14600K is also a direct competitor, being 0.8% faster in average benchmark scores. For practical purposes, a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver a very similar experience in Evolve, as the differences in these scores are within a margin that would not produce perceptible changes in frame rates.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580's average benchmark score places it alongside some much older, but well-known, discrete GPUs. The most similar performance is found in the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which is only 0.2% slower. More surprisingly, the Arc B580 also trades blows with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, posting a score that is 0.6% higher. It is also comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which is 0.7% faster, and the NVIDIA P106-100, a mining-oriented card, which leads by 1%. While these cards have different architectural features, their aggregate computational performance lands them in the same performance tier for this workload. For a game like Evolve, a system using any of these alternative GPUs with the Core Ultra 5 245 would be expected to produce frame rates very close to what is recorded in the measured data.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 run Evolve at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. All four tested settings presets achieve an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 65 FPS, while High, Medium, and Low presets achieve averages of 94, 120, and 155 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that maintains a 60 FPS average, achieving a score of 63 FPS. The Medium and Low presets also remain playable, with averages of 80 and 104 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to an average of 44 FPS, which is not considered playable.

Q: Is the system playable at 3840x2160?

A: No. At 4K resolution, no settings preset tested reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best case scenario is at Low settings, which provides an average of 59 FPS, just 1 FPS short. All other presets—Medium, High, and Ultra—fall further below, with averages of 46, 36, and 25 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does this combination rank against other tested systems for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2787 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it in the lower quartile of all systems tested for running Evolve.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset provides an average of 65 FPS, while the Low preset achieves an average of 155 FPS. There is a difference of 90 FPS between these two presets, indicating a significant performance headroom when lowering graphical demands.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p with Medium settings, the system recorded a minimum frame rate of 68 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS, with an average of 80 FPS. The minimum FPS here still exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data consists of 12 distinct test scenarios, combining four quality presets with three resolutions. At the highest resolution of 3840x2160, the system's performance is severely constrained. The Ultra settings preset is the most demanding, producing an average of only 25 FPS. Dropping to High settings yields a modest improvement to an average of 36 FPS. The Medium preset, for which we have minimum and maximum figures, shows an average of 46 FPS, with a range from 39 to 53 FPS. Even at the Low settings, the system cannot reach the 60 FPS target, achieving an average of 59 FPS.

Moving to the more common 2560x1440 resolution, performance becomes much more playable. The Low preset delivers a very high average of 104 FPS. The High preset is the most demanding that still meets the playability threshold, with an average of 63 FPS. The Medium preset offers a comfortable margin above the threshold, with an average of 80 FPS, a minimum of 68 FPS, and a maximum of 93 FPS. Only the Ultra preset, with an average of 44 FPS, fails to hit the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates strong performance across the board. The Low settings produce an average of 155 FPS, indicating a very high performance ceiling. The Medium settings are also excellent, averaging 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 and maximum of 138 FPS. The High preset is not far behind, with an average of 94 FPS. Even the Ultra settings, which are the most graphically demanding, clear the 60 FPS barrier with an average of 65 FPS. This resolution is the only one where every tested settings preset provides a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall rank for this specific CPU and GPU combination is 2787th place out of 3,700 tested combinations that have been benchmarked for this game. This places it in the bottom 25% of all systems, meaning that the majority of other combinations tested will provide superior performance. When considering this rank, it is important to note that this list includes a wide variety of hardware, from entry-level to top-tier enthusiast components. The rank of 2787 does not mean the system is incapable of running the game, but it does indicate its performance position within a broad field of competitors. The data in the measured FPS tests show that despite this low rank, the system is capable of achieving high frame rates at lower resolutions, confirming that it is a viable option for gaming at 1080p and 1440p, even if it is not a leader in the rankings.

The Verdict

The verdict on whether this PC can run Evolve is nuanced, as it depends heavily on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running the game with all presets, including Ultra, above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, it is also a capable system, with High, Medium, and Low presets all providing a playable average. The Ultra preset is the only exception, falling short. However, at 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve a playable experience at any setting, with all presets failing to reach an average of 60 FPS. For those with a 4K display, the hardware is not sufficient to run this game smoothly. For users with 1080p or 1440p monitors, the system provides a solid experience, with plenty of headroom to adjust settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the key metric is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, that preset is Ultra, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest quality settings are playable. At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The highest average frame rate achieved was 59 FPS at Low, which is 1 FPS short of the playable threshold. Therefore, no setting can be recommended for a 60 FPS 4K experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a classic scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system has significant headroom, as evidenced by the large performance gap between presets, from the 155 FPS average at Low to the 65 FPS average at Ultra. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU, and the performance is largely dictated by the GPU's workload at these settings. At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to the High and Medium presets is more moderate, showing that the GPU is starting to become more stressed. The gap between presets narrows, and frame rates drop more significantly with higher quality settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The performance is consistently low across all presets, with even the Low settings failing to hit 60 FPS. The average frame rate at 4K High is 36 FPS, which is a 62% drop in performance compared to the 94 FPS average at 1080p High. Similarly, the 4K Ultra average of 25 FPS is a significant drop from the 65 FPS average at 1080p Ultra. This scaling data, combined with the fact that the CPU's average benchmark score is above the 90th percentile, points to the Intel Arc B580 being the dominant component that governs playability in Evolve. The Core Ultra 5 245 provides more than enough processing power to keep up with the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU cannot handle the pixel count at 4K well enough to provide a playable experience.