Ark: Survival Ascended
AVERAGE FPS
74
good
This combination provides smooth gameplay with an average of 74 FPS, suitable for most gaming scenarios.
Performance Analysis
The Intel Core i5-8500 paired with AMD Radeon R5 M330 creates solid performance in Ark: Survival Ascended. 4K gaming is possible at 38 FPS, though lowering some settings may improve fluidity. 1440p performance is excellent at 72 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. Full HD delivers a smooth 113 FPS experience. The Intel Core i5-8500 brings 6 cores, 4.1 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the AMD Radeon R5 M330 with 2 GB VRAM, 1030 MHz boost clock handles rendering duties. Medium settings provide the smoothest experience at 81 FPS.
4K Ultra HD
38 FPS
1440p QHD
72 FPS
1080p Full HD
113 FPS
Hardware Specifications
Intel Core i5-8500
Cores / Threads
6 / 6
Base Clock
3000 MHz
Boost Clock
4100 MHz
TDP
65W
Socket
Intel Socket 1151
AMD Radeon R5 M330
VRAM
2 GB DDR3
Base Clock
—
Boost Clock
1030 MHz MHz
TDP
18 WW
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Core i5-8500 + AMD Radeon R5 M330 in Ark: Survival Ascended
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 17.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 28.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 42.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 66.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 33.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 52.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 78.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 123.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 52.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 83.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 123.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 192.0 |