Ark: Survival Ascended
AVERAGE FPS
77
good
This combination provides smooth gameplay with an average of 77 FPS, suitable for most gaming scenarios.
Performance Analysis
Combining the Intel Core i5-8500 with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 delivers reliable performance in Ark: Survival Ascended. 4K gaming is possible at 40 FPS, though lowering some settings may improve fluidity. 1440p performance is excellent at 74 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. Full HD delivers a smooth 118 FPS experience. The Intel Core i5-8500 brings 6 cores, 4.1 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1024 GB VRAM handles rendering duties. Medium settings provide the smoothest experience at 84 FPS.
4K Ultra HD
40 FPS
1440p QHD
74 FPS
1080p Full HD
118 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
VRAM
1024 MB GDDR5
Base Clock
810 MHz MHz
Boost Clock
—
TDP
150 WW
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Core i5-8500 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 in Ark: Survival Ascended
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 29.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 43.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 69.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 34.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 54.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 128.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 54.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 87.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 128.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 201.0 |