Evolve

# Evolve with AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + Intel Arc B370

The data set for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B370 paints a stark picture of a system that struggles to keep pace with modern gaming demands. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combo ranks 2639 out of 2872 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all combos measured for this title. The Intel Arc B370, which sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs and delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, appears to be the primary constraint, as its nearest rivals—the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M—are all legacy parts from a bygone era. This is a hardware pairing that demands careful settings management to achieve anything resembling a playable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 49 FPS at 1920x1080 to 33 FPS at 2560x1440, a 33% reduction, and then plummets to 19 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 61% loss from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern—where each resolution step costs roughly a third to a half of the remaining performance—is classic behavior for a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput capabilities, not a CPU that is bottlenecking.

The Low settings row tells an even more revealing story about the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 80 FPS, which drops to 54 FPS at 1440p (a 33% loss) and then to 31 FPS at 4K (a 61% loss from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across both Low and High settings strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B370’s fixed-function pixel processing rate of 48.00 GPixel/s is the ceiling. The GPU’s boost clock of 2400 MHz and its 20 ROPs simply cannot deliver the fill rate required for 4K output, regardless of how light the workload is on shading.

What is particularly telling is the gap between Low and High settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 31 FPS (80 vs 49), while at 4K the difference shrinks to 12 FPS (31 vs 19). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is so saturated at 4K that even reducing settings to their minimum cannot overcome the pixel throughput bottleneck. The data implies that resolution scaling is the dominant factor in this combo’s performance, and that any hope of playable 4K frame rates would require a fundamentally more capable GPU.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Panther Lake chip, built on Intel’s 3 nm process. Its specifications are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs, with a base clock of 300 MHz that boosts to 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM, and the bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent." This is a critical detail for Evolve, a game that typically benefits from dedicated video memory, and it explains why the combo performs so poorly at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark results confirm its limited capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all ATI/AMD parts from the HD 5000 and HD 7000 series. 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), while the AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168 (1.4% lower). This clustering within a 2% band around 1184 indicates that the Arc B370 is performing at a level equivalent to graphics hardware from roughly a decade ago.

In practical terms for Evolve, the GPU’s texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s are the hard limits. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system only reaches 80 FPS, which is far from the high refresh rates that modern FPS players expect. The lack of dedicated VRAM means the GPU must access system memory, which adds latency and reduces effective bandwidth, further explaining why the frame rates degrade so quickly as resolution increases. The FP32 compute of 6.144 TFLOPS is respectable on paper, but the memory bottleneck and low ROP count prevent it from being leveraged effectively in this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The measured data shows 80 FPS at 1080p Low and 62 FPS at 1080p Medium, which are playable. However, High settings drop to 49 FPS and Ultra falls to 34 FPS, which may be below the threshold for a smooth experience in a fast-paced FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 30 FPS across multiple settings. At 2560x1440, only Low settings achieve 54 FPS, while Medium drops to 42 FPS. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 31 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bigger bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370 ranks at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are legacy ATI parts. The Ryzen 5 2600, by contrast, ranks at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21484 that is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% difference).

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the highest setting that maintains at least 60 FPS?

A: Only 1080p Low achieves 60 FPS or higher, with an average of 80 FPS. 1080p Medium comes close at 62 FPS, but no other resolution or setting combination reaches 60 FPS in the measured data.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2600 hold back the GPU in Evolve?

A: The data does not indicate CPU limitation. The Ryzen 5 2600’s benchmark scores show it is a mid-range performer with a 75th percentile ranking, and its 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz are sufficient for the GPU to be the limiting factor. The FPS scaling patterns align with GPU constraints, not CPU processing limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2639 out of 2872 tested configurations places this pairing in the bottom 8.1% of all systems tested for Evolve. This is a remarkably low ranking that underscores the severity of the GPU bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370’s 5th percentile GPU ranking is the primary driver of this poor performance, as the CPU is comparatively strong at the 75th percentile among all processors.

To contextualize the CPU’s strength, the Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367 (0.5% lower), and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223 (1.2% lower), while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635 (0.7% higher). This clustering indicates that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, and it is not a weak link in the system.

The GPU, however, is in a completely different league of performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it alongside graphics solutions that are over a decade old. The nearest rivals are all ATI/AMD parts from the HD 5000 and HD 7000 series, which were entry-level or mid-range GPUs when they were released. The fact that the Arc B370, a 3 nm part from 2026, performs at this level reflects the constraints of integrated graphics and shared memory architectures.

The implication of this ranking is that for Evolve specifically, this combo is only suitable for low-resolution, low-settings gaming. The data shows that even at 1080p, the system cannot maintain high frame rates at High or Ultra settings, and the situation deteriorates rapidly at higher resolutions. Anyone considering this combo for Evolve should be aware that it will deliver a subpar experience compared to the vast majority of tested systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture with a 12 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and it has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 96 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, and it connects to the rest of the system via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In benchmark tests, the Ryzen 5 2600 demonstrates solid multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1248, and its Geekbench multicore score is 5648. Single-thread performance is less impressive, with a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 157.3 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1154. Passmark results show a multithread score of 13160, a single-thread score of 2239, and strong integer math performance at 44518, with floating-point math at 22942.

The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21484, shows that it is a capable mid-range processor. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.2% of its score, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% higher), with the Intel Xeon D-1746TER trailing by 0.7%. This tight clustering indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600 is performing at the expected level for its hardware class.

For Evolve, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the system is GPU-limited at all resolutions, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS drops when resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at Low settings (80 FPS), but the frame rate ceiling is clearly set by the Arc B370’s pixel and texture throughput. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 3.90 GHz boost clock is more than sufficient for Evolve’s game logic and AI processing, and the data does not reveal any CPU-related stuttering or frame time inconsistencies.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results, though they are still modest. Low settings achieve an average of 80 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Medium settings drop to 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. High settings fall to 49 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 34 FPS. This progression shows a predictable decline as settings increase, but even the best case is only 80 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 54 FPS, Medium settings average 42 FPS with a range of 35 to 48 FPS, High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 23 FPS. The 1440p results are mostly below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth, and only Low settings approach playability.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 31 FPS, Medium settings average 24 FPS with a range of 20 to 27 FPS, High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average only 13 FPS. None of these results are suitable for a competitive FPS title, and even casual play would be challenging at these frame rates.

The data reveals a clear pattern: each resolution step costs roughly 30-35% of the frame rate at a given setting level, and each settings step costs a similar percentage at a given resolution. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor across all configurations, with no evidence of CPU-induced bottlenecks or irregular performance characteristics.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that consistently delivers smooth, playable frame rates is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 80 FPS. This should be the default recommendation for anyone using this combo for Evolve, as it provides the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity among all tested rows.

For players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Medium is a viable alternative, with an average of 62 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS. This setting level provides a more detailed image while maintaining playable performance in most scenarios. However, the 53 FPS minimum suggests that there may be occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense gameplay moments.

The data indicates that 1080p High (49 FPS), 1080p Ultra (34 FPS), and all 1440p and 4K settings should be avoided for competitive play. The frame rates at these settings fall below the 50 FPS threshold that is generally considered the minimum for a responsive FPS experience. At 1440p, even Low settings only achieve 54 FPS, which is borderline, and the 4K results are uniformly below 32 FPS.

The recommendation is clear: stick to 1080p and choose between Low (80 FPS) and Medium (62 FPS) depending on whether frame rate or visual quality is the higher priority. This combo does not have the hardware headroom to support higher resolutions or more demanding settings in Evolve, and attempting to do so will result in a degraded experience that falls short of the game’s intended performance profile.