Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a mid-pack performance tier in Evolve, with the data showing a combo rank of 1324 out of 1695 tested configurations. This places the pairing in the lower half of the database, though the measured frame rates reveal a nuanced story where the CPU's age and the GPU's modern architecture create distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings. The 6-core, 12-thread processor, launched in 2018, holds its own at 1080p but the Arc B580's 12 GB of VRAM becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Evolve?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 155.9 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate across all resolutions and settings in the data.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616. It sits within a narrow band of rivals: it is 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-1345U, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-11600KF, and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B580 falls in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 23021 places it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4060 Mobile.

Q: Is the frame rate playable at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 25.3 FPS. This is below the 30 FPS threshold generally considered playable, indicating this configuration is not suitable for 4K Ultra in Evolve.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 91.6 at 1920x1080 to 38.3 at 3840x2160. This represents a 58% reduction in performance when moving to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 101.6 FPS, which is the highest of all four presets tested at this resolution. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 45.1 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. This 2018-era processor, built on the 12 nm Zen architecture, has a single-thread benchmark score of 2239 in Passmark and a multithread score of 13160. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11186 indicates solid multi-threaded capability for a processor of its generation, but its single-core score of 1579 in the same test reveals the age of the design relative to modern CPUs.

In Evolve, the CPU's contribution is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 155.9 FPS, suggesting the 6-core processor can feed the GPU adequately when graphical load is minimal. The processor's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth provide enough throughput for this FPS title. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 places it above the median of all tested processors, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the CPUs in the database, which helps explain why it does not become a hard bottleneck at 1080p.

However, the data indicates the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases. The FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a consistent pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 2600's Passmark physics score of 673 and data compression score of 187062 suggest it can handle game logic and streaming demands, but the average benchmark score of 19616 places it just 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-1345U and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, showing it trades blows with much newer mobile processors.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is a modern Battlemage-generation GPU with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It operates with a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 20 ray tracing cores position it as a capable mid-range part, with a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM becomes the dominant component in Evolve at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 25.3 FPS, while at 4K High it reaches 38.3 FPS. The steep drop from 59.7 FPS at 4K Low to 44.4 FPS at 4K Medium indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are strained as texture and shading complexity increase. The Arc B580's 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial, but the 4K resolution demands more from the 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs, leading to the severe FPS degradation at Ultra settings.

The GPU's benchmark comparisons show it is nearly identical in average score to the AMD Radeon 760M (0.1% ahead) and the NVIDIA P106-100 (0.3% ahead), while sitting 0.7% behind the RTX 4060. This places the Arc B580 in a competitive mid-range bracket, but in Evolve at 1080p, it still manages to deliver 155.9 FPS at Low settings, suggesting the GPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU progressively as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra result of 25.3 FPS being clearly GPU-bound.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1324 out of 1695 tested configurations places it in the bottom 22% of all pairings in the Evolve database. This ranking reflects the combination of an older mid-range CPU with a newer mid-range GPU, where the CPU's age likely drags down the overall score in a game that benefits from strong per-core performance. The rank of 1324 indicates that the majority of tested combos outperform this pairing, but the measured FPS data shows the combination is still capable of producing playable frame rates at most resolutions and settings.

The ranking context becomes clearer when examining the CPU and GPU benchmark percentiles. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile, both above the median. Yet the combo ranks in the 22nd percentile of game-specific combos, suggesting that Evolve's performance profile is sensitive to the specific pairing rather than individual component strength. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700F, is only 0.7% ahead in average score, and the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4060, is only 0.7% ahead, yet these small benchmark differences can translate to significant in-game performance gaps.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern at higher settings. At Low settings, the combo drops from 155.9 FPS at 1080p to 101.6 FPS at 1440p, then to 59.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 41% further drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling at Medium settings follows a similar trajectory: 122.2 FPS at 1080p, 77.4 FPS at 1440p, and 44.4 FPS at 4K, showing a 37% and 43% drop respectively.

At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28% (from 91.6 to 66 FPS), and from 1440p to 4K is 42% (from 66 to 38.3 FPS). The Ultra settings show the most severe degradation: 64.7 FPS at 1080p drops to 45.1 FPS at 1440p (30% reduction), then plummets to 25.3 FPS at 4K (44% reduction). This consistent pattern of larger percentage drops at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions while the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 155.9 FPS, Medium reaches 122.2 FPS, High achieves 91.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64.7 FPS. All four presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the most versatile for the pairing.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show increasing strain. Low settings average 101.6 FPS, Medium delivers 77.4 FPS, High reaches 66 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45.1 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that Low, Medium, and High presets are all viable for smooth gameplay, while Ultra may present challenges in fast-paced scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high refresh rates. Low settings achieve 59.7 FPS, Medium drops to 44.4 FPS, High reaches 38.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25.3 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K approaches the 60 FPS target, while Ultra is clearly not suitable for competitive play. The data shows a linear degradation from Low to Ultra at each resolution, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening from 91.2 FPS at 1080p to 34.4 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the 1920x1080 Medium preset offers the best balance for most players, delivering 122.2 FPS while maintaining visual quality above the Low setting. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS standard and allows for headroom in demanding scenes. For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity at 1080p, the High preset at 91.6 FPS is still well above playability thresholds.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 101.6 FPS is the recommended choice for competitive play, while the Medium preset at 77.4 FPS offers a strong compromise between visuals and performance. The High preset at 66 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may dip during intense action. The Ultra preset at 45.1 FPS should be avoided for competitive play.

For 4K, the Low preset at 59.7 FPS is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, barely missing the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 44.4 FPS is playable but may feel sluggish, while High at 38.3 FPS and Ultra at 25.3 FPS are not recommended for any serious gaming. The data indicates that the best experience for this combo in Evolve is at 1080p Medium or 1440p Low, depending on whether the player prioritizes visual fidelity or frame rate consistency.