Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B390 is a combination that lands near the bottom of the tested hierarchy for Evolve, ranking 2530 out of 2872 total combos. The data shows a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with lowered settings, but it struggles significantly at higher resolutions and with demanding presets. The measured FPS figures reveal a configuration where the integrated-class GPU is the primary constraint, while the six-core CPU provides adequate, though not exceptional, headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component in this pairing. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 89 FPS at 1920x1080 to 60 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 29 FPS, and then to 34 FPS at 3840x2160. That progression represents a 62% loss from 1080p to 4K, which is a severe scaling curve typical of a GPU with limited pixel throughput.

Looking at High settings, the pattern repeats: 54 FPS at 1080p drops to 36 FPS at 1440p and further to 21 FPS at 4K. The 1440p result is 33% lower than 1080p, and the 4K result is 61% lower than 1080p. This consistent halving of performance as resolution increases suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth, both system-dependent, are exhausted quickly. The Arc B390’s pixel rate is listed at 60.00 GPixel/s, but with system-shared memory, actual throughput will vary, and the data shows that 4K is simply beyond its capabilities for this title.

The Medium settings results provide a more granular view, with min and max FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 46 FPS, with a range of 39 to 53. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 26 FPS, with min and max of 22 and 30. The spread between min and max FPS narrows as resolution increases, which is counterintuitive but indicates that at 4K the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little variance. At 1080p, there is more headroom, allowing occasional higher peaks.

The Ultra preset reveals the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average is 37 FPS, which is already marginal for a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 25 FPS, and at 4K, it bottoms out at 14 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K Ultra is 23 FPS, a 62% reduction. This shows that Ultra settings impose a heavy load that the GPU cannot handle even at 1080p, and the resolution scaling only worsens an already poor starting point.

The overall pattern is clear: the Arc B390’s performance is heavily resolution-bound. The 1080p Low result of 89 FPS is the only figure that approaches a high-refresh experience, and even that falls short of triple-digit territory. The 1440p Low result of 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold of playability for many users, but nothing above that resolution or preset combination achieves a smooth frame rate. The data suggests that for Evolve, users should target 1080p with Low or Medium settings to stay within a playable range, and that 4K should be avoided entirely.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combo ranks 2530 out of 2872 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 12% of all pairings for Evolve. That ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s weak standing among all graphics cards. The Intel Arc B390 has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only 9% of the tested graphics hardware. This is an extremely low position, and it drags the entire combo down despite the CPU’s more respectable standing.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, has a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs, which is a much stronger position. However, in gaming, the GPU is often the bottleneck, and that is evident here. The combo’s rank of 2530 is far worse than what the CPU alone would suggest, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. The data shows that even a mid-tier CPU cannot compensate for a GPU that sits in the bottom decile.

In terms of direct rival comparisons, the GPU’s nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts. The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463), 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460), 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446), and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443). These deltas are small, ranging from 1.3% to 2.7%, which places the Arc B390 in the same performance tier as these decade-old discrete GPUs. This is a stark illustration of its low-end positioning.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show a much tighter grouping. The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, a delta of 0.1%, meaning the 4600G is essentially tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.6% higher than the 4600G. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, which is 0.8% higher. These small deltas indicate that the CPU is competitive with other entry-level and low-power processors, but that competition is irrelevant when the GPU’s performance is so poor.

The combination of a 71st-percentile CPU with a 9th-percentile GPU results in a combo that ranks in the bottom 12%. The data suggests that for Evolve, this pairing is severely unbalanced, with the GPU holding back the system. Any upgrade path would need to focus on the graphics side, as the CPU has significantly more headroom than the GPU.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear bottleneck in this configuration. Its specifications reveal why: it is an integrated graphics part (IGP) with a 3 nm process node and a Panther Lake chip. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 300 MHz, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. These clock speeds are not particularly high, and the memory is system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM.

The lack of dedicated memory is a critical factor. The GPU’s memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance will vary based on the system’s RAM configuration. In this benchmark setup, the measured FPS indicates that memory bandwidth is insufficient for high resolutions. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, but these theoretical numbers do not translate into playable frame rates at 4K, where the average FPS is 21 on High and 14 on Ultra.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, which is a modest figure for modern gaming. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, placing it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This score is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which is a very old entry-level part. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals are all positive, but they are small (1.3%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 2.7%), indicating that the Arc B390 is only marginally better than these legacy GPUs.

The GPU’s TDP is 80 W, and it has no power connectors, confirming its integrated nature. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it has modern API support, but that does not compensate for raw performance. The boost clock of 2500 MHz is reasonably high, but the GPU is still limited by its small number of execution units and shared memory.

In the context of Evolve, the GPU’s role is to render the game’s environments and effects. The measured FPS shows that at 1080p Low, the average is 89 FPS, which is acceptable. However, any increase in resolution or settings causes a rapid decline. The data indicates that the GPU is only suitable for 1080p gaming at Low or Medium settings, and even then, the Medium preset at 1080p yields an average of 69 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 37 FPS, which is below the threshold for a competitive FPS. The GPU simply does not have the resources to handle Evolve’s higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the best result is 89 FPS on Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. This is a playable range, though the minimum dips close to 60. High settings at 1080p yield 54 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal. Ultra at 1080p drops to 37 FPS, which is marginal.

At 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings produce 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold of smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 46 FPS, with a range of 39 to 53. This is a significant step down from 1080p Medium, which averaged 69 FPS. High settings at 1440p average 36 FPS, and Ultra drops to 25 FPS. None of these 1440p results are ideal for an FPS, as even the Low preset barely reaches 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low settings average 34 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS (with min 22 and max 30), High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The only 4K result with a min and max recorded is Medium, with a range of 22 to 30. This suggests that the GPU is heavily throttled at this resolution. The 4K Low result of 34 FPS is the highest at this resolution, but it is still below the 60 FPS target.

The settings scaling is also informative. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 52 FPS (89 down to 37). At 1440p, the difference is 35 FPS (60 down to 25). At 4K, the difference is 20 FPS (34 down to 14). This shows that as resolution increases, the impact of settings decreases because the GPU is already saturated. The GPU’s limited pixel fill rate becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions, making the settings presets less impactful.

The min FPS data, where available, shows that the system can experience noticeable dips. At 1080p Medium, the min is 59 FPS, which is close to the average of 69. At 1440p Medium, the min is 39 FPS, which is 7 FPS below the average of 46. At 4K Medium, the min is 22 FPS, which is 4 FPS below the average of 26. These dips indicate that the GPU can struggle with complex scenes, but the variance is not extreme.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Evolve?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings yields the highest average FPS at 89. The Medium preset at 1080p also performs well at 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59. Anything above 1080p or using Ultra settings results in average FPS below 60.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs. The combo ranks 2530 out of 2872, indicating the GPU’s weak performance dominates the results.

Q: What is the CPU’s average benchmark score and how does it compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. It is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482), 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614), 0.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U (17395), and 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648).

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K?

A: The data shows that 4K performance is poor. At Low settings, the average FPS is 34, and at Ultra, it drops to 14. These results are below the threshold for playable frame rates in an FPS.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking and what does it indicate?

A: The Intel Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only 9% of tested graphics hardware. This indicates very low-end performance, consistent with its integrated nature and system-shared memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G plays a secondary role in this pairing, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. However, the CPU’s specifications still matter for overall system performance. The 4600G has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process node, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest.

The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a relatively small L3 cache compared to some modern CPUs, but it is adequate for a 6-core part. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It also has PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes.

In terms of benchmark scores, the 4600G performs well for its class. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13593, and its single-core score is 1919. The Geekbench multicore score is 6637, and the single-core score is 1460. These numbers place the CPU in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, which is a solid mid-range position. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 17507, which is competitive with its nearest rivals, as detailed in the FAQ.

The CPU’s role in Evolve is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 89 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is not limiting at that setting. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU’s performance becomes less relevant. The fact that the combo ranks 2530 out of 2872, despite the CPU’s 71st percentile ranking, confirms that the CPU is not the issue.

The CPU’s integrated graphics, Radeon Vega 7, are not used in this configuration, but they are present. The 4600G has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, which are reasonable for gaming. The 12 threads provide good multithreading capability, which can help in modern games that use multiple cores. However, for Evolve, the data shows that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU cannot keep up at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s cache and memory bandwidth are sufficient for the GPU’s needs. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared with the GPU since the GPU uses system-shared memory. This means that the CPU and GPU compete for the same memory bandwidth, which could contribute to the GPU’s poor performance at higher resolutions. The dual-channel memory setup is standard, but the system-dependent nature of the GPU’s memory bandwidth means that the actual performance will vary.

Overall, the CPU is a capable part that is not the primary limitation in this combo. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 4600G provides solid performance for its price class, but it is paired with a GPU that is far too weak to take advantage of it in Evolve. The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking and its competitive benchmark scores against rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and Intel Core i3-14100T indicate that it is a balanced processor. However, the GPU’s 9th percentile ranking and its proximity to ancient NVIDIA parts like the GT 710 mean that the overall system is severely unbalanced. For Evolve, users should expect to play at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, and the GPU should be the first component upgraded if higher performance is desired.