Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The benchmark data shows a combination that is heavily limited by the graphics subsystem, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU at most settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and presets, examines the role of each component, and contextualizes the combo’s standing among 2,872 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is drastic, confirming that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 54 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same preset drops the average to 36 FPS, a 33% reduction. Scaling further to 4K High yields just 21 FPS, which is a 61% decrease from the 1080p result and a 42% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of fillrate and shader capacity as pixel count increases.

The Low preset tells a similar story, though the absolute numbers are higher. The combo achieves 89 FPS at 1080p Low, falls to 60 FPS at 1440p Low, and bottoms out at 34 FPS at 4K Low. The 1440p to 4K transition here represents a 43% performance loss, slightly less severe than the High preset’s 42% drop between the same resolutions, but still indicating a hard wall at 4K. The data suggests that even at the lowest settings, 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo, as the 34 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The scaling between Medium and High presets is also informative. At 1080p, the difference between Medium (69 FPS) and High (54 FPS) is 15 FPS, or 22%. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 10 FPS (46 vs. 36), and at 4K it shrinks to 5 FPS (26 vs. 21). This converging behavior indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so saturated that the additional workload from High over Medium settings has a diminishing absolute impact, though the relative penalty remains significant.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel’s 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The graphics memory is marked as “System Shared,” meaning it relies on the main system RAM for frame buffer storage, with bandwidth listed as “System Dependent.” This architecture has a significant impact on Evolve’s performance, as the shared memory bus and lack of dedicated VRAM create a bandwidth constraint that becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU’s compute resources include 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. Its peak pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score for this GPU is 1,482, which places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This low percentile is reflected in the Evolve results: the GPU struggles to maintain fluid frame rates even at 1080p Medium, where it averages 69 FPS.

The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database are all older NVIDIA parts. The Arc B390 scores 1.3% higher than the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710. This places the Arc B390 at the very bottom of the performance spectrum, consistent with its 9th percentile ranking. In Evolve, this translates to a part that can handle 1080p gaming at lower presets but falls apart when resolution or settings are pushed.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 2,872 tested CPU and GPU combinations in Evolve, this pairing ranks 2,530th. This places it in the bottom 12% of all combos, which is a clear indicator of its overall performance ceiling. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s weakness, as the CPU is a much stronger component relative to its peers.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, when assessed on its own, sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,733. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12490F (average score 20,802, delta -0.3%), the Intel Xeon 6325P (20,821, delta -0.4%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20,826, delta -0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845, delta -0.5%). This shows the CPU is essentially on par with those parts, all within a 0.5% margin. The CPU’s strength, however, is wasted in this combo because the GPU cannot leverage it.

The combo rank of 2,530 is a direct consequence of the GPU’s 9th percentile standing. The CPU’s 74th percentile performance is masked by the GPU’s inability to render frames quickly enough. This is a classic case of a severe GPU bottleneck, where the system’s overall gaming performance is dictated by the weakest link. The data suggests that swapping the Arc B390 for even a modest discrete GPU would dramatically improve the combo’s rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is highly playable. Medium averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS, providing a smooth experience with some headroom. High drops to 54 FPS, still playable but with less margin. Ultra is the weakest at 1080p, averaging only 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a significant hit. Low averages 60 FPS, exactly at the playable threshold, but with no headroom for dips. Medium averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS, which is borderline playable but will feel stuttery in intense scenes. High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra drops to 25 FPS. Neither High nor Ultra is recommended at this resolution for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. Low averages 34 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The frame times at this resolution are likely to be inconsistent, and the overall experience will be poor. The data clearly shows that 4K is out of reach for this combo, requiring a significant reduction in both resolution and settings to achieve playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The TDP is rated at 65 W.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows solid multi-threaded performance. It scores 17,272 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,438 in single-core. Geekbench results are 7,986 multi-core and 1,843 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 20,325, with a single-thread score of 3,348. These numbers indicate a capable mid-range desktop processor that should not bottleneck a GPU in most gaming scenarios.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is largely secondary. The game is an older FPS title from 2015, and its threading requirements are modest by modern standards. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the Intel Arc B390. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions and settings, as the frame rates are consistently low even when the CPU has headroom. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking suggests it could drive much higher frame rates if paired with a stronger GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with the Low preset. The 89 FPS average provides a smooth and responsive experience, which is ideal for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve. The Medium preset at 1080p is also viable, with a 69 FPS average and a minimum of 59 FPS, ensuring that most scenes stay above 60 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains a consistent playable frame rate.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p High is the best option, yielding 54 FPS. However, this comes with a risk of dips below 50 FPS in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as the 37 FPS average is too low for a competitive shooter. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that achieves 60 FPS, but it is at the edge of playability. Medium at 1440p (46 FPS) is marginal, and High/Ultra are not recommended. The 4K resolution is entirely unsuitable for this combo, with even the Low preset failing to reach 35 FPS.

The data suggests that the best balance of visual fidelity and performance is 1080p Medium. It offers a 69 FPS average, which is 15 FPS higher than High, while still providing a significant visual upgrade over Low. For competitive play, 1080p Low is the clear winner due to the 89 FPS average. Users should avoid 4K and approach 1440p with caution, as the frame rates are too low for consistent gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, it averages 89 FPS, and at Medium it averages 69 FPS. Higher resolutions result in sub-60 FPS averages across all presets.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1.3% higher than the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks at the 74th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among GPUs. The FPS scaling with resolution confirms that the graphics processor is the limiting component.

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K?*

A: No. At 4K, the highest average FPS is 34 (Low preset), and the Ultra preset averages only 14 FPS. These results are far below the playable threshold, making 4K an unviable option.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset averages 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, which is the highest preset to stay near the 60 FPS mark. The High preset drops to 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank overall in Evolve?*

A: This combination ranks 2,530th out of 2,872 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. The low rank is primarily due to the GPU’s weak performance, as the CPU is a much stronger component.