Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination defined by extremes: a modern, high-performance desktop CPU working alongside a low-power, integrated-class GPU. Benchmark data for Evolve shows this pairing struggles significantly, placing it in the bottom tier of tested configurations. The measured frame rates indicate that the graphics solution is the overwhelming bottleneck, making this combo suitable only for very low graphical demands at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, scaling behavior, and provides a detailed look at the measured performance.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This is a modern desktop chip on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It is part of the 7000 series, with the "F" designation indicating no integrated graphics, meaning the system relies entirely on the discrete GPU for display output.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7400F performs strongly. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21765, and its single-core score is 3072. These numbers place the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating solidly above-average processing power. Its average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals; it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This shows that the 7400F is a very capable processor for general and multi-threaded workloads.

However, in Evolve, the CPU's role is largely secondary. The measured frame rates show that the system is heavily GPU-limited. For example, at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 80, which is a respectable frame rate. The CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this level. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F has ample headroom for this game, as the performance ceiling is set by the graphics card, not the processor. The strong single-core performance of the 7400F, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and Passmark single-thread score of 3689, is more than sufficient for the game's logic and physics calculations. The CPU's high performance percentile of 83rd among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 5th percentile, clearly indicating where the bottleneck lies.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Critically, this GPU uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's DDR5 memory. Its memory bandwidth is therefore "System Dependent", which is a major limiting factor for gaming performance. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs.

Its performance is exceptionally low. The only benchmark available, 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), shows a score of 1184. This places the GPU in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is among the weakest performers tested. Its nearest rivals in benchmark score are all older, low-end cards: it is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, while being 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000. This context shows that the Arc B370's performance is comparable to a decade-old entry-level discrete GPU.

In Evolve, this GPU is the definitive performance limiter. The data shows that the system cannot maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions or settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 34, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to a dismal 13 FPS. The shared memory architecture likely contributes to these poor results, as the GPU must contend with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The 2400 MHz boost clock is not enough to compensate for the lack of dedicated memory and the low shader count. The data consistently shows that the GPU is the primary constraint, making the CPU's strong performance irrelevant in this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of the system's scaling behavior. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, but the pattern is consistent across all settings, which points to a GPU bottleneck.

For high settings, the average FPS drops from 49 at 1080p to 33 at 1440p, and then to 19 at 4K. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42% drop from 1440p to 4K. Similarly, at medium settings, the FPS goes from 62 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p and 24 at 4K. At ultra settings, it goes from 34 at 1080p to 23 at 1440p and 13 at 4K. The consistent pattern of roughly halving the frame rate when doubling the resolution (from 1080p to 4K) is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. Instead, the data shows a strong inverse correlation between resolution and FPS, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K, but the trend is clear. The Arc B370 is simply not powerful enough to handle the increased pixel count. This analysis confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution tested, and the CPU has no influence on the final frame rate in this configuration.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU/GPU pairing in Evolve?*

A: Based on the data, the best playable experience is at 1080p with Low settings, which yields an average of 80 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p is also playable at 62 FPS. Any higher resolution or setting results in average frame rates below 50 FPS, which may be less desirable for a fast-paced FPS game.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw performance?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to its closest competitors. It is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000. This indicates it performs in the same class as these older, low-end parts.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a high-performance CPU relative to other processors?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 7400F is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 32750 is essentially on par with its nearest rivals, being 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.

Q: Why is the frame rate so low at 4K resolution?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is a low-power integrated GPU with shared system memory. It lacks the dedicated VRAM and bandwidth required for high-resolution gaming. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel rendering workload, resulting in very low frame rates, such as 19 FPS on High and 13 FPS on Ultra settings.

*Q: Does the CPU's performance have a significant impact on the frame rates in Evolve with this setup?*

A: No. The data shows that the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU is a high-performance part, as indicated by its 83rd percentile ranking, but the frame rates are limited by the Arc B370's low performance (5th percentile). The CPU has more than enough power to handle the game, but the GPU cannot keep up.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combos in Evolve?*

A: This combination ranks 2639 out of 2872 tested combos in the game. This places it in the bottom 10% of all configurations, confirming its status as a low-performance pairing for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this setup ranks 2639 out of 2872 total combos. This is a very poor ranking, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This low rank is almost entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B370's weak performance, which is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 83rd percentile, showing a massive mismatch in capability.

The data indicates that this combo is not suitable for a game like Evolve at anything above the most modest settings. The rank of 2639 is a direct consequence of the GPU's inability to render frames quickly enough. While the Ryzen 5 7400F is a strong processor, its power is wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot utilize it. This pairing represents an extreme case of a GPU bottleneck, where the overall system performance is determined almost entirely by the weakest component. Users with this combo should expect performance comparable to much older, lower-end hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 combination in Evolve.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 (4K) | High | 19 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Low | 31 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Medium | 24 | 20 | 27 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Ultra | 13 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | High | 33 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Low | 54 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Medium | 42 | 35 | 48 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Ultra | 23 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | High | 49 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Low | 80 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Medium | 62 | 53 | 72 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Ultra | 34 | - | - |

The data shows a clear progression: the only configuration that achieves a consistently smooth experience is 1080p with Low settings, hitting 80 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p is also viable at 62 FPS. Every other setting or resolution results in average frame rates below 50 FPS. The 4K numbers are particularly low, with the Ultra preset achieving only 13 FPS, which is far below the threshold for acceptable playability. The minimum FPS data points, when available (e.g., 20 FPS at 4K Medium, 35 FPS at 1440p Medium), further confirm that the frame pacing is unstable under load, contributing to a poor gaming experience. This breakdown reinforces that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary and overwhelming performance limiter in this configuration.