Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetric FPS, is a demanding title when pushed to its limits, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 paint a clear picture of a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution. The data shows a combination that ranks 2530 out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested for this game, a direct consequence of the GPU's modest benchmark standing.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc B390 combination in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2530 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the 12th percentile of all systems tested for this game. This indicates that while the CPU is capable, the overall gaming experience is significantly hampered by the GPU, resulting in a low overall position.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% slower. Other close rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). This shows the B390 is only marginally faster than these very old, low-end GPUs.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average frame rate is 89 FPS. This is the only configuration in the measured data that approaches a truly smooth, high-refresh experience, though it still falls short of 100 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B390 in this game?

A: The data suggests the opposite. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a PassMark multithread score of 25047 and a single-thread score of 3494, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the Arc B390 is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU's capability far exceeds what the GPU can deliver in terms of frame rendering.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference is 35 FPS. The Low setting yields an average of 60 FPS, while the Ultra setting drops to an average of 25 FPS. This demonstrates the significant performance cost of the higher visual fidelity presets.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B390 have its own dedicated video memory?

A: No. The Intel Arc B390 uses System Shared memory for both its memory size and type, with a bus width also listed as System Shared. Its memory bandwidth is described as System Dependent, meaning it relies on the system's main memory (DDR5 for this CPU) rather than having a dedicated VRAM pool.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B390 combination finds itself in a precarious position within the Evolve benchmark hierarchy. With a rank of 2530 out of 2872 tested combos, this pairing sits in the lower echelons of performance, suggesting that it will struggle to deliver a consistently playable experience at higher settings and resolutions. The rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's capabilities, which are far below the CPU's potential.

To understand this ranking, one must look at the individual components. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, is a strong performer. Its average benchmark score is 44573, which is 89th percentile among all CPUs. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, with an average score of 44466 and 44342, respectively. It also outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6% (44309). This places it among capable desktop processors.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B390, with its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts, such as the GeForce GT 520MX (1463), GeForce 800M (1460), GT 625 OEM (1446), and GT 710 (1443). The B390 is only 1.3% faster than its closest competitor, the GT 520MX. This performance class is fundamentally unsuited for modern, demanding games like Evolve at high settings. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor; instead, the GPU's low benchmark percentile is the primary reason for the combo's low 2530 rank. The system's overall standing is dragged down by a graphics processor that delivers performance comparable to decade-old entry-level parts.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the user’s target resolution and tolerance for lower visual quality. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Intel Arc B390 is only capable of providing a smooth experience at the lowest settings and resolution. Pushing the settings higher results in a rapid and severe drop in average FPS, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.

For a 1920x1080 display, the Low preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, delivering an average of 89 FPS. The Medium preset, at 69 FPS, is playable for those who prefer some visual enhancements, but the margin for error in fast-paced scenes is smaller. The High preset at 54 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 37 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more restrictive. The Low preset is the only setting that produces an average above 60 FPS, hitting 60 FPS exactly. The Medium preset drops to 46 FPS, which is still playable but with noticeable compromises. High and Ultra settings at this resolution are not advisable, as they produce averages of 36 FPS and 25 FPS, respectively, which fall below the threshold for a fluid experience.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings are recommended for smooth gameplay. The best result is 34 FPS on Low, with Medium at 26 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at a mere 14 FPS. The data suggests that users with a 4K display should avoid this combination for Evolve entirely, as even the lowest settings fail to provide a playable frame rate. The best experience, based on the measured data, is to play at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is the only configuration that approaches a consistently high frame rate. For those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 1920x1080 on Medium provides a more stable 69 FPS average, which is a reasonable compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc B390 combination reveals a stark performance curve across resolutions and settings. The system’s frame rate is heavily influenced by both factors, with the GPU quickly becoming overwhelmed as graphical demands increase.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system shows its best performance. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 89 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 54 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to an average of 37 FPS. This shows a clear trend: each step up in settings costs roughly 15-20 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance penalty for higher resolution is evident. The Low setting produces an average of 60 FPS, which is a 33% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The Medium setting averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings drop the average to 36 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 35 FPS, showing that the GPU has very little headroom for visual improvements.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system is clearly out of its depth. The Low setting only manages an average of 34 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Low result. The Medium setting averages 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. High settings yield a mere 21 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to a slideshow-like 14 FPS. The data shows that this combination is not viable for 4K gaming in Evolve, as even the lowest settings fail to maintain a playable frame rate.

The pattern is consistent: the Intel Arc B390 is a low-performance part that can only handle the game at 1080p with the lowest settings. The average FPS numbers at 1440p and 4K, even on Low, are below the 60 FPS target that most gamers consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The min and max FPS data points for Medium settings at all resolutions also indicate frame time inconsistency, which can lead to stuttering in gameplay.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is unequivocally the dominant factor in this combination's performance, and its specifications confirm why. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its performance class is best understood by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), GeForce 800M (1460), GT 625 OEM (1446), and GT 710 (1443), all of which are several generations old. The B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, highlighting its extremely low-end positioning.

The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 24 raster operation units (ROPs), along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS. These numbers, while technically present, are all consistent with a low-power integrated solution, not a discrete gaming GPU.

The most critical limitation is its memory configuration. The Arc B390 has no dedicated VRAM; its memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared." The bandwidth is "System Dependent," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 memory, which in this case has a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This shared memory architecture severely hampers performance in a game like Evolve, which requires fast, dedicated access to texture and geometry data. The lack of dedicated VRAM forces the GPU to contend with the CPU for memory bandwidth and introduces significant latency, directly contributing to the low frame rates observed in the benchmark data. The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and it has no power connectors, which is typical for an IGP. The data clearly shows that the Arc B390's performance is the bottleneck, and its shared memory design is a major reason for its inability to handle higher settings and resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a high-performance desktop processor that is completely overshadowed by the GPU in this pairing. The CPU’s specifications are robust: it has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It is based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, and uses the AMD Socket AM5. It features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB shared, which is a key characteristic of the X3D series, designed to improve gaming performance. Its memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its strength. Its average benchmark score is 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its PassMark multithread score is 25047, and its single-thread score is 3494. Other scores include 271649 for data compression, 15797 for data encryption, 20455 for extended instructions, 43594 for floating point math, and 70774 for integer math. In comparison to its nearest rivals, it is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309), and 0.7% slower than the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889). This demonstrates that the 7500X3D is a top-tier CPU, capable of feeding a much more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the rendering pipeline. Its high single-thread and multithread scores ensure that it can process these tasks efficiently. However, the measured frame rates are entirely dictated by the GPU's ability to render frames. The fact that the CPU is in the 89th percentile while the GPU is in the 9th percentile creates a massive imbalance. The CPU is effectively waiting for the GPU to finish its work, meaning that the 7500X3D's performance is largely untapped. In this specific combination, the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution or setting; the Intel Arc B390 is the sole reason for the low frame rates. The CPU's strong performance is simply wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot translate the CPU's processing power into higher FPS.