Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers playable results only at 1080p with Low settings, and it is a severely underpowered combination for Evolve at higher resolutions. The data shows this combo ranks 2639th out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 9% of all systems, which firmly establishes this as a low-end legacy gaming setup unsuitable for modern or demanding titles at high fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates demonstrate a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, where performance degrades sharply as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS, which is the only fully smooth experience in the dataset. Moving to 1440p Low drops performance to 54 FPS, a 32.5% reduction, while 4K Low falls to 31 FPS, representing a 61.3% decline from the 1080p baseline. This rapid falloff indicates that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint, as the resolution increase directly multiplies the pixel workload.

The scaling pattern across presets reinforces this GPU limitation. At 1080p High, the combo produces 49 FPS, which drops to 33 FPS at 1440p High and just 19 FPS at 4K High. The 4K High result is a 61.2% drop from 1080p High, nearly identical to the Low preset's scaling penalty. This consistency across settings suggests that the bottleneck is purely pixel throughput rather than memory bandwidth or shading complexity. The Arc B370's memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance will vary based on the host system's RAM configuration, but the data shows that at 4K, even the lowest settings cannot maintain 30 FPS.

At 1440p Medium, the combo hits 42 FPS with a min of 35 FPS and max of 48 FPS, while 4K Medium produces 24 FPS with a min of 20 FPS and max of 27 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K represents the only 4K configuration with recorded minimum and maximum values, and the 20 FPS minimum makes it effectively unplayable. The drop from 1080p Medium (62 FPS) to 4K Medium (24 FPS) is a 61.3% reduction, again matching the resolution-scaling penalty seen elsewhere. This uniformity indicates that the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing capabilities are exhausted at higher resolutions, regardless of the graphics preset selected.

The Ultra preset is nearly unusable across all resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the combo only reaches 34 FPS, which drops to 23 FPS at 1440p and 13 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest score in the entire dataset, showing that the Arc B370 cannot handle Evolve's maximum visual fidelity even at the lowest pixel count. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra (61.8% drop) is consistent with other presets, confirming that resolution is the dominant factor in performance degradation. The data clearly shows that this system is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only with Low settings providing adequate frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, scoring 999 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which places it in the 78th percentile against all CPUs. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600 has ample processing power for Evolve, which was released in 2015 and does not demand modern multi-core scaling.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, with scores of 6499 in 3dmark_16_threads, 6503 in 3dmark_max_threads, and 12735 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The PassMark multithread score of 27058 and an average benchmark score of 26324 put it in competition with processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% delta). These benchmarks confirm that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combination, as its processing power far exceeds what Evolve's engine requires for the frame rates observed.

Given that Evolve is a 2015 FPS title, its threading model is likely optimized for dual-core or quad-core processors from that era. The Ryzen 5 7600's 12 threads provide substantial headroom, and the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game asset streaming. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with DDR5 support further ensures that data delivery to the GPU is not a bottleneck. The measured frame rates show no evidence of CPU stalls, as the performance drops are entirely consistent with GPU-bound resolution scaling. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to show limitations, the 80 FPS result indicates that the processor can easily feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores all fall within a tight 0.5% range, demonstrating that the Ryzen 5 7600 is a well-balanced mid-range processor. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1938 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3686 show that even with limited thread usage, the CPU performs admirably. For Evolve, the CPU role is clearly secondary, as the game's workload is dominated by GPU rendering tasks. The data supports that this CPU would be capable of much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU, as the bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS. The GPU uses System Shared memory, which means its bandwidth is "System Dependent" and cannot be specified independently.

The Arc B370's benchmark results are extremely poor, scoring only 1184 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% delta), all of which are over a decade old. This places the Arc B370 in the same performance tier as legacy integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs from the early 2010s, which is consistent with the measured frame rates in Evolve.

The GPU's role as the primary bottleneck is evident in every resolution and preset combination. At 1080p Low, the 80 FPS result approaches playability but still falls short of the 144 Hz or higher refresh rates that modern displays offer. The 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for Evolve's rendering demands at higher settings. The 20 ROPs limit pixel fill rate, which is why the 4K results show such dramatic drops—the GPU cannot output enough pixels per second to maintain playable frame rates.

The 2400 MHz boost clock provides some performance headroom, but the 300 MHz base clock suggests significant thermal or power throttling potential in sustained workloads. The 25 W TDP is exceptionally low, which means the GPU cannot maintain high clocks under load without exceeding its power budget. The System Shared memory further compounds the issue, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the "System Dependent" bandwidth figure means that performance will vary based on the host system's DDR5 speed and configuration. The direct comparison to the ATI Radeon HD 5770, a GPU from 2009, highlights how far behind modern standards the Arc B370 is, and Evolve's 2015 release date does not help, as the game still requires more GPU power than this integrated solution can provide.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2639th out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the bottom 8.1% of all systems. This ranking is entirely consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile standing, as the CPU's 78th percentile performance is wasted by the integrated graphics bottleneck. The combo's rank indicates that the vast majority of tested systems outperform it, and only 233 combinations are worse.

The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a 78th percentile ranking, are irrelevant to the overall system performance because the GPU cannot translate that processing power into frame rates. The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks—the Ryzen 9 6900HX, Ryzen 7 7435HS, Core i9-11900KF, and Ryzen 5 8540U—all have similar average scores, but any of these CPUs paired with a discrete GPU would dramatically outperform this combo. The data shows that the combo's rank is determined almost exclusively by the GPU, as the 4K Ultra result of 13 FPS is among the lowest scores recorded for any modern title.

The 2872 total tested combos represent a wide range of hardware configurations, and this combo's 2639th place ranking places it at the very bottom of the distribution. The gap between this combo and even mid-range systems is substantial, as the 1080p Low result of 80 FPS is the only metric that approaches acceptable performance. The ranking suggests that users of this combo should expect to play Evolve with significant compromises, and that any upgrade path would require replacing the integrated GPU with a discrete solution to achieve meaningful improvements.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the only viable configuration for Evolve with this combo is 1080p Low, which delivers 80 FPS. This is the only preset and resolution combination that exceeds 60 FPS, providing a reasonably smooth experience. The 1080p Medium preset drops to 62 FPS, which is still playable but offers minimal visual improvement over Low for a 22.5% performance penalty. The 1080p High preset at 49 FPS is borderline, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for a fluid FPS experience.

At 1440p, the Low preset produces 54 FPS, which is marginal, and the Medium preset drops to 42 FPS. The 1440p High and Ultra presets produce 33 FPS and 23 FPS respectively, both of which are unplayable. At 4K, all presets fail to reach 30 FPS, with Low achieving 31 FPS as the best result, followed by Medium at 24 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 13 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable option for this combo under any settings.

For the best balance between visual quality and performance, the 1080p Medium preset at 62 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides 77.5% of the Low preset's frame rate while offering improved graphics fidelity. The minimum FPS of 53 at 1080p Medium ensures that frame drops do not cause stuttering, and the maximum of 72 FPS shows that there is headroom for stable performance. The 1080p Low preset is the only option if players prioritize maximum frame rate, but the Medium preset offers a better experience for most users who can tolerate a slight reduction in smoothness for better visuals.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as even at 1080p it only achieves 34 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS threshold where most players find games unplayable. The High preset at 1080p is also suboptimal, as the 49 FPS average is inconsistent with the 80 FPS Low result. The data indicates that the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is best utilized at 1080p with medium or low settings, and any attempt to push higher resolutions or presets will result in significant frame rate drops.

FAQ

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

A: The 1080p Medium preset is the best balance, delivering 62 FPS average with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS. The 1080p Low preset achieves 80 FPS but sacrifices visual quality, while all other resolutions and presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K?

A: No. The best 4K result is 31 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. The 4K Medium preset produces 24 FPS, 4K High produces 19 FPS, and 4K Ultra produces 13 FPS, making all 4K configurations unplayable.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600 ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs with strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound resolution scaling.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems in Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 2639th out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8.1% of all systems. This ranking is driven by the GPU's poor performance, as its 5th percentile standing drags down the overall system.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured frame rate is 80 FPS, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The next best is 62 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 54 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Is the Ultra preset usable at any resolution?

A: No. The Ultra preset produces only 34 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K. All Ultra results fall well below the 60 FPS threshold for acceptable performance, and even the 1080p result is too low for a playable FPS experience.