Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks at position 3414 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a result that underscores a fundamental performance ceiling imposed by the graphics solution. The data indicates this pairing is not competitive for smooth gameplay, and the ranking reflects a system that will struggle to deliver acceptable frame rates even at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3414 out of 3700 is a decisive verdict: this is a bottom-tier configuration for Evolve. The position is primarily dragged down by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer, sitting in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This massive disparity between component classes creates a system where the processor's capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final gaming experience.

Benchmark results confirm the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7600X achieves an average benchmark score of 27636, which places it nearly level with its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by a mere 0.3%. These are negligible differences, indicating the CPU is operating at a performance tier that is more than adequate for a game from 2015.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of just 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% slower), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% slower). The only competitor it beats is the AMD FirePro M2000, which is 1.4% slower. This context is crucial: the Arc B370 is competing with hardware from a previous generation, and its performance profile is simply too weak to drive a modern FPS title at acceptable frame rates. The data shows a system that is severely bottlenecked by its graphics solution, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's fundamental lack of throughput.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this combo, and its specifications explain the poor results. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and can boost up to 2400 MHz. Its theoretical peak performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with FP16 performance at 12.29 TFLOPS. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s.

The memory configuration is a critical weakness. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," indicating the GPU's performance is directly tied to the speed and capacity of the host system's DDR5 memory. This is a stark contrast to dedicated GPUs, which have their own high-speed memory. The data suggests this shared memory arrangement severely limits the GPU's ability to handle the texture and geometry data required by Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's rendering capabilities are further constrained by its 25 W TDP and its designation as an "IGP" (Integrated Graphics Processor). The bus interface is also listed as "IGP," confirming this is an integrated solution. Despite supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, the hardware is not powerful enough to leverage these APIs for playable performance. The benchmark data, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, places it in the bottom 5% of all GPUs. This is the core reason the combo ranks so low: the GPU is fundamentally an entry-level integrated part that cannot deliver the frame rates expected for gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what settings are viable. The only configuration that approaches a playable frame rate is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces an average of 80 FPS. This is the recommended preset for any attempt at a smooth experience, as it is the only measured row that clears the 60 FPS threshold. However, even this requires a significant compromise in visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 54 FPS, which is borderline but may be acceptable for some players. The data shows that dropping to Medium settings at this resolution results in an average of 42 FPS, which is a noticeable step down. For 4K (3840x2160), no settings are viable; the Low preset produces only 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to a slideshow-like 13 FPS.

The recommendation is unequivocal: use Low settings at 1920x1080. The alternative is to lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS averages. The data does not support any other conclusion. High settings at 1080p yield only 49 FPS, which is below the playability threshold for many users. Medium settings at 1080p produce 62 FPS, but the Low preset offers a substantial 30% increase in average frame rate over Medium, making it the only sensible choice for a smoother experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72. High settings drop to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. This represents a 58% drop in average frame rate from Low to Ultra at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades further. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is a 33% reduction compared to the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings at 1440p average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. High settings drop to 33 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is a 57% reduction in average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings average 31 FPS, which is unplayable for a fast-paced FPS. Medium settings average 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 13 FPS. The data shows that 4K is entirely out of reach for this combo, with even the lowest settings failing to achieve a playable frame rate. The pattern is consistent: each resolution step up requires a significant drop in settings to maintain a similar frame rate, and the GPU does not have the headroom to handle high fidelity at any resolution above 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The only configuration that achieves an average frame rate above 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. It is 0.2% faster than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% faster than the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% slower than the AMD FirePro M2000.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27636, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. It is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, AMD Ryzen 7 5800), indicating it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 13 FPS. This is far below any playable threshold.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated memory?

A: No. The Intel Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, with the memory type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This means it relies on the system's main DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 3414 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU has a TDP of 105 W and is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistently strong. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15236 and a single-core score of 1965. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 13858 and a single-core score of 2603. In Passmark tests, it scores 28390 for multithread and 4135 for single-thread. These numbers place the CPU in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, confirming it has ample processing power for Evolve.

However, the game's performance is not determined by the CPU. The measured FPS data shows that even with a powerful processor, the system struggles. For example, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 80 FPS, which is a good result. But at 4K Ultra, it drops to 13 FPS. This performance degradation is entirely attributable to the GPU's inability to handle the increased resolution and settings, not the CPU's processing capability.

The Ryzen 5 7600X's role is to feed the GPU with data, and it does so efficiently. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and high clock speeds ensure that the GPU is not starved of instructions. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU is. For this combo, the CPU is a wasted resource, as its performance headroom is never utilized by the game due to the graphics limitation. The processor is capable of far more, but the Arc B370 cannot translate that capability into higher frame rates. Therefore, any analysis of this combo must conclude that the CPU is a strong component that is severely held back by its GPU counterpart.