Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a severely GPU-limited configuration in Evolve, producing playable frame rates only at 1080p with Low settings. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 2639th out of 2872 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. The Arc B370, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and this bottleneck dominates every resolution tested. The CPU, by contrast, is a modern 6-core Zen 5 part with a 3DMark max-thread score of 7590 and an 81st percentile ranking, indicating it has ample headroom for this 2015 title. The measured frame rates confirm this disparity: at 1080p Low the combo reaches 80 FPS, but Ultra settings at 4K collapse to 13 FPS. Users should treat this as an integrated-graphics-class solution that can handle Evolve only at its most modest settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm TSMC process. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17528.5 and a single-core score of 2183.5, with a Geekbench multicore score of 14438 and single-core score of 2923. Its PassMark multithread score is 30027, and the single-thread score is 4570. These figures place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 29713.

For a game released in 2015, the Ryzen 5 9600X's single-thread performance is the relevant metric. Evolve is a last-generation FPS title that relies heavily on one or two primary threads for game logic and physics. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and 2-thread score of 2456 indicate strong per-core capability. The processor's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29656, +0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, -0.5% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (29879, -0.6% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.8% delta). The 9600X essentially matches these parts in overall CPU performance, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor in this combo.

The data supports this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 80 FPS average, which is far below what the CPU could theoretically deliver if the GPU were stronger. The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7% delta), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4% delta). These are all integrated or entry-level discrete GPUs from over a decade ago. The Arc B370's FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, its boost clock is 2400 MHz, and it has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. While the CPU could easily handle Evolve at high frame rates, the GPU's raw pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s become the hard ceiling.

The CPU's 12 threads are more than sufficient for Evolve, which was designed for the 4-core/8-thread era. The 3DMark 4-thread score of 4649 and 8-thread score of 6726 show that even when the game scales to multiple threads, the CPU has massive reserves. The PassMark physics score of 2012 and floating-point math score of 60081 further confirm the processor's capability. In this pairing, the Ryzen 5 9600X is effectively idle waiting for the GPU to catch up, a situation that becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ, 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B370 combo capable of running Evolve at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS. Medium settings drop to 62 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. The 1080p Low result is the only configuration that reaches a clearly playable threshold above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184. Its closest competitors are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (-0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (-0.5% delta), AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (-0.7% delta), and AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (+1.4% delta). This places the GPU at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating performance comparable to decade-old entry-level hardware.

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 80. The next best is 2560x1440 Low at 54 FPS, followed by 1920x1080 Medium at 62 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p Medium at 62 FPS is the highest quality option that remains above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2639th out of 2872 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8.1% of all systems. This low ranking is driven by the GPU's 5th percentile performance, not the CPU, which sits at the 81st percentile.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29713 and 81st percentile ranking indicate strong performance. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking and 1184 Steel Nomad score show it is the limiting component. At 4K Ultra (13 FPS) versus 1080p Low (80 FPS), the frame rate scales almost entirely with GPU load, not CPU capability.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 54 on Low, 42 on Medium, 33 on High, to 23 on Ultra. The Medium setting provides a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. None of the 1440p settings reach the 60 FPS threshold.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system averages 80 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 54 FPS, a 32.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 31 FPS, which is 61.3% lower than the 1080p Low result. This pattern is consistent across all settings levels, with the frame rate declining sharply as pixel count increases.

For Medium settings, the progression is 62 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p (a 32.3% drop), and 24 FPS at 4K (a 61.3% drop from 1080p). High settings yield 49 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p (32.7% drop), and 19 FPS at 4K (61.2% drop). Ultra settings show the same trend: 34 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p (32.4% drop), and 13 FPS at 4K (61.8% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is remarkable, with the 1440p-to-1080p ratio hovering around 32-33% and the 4K-to-1080p ratio around 61-62%.

This uniform scaling is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. The Arc B370's memory bandwidth is "System Dependent" and its memory type is "System Shared," meaning it relies on system RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. As resolution increases, the demand on this shared memory subsystem grows, and the GPU's limited fill rate and compute capacity cannot keep pace. The CPU, with its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support, is not the constraint here. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions, but the data shows FPS dropping proportionally with pixel count.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 13 FPS, which is below the minimum threshold for playability. Even at 4K Low, the 31 FPS average is barely interactive. The Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 20 ROPs are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, regardless of settings. The resolution scaling analysis confirms that users should target 1080p or, at most, 1440p with this combo, and even then only with reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown, resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B370 combo in Evolve is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 80 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average, 53 FPS minimum, 72 FPS maximum
• High: 49 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 54 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 48 FPS maximum
• High: 33 FPS average
• Ultra: 23 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 31 FPS average
• Medium: 24 FPS average, 20 FPS minimum, 27 FPS maximum
• High: 19 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

At 1080p, the system delivers a playable experience only on Low settings, with 80 FPS. Medium settings at 62 FPS are marginally acceptable, but the minimum of 53 FPS suggests occasional stutter. High settings at 49 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p results are uniformly below 60 FPS, with the best case being Low at 54 FPS. The 4K results are all below 35 FPS, with Ultra at 13 FPS being essentially unplayable.

The Medium settings rows provide the only min/max data in the entire dataset. At 1080p Medium, the variance is 19 FPS (53 to 72). At 1440p Medium, the variance is 13 FPS (35 to 48). At 4K Medium, the variance is 7 FPS (20 to 27). This narrowing variance at higher resolutions further confirms the GPU bottleneck, as frame times become more consistent when the GPU is fully saturated. The lack of min/max data for other settings means we cannot assess frame pacing there, but the averages are clear enough for ranking.

How This Combo Ranks, use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B370 combo ranks 2639th out of 2872 tested configurations in Evolve. This places the system in the 91.9th percentile of the ranking, meaning it outperforms only 8.1% of all tested combos. This is a very low position, consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU's position. The Ryzen 5 9600X ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest CPU rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29656, +0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, -0.5% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (29879, -0.6% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.8% delta), all have nearly identical scores. If the combo's rank were CPU-driven, we would expect it to be near the middle of the pack, not in the bottom 8%. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking, with a Steel Nomad score of 1184, is the dominant factor.

The GPU's nearest rivals, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000, are all legacy parts from the early 2010s. The fact that the Arc B370, despite its 3 nm process and Xe3-LPG architecture, performs at this level is a stark indicator of its integrated-class positioning. The GPU runs at a base clock of 300 MHz and boost of 2400 MHz, with a 25 W TDP, which explains its low output. In the context of Evolve, this combo's rank of 2639/2872 means it will struggle with any modern title at reasonable settings, and even this 2015 game requires the lowest settings to achieve smooth frame rates.

Settings Recommendations, which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B370 in Evolve is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 80 FPS. This is the only settings/resolution combination that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS title. The 1080p Medium setting at 62 FPS is the next best option, offering improved visual quality while staying above 60 FPS, though the 53 FPS minimum suggests some frame drops during intense scenes.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, 1080p High at 49 FPS is the highest quality option that remains reasonably playable, though it falls below the 60 FPS ideal. The 1080p Ultra setting at 34 FPS is not recommended, as the visual upgrade over High is minimal in a 2015 title while the frame rate penalty is severe. At 1440p, the best option is 1440p Low at 54 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The 1440p Medium at 42 FPS and 1440p High at 33 FPS are progressively less viable.

The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo under any settings. The best 4K result is Low at 31 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 30 FPS for most users. The 4K Medium at 24 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 13 FPS are all unplayable. Given the data, the clear recommendation is to run Evolve at 1080p Low for the best gameplay experience, or 1080p Medium if the user can tolerate occasional frame drops below 60 FPS. The system's 25 W GPU TDP and shared memory architecture mean that higher resolutions will always be constrained, so 1080p is the practical ceiling for this title.