Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a dataset that is immediately striking for its asymmetry. The CPU is a high-end 2019 desktop processor with a robust multi-threaded profile, while the GPU is an integrated part (IGP) of a Panther Lake mobile chip, designed for a portable device. In the game Evolve, the benchmark results show a system that is entirely constrained by its graphics solution, with frame rates that range from playable at low settings to demonstrative at higher presets. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to characterize the experience this combo delivers.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Evolve indicates that the choice of settings is the primary determinant of playability for this combination. Across all three tested resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest average frame rates, while the Ultra preset yields the lowest, with Medium and High falling in between. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the cost of visual fidelity is steep.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 89 FPS, which is the only configuration in the dataset that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. This is the only measured point where the system clearly outperforms the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 69 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. High settings drop the average to 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS, making the latter two presets less desirable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats but with a steeper drop-off. The Low preset averages 60 FPS, which is exactly at the standard playability baseline. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for fast-paced action. High settings average 36 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 25 FPS, both of which are likely to feel sluggish in a competitive FPS environment.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overburdened. The Low preset averages 34 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Medium averages 26 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages just 14 FPS. None of these 4K results are suitable for a smooth gaming experience.

The best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This is the only setting that provides a substantial performance buffer. For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, the Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 69 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS, is the highest quality setting that maintains a consistent 60 FPS experience. The data suggests that any preset above Medium at 1080p, or any preset at higher resolutions, will compromise the fluidity of the gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: Technically, yes, but the experience is poor. The best result at 3840x2160 is with the Low preset, which averages 34 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages only 14 FPS. None of the 4K settings reach a playable 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows a substantial gap. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 89 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. This represents a difference of 52 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the system.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, and its performance is not a constraint here. The frame rates are consistently low, especially at higher resolutions, which points to the Intel Arc B390 GPU as the performance bottleneck.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, has an average score of 1463, making the Arc B390 1.3% faster. It is also 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M and 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate in the dataset is 89 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is the frame rate stable on the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data provided. At 1920x1080, the average is 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average is 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average is 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, which provides insight into the system's limiting component. Comparing the Low preset across all three resolutions, the average frame rates are 89 FPS at 1920x1080, 60 FPS at 2560x1440, and 34 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a drop of approximately 33% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further drop of approximately 43% from 1440p to 4K.

This steep decline in performance as pixel count increases is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, is capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls, but the Intel Arc B390's rendering capabilities are overwhelmed by the increased workload. The data shows that the frame rate is highly sensitive to resolution changes, which means the GPU is working at its maximum capacity and cannot keep up with the demands of higher pixel densities.

The scaling is not linear, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth or raw pixel throughput is a key constraint. Since the Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory with a "System Dependent" bandwidth, the performance is likely tied to the system's RAM speed and configuration. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the GPU can produce acceptable frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor in determining the overall experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B390 combo is ranked 2530 out of 2872 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems. This low ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance, as the CPU is a relatively high-performing component.

The combo's rank is primarily determined by the Intel Arc B390, which scores in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This means the GPU is outperformed by 91% of other graphics cards in the database. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a strong processor. The pairing of a high-percentile CPU with a low-percentile GPU results in a system that is significantly held back by its graphics solution.

The data shows that this is not a balanced combination. The CPU has the potential to drive much higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot deliver them. In the context of all tested combos, this pairing is near the bottom of the list, reflecting the fact that the overall gaming performance is poor. The rank of 2530 is a quantitative measure of this imbalance, showing that the system's capabilities are far below the median of the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor from the 3000 series, based on the Zen 2 architecture and codenamed Matisse. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's cache structure includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 22458 in Passmark multi-thread. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Passmark single-thread score of 2656. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 34260, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13450HX, has a slightly higher average score of 34333, making the Ryzen 7 3700X 0.2% slower in this comparison.

However, the game Evolve is an older title from 2015. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU's performance is not the limiting factor in this system. The frame rates are consistently low across all settings, even at 1080p where the CPU should be able to provide high frame rates if the GPU could keep up. The data indicates that the CPU is waiting on the GPU for most of the frame time. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game, and the CPU's high benchmark scores suggest it is not a bottleneck. The CPU's role is to provide the necessary processing power, which it does, but the GPU is unable to translate that into high FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve provides a complete picture of the system's performance across different resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 89 FPS. The Medium preset averages 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. The High preset averages 54 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 37 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset averages 36 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 25 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 34 FPS. The Medium preset averages 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. The High preset averages 21 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 14 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern. The Low preset is always the fastest, and the Ultra preset is always the slowest. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, which shows a frame time variance of about 20 FPS at 1080p and 8 FPS at 4K. The frame rates at 4K are uniformly low, making the game unplayable at any setting. The 1440p results are marginal, with only the Low preset hitting 60 FPS. The 1080p results are the only ones where the system can deliver a smooth experience, and only at Low or Medium settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear performance bottleneck in this system. It is an integrated GPU (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. It also has 12 ray tracing cores.

Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's main RAM instead of dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are also listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent," respectively. This is a significant limitation, as the GPU's performance is tied to the speed of the system's DDR4 memory.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, indicating very low performance. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, making the Arc B390 1.3% faster. It is also 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M and 2.5% faster than the GeForce GT 625 OEM. These rivals are all legacy or entry-level parts, highlighting the Arc B390's limited capabilities.

The measured FPS data confirms the GPU's weakness. The low frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions, are a direct result of the GPU's inability to process the rendering workload. The "System Shared" memory is also a likely contributor, as the bandwidth is not dedicated and can be a bottleneck. The GPU's pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are insufficient for demanding scenarios, especially at 4K. The data shows that the Intel Arc B390 is not a gaming-focused component, and its performance in Evolve is consistent with its low synthetic benchmark scores and percentile ranking.