Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS. This combination ranks near the bottom of the database, at position 2530 out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the 88th percentile of all configurations. The data reveals a system where the integrated graphics solution is the dominant constraint, with the capable 8-core CPU largely underutilized at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases, which clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B390's integrated graphics engine is the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 89 FPS, a playable figure. Moving to 1440p drops this to 60 FPS, a 32.6% reduction. At 4K, the same Low settings yield only 34 FPS, which is a 61.8% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and fillrate.

The situation becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 37 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this falls to 25 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 14 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are overwhelmed by the combination of higher resolution and more complex pixel shading. For instance, at 1080p, the difference between Low (89 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) is 52 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Low (34 FPS) and Ultra (14 FPS) is only 20 FPS, demonstrating that the absolute performance ceiling is so low at 4K that even lowering settings has diminishing returns.

The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings is 33.3% (from 69 to 46 FPS), which is consistent with the Low setting drop. This consistency across presets reinforces that the bottleneck is purely the GPU's rendering capability. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the constraint here; if it were, we would expect to see a smaller performance delta between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU workload does not scale linearly with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this combo's rank of 2530 out of 2872 places it firmly in the lower percentile, indicating it is outperformed by the vast majority of systems in the database for Evolve. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's performance, which sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The Intel Arc B390’s average benchmark score of 1482 places it just 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710, which are entry-level discrete GPUs from previous generations.

In contrast, the CPU is a powerhouse. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051. This puts it in a dead heat with the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, a negligible 0.2% difference. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 by 0.4% (26936) and the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.6% (26900). This massive disparity between the CPU's high percentile (79th) and the GPU's low percentile (9th) explains the combo's overall ranking. The system is effectively a high-end processor tethered to a low-end graphics solution, and in a GPU-bound game like Evolve, the CPU’s potential is wasted.

The measured FPS data reinforces this. Even at the lowest tested settings and resolution (1080p Low, 89 FPS), the system does not approach the frame rates that this CPU could theoretically support in a balanced system. The data suggests that the combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities but rather a direct consequence of the GPU being unable to keep up with the CPU's output.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B390 combo capable of running Evolve at 1080p?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows an average of 89 FPS at Low, 69 FPS at Medium, and 54 FPS at High settings. At Ultra, the average drops to 37 FPS, which may be less desirable for smooth gameplay.

Q: What resolution provides the best balance of performance and visual quality?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1080p with Medium settings appears to be the sweet spot, yielding 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS. This provides a solid frame rate while offering better visual fidelity than Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), with a delta of -0.2%. It also performs 0.4% better than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and 0.6% better than the Intel Core i7-1370P.

Q: Why is the performance at 4K so low?

A: The 4K results are extremely limited by the Intel Arc B390's integrated graphics. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is only 14, and even at Low settings, it only reaches 34 FPS. The GPU's 24 ROPs and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for the pixel workload at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The data indicates the opposite. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is more than sufficient. The GPU's percentile rank (9th) is far lower than the CPU's (79th), and the FPS scaling with resolution shows the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured data shows an average of 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. This 10-FPS gap between average and minimum suggests reasonably stable frame pacing, with occasional dips but no severe stuttering.

Settings Recommendations

For the best playable experience in Evolve, the data strongly points to 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration delivers an average of 69 FPS and, critically, a minimum of 59 FPS, which ensures that the frame rate rarely drops below the 60 FPS threshold. This provides a smooth and responsive experience that is suitable for a fast-paced FPS.

High settings at 1080p are also viable, with an average of 54 FPS, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS makes it a riskier choice for competitive play. The step up to Ultra at 1080p results in a significant performance hit, dropping the average to 37 FPS, which is likely to feel less fluid.

At 1440p, the options are more limited. Low settings achieve an average of 60 FPS, making it playable, but Medium drops to 46 FPS and High to 36 FPS. For users with a 1440p monitor, sticking to Low settings is the only way to maintain a consistent 60 FPS average. At 4K, the performance is not adequate for a smooth experience, with even Low settings averaging only 34 FPS. The data suggests that 4K should be avoided entirely with this combo.

The recommendation is to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. Given that the CPU is not a bottleneck, the GPU's limitations are the sole factor. Therefore, the optimal preset is 1080p Medium, which offers a 69 FPS average and a 59 FPS minimum, providing the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. If a higher frame rate is desired, 1080p Low offers 89 FPS, but with reduced graphical detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the complete set of measured average FPS results for this combo in Evolve.

1920x1080:

• Low: 89 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average (59 min, 79 max)
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 37 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 60 FPS average
• Medium: 46 FPS average (39 min, 53 max)
• High: 36 FPS average
• Ultra: 25 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 34 FPS average
• Medium: 26 FPS average (22 min, 30 max)
• High: 21 FPS average
• Ultra: 14 FPS average

The progression shows a clear and consistent pattern. At each resolution, the FPS drops by a similar margin when moving from Low to Medium to High. The jump from High to Ultra is also consistent, representing a substantial additional load. The 1080p Medium result stands out as the only configuration that provides both a high average and a confirmed minimum above 55 FPS. The 1440p Low result also achieves a 60 FPS average, but with no reported minimum, its consistency is unknown. The 4K results are uniformly low, with the maximum average being 34 FPS at Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor on the 7 nm TSMC process node. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and its Passmark multi-thread score of 24419. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1894 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494.

In the context of Evolve, a game released in 2015, this CPU provides far more processing power than is necessary. The game was designed for the quad-core and dual-core era, and the 5700G's 16 threads are likely underutilized. The benchmark data confirms this; the CPU's performance percentile (79th) is vastly superior to the GPU's (9th). The FPS in the game does not scale with the CPU's capabilities but is instead capped by the Intel Arc B390's rendering output.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are more than adequate for feeding the GPU. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics within the CPU are not used, as the system is paired with the Intel Arc B390. The data suggests that the CPU's role in this combo is to provide a stable and powerful foundation, but it is never the limiting factor. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and the 8-thread score of 5648 show strong scaling, indicating that the CPU can handle heavy workloads. However, in Evolve, the workload is overwhelmingly on the GPU, which struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. The processor is effectively waiting on the graphics solution, and its high-end capabilities are left on the table.