Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a striking imbalance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows a processor with strong multi-threaded capability constrained by a graphics solution that ranks in the bottom percentile of all GPUs. This analysis dissects the measured frame rates to understand how this combination behaves across resolutions and settings, revealing a system where the GPU is the overwhelming performance bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2530 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested for this game.

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

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

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

Q: Does the system achieve a playable frame rate at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the only preset that exceeds 30 FPS is Low, which averages 34 FPS. The High preset dips to 21 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0). It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 60 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 25 FPS. This represents a 35 FPS drop when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary determinant of frame rates in this configuration. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and built on Intel's 3 nm process. The data indicates it has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operations pipelines. Its clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, which are relevant to how it renders frames.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical factor, as memory bandwidth is described as "System Dependent." In a game like Evolve, which was released in 2015, the demand on memory bandwidth can be substantial. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is very low, with a score of 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This puts it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA entry-level cards like the GeForce GT 520MX and GT 625 OEM. This low computational throughput is the central constraint.

The measured FPS data supports this analysis. The GPU's limited pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s suggest that filling pixels at high resolutions is a struggle. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only averages 34 FPS, indicating that the GPU is saturated. The role of the GPU here is to be the limiting factor; the CPU has ample headroom, but the Arc B390 cannot push frames quickly enough to utilize it. The boost clock of 2500 MHz is high, but the underlying architecture's low throughput relative to dedicated desktop GPUs means that clock speed alone cannot compensate for the lack of raw fill rate and compute power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer). It features 8 cores and 16 threads, which is a significant amount of parallelism for a game from 2015. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong performance, particularly in multi-threaded tests. For example, it scores 13184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 26612 in PassMark multi-thread tests. Its single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2016 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499.

The CPU's percentile rank is 79, meaning it outperforms 79% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 27578 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12600K, which has a deltaPct of 0. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X is a very capable processor for gaming workloads. The question is whether Evolve can utilize its 16 threads effectively. Given the game's 2015 release, it is likely more dependent on single-core performance and fewer threads. However, the Ryzen 7 5700X's strong single-thread score of 921 in 3DMark and 1499 in Cinebench R23 suggests it handles this task well.

In this specific configuration, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The data implies that the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 89 FPS, which is the highest measured value. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would see frame rates plateau across different resolutions. Instead, we see a clear decline as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU role is to provide a stable platform of performance that is more than sufficient for Evolve, but its potential is capped by the Arc B390's inability to render frames faster.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the system performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. The data is measured, not estimated, so it reflects real-world performance for this specific combo.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best on Low settings, averaging 89 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. The High preset yields 54 FPS average, and the Ultra preset brings the system down to 37 FPS average. This shows a steady decline as graphical fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High settings produce an average of 36 FPS, and Ultra settings drop the average to 25 FPS. The pattern is consistent with 1080p, but the overall performance is lower due to the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The Low preset averages 34 FPS. The Medium preset averages 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. High settings result in an average of 21 FPS, and Ultra settings yield an average of 14 FPS. None of these presets provide a consistently smooth experience at 4K, and only the Low preset manages to stay above the 30 FPS threshold on average.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the only configuration that approaches high refresh rate territory, while 4K Ultra is barely interactive. The medium presets at 1080p and 1440p provide playable frame rates, with the 1080p Medium offering a 69 FPS average, which is likely the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling reveals the depth of the GPU bottleneck. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops by a consistent margin across settings. For Low settings, the drop is from 89 FPS to 60 FPS, a decrease of 32.6%. For High settings, the drop is from 54 FPS to 36 FPS, a decrease of 33.3%. This proportional scaling is expected when the GPU is the limiting factor, as the pixel count increases by roughly 78% from 1080p to 1440p.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more pronounced. The pixel count increases by 125% from 1440p to 4K. For Low settings, the frame rate drops from 60 FPS to 34 FPS, a decrease of 43.3%. For High settings, the drop is from 36 FPS to 21 FPS, a decrease of 41.7%. The fact that the frame rate does not drop by the same percentage as the pixel count increase suggests that the GPU is running out of other resources, such as memory bandwidth or fill rate, at higher resolutions.

The data implies that the GPU is the sole limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat as resolution increases. Instead, we see a steep decline that correlates directly with the increasing resolution. The system is incapable of maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p on any setting except Low, and it cannot achieve 60 FPS at 4K on any setting. This confirms that the Arc B390's performance ceiling is the primary constraint, and any resolution above 1080p will require significant compromises in settings to remain playable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data shows that the system is capable of exceeding 60 FPS only at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For a smooth experience at 1080p, the Low preset is the only option that reaches 89 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a 69 FPS average, which is also playable and provides better visual quality. The High preset at 54 FPS may be acceptable for some users, but it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation is tighter. The Low preset averages 60 FPS, making it the only preset at this resolution that hits the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS games. The High preset at 36 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 25 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is not capable of delivering a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset averages 34 FPS, which is above the 30 FPS minimum for playability, but it will likely have noticeable stutters. The Medium preset at 26 FPS is below the playable threshold, and the High and Ultra presets are not viable at 21 and 14 FPS, respectively.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This provides a 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset offers a balance between visual quality and performance. For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that provides a significant headroom above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that hits 60 FPS, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2530 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 12% of all systems, which is a poor showing for a CPU that is in the 79th percentile of all processors. The ranking is heavily skewed by the GPU's performance, which is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

The data shows a stark contrast between the CPU and GPU capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5700X is a high-end desktop processor that is tied with the Intel Core i5-12600K in average benchmark score. Its nearest rivals also include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, all of which are within 0.3% of its score. This indicates that the CPU is not the reason for the low combo rank.

The Arc B390, on the other hand, is an integrated GPU that performs on par with dedicated entry-level cards from over a decade ago. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, and GeForce GT 625 OEM. The deltaPct values show that the Arc B390 is only 1.3% to 2.7% faster than these older parts. This comparison highlights the GPU's fundamental weakness in gaming workloads.

The combo rank is a direct result of this imbalance. The system's performance in Evolve is limited by the GPU, which cannot take advantage of the CPU's processing power. The benchmark results indicate that this is a severely unbalanced configuration for gaming. The high-end CPU is wasted in this pairing, as the GPU is the definitive bottleneck across all tested resolutions and settings. The combo's rank of 2530 reflects this, showing that it is outperformed by the vast majority of systems in the database, including many with much weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs.