Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetric FPS, is not a demanding title by modern standards, but the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Arc B370 creates a specific bottleneck profile. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the integrated graphics solution, with the CPU’s substantial multi-threaded capabilities left largely unused at higher settings. The measured frame rates indicate that this configuration is only viable at lower resolutions and settings, making it a niche pairing for this particular game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 80 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the system’s performance ceiling is firmly at 1080p with reduced graphical fidelity.

Q: How does the Arc B370’s performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is a 0.2% difference. This places the Arc B370 in the same performance tier as a legacy entry-level discrete GPU, which is consistent with its low measured frame rates in Evolve.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s average benchmark score is 24709, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D’s score of 24728. With 8 cores and 16 threads, its processing power far exceeds what is required to run Evolve, as evidenced by the FPS drops when increasing resolution, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU's cache on performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D features a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, a hallmark of the X3D series. While this cache is beneficial for many modern titles, the benchmark data for Evolve shows that the system’s performance is not constrained by the CPU, so the cache’s impact is likely not the primary factor determining the final frame rates.

Q: Can this system handle Evolve at 1440p?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 2560x1440, the system achieves a 33 FPS average on High settings and a 54 FPS average on Low settings. The data suggests that a playable experience is possible only by setting the quality preset to Low, as the Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, which may be below the preference for a smooth competitive experience.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2639 out of 2872 total combos tested for Evolve. This places it in the lower percentile of all configurations, confirming that it is not a high-performance pairing for this specific game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets in Evolve. The primary goal for any playable experience with this hardware is to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an 80 FPS average, which is a 29% improvement over the Medium preset’s 62 FPS average. This 18 FPS difference is substantial and will have a tangible impact on the smoothness of gameplay, which is critical in a fast-paced FPS.

The Medium preset at 1080p offers a 62 FPS average, which is acceptable for most players, but the High preset drops to 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 34 FPS. Given that the minimum FPS for the Medium preset is 53, it is a more stable option than High, which has no recorded minimum but a lower average. For the best experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that provides a high enough frame rate to ensure consistent, responsive gameplay, making it the recommended choice.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more restrictive. The Low preset yields a 54 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, and High and Ultra dip to 33 and 23 FPS respectively. These frame rates are below the threshold for a smooth competitive experience. Therefore, the data indicates that the best experience is achieved by playing at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, as it is the only setting that allows the hardware to perform without significant frame rate compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU’s limitation. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 80 FPS at 1920x1080 to 54 FPS at 2560x1440, a 32.5% decrease, and then to 31 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 42.6% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline with each resolution increase is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload outpaces the integrated graphics processor’s capabilities.

The scaling pattern for High settings is even more severe. The average FPS at 1080p is 49, which drops to 33 at 1440p and then to 19 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is over 61%, showing that the Arc B370’s fill rate and shader throughput are simply insufficient for higher pixel counts. The fact that the CPU is not the bottleneck is confirmed by the fact that the FPS scales inversely with resolution, which is the opposite of a CPU-limited scenario where frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions.

The data suggests that the limiting component is overwhelmingly the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with its high multi-threaded score of 22366 in Cinebench R23, is more than capable of feeding frames, but the Arc B370 cannot render them fast enough. The performance drop from Low to High settings at the same resolution (e.g., from 80 to 49 FPS at 1080p) further confirms that the GPU’s pixel and texture processing rates are the primary constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system’s performance is at its peak. The Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is the only playable score for fast-paced action. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72 FPS, providing a stable but less fluid experience. The High preset averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS, both of which are likely to feel sluggish in combat scenarios.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably across all presets. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, which is a playable, albeit not ideal, frame rate. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48 FPS, showing significant dips during intense moments. The High preset averages 33 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 23 FPS, making these settings unsuitable for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset averages 31 FPS, which is borderline unplayable. The Medium preset averages 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27 FPS, indicating heavy stuttering. The High preset averages 19 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to a mere 13 FPS. These results demonstrate that 4K is not a viable resolution for this hardware combination in Evolve.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, which puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This score is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has a score of 1186, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190. This places the Arc B370’s raw performance on par with graphics cards from over a decade ago, which explains its struggles with Evolve.

The GPU’s specifications support this conclusion. It has a boost clock of 2400 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz, but its memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the main system RAM for graphics memory, with bandwidth that is "System Dependent." This is a major disadvantage for gaming, as the shared memory bus cannot provide the high bandwidth of a dedicated VRAM solution. The GPU’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, figures that are too low to handle the rendering demands of higher resolutions and settings.

The data shows that the Arc B370’s performance ceiling is low. While it can produce 80 FPS at 1080p Low, it cannot scale to meet the demands of higher settings. The drop from 80 FPS at Low to 49 FPS at High at 1080p represents a 38.75% reduction in performance, purely due to the increased graphical workload. This makes it clear that the GPU’s shader cores and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D plays a supporting role in this pairing, providing more than enough processing power for Evolve. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157. This performance level ensures that the CPU is never the reason for a frame rate drop in this game, as its computational capabilities far exceed the game’s requirements.

The CPU’s benchmark scores position it competitively. Its average benchmark score of 24709 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728), which is only 0.1% faster. It is also 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822) and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576). In the context of Evolve, this level of CPU performance is irrelevant, as the frame rates are dictated entirely by the GPU.

The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a standout feature, but it does not translate to higher FPS in this specific test. The data shows that the FPS scales with resolution and settings in a way that is entirely consistent with a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, which is not the case. Therefore, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a powerful component that is effectively idle, waiting for the Intel Arc B370 to catch up.