Evolve

Evolve pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with the Intel Arc B570, a combination that targets high-refresh 1080p and playable 1440p in this 2015 FPS. The CPU’s 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 design and large 96 MB shared L3 cache provide strong foundation for gaming, while the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus offers 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. Measured results show this combo delivers 137 FPS average at 1080p Low, but drops to 22 FPS at 4K Ultra, revealing clear performance tiers that depend heavily on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest choice. At Low settings, the combo hits 137 FPS average, and even at High settings it maintains 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance ranges from 39 FPS (Ultra) to 92 FPS (Low), while 3840x2160 only reaches 52 FPS at Low and 22 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 24709, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822). It is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600 (24563).

Q: What GPU does the Arc B570 perform similarly to?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% higher).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Barely, and only at reduced settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 52, which is playable but not smooth. At 4K Medium, it drops to 40 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 32 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 21 FPS average.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance like?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 804 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2970 in passmark_single_thread. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3157. These numbers indicate adequate single-thread capability for Evolve’s engine, though not class-leading.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2294 out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than the CPU, which sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm TSMC process. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is a modest clock speed for this generation. Its FP32 compute is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

Memory configuration is a defining feature: 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus yields 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is substantial for a mid-range card and helps at higher resolutions, though the 160-bit bus can become a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU’s pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, which directly impacts fill-rate-bound scenarios in Evolve’s environments.

Benchmark data places the Arc B570 at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score is 14195, with a DirectX 12 score of 72 and DirectX 11 score of 118. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 96844, while OpenCL is 83514. These numbers suggest the GPU performs best in modern APIs, which is relevant since Evolve launched in 2015 and may rely on older DirectX paths depending on the version.

In measured FPS data, the GPU’s role becomes clear. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 137 FPS, indicating the GPU is not the primary constraint at lower resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 22 FPS, showing how the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are stressed at high pixel counts. The 4K Medium results show a minimum FPS of 34 and maximum of 47, indicating some frame pacing variance under load.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has an average score 0.1% lower. This positioning suggests the Arc B570 offers performance comparable to a high-end laptop GPU from the previous generation, which aligns with its 150 W TDP and dual-slot design. The Intel Arc A750 is also nearly identical in score, differing by only 0.1%, confirming that the B570 sits at a specific performance tier.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AM4 socket with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The 7 nm TSMC process packs 8,850 million transistors into a 74 mm² die, which is notable for its efficiency. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The defining feature is the cache hierarchy: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a massive 96 MB shared L3 cache. This large L3 is the "3D" V-Cache advantage, which helps in gaming scenarios where repeated data access benefits from larger on-die storage. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU and NVMe storage.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22366, while single-core is 3157. Geekbench multi-core is 11086 with single-core at 1849. Passmark multithread score is 26318, and physics score is 2686. The 3dmark 16-thread score is 6764, with 8-thread at 5357 and 4-thread at 3097. These numbers indicate the CPU can handle Evolve’s threading model without bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios.

The CPU’s percentile rank is 77 out of 100, placing it above the majority of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, scores only 0.1% higher, showing that the 5700X3D is competitive with newer X3D parts in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-12450HX is 0.5% higher, while the Intel Core i5-11600 is 0.6% higher, meaning the 5700X3D slightly trails these in average scores but remains in the same performance class.

In Evolve specifically, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough frames. At 1080p Low, the 137 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of high frame rates in this older title. The 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.10 GHz boost are modest by modern standards, but the large L3 cache compensates in gaming workloads. The CPU’s TDP of 105 W indicates it runs cool enough for most air coolers, though no specific cooler is mentioned in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 137 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122, showing excellent consistency. High settings yield 83 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 58 FPS. This progression shows that the GPU handles 1080p Ultra at nearly 60 FPS, but players seeking higher refresh rates should stick to Medium or Low.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 92 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 82, meaning even the worst-case frame times stay at 60 FPS. High settings drop to 56 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. Ultra averages 39 FPS, which is not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The 1440p results suggest this resolution is viable for Medium settings or lower.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is acceptable but not great. Medium settings average 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47, indicating noticeable frame drops. High settings fall to 32 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 22 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this GPU is not designed for 4K gaming in Evolve, even with a strong CPU.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up roughly halves the frame rate or worse. From 1080p Low (137 FPS) to 1440p Low (92 FPS) is a 33% drop, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low (52 FPS) is another 43% drop. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU has sufficient headroom, and the Arc B570’s memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2294 out of 2872 total tested combos, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This low rank is driven primarily by the GPU, which sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 77th percentile. The discrepancy between CPU and GPU performance means the system is likely GPU-limited in most scenarios.

The combo’s rank suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings outperform it in Evolve. However, this rank does not reflect the actual gaming experience at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 83-137 FPS depending on settings, which would rank much higher in practical gameplay terms. The 4K results drag down the overall ranking, as many other combos can handle 4K better than this one.

Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds its own. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 0.1% higher, meaning the two are virtually identical in CPU performance. The Ryzen 9 5900HX is 0.5% higher, and the Intel Core i5-12450HX is 0.5% higher. These small deltas indicate that the CPU is not the weak link in this combo. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, is only 0.1% different, confirming that the Arc B570 is well-matched with its direct competitor.

The rank of 2294 out of 2872 combos means there are 578 configurations that score lower. This places the combo in the lower-middle range, which is expected for a mid-range GPU paired with a strong but not top-tier CPU. For Evolve, which is a 2015 title with modest requirements, this combo is more than sufficient for 1080p gaming, even if it doesn’t top the charts in aggregate scores.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Evolve, the data suggests prioritizing resolution over settings. At 1920x1080, Medium settings offer the best balance: 106 FPS average with a minimum of 90 FPS, ensuring no frame drops below 90 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where consistency matters. High settings at 83 FPS are also viable if visual fidelity is preferred, but the 20 FPS drop from Medium may not be worth the graphical upgrade.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to Low settings, which deliver 92 FPS average. Medium at 71 FPS is playable but has a minimum of 60 FPS, meaning some scenes will dip to exactly 60 FPS. For a smoother experience, Low settings provide a 21 FPS advantage over Medium. High settings at 56 FPS are not recommended for fast-paced gameplay, and Ultra at 39 FPS should be avoided.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are viable, producing 52 FPS average. Medium at 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering in action scenes. High at 32 FPS and Ultra at 22 FPS are not playable. If 4K is necessary, the user should accept Low settings and the occasional frame dip, but the data suggests 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo.

The best overall experience is 1080p Medium or 1440p Low. For users with 1080p monitors, Medium settings provide a 90 FPS minimum that keeps gameplay smooth. For 1440p users, Low settings maximize frame rate while maintaining acceptable visuals. Ultra settings are only recommended for static screenshots or non-competitive play, as the 58 FPS at 1080p and 39 FPS at 1440p do not meet the standards for responsive FPS gameplay.