Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience in Evolve, but the data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. Across all tested resolutions, the jump from Medium to High settings incurs a substantial performance cost, while the step from High to Ultra is even more punishing. This combo ranks in the 2294th position out of 2872 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, though its performance profile is consistent with its individual component standings.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1920x1080 display, the measured results indicate that Medium settings provide the optimal balance of smoothness and visual quality. The average frame rate at this setting is 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS, ensuring that even demanding scenes remain fluid. While Low settings push the average to 137 FPS, the visual degradation is significant, and the jump to High yields an average of 83 FPS, which is still playable but introduces a 23 FPS penalty over Medium. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to an average of 58 FPS, a substantial reduction that makes it less desirable for fast-paced gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings again emerge as the recommended choice. The average frame rate is 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, providing a solid experience for most players. High settings at this resolution average 56 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play, while Low settings average 92 FPS, offering a smoother but visually inferior option. Ultra settings at 2560x1440 are not advisable, as the average drops sharply to 39 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that this combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Medium settings deliver an average of 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches playability. Low settings average 52 FPS, but the visual trade-off is steep. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 22 FPS, both of which are too low for a responsive experience. Therefore, at 4K, users should opt for Low or Medium settings if they prioritize frame rate over fidelity, with Medium being the better compromise.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of frame rate in Evolve, and its specifications explain the observed scaling. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game’s demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the average frame rates drop significantly across all settings. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, and it has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, which contribute to its pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

The Arc B570’s FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, which is modest for modern standards but adequate for a game released in 2015. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s average score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has an average score of 20582, a delta of -0.1%, indicating that the B570 is essentially performance-equivalent to its predecessor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is also a close competitor, with an average score of 20534 and a delta of 0.1%, meaning the B570 is marginally ahead. This mid-tier positioning is reflected in the game’s frame rates, where the combo cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K even on Low settings, but achieves it easily at 1080p.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is a noteworthy figure, as it directly impacts how quickly textures are loaded and rendered. In Evolve, which features dense jungle environments and dynamic lighting, this bandwidth appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that the 10 GB frame buffer may be insufficient for high-resolution textures at higher settings. The GPU’s power draw is 150 W, which is reasonable for its performance class, and it requires a suggested PSU of 450 W, indicating that it is not overly power-hungry.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provides the computational backbone for this combo, and its performance in Evolve is more than adequate to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for the game’s threading model, which is typical of a 2015 FPS title that may not fully utilize more than a few cores. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for reducing memory latency, and its dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s ensures that data can be fed to the GPU efficiently.

Benchmark results for the 5800X show a strong single-threaded performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2032 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5. These numbers are critical for Evolve, as the game’s physics and AI computations likely rely on single-thread performance. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores, such as 15476 in Cinebench R23 and 27732 in Passmark multithread, indicate that it can handle background tasks and any additional game processes without issue. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 29123, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, which is a solid result for a processor released in 2020.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which has an average score of 29093 and a delta of 0.1%, meaning the 5800X is marginally ahead. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 has a score of 29245, a delta of -0.4%, showing that the 5800X is slightly behind in this synthetic comparison. In practice, the 5800X’s 16 threads ensure that it will not be the limiting factor in Evolve, as the frame rates scale primarily with GPU settings rather than CPU load. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 137 FPS, which is likely near the GPU’s maximum output, indicating that the CPU can easily keep up with the Arc B570’s demands.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2294 out of 2872 combos for Evolve. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, which is lower than the individual component percentiles (81st for CPU and 65th for GPU). The discrepancy suggests that the combo is not optimally balanced for this specific game, likely due to the GPU being the weaker link relative to the CPU’s capabilities. The data indicates that the CPU is capable of driving much higher frame rates, but the GPU’s performance ceiling caps the overall result.

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank of 2294 is below the median, which reflects the mid-tier nature of the GPU. The CPU’s high percentile does not translate into a top-tier gaming result for Evolve, as the game is more dependent on GPU throughput. However, the combo’s performance is consistent with what one would expect from a 2015 title running on modern hardware. The frame rates at 1080p are strong, with Medium settings averaging 106 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most players. At 1440p, the combo still delivers playable results, but at 4K, it falls short, ranking as a lower-tier option for high-resolution gaming.

The combo rank also reflects the GPU’s position relative to its rivals. The Arc B570’s average score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, indicating that this combo would perform similarly to those pairings. The data suggests that users with this combo should prioritize 1080p or 1440p gaming to get the best experience, as the 4K results are below the playability threshold for most settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with Medium settings averaging 106 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 71 FPS, which is still playable, while 3840x2160 only reaches 40 FPS on Medium, making it the least suitable resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rival in terms of performance?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%. This indicates that the B570 is essentially performance-equivalent to the A750, with a negligible difference.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The 5800X has a high single-thread score of 2032 in Geekbench, and the frame rates scale with GPU settings, suggesting that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only recorded minimum FPS values are at Medium settings: 34 FPS at 3840x2160, 60 FPS at 2560x1440, and 90 FPS at 1920x1080. No minimum values are listed for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo’s rank compare to its component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 2294th out of 2872, which is lower than the CPU’s 81st percentile and the GPU’s 65th percentile. This indicates that the pairing’s performance is below what the individual component scores would suggest.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at any resolution?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings average 58 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Only the 1080p result is above 60 FPS, making Ultra viable only at the lowest resolution tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings achieve an average of 137 FPS, with no minimum or maximum reported. Medium settings average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. High settings average 83 FPS, and Ultra settings average 58 FPS, with no min/max data for either.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains playable. Low settings average 92 FPS, Medium settings average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS, and Ultra settings average 39 FPS, with no min/max data.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 52 FPS, Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22 FPS, with no min/max data. These figures highlight the steep performance drop at 4K, where even Low settings barely reach 60 FPS, and Medium is the only setting that provides a playable frame rate for most users.