Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 pairing in Evolve presents a stark study in hardware imbalance. The data shows a CPU with substantial multi-threaded capability paired with an integrated graphics solution that severely bottlenecks performance, resulting in a combo that ranks near the bottom of all tested configurations. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a system where graphical settings and resolution have an outsized impact on playability, while the processor's potential remains largely untapped.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop-class processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This configuration provides a strong foundation for gaming workloads, as evidenced by its benchmark scores. For instance, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930. In 3DMark's 16-thread test, it scores 8484, while its single-thread score is 1049. These numbers place the Ryzen 7 7700 in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing processor relative to its peers.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (scoring 40048, a delta of 0.1%), the Intel Core 5 221E (scoring 40144, a delta of -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (scoring 40246, a delta of -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (scoring 40313, a delta of -0.6%). The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score is 40081, placing it in a tight cluster with these rivals. The performance deltas are minimal, all within 0.6% of each other, suggesting that in a CPU-bound scenario, the Ryzen 7 7700 would perform nearly identically to these alternatives.

However, in Evolve, the CPU does not appear to be the limiting factor. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings is 80, which is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo. This suggests that even at this relatively low graphical load, the frame rate is being constrained by something other than the CPU's processing power. The Ryzen 7 7700's robust multi-threading (16 threads) and high boost clock are more than sufficient for a game released in 2015. The data implies that the CPU is likely idle for significant portions of the frame rendering process, waiting on the GPU to deliver the next frame. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide ample data throughput for the game's logic, but this bandwidth cannot compensate for the GPU's output limitations.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. It is part of the Arc Graphics-M generation for Panther Lake. Its specifications reveal its integrated nature: it has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 20 render output units (ROPs). The GPU's base clock is 300 MHz, which can boost up to 2400 MHz. Critically, its memory configuration is listed as "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all "System Shared" or "System Dependent," indicating it relies on the system's main DDR5 memory, which introduces latency and bandwidth contention.

This integrated GPU is a severe performance bottleneck. The Arc B370's benchmark results are minimal; its only listed 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184. This places the GPU in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, an extremely low ranking. Its nearest rivals, based on average scores, include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (scoring 1186, a delta of -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (scoring 1190, a delta of -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (scoring 1192, a delta of -0.7%). The deltas are tiny, but the scores themselves are from a much older era of graphics hardware. The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, making it comparable to graphics solutions that were entry-level over a decade ago.

In practical terms for Evolve, this GPU struggles immensely. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is just 13, which is unplayable. Even at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 80, which is the only setting and resolution combination that approaches a smooth experience. The GPU's low pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are insufficient for modern game rendering at high resolutions. The 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is also modest. The data strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary constraint on performance in this pairing, and its integrated nature, with shared system memory, further compounds the issue by limiting effective memory bandwidth available to the GPU.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides clear evidence of the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops to 54, a significant 32.5% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 31 FPS, a 42.6% decrease from 1440p and a 61.3% decrease from 1080p. This pattern of steep declines with each resolution increase is a classic symptom of a GPU-limited system.

When the CPU is the limiting factor, FPS typically remains relatively stable across resolutions, as the processor's workload does not change much with resolution. Here, the FPS drops dramatically, indicating that the GPU's rendering workload is scaling with resolution and it cannot keep up. For High settings, the progression is 49 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent: a 32.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 42.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. This consistency further reinforces that the GPU is saturated at all resolutions, with its performance scaling almost linearly with the number of pixels.

The data suggests that the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game state, but the GPU is unable to process this information fast enough. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its high boost clock and multi-threading, is likely providing frames to the GPU faster than it can render them. This is a one-sided bottleneck. The resolution scaling shows that any attempt to increase visual fidelity or resolution places an immediate and heavy burden on the Arc B370, which has neither the raw compute power nor the dedicated memory bandwidth to handle it. The system is effectively a powerful CPU with a very weak GPU, and the FPS scaling perfectly illustrates this imbalance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 is ranked 2639 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This puts it in the 8.1st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it performs worse than over 91% of other CPU-GPU pairings. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's severe limitations. The CPU's high percentile ranking (87th) is rendered irrelevant by the GPU's 5th percentile ranking.

This low combo rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability but rather the pairing of a high-end desktop processor with an integrated mobile-class GPU. The data shows that the Arc B370 is in the bottom 5% of all GPUs, and this drags the entire combo down. The rank suggests that most other configurations, even those with older or less capable CPUs, likely outperform this pairing because they include a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM and higher performance ceilings. The combo's rank is a cautionary tale about component pairing. A system with a CPU like the Ryzen 7 7700 is designed to be paired with a powerful discrete graphics card; using an IGP like the Arc B370 nullifies the CPU's advantages in gaming scenarios. The 2639th rank out of 2872 places it firmly in the bottom tier of gaming performance, indicating that the system as configured is not suitable for a smooth gaming experience in Evolve at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance envelope.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: Average FPS is 80. This is the best-case scenario for this combo, providing a playable frame rate.
• Medium: Average FPS is 62, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72. The variance indicates some stuttering, but it remains playable.
• High: Average FPS drops to 49. This is a significant step down, and the experience becomes less smooth.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 34. This is borderline unplayable, with noticeable frame pacing issues.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: Average FPS is 54. This is playable but noticeably less smooth than 1080p Low.
• Medium: Average FPS is 42, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. The minimum FPS suggests occasional dips below 30 FPS.
• High: Average FPS is 33. This is at the edge of playability for a fast-paced FPS.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 23. This is generally considered unplayable for a competitive shooter.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: Average FPS is 31. This is just barely playable in a non-competitive sense.
• Medium: Average FPS is 24, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27. The minimum FPS here makes the experience feel very choppy.
• High: Average FPS is 19. This is firmly in unplayable territory.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 13. This is a slideshow and not a viable gaming experience.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the only combination that achieves an average FPS above 60. The 1080p Medium setting is the second-best, with an average FPS of 62, but the minimum FPS of 53 indicates it can dip below 60. All other settings and resolutions provide an average FPS below 60, with the experience degrading rapidly as resolution and settings increase.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?*

A: The highest average FPS is 80, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but with severe limitations. The best 4K result is 31 FPS at Low settings, while Ultra settings yield only 13 FPS. All 4K results are below 30 FPS, making the game difficult to play.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a delta of -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 (a delta of -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with a score of 1192 (a delta of -0.7%). The performance is essentially on par with these older, low-end cards.

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested systems in Evolve?*

A: The combo is ranked 2639 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom tier of performance.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU the reason for the low frame rates?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760) and its 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate it is a high-performance processor. The bottleneck is the Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU, which ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low setting produces an average of 80 FPS, while the Ultra setting produces an average of 34 FPS. This represents a 46 FPS drop when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Evolve is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This configuration produces an average FPS of 80, which is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth and responsive frame rate suitable for a fast-paced FPS. It allows the game to be played without the constant frame drops and stuttering that plague higher settings.

The alternative is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which yields an average FPS of 62. While this is above 60, the minimum FPS of 53 indicates that there will be noticeable dips during intense scenes. This setting offers a better visual quality than Low but sacrifices some smoothness. If a player prioritizes visual fidelity over maximum frame rate, Medium at 1080p is a viable, if less consistent, option.

All other settings and resolution combinations are not recommended. At 1440p, the best average FPS is 54 (Low), which is below the 60 FPS target and will feel less fluid. At 4K, the best average FPS is 31 (Low), which is a poor experience for an action game. The Ultra settings at any resolution result in average FPS below 35, making them unplayable. The data clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is too weak to handle higher resolutions or quality presets, and users should stick to 1080p Low to get the most playable experience, or 1080p Medium if they can tolerate occasional frame rate dips.