Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers playable frame rates in Evolve, but the pairing is markedly GPU-limited at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the combo ranks 1340th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking reflects a CPU that is far more capable than the GPU, a dynamic that becomes increasingly apparent as resolution and graphical load increase.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Arc B580 produces consistently high frame rates across all settings, from 67.8 FPS at Ultra to 151.7 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, performance remains playable, with the High preset delivering 61.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (57.6 FPS) maintains a playable average, while Ultra drops to 25.6 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 37780, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831, -0.1% delta). It trails the Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020, -0.6% delta) and Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028, -0.7% delta) by less than one percent.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, 0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950, 0.3% delta). It is 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, 1.3% delta) but 0.7% behind the desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181, -0.7% delta).

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

A: At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 151.7 FPS to 67.8 FPS. This represents a performance drop of 83.9 FPS, or a 55.3% reduction in average frame rate when maxing out the graphical preset.

Q: Is the 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for Evolve?

A: The Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured frame rates in Evolve, which range from 25.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 151.7 FPS at 1080p Low, indicate that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, as the GPU's compute performance appears to be the primary bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in the database?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc B580 combination ranks 1340th out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 21% of tested configurations, a result that is heavily influenced by the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's top-tier performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary determinant of frame rates in this pairing. Its 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 80 ROPs dictate the pixel throughput, and the measured results show this is the limiting factor at higher settings. The GPU's 2670 MHz base and boost clocks are identical, suggesting a fixed operating point under load. The 12 GB frame buffer is ample, as even at 4K Ultra the game only requires enough memory to sustain 25.6 FPS, which is a compute limitation rather than a capacity issue.

The GPU's architecture, Xe2-HPG on a 5 nm process, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, and its 20 ray tracing cores are present but not heavily utilized in Evolve. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low, the GPU produces 151.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 25.6 FPS. This 83% reduction in frame rate across a 4x increase in pixel count suggests the GPU is fully saturated at higher resolutions. The Arc B580's performance is consistent with its standing in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, is only 0.7% faster on average. This is a mid-range GPU that cannot keep pace with the CPU's potential in Evolve.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience, the data shows several viable options. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 92 FPS, while Medium hits 119 FPS and Low reaches 151.7 FPS. All of these are well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the High preset (61.7 FPS) is the only setting that barely achieves 60 FPS, while Low (105.9 FPS) and Medium (78.4 FPS) offer comfortable headroom. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the Low preset (57.6 FPS) is the closest, with Medium (43.6 FPS) and High (33.7 FPS) falling short.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 (78.4 FPS) is the sweet spot. It offers a significant improvement over High (61.7 FPS) while maintaining a smooth frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset (92 FPS) is recommended for a strong visual experience without sacrificing responsiveness. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p, where it still produces a playable 67.8 FPS. At higher resolutions, Ultra should be avoided due to sub-60 FPS performance (42.8 FPS at 1440p, 25.6 FPS at 4K).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1340th out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the bottom 21% of all configurations. This low ranking is surprising given the CPU's high performance. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780. In contrast, the Arc B580 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 23021. The ranking suggests that the GPU is severely bottlenecking the system in this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals—the Intel Xeon 6353P and Intel Core Ultra 5 225—have nearly identical average scores, with deltas of -0.1%. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, is only 0.7% faster. The bottleneck is the GPU's absolute performance level, not its relative standing. The data indicates that pairing this top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that underperforms in Evolve compared to other tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 151.7 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 105.9 FPS, a 30.2% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 57.6 FPS, a 62.0% reduction from 1080p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is being progressively more saturated as pixel count increases.

The pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. From 1080p Ultra (67.8 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (42.8 FPS) is a 36.9% drop. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (25.6 FPS) is a 62.2% drop. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings—around 30% for 1080p to 1440p and 62% for 1080p to 4K—indicates that the GPU's fillrate and shading capacity are the limiting factors. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the constraint, as it can feed the GPU at all resolutions. The 4K results, where even Low settings cannot reach 60 FPS, clearly show that the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for this game at high pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 151.7 FPS (Low), 119 FPS (Medium), 92 FPS (High), and 67.8 FPS (Ultra). The gap between Low and Ultra is 83.9 FPS, with each step up in settings costing approximately 20-30 FPS. This is a smooth, predictable scaling pattern that suggests the GPU is handling the load progressively.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 105.9 FPS (Low), 78.4 FPS (Medium), 61.7 FPS (High), and 42.8 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Ultra is 63.1 FPS. Notably, the High preset at 1440p (61.7 FPS) is nearly identical to the Ultra preset at 1080p (67.8 FPS), indicating that the GPU is trading resolution for settings headroom.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 57.6 FPS (Low), 43.6 FPS (Medium), 33.7 FPS (High), and 25.6 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Ultra is 32 FPS. The 4K results show a compressed range, with even the lowest settings struggling to maintain 60 FPS. The data shows that the Arc B580 can handle Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not suitable for 4K gaming beyond Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 96 MB shared L3 cache. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 34004 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4800 in single-core. These scores place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780.

Given this CPU's performance, it is not the limiting factor in Evolve. The frame rates are determined by the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. The CPU's 3DMark scores—10081 for 16 threads, 8252 for 8 threads, and 4669 for 4 threads—show strong multi-threaded performance that is more than sufficient for this FPS title. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020, -0.6% delta) and Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028, -0.7% delta), have nearly identical scores, further confirming that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo.

The CPU's 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node indicate an efficient design, but its performance is wasted in this pairing. The data shows that at 1080p Low (151.7 FPS), the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its maximum output. However, at 4K Ultra (25.6 FPS), the CPU is idle waiting for the GPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a top-tier processor, but it is paired with a mid-range GPU that limits the system's overall performance in Evolve.