Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The benchmark data shows a system that is firmly balanced between CPU and GPU capabilities, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. This combination ranks in the 2294th position out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of systems for this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 83 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 56 FPS, a reduction of 27 FPS or approximately 33%. The jump to 4K is even more punishing, with the average falling to 32 FPS, which represents a 61% drop from the 1080p High result.

This scaling behavior strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X has ample processing headroom, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmark scores, but the GPU simply cannot maintain frame rates when pixel count quadruples. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (137 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) is 79 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 53 FPS (92 FPS Low vs. 39 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the spread compresses further to 30 FPS (52 FPS Low vs. 22 FPS Ultra).

The compression of the settings spread at 4K is a classic sign of GPU saturation. When the graphics card is fully utilized, reducing visual quality has diminishing returns because the card is already working near its maximum capacity. At 1080p, however, the GPU has more headroom, so lowering settings from Ultra to Low yields a massive 79 FPS gain, suggesting that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed the GPU quickly enough to take advantage of reduced graphical workloads. The 4K Medium result shows a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, indicating some frame time variance, but the overall trend is consistent: this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lighter settings or less demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 106 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 22 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and indicates that this setting combination is not viable.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X or the Arc B570 the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as frame rates drop significantly when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K. The CPU has sufficient headroom, given its high multi-threaded scores.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if targeting 60 FPS?

A: The only resolution where the system consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all settings is 1920x1080, where even Ultra settings produce an average of 58 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings achieve averages above 60 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations in Evolve?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2294 out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the 20th percentile of systems for this game.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 92 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 39 FPS, a difference of 53 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the defining component in this combo's gaming performance. With a 10 GB GDDR6 memory pool on a 160-bit bus, it delivers a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, which is adequate for a game from 2015 but not exceptional by current standards. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set to 2500 MHz, and it features 2304 shading units alongside 144 texture mapping units and 80 raster output units.

In the context of Evolve, the GPU's compute capabilities are directly reflected in the measured frame rates. The card's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p gaming at high frame rates, as evidenced by the 137 FPS average at Low settings. However, the 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS shows that the card lacks the raw pixel throughput to handle maximum settings at high resolutions. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor when pushing 8.3 million pixels per frame. The GPU's benchmark percentile of 65 indicates it performs better than most graphics cards in general, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% difference in average score) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), which positions it as a mid-range performer that excels at lower resolutions.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, given its 2015 release date and relatively modest texture requirements. The memory clock of 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth to avoid stuttering, as shown by the relatively tight minimum and maximum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-efficient card, but the performance data shows that it cannot overcome the demands of 4K Ultra in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2294 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This places the system in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, which is a notable finding given the individual components' specifications. The CPU is a high-end 12-core processor with a 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The disparity between these percentiles and the final combo rank indicates that the GPU is dragging down the overall performance in this specific game.

The ranking suggests that while the Ryzen 9 5900X is overqualified for this title, the Arc B570's mid-range positioning prevents the system from achieving higher frame rates. The combo's rank is likely influenced by the fact that many other tested systems pair high-end CPUs with more powerful GPUs, which is a common configuration for gaming rigs. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU's average score of 20556 places it within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon R9 M390X and 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, indicating that it performs similarly to those products. However, in Evolve, the actual measured FPS tells a more nuanced story, where the GPU's architectural strengths and weaknesses become apparent under different settings and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 106 FPS average (90 min, 122 max)
• High: 83 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

At 1080p, the system delivers excellent performance across all settings. Even Ultra settings maintain an average above 55 FPS, which is playable for most users. The jump from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant graphical load. The Low setting's 137 FPS average shows that the CPU can push the GPU to high frame rates when graphical demands are minimal.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 92 FPS average
• Medium: 71 FPS average (60 min, 82 max)
• High: 56 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

At 1440p, the system remains viable for most settings. Low and Medium settings produce smooth gameplay, while High sits just below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings drop to 39 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal for a competitive FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 60 FPS suggests that frame pacing is consistent, with no major drops.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 52 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average (34 min, 47 max)
• High: 32 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

At 4K, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Only Low settings exceed 50 FPS, and even that result is below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer. Medium settings dip to 34 FPS minimum, and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at Low settings, and even then, performance is marginal.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with High settings. This configuration produces an average of 83 FPS, which is well above the playability threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The step from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS at 1080p, and the visual improvement in a fast-paced FPS like Evolve is unlikely to justify the performance hit.

For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings are the recommended choice, delivering an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity. High settings at 1440p drop to 56 FPS average, which may be acceptable for less competitive play but risks dropping below 60 FPS during intense action.

At 4K, the data does not support any settings above Low, which produces 52 FPS average. Medium settings at 4K yield only 40 FPS average with a 34 FPS minimum, which is likely to cause noticeable stuttering in a shooter. The 22 FPS Ultra result at 4K is not recommended under any circumstances. Overall, the best balance of visual quality and performance is achieved at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, depending on the user's display resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X plays a supporting role in this combo's Evolve performance, providing more than enough computational power for the game's requirements. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU offers a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its 64 MB of L3 cache and 8,300 million transistors on a 7 nm process node make it a formidable processor, as reflected in its synthetic benchmark scores.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 16262 in multi-core and 1527 in single-core tests, while Geekbench shows 14118 multi-core and 2083 single-core results. These scores indicate that the CPU is capable of handling any game from 2015 with ease, and it is unlikely to be the bottleneck in this system. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end status. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions.

The CPU's 24 threads are more than sufficient for Evolve, which was released in 2015 and likely uses only a handful of cores. The Passmark multi-thread score of 39002 and single-thread score of 3469 further demonstrate the CPU's strength in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. In this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and the data suggests it does so without issue. The fact that 1080p Low settings achieve 137 FPS shows that the CPU can drive the GPU to high frame rates, but the GPU's limitations prevent higher performance at more demanding settings.