Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks near the bottom of the tested database for Evolve, landing at position 2639 out of 2872 combos. This is a pairing where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling, as the integrated-class Arc B370 delivers frame rates that are only playable at 1080p with reduced settings. The data shows a system that can handle Evolve at lower presets, but it will not deliver a high-refresh experience at higher resolutions or quality levels. The CPU, by contrast, is a solid mid-range part with a 73rd percentile standing among all tested processors, but its capabilities are largely untapped in this specific game due to the graphics bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2639 out of 2872 tested configurations places this Intel pairing in the bottom 8.1 percent of all systems measured in the database for Evolve. This is a low standing, driven almost entirely by the GPU’s performance tier. The Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals in raw GPU compute are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000, with deltaPct values ranging from -0.7 to 1.4 percent. These are all legacy or low-end parts, which contextualizes the Arc B370’s position.

On the CPU side, the Core i5-12400F is a much stronger component. Its average benchmark score of 19039 places it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (score 19047, deltaPct 0), Intel Core 3 201E (score 19056, deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i5-1335U (score 18982, deltaPct 0.3), and AMD EPYC 7773X (score 18979, deltaPct 0.3). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 12400F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. The discrepancy between the CPU’s 73rd percentile and the GPU’s 5th percentile explains the low combo rank: the system is only as fast as its weakest link, and in Evolve, that link is the Arc B370.

The measured FPS data reinforces this. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS average, which is the only setting where it crosses the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 62 FPS, and at High, it falls to 49 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields only 34 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo rank is not a reflection of a flawed CPU-GPU match, but rather a case where the GPU’s absolute performance limits the entire system to entry-level results. In the context of Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, the hardware is sufficient for casual play at low settings but far from competitive or high-fidelity.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 300 MHz, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM, no dedicated bus width, and bandwidth that the data lists as system dependent. This means the GPU relies on the host system’s RAM, which is a fundamental limitation for gaming performance. The shading units number 1280, with 40 texture mapping units and 20 render output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. Compute rates are listed as 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The TDP is just 25 W, and the slot width is noted as IGP, with no power connectors required.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows a steep drop as settings increase at every resolution. At 1080p, the average FPS goes from 80 at Low to 62 at Medium, 49 at High, and 34 at Ultra. At 1440p, the same progression yields 54, 42, 33, and 23 FPS. At 4K, the numbers fall to 31, 24, 19, and 13 FPS for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra respectively. The system-shared memory and low 25 W TDP explain why the GPU struggles: it has no dedicated high-bandwidth VRAM, and its compute resources are modest by modern standards. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, with a 5th percentile ranking, confirms that this GPU is designed for basic tasks, not demanding gaming.

The nearest GPU rivals in the database are all older discrete parts—ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, AMD FirePro M2000—with deltas of -0.2, -0.5, -0.7, and 1.4 percent respectively. This places the Arc B370 in the same performance class as mobile GPUs from over a decade ago. For Evolve, the GPU’s boost clock of 2400 MHz is not enough to compensate for the lack of dedicated memory bandwidth. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at every resolution and setting tested, as the FPS numbers scale almost linearly with the reduction in settings rather than showing CPU limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the limiting component. From 1080p to 4K, the average FPS at Low settings drops from 80 to 31, a reduction of 61 percent. At Medium, it drops from 62 to 24, a 61 percent reduction. At High, it drops from 49 to 19, a 61 percent reduction. At Ultra, it drops from 34 to 13, a 62 percent reduction. These consistent percentage drops across all settings suggest that the GPU is being saturated at each resolution, and the frame rate is scaling with the pixel count rather than with any CPU limitation.

The 1440p numbers sit roughly halfway between 1080p and 4K in terms of FPS. At Low, 1440p yields 54 FPS versus 80 at 1080p and 31 at 4K. At Medium, 42 FPS versus 62 and 24. At High, 33 versus 49 and 19. At Ultra, 23 versus 34 and 13. This linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p, and then a sharper drop at 4K. Instead, the data shows near-uniform percentage declines, indicating that the Arc B370’s rendering throughput is the constraint.

The 4K numbers are particularly telling. The highest average FPS at 4K is 31 at Low settings, which is barely playable. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 13, which is a slideshow. The 4K Medium setting does have a minimum FPS of 20 and a maximum of 27, but the average of 24 FPS is still well below acceptable levels for an FPS title. Even at 1440p, the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS is Low at 54 FPS, which is close but still short. The 1080p Medium setting shows a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, with an average of 62 FPS, indicating that the system can hold playable frame rates in that specific configuration. The resolution scaling data makes it clear that for this combo, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are exhausted quickly as pixel count increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which delivers an average FPS of 80. This is the only setting and resolution combination that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for smooth gameplay in an FPS. The 1080p Medium preset achieves 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72, which is also playable but with occasional dips below 60. For players who prioritize frame rate stability, 1080p Low is the safest choice. For those who want slightly better visuals, 1080p Medium is viable, but the data shows the minimum FPS can drop to 53, which may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes.

At 1440p, the Low preset yields 54 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still borderline playable for some. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 42 FPS, and High to 33 FPS. These are not recommended for an FPS game where reaction time matters. The 4K resolution is effectively a non-starter. Even at Low, the 4K average is 31 FPS, which is well below playable standards for Evolve. The Ultra preset at any resolution is the worst choice, with 34 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is not designed for this GPU, and there is no scenario where it provides a good experience.

Given the measured results, the recommendation is to run Evolve at 1080p with the Low preset for the best balance of playability and visual clarity. The Medium preset is a secondary option if the user can tolerate occasional frame dips to the low 50s. The data also shows that the 1080p Medium setting has the only recorded minimum and maximum FPS values (53 and 72), which indicates that it was tested with a frame time capture, unlike the other settings where only averages were reported. This suggests that the Medium preset at 1080p is the most thoroughly characterized configuration, and its average of 62 FPS is acceptable. However, the 80 FPS at Low provides a larger buffer for demanding scenes, making it the superior choice for competitive play.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo in Evolve at 1080p Low settings?

A: The average FPS is 80 at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo across all tested settings and resolutions.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution in Evolve?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 31 at Low settings to 13 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset at 4K has an average of 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27. All 4K results are below playable levels for an FPS game.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F or the Intel Arc B370 the limiting factor in Evolve?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows near-uniform percentage drops (61-62 percent) across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo rank for this system in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2639 out of 2872 tested configurations. This places it in the bottom 8.1 percent of all combos in the database for this game.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1440p with playable frame rates?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 54 FPS average, which is below 60 FPS but may be borderline playable. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, and High to 33 FPS. Only the Low preset at 1440p is arguably playable, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: What are the GPU’s nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B370’s nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, deltaPct -0.2), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4). All are old, low-performance parts, confirming the GPU’s entry-level status.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses an Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 10 nm, and the die size is 163 mm². The CPU does not have integrated graphics, which is relevant because the Arc B370 is a separate, integrated-class GPU. The launch MSRP for this CPU was $174.

Benchmark data shows a strong all-around performer. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 12380, and the single-core score is 1680. In Geekbench, the multicore score is 9472, and single-core is 1964. The PassMark multithread score is 19433, with a single-thread score of 3481. The 3DMark tests show 16-thread at 5895, 8-thread at 4779, 4-thread at 3067, 2-thread at 1699, max-threads at 5912, and single-thread at 909. The average benchmark score across all tests is 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X, all with deltaPct values between -0.1 and 0.3 percent, indicating that the 12400F is competitive with these mid-range parts.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role is secondary. The game’s measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions and settings, as discussed in the resolution scaling section. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for a 2015 FPS title, which typically relies on a few threads for game logic and rendering calls. The single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 1680 score in Cinebench R23 single-core and 909 in 3DMark single-thread, is adequate for the game’s workload. The multi-thread capabilities are also robust, but Evolve does not appear to be a heavily threaded title based on the FPS data, which shows no signs of CPU limitation even at 1080p Low where the CPU would have to feed frames as fast as possible.

The CPU’s memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means the system-shared memory bandwidth for the GPU will vary depending on the platform configuration. However, the FACT PACK does not specify which memory type was used in the measured FPS tests. The CPU’s PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes, but the Arc B370 is an IGP with a bus interface listed as IGP, so it does not use the CPU’s PCIe lanes. The TDP of 65 W is modest, and the multiplier is locked, but this does not affect Evolve performance. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, and upgrading the GPU would yield far more FPS improvement than any CPU change. The 73rd percentile ranking confirms that the 12400F is a capable mid-range processor, but its potential is wasted when paired with a GPU at the 5th percentile.