Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 sits at rank 2294 out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve. This places the configuration in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning a substantial portion of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The combo lands in the 20th percentile region of all tested configurations, which is a sobering starting point for analysis.

This ranking is not surprising given the measured results. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces only 22 FPS average, which is below playable thresholds for a competitive FPS. Even at 1080p Low, where the pairing achieves its best result of 137 FPS, the ranking is dragged down by the heavy resolutions. The data shows a configuration that is capable at lower settings and resolutions but falls apart when graphical demands increase.

The CPU itself is a strong performer in general benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 27799 and a percentile ranking of 79 among all CPUs. However, the GPU holds a percentile ranking of just 65 among all GPUs. The bottleneck in this pairing is clearly the graphics card, and the combo ranking reflects that imbalance. The i5-12600KF has the headroom to push far more frames than the Arc B570 can deliver in Evolve.

When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is not optimized for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming in this specific title. It is more suited to 1440p gaming at medium settings, where the measured 71 FPS average is respectable. The rank of 2294 out of 2872 tells a story of a mid-range GPU holding back a capable CPU in a game that is now nearly a decade old.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip, designated BMG-G21, contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, with memory running at 2375 MHz or 19 Gbps effective. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Evolve, the GPU's memory configuration plays a significant role in the measured results. The 10 GB capacity is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions, but the 160-bit bus width limits bandwidth. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the demands on memory bandwidth increase substantially. The data shows a 32 FPS average at 4K High versus 56 FPS at 1440p High, a drop that correlates with the GPU's bandwidth limitations.

The Arc B570's compute capabilities are modest by modern standards. The 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are the specifications that matter most for Evolve's rendering workload. The game's particle effects and environmental detail at higher presets stress these units, and the measured FPS drops reflect that stress.

The GPU's 18 ray tracing cores are present but not relevant for Evolve, which does not utilize ray tracing in its rendering pipeline. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support with feature level 12_2 ensures compatibility with the game's DX12 path, but the passmark DirectX 12 score of 72 indicates relatively weak DX12 performance compared to other APIs. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 is notably higher, suggesting the card may perform differently depending on API selection.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a delta of 0.1% and the Intel Arc A750 with a delta of -0.1%. The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is effectively tied with these competitors. For Evolve, this means the card should perform similarly to an RTX 3070 Mobile or Arc A750, though the measured FPS in this specific title are the definitive data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 137 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 92 FPS, a reduction of 45 FPS or approximately 33%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 52 FPS, another 40 FPS drop from 1440p. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a total reduction of 85 FPS, or roughly 62% of the 1080p performance.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. The 1080p Medium average of 106 FPS drops to 71 FPS at 1440p Medium and then to 40 FPS at 4K Medium. The percentage drops are consistent: 33% from 1080p to 1440p and 44% from 1440p to 4K. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming increasingly bandwidth-limited as resolution increases.

High settings show a similar trend with 83 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset produces the lowest numbers across the board: 58 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 36 FPS, which is the smallest absolute drop but represents a 62% reduction in performance.

These scaling patterns indicate that the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz are more than sufficient to feed the GPU even at 1080p Low where the 137 FPS result is achieved. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain constant. Instead, the large FPS drops with increasing resolution point squarely at the GPU's pixel processing and memory bandwidth limitations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for the optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 137 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. However, the Medium preset at 106 FPS still provides a smooth experience while offering improved visual quality. The measured minimum FPS of 90 at 1080p Medium suggests good frame pacing with no severe drops. High settings at 1080p yield 83 FPS, which is still playable but begins to sacrifice the high-refresh-rate advantage.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. The 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS provides a consistent experience that meets the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. High settings at 1440p produce 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering on standard refresh rate monitors. Low settings at 1440p deliver 92 FPS but require significant visual compromises.

At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset at 52 FPS is the closest, but it requires dropping the game to its lowest visual quality. Medium at 4K produces 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS, which is borderline playable but not recommended for a competitive FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall to 32 FPS and 22 FPS respectively, which are below acceptable thresholds for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1080p Medium, where the 106 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum provides a balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. For 1440p users, Medium is the only preset that maintains 60 FPS. For 4K, the recommendation is to either drop to Low or reduce the resolution, as no preset provides a comfortable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 106 FPS average, 90 FPS minimum, 122 FPS maximum
• High: 83 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 92 FPS average
• Medium: 71 FPS average, 60 FPS minimum, 82 FPS maximum
• High: 56 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 52 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average, 34 FPS minimum, 47 FPS maximum
• High: 32 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

The 1080p results show a healthy spread from 137 FPS at Low to 58 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset provides the only measured minimum and maximum values at this resolution, with a 90 FPS minimum that indicates the combo can maintain playable frame rates even during intense scenes. The 122 FPS maximum shows there is headroom above the average.

At 1440p, the spread narrows. Low delivers 92 FPS while Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The Medium preset's 60 FPS minimum is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, meaning there will be moments where the frame rate dips below 60. The 82 FPS maximum at Medium shows that less demanding scenes can push higher.

The 4K results are uniformly low. The 52 FPS at Low is the only preset above 40 FPS. Medium's 34 FPS minimum is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, indicating significant frame drops during heavy action. The 47 FPS maximum at Medium shows the combo cannot sustain even 50 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS across multiple settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 106 FPS with a 90 FPS minimum, providing the best balance of performance and visual quality.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: No preset at 4K achieves 60 FPS. The highest result is 52 FPS at Low settings, with Medium dropping to 40 FPS and Ultra falling to 22 FPS. 4K gaming is not viable with this pairing for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The deltas range from -0.5% to 0.4%, indicating near-identical general performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The CPU has a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 65th percentile. The FPS drops of 62% from 1080p to 4K indicate the GPU cannot keep up with increasing pixel counts.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 1440p produce a 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum. This is the only 1440p preset that maintains 60 FPS. High settings fall to 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in the database?

A: The combo ranks 2294 out of 2872 tested configurations for Evolve. This places it in the lower 20% of all tested combos, reflecting the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for gaming workloads.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The i5-12600KF's single-threaded performance, measured at 1016 in 3DMark single-thread and 3302 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is more than sufficient for this task. The 137 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and Geekbench multicore score of 12137 indicate the processor can handle Evolve's background tasks without contention. The game's AI and physics systems can utilize multiple threads, and the 16 threads provide ample parallelism.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE with a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a delta of -0.3%. The i5-12600KF's average benchmark score of 27799 is effectively tied with these processors, meaning any performance differences in Evolve would be negligible.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility for system builders. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the Arc B570 can communicate at full bandwidth, though the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is not the weak link in this configuration.

The data shows that the i5-12600KF has significant headroom in Evolve. Even at 1080p Low with 137 FPS, the CPU is likely not saturated. If paired with a more powerful GPU, this CPU could deliver substantially higher frame rates in this title. The bottleneck in this combo is unambiguously the Arc B570's rendering and memory bandwidth limitations.