Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H paired with the AMD Radeon 890M is a combination that lands in the lower quartile of tested systems for Evolve. With a combo rank of 3488 out of 3700 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the bottom 6% of the database. This rank reflects a system that is fundamentally constrained by its graphics capability for this particular title, a conclusion supported by the FPS data across all resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate that the integrated Radeon 890M is the primary bottleneck, preventing the otherwise capable Core Ultra X7 368H processor from delivering a high-refresh-rate experience. While the CPU demonstrates strong synthetic performance, the measured frame rates in Evolve tell a story of a system built for productivity or light gaming, not for demanding FPS titles at high fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and AMD Radeon 890M achieves a rank of 3488 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the 94th percentile from the bottom, indicating that the vast majority of tested hardware configurations will outperform it. This low ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's potential, as its average benchmark score of 40518 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Instead, the data points to the AMD Radeon 890M as the limiting factor. The GPU's performance is below average, with a percentile rank of 45 against all GPUsaving tested. The delta between this combo's rank and the potential implied by the CPU's own standing suggests a significant performance ceiling imposed by the graphics solution. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core 7 253PE with a deltaPct of -0.1 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with a deltaPct of 0.2, show that the processor is performing as expected relative to its peers. The bottleneck is clearly not the processor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is modest, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 590 and a Passmark G3D score of 8076. These figures place the GPU in the 45th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9210. In Evolve, this translates directly to the observed frame rates. The GPU's memory bandwidth is system dependent, which means performance is tied to the system's LPDDR5X memory configuration. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution and settings increase, the GPU's fill rate and shading power are overwhelmed. At 1080p Low settings, the GPU manages 79 FPS, but this drops to 48 FPS at High and 33 FPS at Ultra. This scaling indicates that the 890M's compute resources are barely sufficient for even 1080p gaming at lower presets, and it lacks the headroom for higher resolutions or more demanding settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is found at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 79 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a consistently playable frame rate for a fast-paced FPS. Moving to Medium settings at 1080p drops the average to 61 FPS, which is still playable but shows a 23% performance hit. At High settings, the average falls to 48 FPS, which may feel less fluid in combat scenarios. For users prioritizing a smooth experience, 1080p Low is the clear choice. At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more precarious. The Low preset produces an average of 53 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. However, Medium and High settings at this resolution drop to 41 FPS and 32 FPS respectively, which are borderline for a competitive shooter. At 4K, all settings are effectively unplayable, with averages ranging from 18 FPS at High to 13 FPS at Ultra. The data suggests that 1080p is the intended resolution for this hardware, with Low settings being the only preset that delivers a high frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy based on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 79 FPS on Low, 61 FPS on Medium, 48 FPS on High, and 33 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, indicating some frame time variance. At 2560x1440, the averages are 53 FPS on Low, 41 FPS on Medium, 32 FPS on High, and 22 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 30 FPS on Low, 23 FPS on Medium, 18 FPS on High, and 13 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that the Radeon 890M is unable to sustain 60 FPS at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p, only the Low preset clears that threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 58% reduction in average FPS, from 79 to 33, highlighting the GPU's limited shading power.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Evolve at 60 FPS?*

A: The data shows that this combo only achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher at 1920x1080 with Low settings (79 FPS). At Medium settings, the average drops to 61 FPS, which is just above the thresholdhol. At any other resolution or higher settings, the average FPS falls below 60.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Vega 8, has a score of 9221, showing a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the 890M is essentially on par. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 has a score of 9273, a deltaPct of -0.7, indicating the 890M is slightly slower.

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Evolve with this hardware?*

A: According to the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that provides a playable experience. At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 53 on Low settings, and at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 30, which are not suitable for a competitive FPS.

Q: Does the CPU performance become a limiting factor in this game?

A: No, the benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has an average benchmark score of 40518 and ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The FPS data shows a clear GPU limitation, as performance scales with resolution and settings in a way that points to graphics load.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K on the High preset?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 High is 48. At 2560x1440 High, it drops to 32, a 33% reduction. At 3840x2160 High, the average is 18 FPS, a 63% reduction from 1440p and a 62% reduction from 1080p.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 890M a discrete or integrated GPU?

A: It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a slot width of "IGP". It is part of the Strix Point mobile platform and has a TDP of 15 W. Its memory is system shared, meaning it uses the system's main memory.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Its synthetic performance is robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28221 and a single-core score of 3984. These figures place the CPU in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40518. In Evolve, however, the CPU's role is secondary. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU is most likely to be a factor, the system achieves 79 FPS. This is below the CPU's potential, indicating that the Radeon 890M is holding back the processor. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core 7 253PE and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, have nearly identical average scores, showing that the 368H is performing as expected. The data suggests that the processor is not a limiting factor in this game; the GPU is.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly illustrates the GPU bottleneck. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 79 to 53, a 33% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on Low, the average drops from 53 to 30, a 43% reduction. This trend is consistent across all settings. On the High preset, the averages are 48 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 33% and 44% respectively. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the frame rate is inversely proportional to the number of pixels rendered. A CPU-bound system would show a much smaller FPS drop as resolution increases, because the CPU's load remains constant while the GPU's load increases. The data here shows a steep decline, confirming that the AMD Radeon 890M is the limiting component. The system is not equipped to handle the pixel throughput required for 1440p or 4K gaming in Evolve, and even at 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint.