Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a playable experience in Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but only at Low settings for 4K. The recorded data shows a clear resolution scaling pattern, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 80 FPS average. At 1440p, High, Medium, and Low all stay above 60 FPS, with High averaging 77 FPS. At 4K, only Low reaches 72 FPS; Medium drops to 56 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS. This analysis uses the measured FPS data from the database, along with the CPU and GPU benchmark scores and their nearest rivals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average of 190 FPS on Low, 147 FPS on Medium, 115 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset also records a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, indicating a stable frame delivery. At 2560x1440, the averages are 127 FPS on Low, 99 FPS on Medium, 77 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 72 FPS on Low, 56 FPS on Medium, 44 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K records a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. These numbers show a consistent step-down as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions. For example, at 1080p, Ultra is 58% slower than Low (80 vs 190 FPS), while at 4K, Ultra is 57% slower than Low (31 vs 72 FPS). The min/max data for Medium presets reveals that even when the average is above 60 FPS, the minimum can dip below that threshold at 4K (48 FPS), but stays above 60 at 1440p (84 FPS) and 1080p (125 FPS).

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 provides context for their respective roles in Evolve. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (avg 21440, 0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-11900H (avg 21367, 0.5% higher), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (avg 21635, 0.7% lower), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (avg 21223, 1.2% higher). The GPU has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg 17666, 0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M (avg 17588, 0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (avg 17551, 0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (avg 17509, 0.7% lower). These scores suggest the CPU is a mid-range performer, while the GPU sits slightly above average.

In Evolve, the FPS scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 190 FPS on Low, but at 4K, the same preset yields only 72 FPS, a 62% reduction. This drop is far larger than the 33% reduction seen from 1080p to 1440p on Low (190 to 127 FPS). The pattern holds across all presets: the 1080p to 1440p drop averages about 33% (e.g., High from 115 to 77 FPS, a 33% drop), while the 1440p to 4K drop averages about 44% (e.g., High from 77 to 44 FPS, a 43% drop). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor, while at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance and the game's engine overhead are more relevant. The CPU's single-core score of 157.3 in Cinebench R15 and 1154 in Geekbench single-core are modest, but they are sufficient to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset, which likely demands more memory and bandwidth, pushes the combo below 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database's verdictByResolution identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 80 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 77 FPS. Medium also stays above 60 FPS at 99 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still maintaining a playable frame rate. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, with an average of 72 FPS. Medium falls to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so Low is the only playable option at 4K. These recommendations are based on the measured averages; the min/max data for Medium presets shows that even at 1440p, the minimum of 84 FPS is well above 60, while at 4K, the minimum of 48 FPS confirms that Medium is not playable.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all clear 60 FPS, with High at 77 FPS being the best visual option. At 3840x2160, only Low reaches 72 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms these results: 1080p has four playable settings, 1440p has three, and 4K has one. For a smooth experience, players should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. At 4K, they must accept Low settings or reduce the resolution. The combo's rank of 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations indicates it is in the middle of the pack for this game, which aligns with the mixed results across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra, with an average of 80 FPS, is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings?

A: Yes, High averages 77 FPS at 1440p, and the minimum for Medium (84 FPS) also stays above 60, but High is the best playable preset.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K?

A: Only on Low settings, which averages 72 FPS. Medium drops to 56 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M (17588), 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 is in the 75th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, scores 21440, a 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The minimum is 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating stable performance at that preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested combinations for Evolve, the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 combo ranks 2003 out of 3700. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested combos (calculated as 2003/3700, though the exact percentile is not provided). The rank reflects the combo's ability to handle the game at 1080p and 1440p, but its limitations at 4K keep it from the top tier. The CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile scores suggest that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which is consistent with the FPS scaling: the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. Compared to the nearest rivals, the CPU is within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 9454 and 0.7% of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, while the GPU is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460. These small deltas indicate that the combo's performance is closely matched to a cluster of mid-range hardware, and its rank of 2003 reflects a solid, but not exceptional, standing for Evolve.