Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 994 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. That places this pairing in roughly the top 27% of all recorded CPU-GPU combos for this title, a solid position that reflects a strong GPU carrying a mid-generation CPU. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 2600 lands at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The gap between those two percentile figures hints at a mild CPU bottleneck in certain scenarios, but the overall combo ranking suggests the system still lands well inside playable territory across most settings.

What is striking is how the GPU’s raw muscle dominates the ranking. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 43223 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262), and just 0.2% behind the Quadro M6000 (43301). The RTX 4090 Mobile is only 1% faster on average. That means the 4070 SUPER is punching far above its placement in the stack, nearly matching mobile flagship silicon. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5 2600’s average benchmark score of 21484 puts it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440) and 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367), which are both newer or higher-tier parts. This CPU is older but still competitive in synthetic averages, though its single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 2239) lags behind what modern games often demand.

The combo rank itself is the headline: 994 out of 3700 is a strong result for a pairing that mixes a 2018-era six-core processor with a 2024-era graphics card. The database shows this combination outranks roughly 73% of all tested combos in Evolve, which is impressive given the CPU’s age. However, the rank also reveals that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the CPU’s older architecture (Zen+, 12nm process) may cap performance in CPU-bound moments.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions makes the division of labor clear. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the jump from Low to Ultra settings only drops average FPS from 195 to 123, a 37% reduction. That relatively modest drop suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p; the CPU is likely holding back the higher preset ceilings. At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 171 FPS, but Ultra still manages 82 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 3840x2160, the scaling is steeper: Low hits 111 FPS, Medium drops to 86 FPS, High falls to 68 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 47 FPS. That 4K curve shows the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck as pixel count rises, with the CPU’s role shrinking.

The resolution scaling tells a consistent story. From 1080p Low (195 FPS) to 1440p Low (171 FPS), the drop is 12%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (111 FPS), the drop is 35%. Those percentages indicate that at lower resolutions, the CPU is doing more work relative to the GPU, while at 4K the GPU’s fill-rate limits dominate. The Ryzen 5 2600’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER at 1080p, but the GPU’s massive compute advantage (35.48 TFLOPS FP32) only becomes fully utilized when the resolution climbs.

Preset scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, the gap between Medium (178 FPS) and Ultra (123 FPS) is 31%, which is moderate. At 1440p, Medium (152 FPS) to Ultra (82 FPS) is a 46% drop, showing the GPU straining more. At 4K, Medium (86 FPS) to Ultra (47 FPS) is a 45% drop, but the absolute numbers are already near or below the 60 FPS threshold. The data implies that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p High and below, while the GPU becomes the exclusive bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The sweet spot is 1440p, where both components are exercised enough to keep frame rates high without either becoming a hard wall.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 123 FPS. This is a comfortable margin, leaving nearly 50% headroom above the playable threshold. The database shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the system has plenty of spare capacity, which suggests the CPU is not preventing high refresh-rate gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, delivering 82 FPS on average. That is 22 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so the system can handle maxed-out visuals at this resolution without dipping below playable levels. The margin is thinner than at 1080p, but still healthy.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra drops to 47 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so it is not recommended. The best playable preset at 4K is High, with an average of 68 FPS. That is 8 FPS above the threshold, a modest but real buffer. Medium also clears 60 FPS at 86 FPS, and Low hits 111 FPS, so there are multiple viable options at 4K, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

The verdict data confirms these choices: at 1080p and 1440p, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra being the optimal choice for visual quality. At 4K, only Low, Medium, and High are playable, with High being the best visual option that still maintains 60 FPS or above.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600’s average benchmark score of 21484 is nearly identical to three other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, a delta of just 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% slower. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% slower. The only rival that beats the Ryzen 5 2600 is the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, which scores 21635, a 0.7% advantage. These deltas are all within noise, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU. The practical takeaway is that the Ryzen 5 2600 is not a weak link in this combo; swapping to any of these near-equal parts would not change the measured FPS meaningfully.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s average score of 43223 is matched by three NVIDIA Quadro and mobile parts. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, just 0.1% higher. The RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% higher. The RTX 4090 Mobile is the only rival with a notable gap, scoring 43667, which is 1% higher. These differences are negligible for gaming performance, so any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical results in Evolve. The database suggests that the 4070 SUPER is effectively tied with these alternatives, meaning users with a Quadro M6000 or RTX 5050 Mobile would see the same frame rates at the same settings.

The pattern across both CPU and GPU rivals is that this combo sits in a dense cluster of similar-performing hardware. There is no dramatic performance cliff nearby, so the system’s behavior in Evolve is representative of a broad range of mid-to-high-end components from the last several years.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a clear progression. Low settings average 195 FPS, with no min or max recorded. Medium averages 178 FPS, with a minimum of 151 and a maximum of 205. High averages 163 FPS, with no min or max. Ultra averages 123 FPS, with no min or max. The spread from Low to Ultra is 72 FPS, which is a 37% reduction. The Medium preset’s min of 151 FPS is still far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even the lowest dips remain highly playable.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 171 FPS. Medium averages 152 FPS, with a minimum of 129 and a maximum of 174. High averages 119 FPS. Ultra averages 82 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 89 FPS, a 52% reduction. The Medium minimum of 129 FPS is still more than double the playable threshold, while Ultra’s 82 FPS average leaves a 22 FPS buffer.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 111 FPS. Medium averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 99. High averages 68 FPS. Ultra averages 47 FPS. The decline from Low to Ultra is 64 FPS, a 58% reduction. The Medium minimum of 73 FPS is above 60 FPS, but the High preset’s average of 68 FPS means dips could approach the threshold in demanding scenes. Ultra is the only preset that clearly falls below playable, with its 47 FPS average.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested resolutions, as no memory-related stutters or crashes appear in the min FPS values. The highest min FPS recorded is 205 at 1080p Medium, and the lowest min is 73 at 4K Medium, both of which are healthy.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and it can do so with high visual quality at most resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four presets, with Ultra averaging 123 FPS. That is a definitive yes for 1080p gaming, even at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 82 FPS, so the system handles 1440p at maxed settings with room to spare. At 3840x2160, the system falls short only at the Ultra preset, which averages 47 FPS. The best playable 4K option is High, which averages 68 FPS, a solid but not overwhelming margin.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at Ultra, while 4K requires dropping to High for a stable 60 FPS experience. The database’s playable threshold of 60 FPS is met or exceeded in every resolution except 4K Ultra. The Ryzen 5 2600’s older architecture does not prevent high frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU still dominates. In fact, the CPU’s 75th percentile standing among all CPUs means it is above average, and the measured FPS at 1080p Low (195 FPS) suggests the GPU is never fully idle.

The only caveat is 4K Ultra, where the 47 FPS average falls 22% short of the threshold. For users who insist on maximum settings at 4K, this combo would need a GPU upgrade or a reduction to High settings. But for the vast majority of use cases, this system delivers a smooth, high-frame-rate experience across all tested resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 123, which is 63 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1080p are playable, with Low averaging 195 FPS, Medium averaging 178 FPS, and High averaging 163 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K is High, with an average of 68 FPS. Ultra falls below playable at 47 FPS, while Medium (86 FPS) and Low (111 FPS) also clear the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in this context?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. This is a negligible difference, so the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data shows a 37% FPS drop from 1080p Low (195 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (123 FPS), which is moderate. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 21484 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, so the Ryzen 5 2600 is not a significant weak link at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for this combo?

A: The only presets with recorded minimum FPS values are Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 151 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 129 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 73 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairs in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 994 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 27% of all recorded pairings. This is a strong result, with the GPU’s 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs being the primary driver of the high rank.