Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D shows a configuration capable of far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested setting and resolution. The database includes average frame rates for all settings, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset across each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. The Low preset delivers an average of 195 FPS, while the High preset records 163 FPS. The Medium preset averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting, still produces an average of 142 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 53 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 171 FPS, and the High preset comes in at 143 FPS. The Medium preset averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 114 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 57 FPS, slightly larger than at 1080p, which points to the increased pixel count beginning to exert more influence on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 142 FPS, while the High preset records 94 FPS. The Medium preset averages 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 65 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77 FPS, the largest of the three resolutions tested. This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K is where the GPU workload becomes significant, though the average still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

The minimum and maximum values for the Medium preset provide useful context. At 1080p, the minimum of 151 FPS and maximum of 205 FPS show a range of 54 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows slightly to 46 FPS, from 133 to 179. At 4K, the range tightens further to 36 FPS, from 102 to 138. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame pacing, likely due to the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck and the CPU having less influence on frame time variance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the threshold, so the best setting is Ultra, which averages 142 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS floor, meaning users could enable additional features or expect stable performance during intense gameplay sequences.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best setting, averaging 114 FPS. The margin above 60 FPS is still ample at 54 FPS, suggesting that even the most demanding visual configuration at this resolution will not approach the playability limit.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the tightest margin across all resolutions and settings. The High preset at 4K averages 94 FPS, offering a more comfortable buffer if the user prefers not to run at the absolute maximum settings. The Medium preset at 4K averages 120 FPS, and the Low preset averages 142 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings at all three resolutions are playable. The best settings per resolution are Ultra at 1080p with 142 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with 114 FPS, and Ultra at 4K with 65 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement that falls below 100 FPS, and it remains the only one below 94 FPS. For users prioritizing frame rate stability over visual fidelity, the High preset at 4K would provide a 29 FPS improvement over Ultra while still delivering high-quality visuals.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in the database provide context for how other hardware would behave in this configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitors are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1.2% lower. These deltas are all within roughly one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU side shows a similar pattern. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. The nearest rival deltas are slightly larger on the GPU side, but still within a narrow band around two percent. A system with any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 2600 would produce nearly identical performance in Evolve, with differences well below the margin that would be perceptible in average frame rate.

The implication is that the measured results for this combo are representative of a broader set of hardware combinations. Users with a Ryzen 5 2600 and one of the listed rival GPUs should expect similar FPS figures at each resolution and preset. Conversely, users with an RTX 5090 D and one of the rival CPUs would also land in the same performance neighborhood. The tight clustering of benchmark scores across both components means that the observed 4K Ultra average of 65 FPS would likely shift by only a frame or two with any of these alternatives.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Evolve at or above 60 FPS at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS, which is comfortable for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 114 FPS, still well above the playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS floor with a modest margin.

The playable settings list for each resolution confirms that all presets are viable. There is no resolution in the database where any preset falls below 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 65 FPS at 4K Ultra, and even that setting provides a buffer of 5 FPS above the threshold. The Medium preset at 4K includes a minimum of 102 FPS, which is the lowest minimum recorded across all resolutions, and it still sits far above the playability line.

For users who want maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding option that remains playable. For users who prefer a safety margin, the High preset at 4K averages 94 FPS, and the Medium preset at 4K averages 120 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset provides such high average frame rates that no compromise is necessary. This configuration is not merely playable; it exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by at least 5 FPS at the worst case and by over 80 FPS at the best case.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Evolve. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 195 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS. The difference of 53 FPS indicates that the GPU is handling the increased visual workload of the Ultra preset, but the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a high rate throughout. The fact that even the Low preset at 1080p tops out near 200 FPS suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 171 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 114 FPS. The difference between presets grows to 57 FPS. Comparing the Low preset across resolutions, 1080p Low at 195 FPS versus 1440p Low at 171 FPS shows a 24 FPS drop from the additional pixels. This indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more work, but the CPU still has headroom.

At 4K, the Low preset averages 142 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS. The 77 FPS difference between presets is the largest. The Low preset at 4K drops 29 FPS from the 1440p Low result, and the Ultra preset at 4K drops 49 FPS from the 1440p Ultra result. This pattern shows the GPU becoming progressively more dominant as resolution increases. The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough that CPU-bound scenarios would be more likely, but the data shows no evidence of the CPU bottlenecking even at the lowest settings.

The narrowing frame time range on the Medium preset as resolution increases also supports this interpretation. At 1080p, the range from minimum to maximum is 54 FPS, at 1440p it is 46 FPS, and at 4K it is 36 FPS. Higher resolutions produce more consistent frame pacing because the GPU workload smooths out CPU-side variations. The Ryzen 5 2600 with 6 cores and 12 threads is sufficient to keep the RTX 5090 D fed at every tested resolution, and the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance as resolution scales upward.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 609th out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places it in the top 16.5% of all recorded combos, which is a strong showing given that the CPU is a 2018 release while the GPU is a 2025 release. The ranking reflects the fact that Evolve benefits heavily from GPU performance, and the RTX 5090 D carries the combo to a high position despite the older CPU.

The CPU alone sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combo ranking of 609 out of 3700 is consistent with a system where the GPU is the stronger component. The gap between the CPU percentile and GPU percentile suggests that pairing this CPU with a less powerful GPU would result in a significantly lower combo ranking, while pairing this GPU with a stronger CPU would likely push the combo into the top 500 or beyond.

The rank of 609 also implies that there are 608 tested combos that perform better in Evolve, but the absolute performance numbers show that this combo is far from marginal. The 4K Ultra average of 65 FPS and the 1080p Ultra average of 142 FPS are both strong results. The ranking is a relative measure, and the high absolute FPS figures indicate that the combo is well suited to this game even if other hardware combinations achieve higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting at 1440p, averaging 114 FPS. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 195 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS, a difference of 53 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 has a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, with an average of 120 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, while the RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher.

Q: What rank does this combo hold among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 609th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16.5% of all recorded systems.