Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a solid experience in Evolve, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions and presets. The recorded data shows that this pairing is capable of smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires compromises in visual settings. The CPU and GPU both sit in the upper-middle tier of their respective benchmark charts, and their combined performance places them in the 57th percentile of tested combos for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 holds an average benchmark score of 17035, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs tested in the database. The nearest rivals in terms of average score are remarkably close, with the Intel Core i7-1260P at 17007 (0.2% higher) and the AMD EPYC 7742 at 16998 (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% above the Ryzen 5 3600, while the AMD EPYC 7573X reaches 17070, also 0.2% higher. The differences between these four alternatives are negligible, meaning a system builder could expect nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve when swapping between them. The Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, and these specifications align closely with the performance levels of its nearest competitors.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1.0% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). These deltas are all within a narrow band, so users with any of these graphics cards should see very similar frame rates in Evolve at the same settings. The RTX 2070 SUPER is a 12 nm Turing chip with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The performance gap to the nearest rival is at most 1.5%, which translates to a few frames per second in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2121st out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 57th percentile. This means that roughly 57% of all tested hardware combinations score lower, while 43% score higher. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 3600's 71st percentile CPU score and the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile GPU score. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is comfortably above the median, and the measured frame rates confirm that it handles Evolve well at most settings. The combo's position in the database suggests that users with this hardware are getting a consistent experience without major bottlenecks, as the CPU and GPU performance levels are reasonably matched for this title.

The percentileVsAllCpus value of 71 for the CPU and percentileVsAllGpus value of 65 for the GPU indicate that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own peers. This imbalance is minor and does not manifest as a significant constraint in Evolve, as the game's frame rates scale smoothly with both component types across the tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows the highest performance for this combo. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 176.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 135.6 FPS, High settings deliver 108.2 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a strong 73.9 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p are playable, and the drop from Low to Ultra is approximately 102.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom even at the highest quality preset. The minimum and maximum frame rates are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on averages, but the consistency across presets suggests stable performance.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but starts to show the GPU's limits. Low settings yield an average of 120.8 FPS, Medium produces 94.4 FPS, and High reaches 74.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 50.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This means that at 1440p, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with High being the best preset that maintains at least 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of 70.1 FPS, a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p but still significant. The transition from High to Ultra is particularly steep, with a loss of 23.9 FPS, which indicates that the Ultra preset at this resolution demands more from the GPU than the hardware can consistently provide.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly stressed. Low settings produce an average of 70.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 54.8 FPS, High settings fall to 44 FPS, and Ultra settings manage only 27.6 FPS. The only playable setting at 4K is Low, and even then, the average frame rate of 70.1 FPS leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42.5 FPS, and the step from Medium to High results in a 10.8 FPS loss, while the step from High to Ultra costs 16.4 FPS. These numbers show that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are insufficient for high-quality 4K play in Evolve, but the Low preset remains viable for users with 4K displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 73.9 FPS, so yes, it exceeds 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 50.7 FPS, which is below the threshold, and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 27.6 FPS. The 60 FPS target on Ultra is only achievable at 1080p.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The database lists High as the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 74.6 FPS. Medium and Low are also playable, but High offers the highest visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1.0% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% higher, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% higher. These differences are small, so frame rates in Evolve would be nearly identical across these GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The CPU scores in the 71st percentile, while the GPU scores in the 65th percentile. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers, and the measured frame rates show no evidence of a CPU bottleneck, as performance scales consistently with GPU load across resolutions.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate in the database is 176.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the combo has substantial headroom at lower resolutions.

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

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 70.1 FPS. Medium averages 54.8 FPS, High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 27.6 FPS. Users with 4K displays should stick to Low settings for a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Evolve, and the balance shifts with resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not fully taxed, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The difference between Low (176.4 FPS) and Ultra (73.9 FPS) is 102.5 FPS, which shows that the GPU's load increases significantly with preset quality, but even at Ultra, the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough compute headroom. The CPU's role at this resolution is to feed frames quickly, and the Ryzen 5 3600's 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU. The single-thread benchmark score of 696 in 3dmark and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 indicate that the CPU's per-core performance is adequate for a game from 2015.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 120.8 FPS on Low to 50.7 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 70.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at the highest quality setting. The CPU still delivers enough performance, as the frame rates on Low and Medium remain well above 60 FPS, indicating that the processor is not the constraint. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a decrease, for example High drops from 108.2 FPS to 74.6 FPS, which is a 31% reduction, and this is primarily due to the GPU's increased pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rates across all presets are significantly lower, with only Low (70.1 FPS) staying above the playability threshold. The CPU's influence diminishes further, as the GPU's rendering load at 4K overwhelms its capabilities. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42.5 FPS, and the absolute frame rates are low enough that any CPU bottleneck would be masked by the GPU's limitations. In summary, at 1080p the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly, at 1440p the GPU starts to matter more, and at 4K the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the performance ceiling.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 73.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset in the database, and it stays above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The next lower preset, High, averages 108.2 FPS, but Ultra is recommended because it provides the full experience while maintaining playability.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 74.6 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 50.7 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so High is the optimal choice for balancing visual fidelity and frame rate. Medium averages 94.4 FPS and Low averages 120.8 FPS, but they do not offer the same visual quality as High.

For 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 70.1 FPS. Medium falls to 54.8 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 27.6 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. Users with 4K displays must accept Low settings to achieve a smooth experience, and even then, the average frame rate is close to the threshold, so demanding scenes may cause dips. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for those willing to lower quality significantly.