Evolve

# Can AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER run Evolve?

Yes, this combination handles Evolve decisively at every mainstream resolution. The recorded data shows the system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at all four tested presets in 1080p and 1440p, and at three of four presets in 4K. The only scenario that falls below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 45.2 FPS. For a 2015 FPS title, the RTX 4070 SUPER paired with the Ryzen 5 3600 delivers substantial headroom across the board, with the most demanding playable setting at each resolution being High at 4K (66.4 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (83.3 FPS), and Ultra at 1080p (121.1 FPS).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is High, with a measured average of 66.4 FPS. This leaves a modest margin above the playability threshold. Medium runs at 84 FPS and Low at 109.6 FPS, both comfortably playable, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing the bar. Ultra at this resolution falls short at 45.2 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, the system can push all the way to Ultra while staying well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 83.3 FPS, which is more than 20 FPS of headroom over the threshold. High runs at 118.1 FPS, Medium at 151 FPS, and Low at 196.9 FPS. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra is the clear recommendation at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset is far beyond the 60 FPS line. Ultra averages 121.1 FPS, High reaches 176.5 FPS, Medium hits 206.7 FPS, and Low tops out at 225.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the obvious choice here, delivering high frame rates with maximum settings. The data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves substantial performance in reserve.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors. Its average benchmark score of 17035 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007), the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067), and the AMD EPYC 7742 (16998). The AMD EPYC 7573X (17070) is also within 0.2%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 5 3600's 6-core, 12-thread configuration from the Zen 2 architecture delivers performance that is effectively interchangeable with these rivals for Evolve.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it within 1% of several high-end alternatives. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1%). These differences are minor enough that users with any of these GPUs should expect similar performance in Evolve, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER has the advantage of being a dedicated desktop part with full power delivery.

The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 4070 SUPER is well balanced for this game. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that neither component is a clear bottleneck in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings each, with average frame rates recorded for every configuration. No minimum or maximum frame rates were captured, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 109.6 FPS, Medium 84 FPS, High 66.4 FPS, and Ultra 45.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra representing a 58.7% drop from Low. The gap between High and Ultra is particularly steep at 21.2 FPS, which explains why Ultra misses the 60 FPS target while High clears it.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 196.9 FPS, Medium 151 FPS, High 118.1 FPS, and Ultra 83.3 FPS. This resolution shows a smoother scaling curve, with each preset step reducing frame rates by roughly 30 to 35 FPS. The Ultra preset's 83.3 FPS average is the weakest result at this resolution but still provides a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 225.8 FPS, Medium 206.7 FPS, High 176.5 FPS, and Ultra 121.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 104.7 FPS, indicating that Evolve scales significantly with settings even at 1080p. However, even the lowest result here is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution entirely unrestricted for this hardware.

Resolution scaling is consistent: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 13% to 31% depending on the preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 44% to 47%. The largest resolution penalty occurs at Ultra settings, where 4K performance drops to 37.3% of the 1080p figure.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve with strong results at all tested resolutions, provided the right settings are selected. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 121.1 FPS. Users can enable maximum settings without concern.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All four presets are playable, and Ultra averages 83.3 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the system maintains high frame rates even at maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. High, Medium, and Low all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High averaging 66.4 FPS. Ultra falls short at 45.2 FPS and should be avoided for smooth gameplay. For 4K users, High is the recommended setting, providing a playable experience with only a moderate reduction in visual quality compared to Ultra.

The data shows that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is achievable in 10 of the 12 tested configurations. The single failure point is 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding combination in the test suite. For a game released in 2015, this hardware is more than adequate for modern high-refresh displays at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Evolve. At 1080p, the system achieves very high frame rates, with Low averaging 225.8 FPS and Ultra averaging 121.1 FPS. The fact that Low at 1080p exceeds 200 FPS suggests that the CPU, the Ryzen 5 3600 with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates in lighter scenes. The Ryzen 5 3600's single-thread benchmark score of 696 in 3dMark and 2562 in Passmark indicates solid per-core performance for a game that likely relies on a few primary threads.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. At 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER's workload grows substantially, and frame rates drop accordingly. The transition from 1080p Ultra (121.1 FPS) to 4K Ultra (45.2 FPS) represents a 62.7% reduction, which aligns with the pixel count increase of roughly 4x. This steep scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as expected for a modern graphics card handling a 2015 title.

The setting scaling within each resolution further illustrates the GPU's role. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by 57.7%, while at 1080p the same setting range reduces performance by 46.4%. The larger relative impact at 1440p suggests that the GPU is more heavily taxed as resolution and quality settings both increase. The CPU's role appears consistent across resolutions, as the Ryzen 5 3600's benchmark scores (multi-thread 15045 in Cinebench R23, single-thread 2124) are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking in this title at any tested setting.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the database for Evolve, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 792nd out of 3700 combos. This places the system in the top 21.4% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems in this game.

The rank reflects the GPU's strong 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs, which drives most of the gaming performance. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking is respectable but less influential in this context. The combination's position in the upper quintile of tested systems means that users with this hardware will experience Evolve at frame rates that exceed what most other tested configurations achieve.

The 792nd rank out of 3700 combos is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. It suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance driver in this pairing, and that the Ryzen 5 3600 does not hold it back to a meaningful degree in Evolve. Systems ranked above this combo likely feature faster CPUs, newer architectures, or higher-tier GPUs, but the practical difference in this game is minimal given that the combo already clears 60 FPS at all but one preset.