Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded benchmark data for Evolve with this AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination shows a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and quality preset. All figures are average FPS across the test run, as the database did not record separate minimum or maximum frame times for this title.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest raw numbers. The Low preset hits 226 FPS average, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing in any configuration. Medium follows at 205.3 FPS, High at 189.9 FPS, and Ultra at 129.3 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p keeps the average well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra maintaining a 69.3 FPS margin over that cutoff.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high but begin to show the expected scaling cost. Low produces 196.8 FPS, Medium drops to 159.3 FPS, High settles at 125.8 FPS, and Ultra lands at 85.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111.5 FPS, indicating that preset choice has a substantial impact on performance. Every setting at 1440p stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra being the closest to the threshold at a 25.3 FPS cushion.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more varied across presets. Low still manages 116.1 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium comes in at 91.6 FPS, and High at 72.4 FPS. Ultra is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS playable line, averaging 48.5 FPS. That result is 11.5 FPS under the threshold, making Ultra at 4K the single configuration in this dataset that fails to maintain smooth gameplay.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, so variance and frame spikes cannot be assessed. The averages alone, however, give a clear picture: this system is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a moderate preset selection to stay comfortably playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets in the measured data points to the GPU as the dominant performance factor for Evolve at higher settings and resolutions, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Consider the resolution scaling at identical presets. At Low, the average FPS drops from 226 at 1080p to 196.8 at 1440p, a reduction of 29.2 FPS, then to 116.1 at 4K, a further reduction of 80.7 FPS. The steep decline from 1440p to 4K indicates that pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth on the RTX 4070 Ti are increasingly taxed as resolution rises. The GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are the relevant hardware limits here, and the data reflects that constraint.

At Ultra, the scaling is even more pronounced. The averages go from 129.3 FPS at 1080p to 85.3 FPS at 1440p, then down to 48.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result being 37.4% lower than the 1440p Ultra result shows that the heavier preset amplifies the GPU load faster than resolution alone. The RTX 4070 Ti's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 7680 shading units are being pushed hard at 4K Ultra, and the result falls below the playable threshold.

The CPU's role is more visible at 1080p and Low presets, where the GPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 3600 has a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock, with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its single-thread benchmark scores, such as 696 in 3dmark single thread and 892 in Cinebench R20 single core, are moderate by current standards. At 1080p Low, the 226 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough at lower geometric complexity, but the 1440p and 4K results show that the GPU becomes the constraint as resolution and preset load increase.

The practical takeaway is that for this game, the RTX 4070 Ti dictates performance at 4K and at Ultra presets across all resolutions. The Ryzen 5 3600 is sufficient to keep frame rates high at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not the component that drives the difference between playable and unplayable configurations. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains at 4K, while upgrading the CPU would have diminishing returns given the GPU already struggles at the highest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database provide context for how the Ryzen 5 3600 performs relative to other processors. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 3600's 17035 average. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, a 0.2% lower result. The AMD EPYC 7573X also scores 17070, again 0.2% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7742 sits at 16998, 0.2% higher. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Evolve, assuming the GPU remains the same. A system with an Intel Core i5-11400 or an Intel Core i7-1260P would produce essentially the same frame rates in this game, as the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings tested.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar performance clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has an average score of 45152, which is 0.8% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti's 44795. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, 1.6% lower, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, 1.7% higher. These differences are small enough that swapping the RTX 4070 Ti for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical FPS in Evolve. A system with an RTX A6000 would be slightly slower, while an RTX 5090 Mobile or Radeon Pro 5500 XT would be marginally faster, but none of these changes would alter the playability verdict for any resolution or preset in the dataset.

The practical implication is that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is part of a broader cluster of hardware that performs within a few percent of each other. Builders with any of these near-equivalent components should expect the same measured behavior in Evolve, with the GPU alternatives mattering more at 4K and Ultra settings.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? Based on the verdict data, yes, with clear caveats at the highest settings.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 129.3 FPS. That is a comfortable margin of 69.3 FPS over the playable line, making 1080p fully playable at maximum quality with headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, every preset also clears 60 FPS. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 85.3 FPS. This gives a 25.3 FPS margin, which is still solidly playable, though the gap narrows compared to 1080p. For competitive play where higher frame rates matter, dropping to High at 125.8 FPS or Medium at 159.3 FPS would provide additional headroom.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High, Low, and Medium all clear 60 FPS, with High being the best playable setting at 72.4 FPS. That is a 12.4 FPS margin, which is workable but leaves less room for frame time spikes. Ultra falls to 48.5 FPS, which is 11.5 FPS below the threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the data suggests sticking with High or Medium settings to maintain a playable experience.

The summary verdict from the database lists High as the best playable setting at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. The system is fully capable of running Evolve at high refresh rates on lower resolutions and at high quality, while 4K demands a moderate preset compromise.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest recorded average is 226 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K without dropping below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. High averages 72.4 FPS, Medium averages 91.6 FPS, and Low averages 116.1 FPS at 3840x2160. Ultra falls to 48.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which resolution and preset gives the best balance of quality and performance?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 85.3, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 25.3 FPS margin while maintaining the highest quality preset available for that resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Evolve at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the CPU is more relevant, as the 226 FPS average indicates the GPU is not heavily taxed. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU becomes more important, with the average dropping to 129.3 FPS. The scaling between resolutions shows the GPU dominates as resolution and preset load increase.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 664th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

Q: What GPU alternatives would perform similarly to the RTX 4070 Ti in Evolve?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, NVIDIA RTX A6000, and Intel Arc A730M all have average benchmark scores within 1.7% of the RTX 4070 Ti, meaning they would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 664th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 18% of all systems in the database. That ranking reflects the GPU's strength, as the RTX 4070 Ti sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

The performance profile is consistent with the hardware's benchmark positions. The GPU's 44795 average benchmark score and 84th percentile ranking explain why the system handles 1080p and 1440p so comfortably, with all presets clearing 60 FPS at those resolutions. The CPU's 17035 average score and 71st percentile ranking are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 226 FPS result at 1080p Low.

The rank of 664 out of 3700 indicates that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast configuration, it is well above the median for this game. Systems in this range typically deliver smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions, which aligns with the measured data. The only weakness is 4K Ultra, where the combo falls short of the playable threshold, but that is a narrow failure in an otherwise capable setup. For a builder targeting high refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank confirms the combination is well matched to that goal.