Evolve

This combo, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, ranks 582nd out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. That places it in the top 16% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong pairing for this title. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, showing that the graphics card is the more dominant component in this pairing. The recorded data shows that this system is capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the most demanding settings at 4K require some adjustment.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 582 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This is a strong showing, placing the system in the upper tier of configurations for this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 3600 and the RTX 4080, where the GPU's high performance ceiling is not fully bottlenecked by the CPU in this particular title.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 17035 places it near several close competitors, including the Intel Core i7-1260P (0.2% faster), the AMD EPYC 7742 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i5-11400 (0.2% slower), and the AMD EPYC 7573X (0.2% slower). These near-identical scores indicate that the Ryzen 5 3600 provides a consistent level of processing power that is well-matched for Evolve's engine. The GPU, with an average score of 54247, sits very close to the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% faster) and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% slower), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% slower). This suggests the RTX 4080 is a top-tier performer that will handle the graphical demands of Evolve with substantial headroom.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows playable frame rates at 3840x2160 with High settings (78 FPS average), Medium settings (99 FPS average), and Low settings (128 FPS average). Ultra settings dip below the 60 FPS playable threshold at 54 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the system can run Ultra settings with an average of 95 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17035. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1260P, scores 17007 (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998 (0.2% lower). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 (0.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). The RTX 4080 is essentially on par with these alternatives.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the stronger component relative to the CPU. The GPU sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 71st percentile. The GPU's performance is likely the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 84 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This indicates the system maintains smooth performance even during demanding scenes at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 141 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity at Full HD with a substantial frame rate buffer.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, delivering an average of 95 FPS. This provides a high-quality experience at QHD with excellent performance headroom.

For 3840x2160, High settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 78 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution fall short at 54 FPS average, so High is the recommended maximum for 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If this exact CPU and GPU pairing is unavailable, the database shows several close alternatives that would behave similarly. For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-1260P and the AMD EPYC 7742 are nearly identical in performance, with scores within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600. The Intel Core i5-11400 and the AMD EPYC 7573X are also within 0.2% on the other side. Any of these processors would yield comparable frame rates in Evolve.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match, with a score just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and the AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% faster, respectively. These differences are small enough that the gaming experience would be virtually indistinguishable across these cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 224 FPS, Medium averages 204 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS, High averages 187 FPS, and Ultra averages 141 FPS. All presets remain well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 196 FPS, Medium averages 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS, High averages 137 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS at Medium (148) shows consistent performance even in heavy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that this PC can run Evolve with excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, and with good performance at 4K with adjusted settings. At 1920x1080, all presets including Ultra clear the 60 FPS threshold with ease, with the lowest average being 141 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 95 FPS average, providing a fully playable experience with maximum visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the system can run High settings at 78 FPS average, Medium at 99 FPS average, and Low at 128 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS average is the only configuration that fails to reach the playable threshold of 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, the best choice is High settings, which offers a strong balance of visual fidelity and smooth performance. Overall, this system is more than capable of running Evolve at high frame rates in most scenarios, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset requiring a reduction in settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the gap between the lowest and highest average FPS is significant: Low settings produce 224 FPS, while Ultra produces 141 FPS. This 83 FPS spread indicates that the GPU is doing the majority of the work, as the CPU is able to feed frames quickly enough to allow the graphics card to become the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly: Low averages 196 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS, a difference of 101 FPS. The GPU continues to be the primary driver of performance, but the CPU's role becomes more apparent as the resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the spread between presets is the largest: Low averages 128 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS, a difference of 74 FPS. The GPU is clearly the dominant component at 4K, as the rendering load increases substantially. The CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU at higher resolutions, as the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the RTX 4080 is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 3600 provides sufficient processing power to avoid holding the system back at lower resolutions.