Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D show a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The recorded data includes average FPS for all settings, with minimum and maximum values captured only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 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 163 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 61 FPS, which indicates that the graphics card has ample headroom even when visual quality settings are pushed to their maximum.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales downward as expected. Low averages 196 FPS, Medium averages 179 FPS with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS, High averages 164 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 82 FPS, showing a wider spread than at 1080p as the GPU takes on more work per frame.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution tested, the system still maintains high frame rates. Low averages 154 FPS, Medium averages 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra here is 89 FPS, the largest of any resolution, which confirms that 4K Ultra places substantial load on the GPU while still remaining above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Medium preset is the only setting where min and max FPS were recorded. At 1080p the range spans from 173 to 235 FPS, at 1440p it spans from 152 to 205 FPS, and at 4K it spans from 102 to 138 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing remains consistent, with no severe drops below the playable threshold in any recorded instance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear progression in how much the GPU matters as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU is more capable of keeping up with the GPU, which allows frame rates to reach as high as 224 FPS on Low. The relatively modest drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p, where average FPS falls by 61 FPS, suggests that the CPU is not the primary limiter at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The average FPS drops across all presets compared to 1080p, with Ultra falling from 163 FPS to 114 FPS. This 49 FPS reduction at Ultra settings indicates that the graphics card is handling a heavier per-frame workload, while the CPU still provides enough throughput to avoid becoming the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Ultra preset averages only 65 FPS, which is 98 FPS lower than the same preset at 1080p. The Low preset at 4K averages 154 FPS, which is 70 FPS lower than Low at 1080p. The scaling between resolutions shows that the RTX 5090 D is the limiting factor at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 3600 continues to supply frames at a rate that does not constrain the GPU at lower resolutions.

The scaling between presets also points to the GPU as the primary driver of performance differences. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by 89 FPS, while at 1080p the same preset change reduces average FPS by 61 FPS. The larger drop at higher resolution is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where each increase in graphical fidelity adds more work for the graphics card. The CPU's role is more visible at 1080p, where the overall frame rates are higher and the GPU has more headroom to wait for the CPU to deliver data.

The Ryzen 5 3600's benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and PassMark multithread score of 17700 indicate solid processing capability, while the 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and Geekbench single-core score of 1536 show that individual thread performance is adequate for feeding the GPU in a game like Evolve. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, which places it well above average for handling game logic and draw calls.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU in the database provide context for how the Ryzen 5 3600 compares to other processors. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average benchmark score of 17007, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 3600's average score of 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, putting it 0.2% ahead. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2% behind. These four rivals bracket the Ryzen 5 3600 within a very narrow performance window, meaning that swapping to any of them would yield nearly identical frame rates in Evolve for CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% behind the RTX 5090 D's average score of 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% ahead, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% ahead, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% ahead. Despite the RTX 5090 D being a flagship desktop card in its generation, the database's average benchmark scores place it close to these alternatives, which means users coming from any of these GPUs would see broadly similar frame rates in Evolve, though the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it sits above the majority of tested graphics hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Evolve at 1920x1080 with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 163 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings option for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 114 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting at that resolution.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, all four presets at 4K are playable, with Ultra averaging 65 FPS, Low averaging 154 FPS, and Medium averaging 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to the Intel Core i5-11400 in Evolve?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 averages 17035 in benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-11400 averages 17067, a 0.2% difference, so performance in Evolve would be nearly identical.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D perform similarly to the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090 D averages 77712 in GPU benchmarks, while the RX 6850M XT averages 78940, which is 1.6% faster, so frame rates would be very close between them.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Ultra at 3840x2160 averages 65 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU matter most for this combination?

A: The GPU matters most at 3840x2160, where the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 89 FPS, indicating the largest GPU performance spread across all tested resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a CPU that limits the RTX 3 600 in Evolve at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is less of a limiting factor, since frame rates reach 224 FPS on Low and 163 FPS on Ultra, suggesting the CPU is not constraining the GPU at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 329th out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places the setup in the top 8.9% of all tested combinations, which is a strong result for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The high rank reflects the enormous GPU headroom at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU is rarely challenged by the game engine.

The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs both contribute to this overall placement. The combination is not near the very top of the database rankings, but the 329rd position out of 3700 combos suggests the system is positioned alongside many other high-end pairings that deliver excellent performance in Evolve. The data shows that for users seeking to play Evolve at high frame rates, this combination ranks among the vast majority of successful configurations, with the 4K Ultra preset at 65 FPS being the only scenario that approaches the lower edge of the playable threshold without crossing it.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings option is Ultra with an average FPS of 163. This is the most demanding preset that remains above 60 FPS at 1080p, and it maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best settings option is Ultra with an average FPS of 114. The 1440p resolution provides a significant improvement in visual quality over 1080p while still delivering frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable standard.

For 3840x2160, the best settings option is Ultra with an average FPS of 65. This is the highest preset at 4K and it stays above 60 FPS by a margin of only 5 FPS, making it a viable choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. The data indicates that all tested presets at every resolution remain playable, with no settings combination falling below the 60 FPS threshold in the recorded averages.