Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a wide spread of performance in Evolve, depending on resolution and quality preset. The recorded data shows this combination can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, while 4K remains out of reach for smooth play. This analysis walks through the measured frame rates, how the combo ranks among tested systems, and what each component contributes at every setting level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 146 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. High settings still hold an average of 89 FPS. Ultra settings lower the average to 62 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p fully playable across all quality levels. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial: 84 FPS separates the two extremes, which indicates that the graphics card has enough headroom to absorb the extra load from higher presets while remaining fluid.

At 2560x1440, the results tighten considerably. Low settings average 98 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 76 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS. High settings land exactly at 60 FPS on average. Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The step from Low to High costs 38 FPS, and the jump from High to Ultra costs another 19 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium, 65 FPS, stays above the threshold, which suggests consistent performance rather than occasional dips. High settings at 1440p represent the boundary of playability for this combo.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal across the board. Low settings average 56 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS. Ultra settings average 23 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches the playable threshold. The recorded numbers show a steady decline as settings increase: the difference between Low and Ultra is 33 FPS. Even the fastest preset, Low, misses the mark by a small margin, meaning this resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

The measured data includes minimum and maximum figures only for Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 96 to 130 FPS, a 34 FPS window. At 1440p Medium, the range spans from 65 to 87 FPS, a 22 FPS window. At 4K Medium, the range spans from 37 to 50 FPS, a 13 FPS window. These ranges indicate that frame pacing is tighter at higher resolutions, likely because the GPU is more consistently saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 2910 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That puts it in the lower half of the database, around the 21st percentile of tested systems. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU rather than either component alone. A rank near the bottom quartile does not mean the combo is weak in absolute terms; it simply means many other tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this specific game.

The percentile data for the individual components tells a more nuanced story. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, which is a solid standing. The RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, which is a middling position. The gap between these two percentiles suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor for this pairing. The CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the GPU caps the overall output in demanding scenes.

The combo rank being significantly lower than either component percentile indicates that Evolve is demanding on the full system. Many combos in the database pair stronger graphics cards with similar or weaker CPUs, which pushes this particular pairing down the list. Within the measured results, the combo performs best at 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame and the CPU's six cores and twelve threads can keep up with the game's logic.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions shows where each component matters. At 1080p, the CPU plays a larger role because the GPU can produce frames quickly. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 84 FPS on average, from 146 down to 62. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is responsive to settings changes, but the CPU must maintain a high enough frame rate to avoid becoming a bottleneck at the lower presets. The 146 FPS average at Low suggests the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU is not stressed.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to take over as the primary constraint. The average frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p: Low falls from 146 to 98 FPS, Medium from 113 to 76 FPS, High from 89 to 60 FPS, and Ultra from 62 to 41 FPS. The proportional drop is roughly consistent, around 30 to 35 percent, which is typical for a resolution increase of this magnitude. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s and its 192-bit bus are sufficient for 1440p, but the shading units and texture units are taxed more heavily as pixel count rises.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Even Low settings only reach 56 FPS, which is below the threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Low settings costs 42 FPS, from 98 down to 56. At High settings, the drop is 26 FPS, from 60 down to 34. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 1920 shading units are not enough to maintain fluid frame rates at this pixel count, regardless of how much the CPU contributes. The CPU side shows little influence here; the frame rates decline smoothly with settings, which points to pure GPU limitations.

The preset scaling data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the deciding factor for this game at every resolution. The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where high average frame rates are achievable, and least visible at 4K, where the GPU cannot reach the threshold at any setting. Players who want higher frame rates at 1440p would need a stronger GPU, not a faster CPU.

The Verdict

This combination can run Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra settings average 62 FPS, which is the highest playable preset at this resolution. High settings average 89 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS, and Low averages 146 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is 96 FPS, and the maximum is 130 FPS. No preset at 1080p dips below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, three presets clear 60 FPS: Low at 98 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS, and High at 60 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS, which is not playable. The best playable preset at 1440p is High, with an average of 60 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 65 FPS, which provides a small safety margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 56 FPS, followed by Medium at 43 FPS, High at 34 FPS, and Ultra at 23 FPS. This resolution is not recommended for this combo. The database records no playable settings for 4K. Players targeting 4K would need a more powerful graphics card, as the CPU is not the limiting factor here.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 4600G provide a reference for CPU-bound behavior. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores within 0.1 percent of the 4600G in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE trails by 0.6 percent. The Intel Core 7 150U leads by 0.6 percent, and the Intel Core i3-14100T trails by 0.8 percent. These deltas are all under one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show similar GPU-bound performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches the RTX 2060 with a delta of 0 percent, effectively identical in average score. The AMD Radeon 2060 sits 0.1 percent behind the RTX 2060, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6 percent behind the RTX 2060, and the AMD Radeon RX 2060 sits 0.8 percent behind the RTX 2060. The AMD Radeon 680M trails by 0.1 percent. These rivals are not necessarily direct competitors in features or architecture, but their benchmark scores place them within the same performance envelope. A system swapping the RTX 2060 with any of these GPUs would show frame rates within a few percent of the recorded values.

For the full combo, the practical takeaway is that neither component has a close rival that would change the outcome. The CPU rivals would shift results by fractions of a percent, which is negligible. The GPU rivals are all within one percent of the RTX 2060, so the measured frame rates in Evolve would remain effectively the same. Players considering any of these alternative parts can expect similar playability: solid 1080p performance, playable 1440p at High, and no 4K support.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality option available at this resolution, and it meets the playable threshold. Players can run Ultra without concern for frame rate. The next step down, High at 89 FPS, offers more headroom but is not necessary for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60 FPS. This preset sits exactly at the threshold, meaning it is playable but leaves no margin for frame rate drops. The Medium preset, at 76 FPS, provides a more comfortable experience with a minimum of 65 FPS. Players who prefer stability over maximum quality may choose Medium, but High is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, so there is no best setting recommendation. The closest option is Low at 56 FPS, which is below the threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution. Players should avoid 4K with this combo or reduce the resolution to 1440p for acceptable performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest preset available at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: The best playable preset at 2560x1440 is High, with an average of 60 FPS. Medium settings average 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS, and Low settings average 98 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the RTX 2060 and Ryzen 5 4600G in Evolve?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 56 FPS at Low settings. Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. All are below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores within 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6 percent above the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, 0.6 percent below the Intel Core 7 150U, and 0.8 percent above the Intel Core i3-14100T in average benchmark score.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. Even Low settings produce only 56 FPS, and frame rates decline steadily as settings increase, from 43 FPS at Medium to 34 FPS at High and 23 FPS at Ultra. The CPU has little influence at this resolution.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.