Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 presents a clear performance picture for Evolve, a game released in 2015. The recorded data indicates this combination is heavily skewed toward GPU capability, allowing for high frame rates at most settings, with the CPU acting as a capable supporting component. The benchmark results show a system that can handle the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions, with predictable scaling that builders can use to prioritize settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records a full sweep of resolutions and presets for this combo. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset produces an average of 200.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Stepping up to Medium yields an average of 159.1 FPS, while High drops to 124.3 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 86.9 FPS. This shows a steady and expected decline as graphical load increases, but even the heaviest setting leaves substantial headroom above standard display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues with a slight compression of the top-end numbers. Low preset averages 137 FPS, Medium comes in at 105.8 FPS, and High reaches 84.4 FPS. Ultra is the outlier here, falling to an average of 59.2 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is significant, representing a reduction of roughly 30% in average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 77.3 FPS, and Medium averages 61.6 FPS, keeping the experience playable. High, however, drops to an average of 46.4 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 31.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is notable, a decrease of about 15 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 15 FPS on average. The data shows that 4K Ultra is not a realistic target for this hardware, and even High struggles to maintain smooth motion.

The recorded data does not include separate min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The averages are consistent across the board, suggesting stable performance without severe spikes or drops, though the lack of percentile data means transient hitches cannot be fully assessed.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the optimal preset varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the entire range of settings is viable. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 86.9 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximizing visual quality, as the frame rate remains well above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option that clears the 60 FPS bar, averaging 84.4 FPS. Ultra falls short at 59.2 FPS, making it unsuitable for a strict 60 FPS target despite being so close. Builders with adaptive sync displays might tolerate Ultra, but the recorded data indicates High is the safe maximum.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains playability, with an average of 61.6 FPS. Low also works at 77.3 FPS for those who prefer extra headroom, but Medium offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they fall to 46.4 and 31.4 FPS respectively.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant factor. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with 6 cores, 12 threads and a 4000 series lineage, stays consistent in its role. At 1920x1080, the frame rate drops from 200.5 FPS on Low to 86.9 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of about 57%. This massive swing is entirely attributable to the GPU's workload, as the CPU has no trouble feeding frames even at the lowest settings.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. Low averages 137 FPS, while Ultra falls to 59.2 FPS, a drop of roughly 57% as well. The consistency of this percentage across 1080p and 1440p indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at both resolutions, and the CPU is not becoming a bottleneck even as pixel count rises. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz and Zen 2 architecture, provides sufficient single-thread performance for this 2015 title.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload increases further. Low averages 77.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31.5 FPS, a reduction of about 59%. The fact that the frame rates at 4K Low are lower than at 1440p Low (77.3 vs 137) confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's role is consistent across all resolutions; it does not become a limiting factor at any point in the recorded data. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, is clearly the component that determines performance in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 5 4600G in a specific performance tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core 7 150U, which scores 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% lower. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU. A builder swapping the 4600G for any of these alternatives would see no meaningful change in gameplay performance.

The RTX 5060's nearest rivals show similar closeness. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also scores 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 1.2% lower. These differences are within noise for real-world gaming. The RX 6750 XT, with its slightly lower score, would produce a negligible FPS difference in Evolve. The RTX 5060 sits in a well-populated performance band, and the data suggests that any of these rivals would behave almost identically in terms of average frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1628 out of 3700 combos. This places it in the upper half of all systems tested, specifically around the 44th percentile. This is a solid position for a mid-range CPU paired with a current-generation GPU. The rank reflects the overall capability of the system as a whole, and the measured FPS data supports the idea that this is a competent setup for Evolve specifically.

The 4600G sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs tested, and the RTX 5060 sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU being slightly below the GPU's percentile suggests the CPU is a minor limiting factor, but the game's age means it rarely matters. The combo rank of 1628 out of 3700 is consistent with those individual component scores. Builders should interpret this as a machine that handles most modern games well, but the CPU's lower tier could show up in more CPU-intensive titles. For Evolve, the data is clear: this combo performs well above average, and the rank reflects a capable system.

The Verdict

The recorded verdict data confirms that this PC can run Evolve across all tested resolutions, with some caveats at the extreme ends. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 86.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all remain playable, with High averaging 84.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 61.6 FPS. The best settings per resolution are Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K, each hitting 86.9 FPS on average.

This system is a straightforward recommendation for high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gaming. The GPU is clearly the star, with the CPU providing reliable support without becoming a bottleneck. The data does not show any min or max FPS values, so builders should note that the averages suggest a smooth experience. The hardware is balanced enough for a game that demands high frame rates, and the 8 GB VRAM in the GPU is sufficient for the tested settings in Evolve. The result is a PC that runs the game exactly as the measured data indicates, with no surprises in the frame rate numbers.