Evolve

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Evolve: analysis of measured frame rates, component scaling, and performance ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Evolve, captured with this specific CPU-GPU pairing, shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and graphics presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 244.7. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 192.2, while High settings produce an average of 152.2. The most demanding Ultra preset still delivers an average of 103.4 FPS, keeping the experience fluid.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but the margins tighten. Low settings average 168.1 FPS. Medium settings follow at 131.2 FPS. High settings produce 99 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, averages 68.3 FPS. This is the first point where the frame rate approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, but it remains above it.

At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU is substantial. Low settings average 93.7 FPS. Medium settings average 73.8 FPS. High settings average 56.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings produce an average of 40 FPS, which is the lowest recorded figure in this dataset.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the gap is 141.3 FPS (244.7 vs 103.4). At 2560x1440, the gap is 99.8 FPS (168.1 vs 68.3). At 3840x2160, the gap is 53.7 FPS (93.7 vs 40). The relative cost of Ultra settings increases with resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. The data shows an average of 103.4 FPS at Ultra, which is well above the playable threshold. This means the hardware can handle the maximum visual quality at this resolution without dropping below the target frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also maintains playable performance. The average FPS at Ultra is 68.3, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best visual setting available, and it remains viable. The data indicates that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 40 FPS, which is not playable. The High preset averages 56.5 FPS, which also falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 73.8 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low settings average 93.7 FPS, but Medium is the best visual option that maintains playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver in this game, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160 shows the expected pattern of GPU-bound workloads. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 103.4 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 68.3 FPS, a reduction of 33.9%. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops further to 40 FPS, a 61.3% reduction from the 1080p figure.

The CPU’s role is more visible at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 244.7. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high output. The Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319, support this capability.

The scaling between presets also shows the CPU’s influence. At 1920x1080, the drop from Low (244.7 FPS) to Ultra (103.4 FPS) is 57.7%. At 2560x1440, the drop from Low (168.1 FPS) to Ultra (68.3 FPS) is 59.4%. At 3840x2160, the drop from Low (93.7 FPS) to Ultra (40 FPS) is 57.3%. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution; the GPU handles the increased pixel count and visual effects.

The data suggests that for this game, the GPU matters more at every resolution. The RX 9070’s performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 25381, is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The CPU’s performance, while adequate, does not show signs of being the primary constraint, as frame rates scale smoothly with resolution changes.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1107 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the combo in the 29.9th percentile of all tested configurations. The rank indicates that while this system can run the game well at many settings, there are a significant number of other hardware combinations that deliver higher average frame rates.

The CPU’s overall benchmark performance is solid. The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593 and ranks in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617 and is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i5-12500, which scores 19668 and is 0.4% faster. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5% slower, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, which is 0.7% faster. These differences are small, indicating that the CPU is competitive with its peers.

The GPU’s benchmark performance is also notable. The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877 and ranks in the 69th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which scores 23736 and is 0.6% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which scores 24063 and is 0.8% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, which is 1.1% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, which is 1.2% faster. The relative parity of these scores suggests that the RX 9070 performs in a similar class to these cards.

The combo’s rank of 1107 out of 3700 suggests that the pairing is capable, but not at the top tier. The measured FPS data shows high performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results are more modest. This aligns with the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking, which indicates that while it is a strong performer, it is not among the fastest cards available.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 103.4, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Medium settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 73.8. High settings average 56.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 168.1 FPS, while Ultra settings average 68.3 FPS. The difference is 99.8 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops significantly from 93.7 FPS at Low settings to 40 FPS at Ultra settings, showing the GPU’s workload scaling with visual fidelity.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Evolve, but the experience varies by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra settings averaging 103.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra settings averaging 68.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable. The best setting at this resolution is Medium, with an average of 73.8 FPS. High settings average 56.5 FPS, and Ultra settings average 40 FPS, both of which fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict is clear: for a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the system handles 1080p and 1440p at maximum settings. For 4K, users should stick to Medium settings to maintain playability. The hardware is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, but 4K Ultra is beyond its reach.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest performance rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Intel Core i5-12500, Intel Core i7-10700F, and Intel Core i5-11600KF. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5500’s 19593. The Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% higher. The Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.5% lower. The Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7% higher. These processors would deliver very similar in-game performance, as the differences in their average benchmark scores are minimal.

For the GPU, the nearest performance rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, AMD Radeon RX 6800S, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The GTX TITAN Z has an average score of 23736, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 9070’s 23877. The RX 6800S scores 24063, 0.8% lower. The RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, 1.1% lower. The RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% higher. These GPUs would likely produce frame rates within a small margin of the RX 9070 in Evolve, given the close benchmark scores.

In practical terms, a system built with any of these alternative CPUs paired with the RX 9070 would show almost identical frame rates in Evolve. Similarly, a Ryzen 5 5500 paired with one of these alternative GPUs would fall within a few FPS of the measured results. The ranking of 1107 out of 3700 combos reflects this parity, as many combinations of similar-performing hardware will land in the same performance band.