Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile in Evolve, with benchmark data showing that this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The measured FPS values indicate that the system scales well from 1080p to 4K, though the demands of the Ultra preset at 4K push the hardware to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Evolve shows a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates. With the Low preset, the average FPS reaches 265.7, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium at 1080p, the average drops to 225.1 FPS, still an extremely smooth experience. The High preset at 1080p averages 177.6 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution still maintains a robust 123.3 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very high but shows the expected scaling from the 1080p results. The Low preset at 1440p averages 198.5 FPS, which is roughly 25% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium at 1440p averages 154.2 FPS, and High at 1440p comes in at 121.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 82.9 FPS, which is the first setting in this resolution range to drop below the 100 FPS mark but remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The 3840x2160 resolution results reveal where the hardware begins to strain. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 108.7, which is still very playable. The 4K Medium preset averages 85.8 FPS, and 4K High averages 68.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 46.1 FPS. This single data point indicates that the combination of 4K resolution and the Ultra preset exceeds what this CPU and GPU pair can handle smoothly.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions provides insight into which component is the limiting factor in Evolve. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant drop in frame rates across all presets, but the relative performance gaps between presets remain consistent. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 142.4 FPS (265.7 minus 123.3), while at 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 115.6 FPS (198.5 minus 82.9). This pattern suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor at these resolutions, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames without becoming a bottleneck.

The 4K results tell a similar story but with a sharper edge. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 62.6 FPS (108.7 minus 46.1), which is a smaller absolute difference than at lower resolutions. This compression of frame rates at 4K indicates that the GPU is being pushed much harder, and the rendering workload is dominating the frame time. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, because the GPU is spending more time on pixel processing and less time waiting for CPU instructions.

The fact that the 4K Ultra preset drops to 46.1 FPS while 4K High maintains 68.6 FPS suggests that the Ultra preset adds a substantial rendering cost that the RTX 4070 SUPER cannot fully absorb at this resolution. The data does not show any min or max FPS values, so it is impossible to determine frame pacing or stuttering from this dataset alone, but the average FPS figures point to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 46.1, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists only High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 82.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 265.7 FPS, while Ultra averages 123.3 FPS. The Low preset delivers approximately 115% higher average FPS than Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Is there a playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, three presets are playable at 4K. High averages 68.6 FPS, Medium averages 85.8 FPS, and Low averages 108.7 FPS. Each of these exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the combo rank among the top tested systems for this game?

A: The combo rank is 660 out of 3700 tested combinations, which places it in the top 18% of all tested systems for Evolve. This indicates solid performance relative to the broader test pool.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 265.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the peak performance point in the measured dataset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score is 19593. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a 0.4% lead. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5% lower than the Ryzen 5 5500. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a 0.7% advantage. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a 0.2% increase. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER. These GPU alternatives would deliver essentially the same performance in Evolve, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the only one that might show a small measurable improvement.

None of these rival components would change the fundamental verdict for Evolve. The CPU alternatives are so close in score that any difference in game FPS would be within measurement noise. The GPU alternatives are similarly matched, meaning the same playable settings at each resolution would likely apply.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific CPU and GPU pairing in Evolve is 660 out of 3700 tested combinations. This rank places the system in the upper portion of the test pool, indicating that it outperforms the majority of other tested hardware configurations. The percentile data supports this: the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. Both components sit well above the median performer in their respective categories.

The rank of 660 suggests that while this combo is strong, there are still 659 other tested combinations that achieve higher average FPS in Evolve. Given that the GPU is in the 83rd percentile and the CPU is in the 73rd percentile, the combo's rank likely reflects the CPU being the slightly weaker link in the pairing. However, the measured FPS data shows that this does not prevent the system from delivering smooth gameplay at all resolutions except 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher in the vast majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 123.3 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 82.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more restrictive: High, Medium, and Low all average above 60 FPS, but Ultra falls to 46.1 FPS and is not playable by the standard threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms these findings. For 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable setting at an average of 68.6 FPS. For 2560x1440, all settings including Ultra are playable, with Ultra at 82.9 FPS being the best option. For 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 123.3 FPS as the best choice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 68.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while offering better visual quality than Medium or Low.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, with an average of 82.9 FPS. This setting provides the highest visual quality available while still maintaining a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding playable preset is also Ultra, averaging 123.3 FPS. This configuration delivers maximum quality with frame rates more than double the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for users with 1080p displays.