Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2003rd out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 54th percentile of all systems. This mid-pack positioning reflects a hardware pairing that is solidly capable but not elite for this 2015 FPS title. The combo’s ranking is driven by a CPU that sits in the 85th percentile among all processors and a GPU in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that the processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics component in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2003rd place ranking out of 3700 combos places this system squarely in the middle of the distribution for Evolve. This is a meaningful distinction: the combo outperforms roughly 54% of all tested systems, but it is also beaten by a substantial portion of the field. The ranking is not a reflection of poor hardware; rather, it shows that while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 4060 can handle the game, many other combinations—likely with higher-tier GPUs—will achieve better frame rates. The CPU’s 85th percentile standing suggests that the processor is rarely the limiting factor, while the GPU’s 61st percentile indicates that graphics performance is more moderate, which caps the system’s overall position in the rankings.

Within the context of this specific game, the ranking means the system will clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at most resolutions and settings, but not at the most demanding configurations. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo falls well below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a significant factor in its mid-pack ranking. Conversely, at 1080p Ultra, the system performs admirably, which pulls the ranking up from what it would be if only 4K performance were considered.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, where the system achieves playable frame rates across all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). At 2560x1440, three settings are playable (Low, Medium, High), while at 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces an average of 80 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the frame rate drops to 54 FPS average, and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 31 FPS average—both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A:** The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. It outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F by 0.2% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 by 0.2%, but it lags behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-12900T by 0.3%. These differences are marginal, meaning the CPU’s performance is effectively tied with these alternatives.

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

A:** The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, and 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon 780M, which scores 17588. It also outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 560 by 0.5% and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 by 0.7%. Like the CPU, the differences are very small, indicating near-identical performance levels.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K?

A:** The only playable preset at 3840x2160 is Low, which produces an average of 72 FPS. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while High averages 44 FPS and Ultra averages 31 FPS.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU?

A:** The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For instance, at 1080p Low the system hits 190 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 72 FPS. The CPU’s strong 85th percentile ranking suggests it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s 61st percentile becomes the constraint as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is divided across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Low preset produces an average of 190 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. The High preset delivers 115 FPS average, and the Ultra preset produces 80 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset representing the most demanding playable configuration.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 127 FPS, which is still very strong. Medium averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. High averages 77 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra, however, produces only 54 FPS average, which fails to clear the playable threshold. This means that at 1440p, the system can run the game smoothly on High settings, but Ultra is not viable.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. The Low preset averages 72 FPS, which is the only playable setting at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, but the average is below 60 FPS. High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The data shows a steep performance cliff as the resolution increases, with the 4K Medium setting being particularly affected by the GPU’s limitations.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Evolve effectively, but the playable configurations are heavily dependent on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four presets, including Ultra which achieves 80 FPS average. This makes 1080p the most versatile and recommended resolution for the best visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS on High settings with a 77 FPS average, but it falls below the threshold on Ultra, which averages 54 FPS. The verdict lists High, Medium, and Low as playable settings at this resolution, with High being the best playable preset. At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 72 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K drops the frame rate to 56 FPS, which is not playable. The verdict is clear: this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, comfortably handles 1440p on high presets, and only barely manages 4K on the lowest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, which is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, which is 0.3% higher. For gaming performance, any of these CPUs would produce near-identical frame rates in Evolve, because the difference in their average scores is less than a third of a percent.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060’s 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, which is 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, which is 0.7% lower. In practical terms, these GPUs would yield very similar frame rates in Evolve. The HD 7790 might have a slight edge at 4K, while the Radeon Pro 460 would be slightly slower, but the in-game differences would be marginal.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 72 FPS. The jump to Medium drops the frame rate to 56 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so Low is the only viable option at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best preset that clears 60 FPS is High, which averages 77 FPS. Medium averages 99 FPS, but since High offers better visuals and still stays well above 60 FPS, it is the recommended setting. Ultra is not viable because it averages 54 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best preset that clears 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 80 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system can run the game at its maximum visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the maximum playable preset drops from Ultra at 1080p, to High at 1440p, to Low at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in this game’s frame rate. At 1080p Low, the system hits 190 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 127 FPS, and at 4K Low, it drops to 72 FPS. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The CPU’s role is more significant at lower resolutions and higher presets. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 80 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it averages 54 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 26 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than the 18 FPS fall from 1440p to 4K at Ultra (54 to 31 FPS). This suggests that the CPU is still contributing meaningfully at 1080p Ultra, but by 1440p the GPU’s limits become pronounced. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking and its ability to maintain frame rates above 190 FPS at 1080p Low indicate that it will not be a limiting factor in this game. The GPU’s 61st percentile ranking, however, shows that it is the more modest component, and the frame rates at 4K and 1440p Ultra reflect that.