Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at rank 2722 out of 3700 tested combinations in the database for Evolve. This places the combo in the lower middle portion of all recorded configurations, which is a notable position for a pairing that includes a CPU in the 74th percentile and a GPU in the 62nd percentile. The rank suggests that while both components are individually above average in their respective benchmark pools, the combination does not boost into the top tier for this specific title. Many other pairings with higher overall scores will deliver more headroom, especially at higher resolutions.

The gap between component percentiles and the combo rank is worth examining. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it is a solid performer, while the GPU's 62nd percentile is respectable but not exceptional. When combined, the system lands at roughly the 73rd percentile of all combos tested (2722 out of 3700). This discrepancy implies that Evolve is sensitive to GPU performance in ways that drag the overall result below what the CPU alone might suggest. The data shows a system that is competent but not dominant, and the measured frame rates confirm that the pairing delivers playable experiences at some settings while struggling at others.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded measurements across resolutions and presets reveal the division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600 and the RTX 2060 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with settings, from 157.4 FPS on Low down to 67.9 FPS on Ultra. This wide spread indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as lowering graphical fidelity produces massive gains. The CPU has enough headroom to push frames well beyond 150 FPS when the GPU is not burdened with heavy rendering tasks. The Ryzen 5 5600 with 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting to 4.40 GHz, provides ample processing power for this FPS title at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with reduced overall numbers. Low settings still produce 105 FPS, while Ultra drops to 45.7 FPS. The scaling between Low and Medium at 1440p is a 21.1 FPS drop, and from Medium to High another 19.1 FPS drop. This consistent degradation points to the GPU becoming increasingly dominant as pixel count rises. At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more critical. The RTX 2060 SUPER with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K, with Ultra dropping to 23.7 FPS and High sitting at 36.1 FPS. Even Low settings only reach 59.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

The CPU's contribution is best observed in the 1080p Low result of 157.4 FPS. This number demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not a bottleneck for Evolve at mainstream resolutions. The Zen 3 architecture with 32 MB of shared L3 cache handles the game logic and physics without limiting frame delivery. However, as resolution climbs, the GPU's shading units, texture units, and raster output pipelines become the deciding factor. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 33% reduction in average FPS across settings, and from 1440p to 4K an even steeper decline, confirming the GPU-bound nature of this title at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records exact average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 157.4 FPS on Low, 126.8 FPS on Medium, 94.5 FPS on High, and 67.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth progression of diminishing returns as graphical quality increases. The gap between Low and Medium is 30.6 FPS, between Medium and High is 32.3 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 26.6 FPS. The system never drops below 60 FPS at this resolution, even at the most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are 105 FPS on Low, 83.9 FPS on Medium, 64.8 FPS on High, and 45.7 FPS on Ultra. The first three settings clear the 60 FPS playability threshold, while Ultra falls short by 14.3 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution is the largest single drop in the entire dataset, a 19.1 FPS reduction that pushes the system below playable territory. This suggests that Evolve's Ultra preset at 1440p includes effects that heavily tax the RTX 2060 SUPER's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

At 3840x2160, the results are 59.5 FPS on Low, 45.3 FPS on Medium, 36.1 FPS on High, and 23.7 FPS on Ultra. Every preset at this resolution fails to reach 60 FPS. The Low setting comes closest at 59.5 FPS, a mere 0.5 FPS below the threshold. The database does not record minimum or maximum frame rates for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, but the averages alone clearly indicate that 4K gaming with this combo is not viable for Evolve beyond the absolute lowest settings, and even that barely misses the playable mark.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1920x1080 with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 67.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 7.9 FPS. The database lists Ultra as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High settings produce 64.8 FPS on average, making High the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 45.7 FPS and is not considered playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 2060 SUPER in Evolve?

A: No resolution at 3840x2160 reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is Low settings at 59.5 FPS, which is 0.5 FPS below playable. The verdict for 4K lists no playable settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 94.5 at 1080p to 64.8 at 1440p, a reduction of 29.7 FPS or roughly 31% fewer frames per second.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, cannot sustain high frame rates when rendering 8.3 million pixels. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's processing demands at all resolutions.

Q: Does the system perform better with Low or Medium settings at 1440p?

A: Low settings deliver 105 FPS, while Medium delivers 83.9 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, but Low gives a 21.1 FPS advantage over Medium.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, that preset is Ultra with a measured average of 67.9 FPS. This means players can enable the highest quality settings at 1080p and still enjoy a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory bus handle the texture and geometry loads without compromising frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High with an average of 64.8 FPS. This is a 19.1 FPS improvement over Ultra at the same resolution, but Ultra's 45.7 FPS falls below the threshold. The 4.8 FPS margin at High is slimmer than at 1080p Ultra, indicating that 1440p High is the practical ceiling for this combo. For 3840x2160, the database records no playable settings, as even Low averages 59.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS cutoff. The verdict for 4K shows no best settings and no average FPS at a playable preset.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 67.9 FPS. This resolution is fully playable with maximum quality settings. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High, with High delivering 64.8 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 45.7 FPS and is not recommended. At 3840x2160, no settings reach 60 FPS, and the best result is Low at 59.5 FPS, which misses the threshold by half a frame. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p offer viable gaming experiences, while 4K is not suitable for playable frame rates with this hardware.

The data suggests that players targeting 60 FPS should stay at 1440p or below. The 1440p High preset offers a solid balance of visual quality and performance, while 1080p Ultra provides the best overall experience with maximum settings and a 67.9 FPS average. For those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, 1080p Low at 157.4 FPS or 1440p Low at 105 FPS deliver exceptionally smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 5600 in the database's CPU rankings include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with an average score of 20454, a 0.1% difference from the Ryzen's 20468 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, a 0.2% delta, and the AMD EPYC 9454P also scores 20422, a 0.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 7713 rounds out the group with 20363, a 0.5% gap. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning frame rates at lower resolutions would be comparable, though the GPU would still dominate at higher settings.

For the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (a 0.4% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% difference), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% difference). These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Evolve at each resolution and preset combination. The RTX 3060 Mobile, being a laptop part, might have different power characteristics, but its benchmark score is nearly identical to the RTX 2060 SUPER. The Radeon Pro 5700 and RX 460 are also close enough that users would see minimal differences in game performance, likely within a few frames per second at each tested setting.

When considering a system swap, the CPU and GPU alternatives from these rival lists would maintain the same general performance profile. Players seeking a different component combination could expect Evolve to run within a small margin of the recorded numbers, assuming the rest of the system (memory, storage, cooling) does not introduce additional bottlenecks. The 0.1% to 1.6% differences in synthetic benchmarks translate to sub-2 FPS variances in actual gameplay, which is imperceptible in practice.