Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Measured data shows this pairing is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold across most settings and resolutions, with the primary exception being Ultra preset at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a system that offers considerable headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K experiences with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at the highest preset. Measured FPS shows 62.8 FPS average on High settings, 79 FPS on Medium, and 98.8 FPS on Low at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 40.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 74.2. This is the best visual quality option that maintains performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, scores 20454, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and AMD EPYC 9454P are within 0.2% of its score.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628 (0.1% slower). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% slower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 156.9. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a smooth experience for competitive play.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among tested systems for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 861st out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve, placing it in the top 23% of all tested systems for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600's performance is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V achieves an average benchmark score within 0.1% of the Ryzen, making it a near-identical performer in synthetic tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and AMD EPYC 9454P both score within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 5600, indicating that these CPUs would deliver virtually indistinguishable in-game performance with the same GPU. The AMD EPYC 7713 is slightly further behind at 0.5% difference, though still effectively equivalent for gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's closest competitor is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores a mere 0.1% lower on average. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4%, making it a viable alternative with comparable rasterization performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the only rival in the list that outperforms the RTX 4070, posting a score 1.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 sits at the opposite end, being 1.3% slower.

For a user considering this specific CPU and GPU pairing, swapping either component for its nearest rival would result in benchmark scores that are within a single percentage point. The practical difference in Evolve would be minimal, with frame rates fluctuating by only a few FPS at most. The data suggests that this combination is well-balanced, with neither component being a significant bottleneck relative to its performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates show a clear scaling pattern across presets. The Low preset delivers 98.8 FPS, Medium drops to 79 FPS, and High reaches 62.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls dramatically to 40.6 FPS, representing a 35% reduction from High settings. This steep drop-off indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K demands more from the hardware than the RTX 4070 can comfortably provide.

Moving to 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset produces 176.7 FPS, Medium achieves 135.8 FPS, High reaches 107.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 74.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% performance reduction, but even the most demanding preset remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The Low preset hits 263.8 FPS, Medium reaches 202.7 FPS, High achieves 156.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages 112.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming presents no challenge to this combination, with even the heaviest preset delivering nearly double the playable threshold. The performance gap between presets narrows slightly compared to 1440p, suggesting that at 1080p the GPU has sufficient headroom to absorb the additional load of higher quality settings.

The Verdict

The measured data clearly indicates that this PC can run Evolve successfully across most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the Ultra preset delivering 112.1 FPS on average. This makes 1080p gaming entirely unrestricted, suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 240Hz on lower presets.

At 2560x1440, the system also achieves playable frame rates on all presets. The Ultra setting produces 74.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with reasonable margin. For gamers prioritizing visual fidelity, 1440p Ultra is a viable choice. The High preset offers an even more comfortable 107.1 FPS for those wanting additional headroom.

The 4K resolution presents the only limitation. The Ultra preset drops to 40.6 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold. However, the High preset at 62.8 FPS just barely clears 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium and Low presets at 79 and 98.8 FPS respectively offer progressively more comfortable performance margins. The verdict is that this system is broadly capable, with 1440p and 1080p being fully playable at maximum settings and 4K requiring a one-step reduction to High settings for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals shifting performance dynamics between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 263.8 FPS. These numbers suggest that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not the primary constraint, as the rendering load is light enough for the CPU to become a more significant factor in determining final frame rates.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The frame rates at each preset drop by roughly 33-38% compared to 1080p, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset at 74.2 FPS still leaves some CPU headroom, but the gap between presets widens, indicating that the GPU is taking on a larger share of the workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant performance limiter. The Ultra preset collapses to 40.6 FPS, a 45% reduction from the 1440p Ultra result. This steep drop demonstrates that the RTX 4070's rendering capacity is being pushed to its limits at 4K with maximum settings. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck preventing higher frame rates. The scaling data shows that Evolve becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput even at 4K Ultra where the GPU cannot maintain playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 861 out of 3700 total combinations. This places the system in the top 23% of all tested configurations, indicating strong overall performance for this specific game.

The rank reflects the combination of a 74th percentile CPU and an 81st percentile GPU working in tandem. While neither component is at the absolute top of their respective performance tiers, their balanced pairing ensures that Evolve runs smoothly across most settings. The ranking suggests that there are approximately 860 combinations that deliver better performance, but also that the vast majority of tested systems (over 2800) would perform worse than this setup.

Considering that Evolve is a title from 2015, this modern hardware combination provides substantial performance headroom. The rank of 861 is influenced by the fact that many higher-ranked combinations likely include more recent flagship CPUs and GPUs. For the price-to-performance segment that this CPU and GPU occupy, the ranking indicates that users can expect a high-quality experience without needing to invest in top-tier components.