Evolve

This combo delivers strong performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The measured data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing easily clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, with headroom for high refresh rate monitors at 1440p and 1080p. The analysis below breaks down the best settings per resolution, the roles of each component, and how this build compares to other tested combinations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows this system can run Evolve at its highest playable preset at both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, while 4K requires a slight step down from Ultra to maintain smooth frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS target, averaging 49.4 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 66.8 FPS. This leaves a comfortable margin above the playable threshold, though it is the only resolution where you cannot max out every setting. Medium and Low also remain playable at 87.1 and 112.8 FPS respectively, giving you headroom for future patches or more demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the system fully unlocks its potential. The Ultra preset averages 83.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS floor and provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate displays. High runs at 119.1 FPS, Medium at 151.3 FPS, and Low at 196 FPS. Every setting is playable here, so the choice comes down to visual fidelity versus competitive frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the story is similar but even stronger. Ultra averages 124.2 FPS, making it the best choice for most users. High hits 180 FPS, Medium reaches 224.4 FPS, and Low peaks at 284.3 FPS. All presets are far above the playable threshold, and the Ultra setting still leaves enough performance for a 120Hz monitor.

The performance scaling across resolutions follows a predictable pattern. At 4K, the gap between Ultra and High is 17.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at max settings. At 1440p, the jump from Ultra to High adds 35.9 FPS, showing that the load on the graphics card drops significantly when resolution decreases. At 1080p, even Ultra stays above 120 FPS, meaning the GPU is rarely the bottleneck and the CPU has ample headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Evolve, the GPU carries most of the workload, especially as resolution increases. The data shows clear scaling between presets that points to the graphics card dominating performance at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear limiting factor. The difference between Low (112.8 FPS) and Ultra (49.4 FPS) is 63.4 FPS, a massive drop that comes entirely from increased shading, texture, and lighting work on the graphics card. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6-core and 12-thread configuration, has enough processing power to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the Low preset cannot push past 112.8 FPS — a sign that pixel throughput, not CPU logic, bounds performance.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still dominates, but the CPU begins to matter more. The scaling from Low (196 FPS) to Ultra (83.2 FPS) shows a 112.8 FPS swing, which is larger than at 4K. This larger delta indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not as saturated at 1440p, so the CPU has more influence on the upper end of the frame rate range. Even so, the Ryzen 5 5600 keeps pace, as the Ultra preset stays above 80 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more visible. The Low preset hits 284.3 FPS, which is a number that only a strong single-threaded CPU can support. The Ryzen 5 5600's single-core score of 882 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3256 in passmark_single_thread indicates it handles the game logic and draw calls efficiently. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 160.1 FPS, which is still large, but the fact that Low cannot reach 300 FPS suggests the CPU is starting to impose an upper ceiling. In practice, this means at 1080p with lower presets, the CPU matters more than at 4K, but neither component becomes a weak link at the 60 FPS target.

The overall picture is that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the game's textures and effects comfortably, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for high refresh rate play without bottlenecking the graphics card.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with maxed-out settings?*

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 49.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra is fully playable at 2560x1440, averaging 83.2 FPS. Every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS mark at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The GPU still matters most, but the CPU has a larger influence at 1080p than at higher resolutions. The Low preset reaches 284.3 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 160.1 FPS, indicating that the graphics card remains the primary bottleneck, though the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance is sufficient for even the highest frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, which is 0.1% higher. The RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher, so the desktop SUPER card is effectively on par with these alternatives.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 224.4 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 4K close to playable?

A: No, it is not close. The 49.4 FPS average is 10.6 FPS below the 60 FPS target, which represents a noticeable difference in smoothness. Dropping to High recovers 17.4 FPS, bringing the average to 66.8 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU, showing that this combo sits in a well-populated performance tier.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, with a percentile ranking of 74 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent in average score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20425, also 0.2% behind. The AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20422, a 0.2% gap, and the AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363, 0.5% lower. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and the differences are negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA products. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, which is 0.1% higher. The GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% higher, and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1% higher. For Evolve, all of these cards would produce very similar frame rates, since the game's demands are modest and the differences in raw compute power are minimal.

If you were building a similar system, swapping the Ryzen 5 5600 for an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V or an AMD Ryzen 5 8500G would not change the gaming experience in this title. Likewise, the GPU could be replaced with a Quadro M6000 24 GB or an RTX 4090 Mobile without meaningful performance shifts. The combo's strength comes from the fact that both components are well above the requirements for Evolve, so the headroom is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 634th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That places it in the top 17.1% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range desktop build. The rank reflects the fact that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end graphics card, and the Ryzen 5 5600 provides enough CPU throughput to avoid limiting it in this game.

The ranking is driven by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions. At 4K, the combo outperforms many systems with weaker graphics cards, while at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread capabilities keep frame rates high. The 634th position out of 3700 indicates that there are 633 combos that achieve better average frame rates in this game, but the vast majority of those are likely to feature even more expensive GPUs or newer processors. For a 6-core, 12-thread CPU paired with a 12 GB graphics card, this result is competitive.

The percentile data reinforces this. The CPU ranks in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. When combined, the system lands in a range where it outperforms most typical gaming PCs but falls short of the absolute top-tier rigs. This makes sense for the hardware: the Ryzen 5 5600 is a capable mid-range processor, and the RTX 4070 SUPER is a strong upper-mid-range card.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve without any issue. The verdict by resolution is clear:

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best setting is High, which averages 66.8 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it drops to 49.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 83.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 23.2 FPS margin.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra averages 124.2 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS target, making it suitable for 120Hz monitors.

The data shows that this combo is overkill for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, and it only fails to max out the game at 4K. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the game's assets without strain, and the Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing headroom. If you play at 1440p or 1080p, you can turn everything to Ultra and enjoy a smooth experience. At 4K, a single step down to High settings is all that is needed to stay comfortably above 60 FPS. This is a strong, balanced build for this title, and it leaves room for more demanding games in your library.