Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a benchmark profile that is decisively GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s six Zen 3 cores providing ample headroom for this 2015 FPS title. Data indicates that the combination ranks 328th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 9th percentile of all configurations. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the system never falls below 54 FPS average, and it clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in 11 of 12 tested settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score show that the Ryzen 5 5600 sits in a tightly clustered performance band. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454, a delta of just 0.1% from the Ryzen’s 20468 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G trails by 0.2% with a score of 20425, while the AMD EPYC 9454P matches that 0.2% delta at 20422. The AMD EPYC 7713 is slightly further behind at 20363, a 0.5% gap. For gaming workloads, these sub-1% differences mean any of these processors would deliver near-identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance ceilings in Evolve.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 54209 is effectively matched by the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54828, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB sits 2.7% ahead at 55698. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads the group at 55757, a 2.8% delta. These margins are within run-to-run variance for most games, meaning a system built with any of these GPUs would produce statistically similar FPS numbers in Evolve, particularly at 4K where the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth become the dominant factors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear transition in bottleneck behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more substantial role, though the RTX 4080 SUPER remains powerful enough to push frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 145.8 FPS spread (285.1 to 139.3), indicating that GPU load scales heavily with settings even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The Ultra preset drops to 95.5 FPS from 139.3 at 1080p, a 31.4% reduction, while Low settings fall from 285.1 to 224.2, a 21.4% drop. The scaling between presets at 1440p is steeper than at 1080p, confirming that the graphics card is doing proportionally more work per frame.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while High maintains 79 FPS. The gap between Low (124.9) and Ultra (54) at 4K is 70.9 FPS, the largest absolute spread in the dataset. This pattern indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER even at 4K, as the FPS drops align with GPU workload increases rather than CPU stalls.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 285.1 FPS average, the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce this to 256.4 FPS, a 10.1% decrease. High settings produce 201.3 FPS, which is 29.4% below Low. The Ultra preset averages 139.3 FPS, representing a 51.1% drop from Low. All four settings at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding preset providing more than double the playability minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset still achieves 224.2 FPS, which is 21.4% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 170.4 FPS, a 24.0% reduction from 1440p Low. High delivers 139.2 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result of 139.3 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 95.5 FPS, remaining comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 128.7 FPS spread, with each settings tier costing roughly 25-30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 124.9 FPS, which is still above the playability threshold. Medium drops to 98 FPS, a 21.5% reduction from Low. High settings produce 79 FPS, which is 36.7% below Low. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, which is 10% below the 60 FPS threshold and represents a 56.8% drop from Low. This is the only tested configuration that fails to meet the playability standard, and it does so by a margin of 6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 328 out of 3700 places this system in the top 8.9% of all tested combinations. This high percentile is driven primarily by the RTX 4080 SUPER, which ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54209. The Ryzen 5 5600 ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 20468. The combination of a top-quartile CPU with a top-15% GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for Evolve’s engine, which appears to favor raw GPU throughput over multi-threaded CPU performance.

The rank suggests that while this is not an extreme top-tier configuration (those would be occupied by newer flagship GPUs), it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested. In practical terms, this means the combo should handle Evolve with high settings at 4K and maximum settings at lower resolutions without encountering CPU-induced frame dips. The 54 FPS Ultra result at 4K is the only blemish, and it stems from the GPU hitting its limits rather than any CPU deficiency.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and it does so exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p. At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High, Medium, and Low presets, with High being the best playable setting at 79 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 54 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at that resolution.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 95.5 FPS and Low reaching 224.2 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for maximum visual fidelity, as the Ultra preset provides 35.5 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 139 FPS, meaning the system is overkill for 60 Hz displays but well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The verdict is clear: this combo delivers a smooth experience at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra, where a minor settings reduction to High restores playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 produce 79 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, which falls below the playability minimum.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes. The 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 95.5 FPS, which is 35.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 328th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.9% of all configurations. The GPU ranks in the 86th percentile and the CPU in the 74th percentile.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops when increasing settings. At 4K, the GPU is the sole limiting factor, with Ultra falling below 60 FPS while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average is 285.1 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest playable result is 79 FPS at 4K High settings.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER in Evolve?

A: No. The data shows consistent FPS scaling across resolutions that correlates with GPU workload, indicating the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without introducing bottlenecks.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which averages 79 FPS. This provides 19 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings offer 98 FPS and Low settings reach 124.9 FPS, but High is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 54 FPS is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 95.5 FPS. This is 35.5 FPS above the playability threshold, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity. The High preset at 139.2 FPS is also excellent for users prioritizing higher frame rates, but Ultra offers the full experience without compromising playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the recommended preset with 139.3 FPS average. This is 79.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets also exceed 200 FPS, but Ultra provides the best image quality while still delivering more than double the playability minimum. For users with 240 Hz displays, the Medium preset at 256.4 FPS or Low at 285.1 FPS may be preferable, but for standard 144 Hz monitors, Ultra is the clear choice.