Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data indicates that this combination ranks 698th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top quintile of all tested systems. The GPU carries a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the CPU has no listed MSRP. Across all tested resolutions, the combo comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at most settings, with the notable exception of 4K Ultra, which falls to 47 FPS. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, optimal settings, component roles, and comparable alternatives.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo handles Evolve across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS, while Medium settings yield 223 FPS with a minimum of 190 and a maximum of 257. High settings average 177 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage an average of 123 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is rarely stressed, with even the most demanding preset staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a clear step down. Low settings average 196 FPS, Medium settings average 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 and a maximum of 174, High settings average 119 FPS, and Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with a roughly 20-30% reduction in average FPS across presets, reflecting the increased pixel load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 111 FPS, Medium settings average 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 99, and High settings average 68 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a clear progression: the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64 FPS (111 to 47), whereas at 1080p the gap is 122 FPS (245 to 123). This indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth become the dominant constraints at higher resolutions.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 190 to 257, a spread of 67 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 129 to 174, a spread of 45 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 73 to 99, a spread of 26 FPS. This tightening of the frame time variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is working closer to its limits, reducing the headroom for frame rate spikes.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 for each resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. The playable settings at 4K include High, Low, and Medium, but Ultra is not playable because it averages 47 FPS. High is the optimal choice because it delivers the highest visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold, with a 18 FPS margin over the 60 FPS floor.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and the best settings are Ultra, which averages 82 FPS. This provides a 22 FPS margin over the threshold, making Ultra a comfortable choice for 1440p gaming. The data shows that the combo has enough headroom at 1440p to enable the highest quality preset without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are also the best choice, averaging 123 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a substantial buffer for demanding scenes. The playable settings list includes all four presets, but Ultra is the clear recommendation for 1080p due to its high average FPS and the significant headroom it offers. The data indicates that this combo is overkill for 1080p, as even the most demanding preset leaves the GPU with ample capacity.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more for Evolve requires examining the scaling between resolutions and presets. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its Passmark single-thread score is 2872, and its multithread score is 19236. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, has a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, as the GPU is not the bottleneck at this low resolution and preset. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 2872 score, is likely sufficient for a 2015 FPS title. However, as the resolution increases to 4K, the FPS at Low settings drops to 111, a reduction of 134 FPS. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are taxed more heavily.

The scaling between presets also reveals the GPU's role. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64 FPS (111 to 47), while at 1080p the difference is 122 FPS (245 to 123). The larger absolute drop at 1080p suggests that the GPU has more headroom at lower resolutions, but the relative drop is similar. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are critical for handling the higher-resolution textures and effects. The CPU's L3 cache of 32 MB and DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for the game's logic and physics.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the limiting factor for Ultra settings, but the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at lower presets. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant constraint, as the FPS drops below the playable threshold at Ultra. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs show that both components are high-end, but the GPU's workload scales more aggressively with resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a delta of -0.4%. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a delta of -0.5%. These four alternatives have scores within 0.5% of the 5600F, meaning they would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The 5600F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is well-matched to these rivals, and the differences are negligible for gaming workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are equally close. The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a delta of -0.2%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, a delta of -1%. These rivals are within 1% of the 4070 SUPER's score, so they would deliver similar frame rates in Evolve. The RTX 4090 Mobile, despite its higher score, is only 1% faster, which would translate to a difference of roughly 1-2 FPS at 4K Ultra. The Quadro M6000 variants are workstation cards but would behave similarly in this game due to their comparable compute scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 698th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 19% of all systems tested. This is a high ranking, reflecting the strength of both the CPU and GPU. The CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and GPU results in a system that is well-suited for Evolve, as evidenced by the playable FPS at all settings except 4K Ultra. The rank of 698 indicates that there are 697 combos that perform better, but the vast majority of the 3700 combos (over 3000) perform worse. The data shows that this combo is a strong choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it can handle 4K at High settings with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 47, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve an average of 68 FPS, making High the best playable setting at that resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with an average FPS of 82. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a 22 FPS margin.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, while the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, a delta of 0%. They are effectively identical in performance, so either would produce the same frame rates in Evolve.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 190, with an average of 223 and a maximum of 257. This indicates consistent frame delivery with no significant drops.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The FPS drops from 111 at Low to 47 at Ultra, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are critical at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 43223, and it ranks above 83% of all GPUs in the database.