Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a commanding performance profile for Evolve, a 2015-released FPS title. Benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 409th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all tested systems. The CPU itself sits in the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU achieves an 86th percentile standing among all graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other. Measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings confirm this system can push beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold in nearly every configuration tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's 409th place ranking out of 3700 tested combinations places it firmly in the upper echelon of gaming systems for Evolve. This position suggests the pairing operates well above median performance levels, with roughly 89% of tested combinations trailing behind its measured output. The ranking reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 5600F's Zen 3 architecture and the RTX 4080 SUPER's Ada Lovelace design, both of which contribute substantial compute resources to the game's rendering pipeline.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, its closest rival, while sitting 1.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and 2.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36945 sits essentially level with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by only 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.4%. These tight margins indicate the combo's components perform at parity with their nearest competitors, yet the system's overall ranking benefits from how these specific parts interact within Evolve's engine.

The measured FPS data reveals the combo achieves its 409th rank through consistent high-frame-rate output rather than peak performance spikes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system delivers 140 FPS average, while at 3840x2160 with High settings it maintains 77 FPS average. This consistency across resolutions demonstrates the combo handles Evolve's workload without significant degradation as pixel count increases, a trait that likely contributes to its strong ranking position.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the system's frame rates remain exceptionally high across all settings, with Low settings producing 245 FPS average and Ultra producing 140 FPS average. This narrow gap between presets suggests the CPU handles the game's logic and draw calls efficiently at lower resolutions, allowing the GPU to operate without constraint. The Ryzen 5 5600F's 6 cores and 12 threads, running at 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, provide sufficient processing headroom for Evolve's FPS mechanics at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shows the GPU beginning to assert greater influence. The difference between Low and Ultra settings expands to 120 FPS (214 vs 94 average), compared to 105 FPS at 1080p (245 vs 140 average). This widening gap indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload becomes more significant at this resolution, though the CPU still maintains enough throughput to avoid becoming the primary limiting factor. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for Evolve's texture and geometry demands at this intermediate resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes unmistakable. The gap between Low and Ultra settings reaches 73 FPS (127 vs 54 average), and the Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This pattern demonstrates that at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER's pixel throughput becomes the deciding factor, with its 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate determining achievable frame rates. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, a typical pattern for FPS titles where pixel fill rates scale more steeply than game logic requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all presets. Low settings produce 245 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 223 FPS average with a minimum of 190 FPS and maximum of 257 FPS, High settings reach 203 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 140 FPS average. Every preset comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra configuration providing more than double the minimum playable frame rate.

The 2560x1440 results show continued strong performance with some expected scaling. Low settings deliver 214 FPS average, Medium settings produce 173 FPS average with a range of 147 to 199 FPS, High settings achieve 136 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 94 FPS average. The progression from 1080p to 1440p shows frame rates decreasing by 12.6% at Low settings, 22.4% at Medium, 33.0% at High, and 32.9% at Ultra, reflecting the increased pixel workload on the GPU while the CPU maintains adequate processing capability.

At 3840x2160, performance remains playable but the Ultra preset falls short of the threshold. Low settings achieve 127 FPS average, Medium settings produce 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS, and High settings maintain 77 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS average, falling 6 FPS below the 60 FPS playable mark. The data shows a predictable degradation curve at 4K, with each preset step reducing frame rates by approximately 22-28%, a steeper decline than observed at lower resolutions due to the GPU's pixel processing limits.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve successfully at all tested resolutions, though with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 140 FPS average and Low reaching 245 FPS average. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports all four presets above 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 94 FPS average and Low reaching 214 FPS average. Both resolutions provide substantial headroom for competitive gameplay or high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, three of the four presets remain playable. High settings deliver 77 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 99 FPS average, and Low settings produce 127 FPS average, all clearing the 60 FPS barrier. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 54 FPS average, making it the only configuration tested that fails to meet the playable threshold. Players seeking 4K Ultra settings would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance, though the High preset at 4K offers a viable alternative with 77 FPS average.

The verdict by resolution indicates 1920x1080 Ultra as the best settings at 140 FPS average, 2560x1440 Ultra as the best at 94 FPS average, and 3840x2160 High as the best at 77 FPS average. The system's overall capability exceeds Evolve's requirements, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, with solid 4K performance available at High settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings in Evolve?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces 54 FPS average, falling 6 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution achieves 77 FPS average, making it the best playable option at 4K.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 deliver 140 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution and remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1080p exceed 200 FPS except Ultra, which still provides 140 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 in this system?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 sits just 0.1% below the RTX 4080's 54247 score. This negligible difference suggests near-identical performance between the two cards in Evolve.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a limiting factor at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU does not bottleneck the system at any tested resolution. The 6-core, 12-thread processor maintains high frame rates even at 1080p where CPU load is typically highest, with Low settings reaching 245 FPS average.

Q: What frame rates can players expect at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS. This configuration provides smooth performance with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system perform better at Low settings than High settings at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, Low settings deliver 127 FPS average compared to 77 FPS average at High settings, a 65% improvement. Medium settings fall between at 99 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving 140 FPS average. This configuration provides the highest visual quality while still delivering more than double the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain the best option, producing 94 FPS average. This exceeds the 60 FPS requirement by 34 FPS, offering a comfortable margin for consistent performance during intense gameplay sequences.

At 3840x2160, High settings represent the optimal balance, achieving 77 FPS average. While Ultra falls below the threshold at 54 FPS, High provides 17 FPS of headroom above the playable mark, enabling 4K gaming with reasonable visual fidelity. Medium settings offer an alternative at 99 FPS average for players prioritizing frame rate over graphical detail.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals demonstrate comparable processing capabilities. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 matches the Ryzen 5 5600F's average score within 0.0%, indicating virtually identical performance in Evolve's CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D trails by 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i9-12900T rounds out the group at 0.5% lower average score. Systems using any of these processors with the RTX 4080 SUPER would likely produce similar frame rates in Evolve, given the tight performance margins.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER's average score, making it the closest performance match. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S exceed the SUPER by 2.7% and 2.8% respectively. These alternatives would yield comparable FPS results in Evolve, though the exact frame rates could vary slightly depending on driver optimizations and system memory configurations. The tight deltaPct values across all rivals suggest that swapping any of these components would not dramatically alter the gaming experience in Evolve.