Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a performance profile that is heavily skewed toward GPU dominance, with the CPU occasionally acting as a limiting factor at lower resolutions. Benchmark data for Evolve shows this pairing produces playable frame rates at every resolution tested, though the margin of superiority varies significantly across settings. At 1080p, the system averages 280.3 FPS on Low settings, while the most demanding Ultra preset still holds 139.7 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern, with Ultra settings producing 94.6 FPS. At 4K, the GPU begins to show its ceiling, with Ultra settings dropping to 51.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates this is a high-refresh-rate machine for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and a capable 4K performer when settings are managed.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 78.1 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 51.6 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 94.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-1220P (21066, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21112, delta -0.1%). It sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 280.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 139.7 FPS. The gap represents a 140.6 FPS difference, indicating the GPU scales well with graphical load.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 on average, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247 (delta -0.1%). This puts them within 0.1% of each other, meaning performance is effectively identical.

Q: At which resolution does the system fail to maintain 60 FPS on any preset?

A: None. Every resolution tested has at least one preset above 60 FPS. At 4K, three of four presets (Low, Medium, High) are playable, while at 1440p and 1080p all four presets are playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering 139.7 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining more than double the 60 FPS threshold. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset achieves 280.3 FPS, but the Ultra setting offers a more balanced experience. The Medium preset at 252.8 FPS and High at 200.7 FPS also remain far above playable levels.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the optimal pick, averaging 94.6 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, allowing for full graphical features without compromising smoothness. The High preset at 134.8 FPS and Medium at 172.2 FPS provide additional headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Low reaches 227.2 FPS for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays playable, with an average of 78.1 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 99.9 FPS and Low at 124.5 FPS offer higher frame rates for smoother motion, but High provides the best visual quality within the playable range. Ultra at 51.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves 280.3 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. This suggests the GPU is being fed with minimal graphical work, allowing the CPU to keep up with the frame generation. The Ryzen 5 5600G's single-thread performance, indicated by a 3dmark single-thread score of 872 and a passmark single-thread score of 3177, appears sufficient for this workload.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 139.7 FPS to 94.6 FPS, a reduction of 45.1 FPS. This scaling shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw throughput is being taxed more heavily at higher pixel counts. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 51.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The GPU's performance ceiling is clearly the limiting factor here.

The transition from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further illustrates this dynamic. At 1080p, the gap between Low (280.3 FPS) and Ultra (139.7 FPS) is 140.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom even at high settings. At 1440p, the same gap narrows to 132.6 FPS (227.2 to 94.6), while at 4K it narrows to 72.9 FPS (124.5 to 51.6). This trend confirms that the GPU's workload scales more steeply with resolution than with settings, making the RTX 4080 SUPER the primary determinant of performance at 4K.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 280.3 FPS approaches the practical limits of what the CPU can sustain in this title. The 3dmark max-threads score of 5455 and the passmark multithread score of 19717 indicate that the 6-core, 12-thread processor provides adequate multi-threaded performance. However, the data does not show a scenario where the CPU bottlenecks the GPU, as all tested presets at 1080p and 1440p exceed 90 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 333rd out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve, placing it in the top 9% of all configurations. This ranking is particularly notable given the CPU's mid-range position. The Ryzen 5 5600G sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER is at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combination's ranking suggests that the GPU's high performance compensates for the CPU's more modest standing.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when considering the GPU's headroom. The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 places it just 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 (54247) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). This indicates that the GPU is performing at the upper end of the spectrum, which likely contributes to the combo's strong overall ranking. The CPU, while not a top-tier part, does not appear to drag down the system's in-game performance based on the measured frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores are the Intel Core i3-1220P (21066, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21112, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21133, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (21174, delta -0.4%). These processors all deliver nearly identical average scores, meaning any of them would produce comparable CPU-bound behavior in Evolve. The delta percentages are all within 0.5%, so swapping the Ryzen 5 5600G for any of these would not meaningfully alter the frame rates in this game.

For the GPU, the closest alternatives are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, delta -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, delta -2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, delta -2.8%). The RTX 4080 is effectively a matching performer, with a 0.1% difference that would be imperceptible in gameplay. The Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster, while the RX 6750 GRE and Radeon 8060S offer 2.7% and 2.8% higher scores, respectively. These differences are small enough that all four GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Evolve.

A system with the Ryzen 5 5600G paired with any of these GPUs would behave almost identically to the tested configuration. The CPU alternatives would maintain the same CPU-bound performance at 1080p, while the GPU alternatives would provide near-identical scaling at higher resolutions. Users with the RTX 4080 non-SUPER would see no practical difference, while those with the Radeon Pro W5700X might gain a few frames per second at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher across all tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra settings fall short. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates on all four presets, with the Ultra preset delivering 139.7 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming a non-issue, even with maximum graphical settings. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 94.6 FPS providing a smooth experience with full visual features.

At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability on three of four presets. The High preset at 78.1 FPS is the best choice for 4K, offering a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 99.9 FPS and Low at 124.5 FPS provide additional options for higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 51.6 FPS is the only configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold, so users should avoid it for 4K gaming.

The overall verdict is that this combination is well-suited for Evolve, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where it excels. At 4K, the system requires a modest compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay, but it still delivers a solid experience on High settings. The data shows no scenarios where the system fails to provide a playable frame rate, making it a reliable choice for this title.