Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily dependent on both resolution and quality preset. Across the three tested resolutions, the combination shows clear headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K presents a more demanding scenario where only the lower presets maintain consistent playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 251 FPS, which is an exceptional figure for a competitive FPS title. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 195 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. The High preset still holds a strong 153 FPS average. Only at the Ultra preset does the frame rate fall below the triple-digit threshold, settling at a 106 FPS average. This resolution clearly shows the RTX 3080 has ample room to spare, with even the most demanding preset nearly doubling the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the scaling is predictable but still favorable. Low settings produce a 168 FPS average, while Medium drops to 130 FPS with the minimum recorded at 111 FPS and maximum at 150 FPS. High settings maintain a 102 FPS average. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding option, still manages a 71 FPS average. This means every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold, though Ultra is the closest margin — a 71 FPS average suggests some scenes may dip below 60 during heavy action, but the data shows the average remains above the playable line.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset delivers a 96 FPS average, which is still comfortably above 60. Medium settings produce a 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS — that minimum is just barely above the playability threshold. High settings fall to a 58 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target. Ultra is the most demanding, yielding only a 40 FPS average. The data indicates that 4K requires preset management; the GPU can handle the lower two presets, but the higher two presets will not maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600GT sits in a tightly packed cluster of processors. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12490F, which has an average benchmark score of 20802 against the 5600GT's 20733 — a negligible 0.3% difference. The Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U are also within 0.4% of the 5600GT's performance, with scores of 20821 and 20826 respectively. The AMD EPYC 7J13 completes the group at 20845, just 0.5% ahead. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080's nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249 versus the RTX 3080's 23172, putting it 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 matches at 23250, also 0.3% ahead. Two AMD Radeon products — the RX 6600M at 23273 and the R9 M290X at 23276 — are each 0.4% ahead of the RTX 3080. These delta percentages are remarkably small, meaning any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a couple of percent of the RTX 3080 in this game. The practical implication is that swapping to any of these rivals would yield nearly identical measured FPS numbers.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an interesting dynamic between the Ryzen 5 5600GT and the RTX 3080 across resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high — 251 FPS on Low, 153 on High — that the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough single-thread performance to feed the GPU at these elevated rates. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 913 and passmark_single_thread score of 3348 indicate reasonable per-core strength for a 2024-release processor.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU begins to take over as the limiting factor. The frame rate drop from 1080p High (153 FPS) to 1440p High (102 FPS) represents a 33% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth handle the higher resolution load without issue, but the rendering demand grows.

At 4K, the RTX 3080 becomes the clear bottleneck. The Ultra preset drops to 40 FPS, and even High only reaches 58 FPS. The pixel throughput requirement at 3840x2160 is roughly four times that of 1080p, and the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for the highest presets. The CPU's contribution at 4K is minimal — the 5600GT's performance headroom means it is unlikely to be the constraint when the GPU is already struggling to maintain 60 FPS. The scaling from 1440p High (102 FPS) to 4K High (58 FPS) shows a 43% drop, which is consistent with the 2.25x pixel increase being partially offset by the GPU's architecture.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the answer varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 106 FPS, which is well above the playability line. Similarly, 2560x1440 is fully playable across all settings, with Ultra averaging 71 FPS and High at 102 FPS.

The situation at 3840x2160 is more selective. Only Low (96 FPS average) and Medium (74 FPS average) are playable according to the data. High settings fall to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms this: 4K has playable settings of Low and Medium only, with Medium being the best at 74 FPS average.

For a competitive FPS title, the 1080p and 1440p results are excellent. The 1440p Ultra experience at 71 FPS average is particularly noteworthy, as it offers the full visual experience while staying above 60. At 4K, players will need to compromise on visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay, but the Medium preset's 74 FPS average with a 63 FPS minimum shows the game remains responsive even in demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 1039 out of 3700. That places it in approximately the 72nd percentile of all combos tested — a solid position. The rank reflects the combined strengths of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 3080. The CPU sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The combo ranking being higher than the GPU's percentile suggests the CPU is not dragging down the overall performance.

The 1039 rank out of 3700 combos means there are roughly 1038 configurations that perform better, and about 2660 that perform worse. Given that the RTX 3080 is an end-of-life product from the GeForce 30-series, and the 5600GT is a budget-oriented desktop processor, this mid-pack ranking is reasonable. The data indicates this combo outperforms a majority of tested configurations while not competing with the very top tier of hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 106 FPS. This is the clear choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. The 106 FPS average provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe recommendation.

For 2560x1440, the best playable settings are also Ultra, averaging 71 FPS. This is closer to the threshold than the 1080p result, but still above 60. Players seeking a safety margin might prefer High at 102 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as a viable option.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, with a 74 FPS average and a 63 FPS minimum. This is the only resolution where the highest playable preset is not Ultra. The Medium preset provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance at 4K, though the 63 FPS minimum means some intense scenes may briefly approach the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 40, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium, averaging 74 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for competitive play?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings produces a 251 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate measured. This combination would provide the lowest latency and smoothest experience for competitive play.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.3% faster in average benchmark score (20802 vs 20733). The difference is negligible, meaning both CPUs would perform nearly identically in Evolve.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, which is above 60 but not by a large margin. The CPU's percentile ranking (74th) is higher than the GPU's (68th), indicating the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

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

A: The measured average is 153 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most players.

Q: Why does the 4K High preset fail to hit 60 FPS?

A: The 3840x2160 High preset averages 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 3080's 10 GB memory and 29.77 TFLOPS compute are insufficient for this resolution at High settings, though the Medium preset at 74 FPS remains playable.