Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a capable combination for Evolve, delivering playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across most presets, and even clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 4K with reduced settings. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the 54th percentile among 3,700 tested configurations, indicating a solid mid-pack result for this 2015 FPS title. The system’s strength lies in its ability to maintain high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, with the RTX 4060 proving sufficient for Ultra settings at 1080p and High settings at 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 resolution, the combo achieves an average of 81.1 FPS on Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 55.3 FPS, falling just below the threshold, while High settings at this resolution deliver 78.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable, with an average of 70.9 FPS. Medium settings produce 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and High (44.7 FPS) and Ultra (33.9 FPS) are not viable.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20,802, which is a negligible 0.3% higher, indicating virtually identical multi-threaded performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 significantly faster than its closest GPU alternatives?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17,639, ranking in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666, a mere 0.2% difference, meaning these GPUs perform within a hair of each other in synthetic tests.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 78.1 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the best playable preset at this resolution, as Ultra only reaches 55.3 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in Evolve?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor. Across all resolutions, frame rates drop consistently as settings increase from Low to Ultra, while CPU-bound synthetic scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core at 17,272) suggest ample headroom for this workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a combo rank of 1,980 out of 3,700 tested configurations for Evolve. This places the system squarely in the upper-middle tier of available hardware, meaning it outperforms roughly 54% of all tested combos while trailing the top performers. For a game released in 2015, this rank reflects a build that is neither overkill nor underpowered; it strikes a balance that allows for smooth gameplay at common resolutions.

The percentile positions of the individual components reinforce this assessment. The CPU sits in the 74th percentile of all processors, driven by strong multi-core results such as a Geekbench multi-core score of 7,986 and a Passmark multithread score of 20,325. The GPU, meanwhile, ranks in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards, with a Passmark G3D score of 19,545. The gap between CPU and GPU percentiles suggests the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card, which becomes relevant at higher resolution and preset combinations.

When compared to the broader field, this combo’s rank indicates it will handle Evolve without major bottlenecks at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not built for extreme 4K Ultra gaming. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 81.1 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 33.9 FPS. The rank of 1,980 aligns with a build that excels at mainstream gaming but requires settings adjustments at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Evolve show that the GPU is the dominant factor in frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 116.8 to 78.1, a reduction of 38.7 FPS. The same resolution jump at Low settings sees a smaller decline, from 191.5 to 125 FPS, a drop of 66.5 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4060’s workload increases substantially with pixel count, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames at both resolutions.

At 4K resolution, the GPU’s limitations become more pronounced. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is just 33.9, while Low settings produce 70.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a loss of 37 FPS, which is a greater absolute decline than the 22.5 FPS drop seen when moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p (191.5 to 81.1 FPS). This suggests that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become a constraint at 4K, whereas the Ryzen 5 5600GT’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s processing demands.

The CPU’s role is more evident in synthetic benchmarks than in gaming FPS. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,272 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,348, the Ryzen 5 5600GT provides solid performance for a 2015 title like Evolve, which was designed for older multi-core processors. The data shows that at 1440p, the difference between Low (125 FPS) and High (78.1 FPS) settings is 46.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU handles the additional graphical load, while the CPU maintains a consistent frame delivery rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20,802 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20,821 (0.4% higher). These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Evolve, meaning users with an i5-12490F can expect comparable FPS results. The AMD EPYC 7J13, scoring 20,845 (0.5% higher), is also a close match, though it is a server-class part unlikely to be found in a gaming build.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are led by the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17,666 (0.2% higher). This is a surprising pairing given the generational gap, but the synthetic scores are nearly identical. The AMD Radeon 780M, an integrated GPU, scores 17,588 (0.3% lower), suggesting it could provide similar frame rates in Evolve at lower settings, though it lacks the RTX 4060’s dedicated memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460, scoring 17,551 and 17,509 respectively, are also within 0.5-0.7% of the RTX 4060, indicating that professional-grade GPUs from the same era would behave similarly.

These alternatives imply that users with any of these GPUs would see FPS numbers within a few percentage points of the RTX 4060 in Evolve. The practical takeaway is that the RTX 4060 sits in a crowded performance band, and its advantage over the listed rivals is minimal in synthetic benchmarks, though real-world gaming may favor the RTX 4060 due to its newer architecture and features like DLSS support.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 81.1 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 1080p gaming, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The next step down, Medium, achieves 144.9 FPS, offering headroom for competitive play, but Ultra is clearly viable.

For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 78.1 FPS. Medium runs at 101 FPS and Low at 125 FPS, but High represents the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at this resolution drops to 55.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so it should be avoided for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings produce a playable result, averaging 70.9 FPS. Medium falls to 58.3 FPS, just under the threshold, and High (44.7 FPS) and Ultra (33.9 FPS) are not recommended. This means 4K users must accept significant visual compromises to maintain smooth frame rates, or they should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better balance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and it does so with clear strengths at 1080p and 1440p. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 81.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, three of four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High as the best option at 78.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playability, with an average of 70.9 FPS.

The system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the RTX 4060 can leverage its 8 GB memory and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance effectively. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and users must choose between Low settings at 70.9 FPS or dropping the resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient CPU performance across all tested scenarios, as evidenced by its 74th percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores.

For players targeting a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the recommended configurations are Ultra at 1080p (81.1 FPS) or High at 1440p (78.1 FPS). Those with 4K displays should stick to Low settings, accepting the visual downgrade in exchange for playable frame rates. Overall, this combo delivers reliable performance for Evolve, with the caveat that 4K Ultra is not feasible—a result consistent with the combo’s 54th percentile rank among all tested configurations.