Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Evolve, delivering playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, with the sole exception of 4K Ultra settings. The data shows this combo ranks in the 91.6th percentile (rank 313 out of 3700 tested combos), and the RTX 4080's raw graphics horsepower ensures that even at 4K, the system maintains 78 FPS on High settings. This is a high-refresh-rate machine at 1440p and 1080p, where it easily exceeds 140 FPS on the most demanding preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional headroom: Low settings produce an average of 292 FPS, Medium averages 260 FPS (with a minimum of 221 FPS and maximum of 299 FPS), High averages 204 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a robust 141 FPS average. This resolution is clearly GPU-bound at lower presets, but the frame rates remain staggeringly high throughout.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show a predictable scaling pattern. Low settings average 225 FPS, Medium averages 174 FPS (min 148, max 200), High averages 137 FPS, and Ultra still holds a comfortable 95 FPS average. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial — roughly 23% at Low settings (from 292 to 225 FPS) and about 33% at Ultra (from 141 to 95 FPS) — but every preset remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more demanding. Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS (min 84, max 114), and High averages 78 FPS. However, Ultra settings dip to an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the combo fails to maintain smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: High settings drop from 137 to 78 FPS (a 43% reduction), and Medium drops from 174 to 99 FPS (a 43% reduction as well). Notably, the Low preset at 4K (128 FPS) still outperforms the Ultra preset at 1440p (95 FPS), indicating that preset choice has a larger impact than resolution alone in the mid-range.

The min/max data available only for Medium settings shows tight frame pacing: at 1080p, the spread is 221-299 FPS (a 78 FPS range), at 1440p it is 148-200 FPS (a 52 FPS range), and at 4K it is 84-114 FPS (a 30 FPS range). This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck, reducing variance as the workload becomes more uniform.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall rank in Evolve is 313 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.4% of all systems tested for this game. This percentile position reflects the RTX 4080's dominant role, as the GPU alone sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs (avg benchmark score 54247). The CPU, by contrast, is more mid-range: the Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 20733.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 is essentially tied with the RTX 4080 SUPER (deltaPct 0.1), meaning the SUPER is only 0.1% faster on average. The gap widens slightly against the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (deltaPct -1.1, meaning the RTX 4080 is 1.1% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (deltaPct -2.6). The RTX 4080 is 2.7% faster than the AMD Radeon 8060S. These small deltas suggest that within this performance tier, the RTX 4080 is very competitive, and the measured FPS in Evolve reflect that strength.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600GT is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the Intel Core i5-12490F (deltaPct -0.3), the Intel Xeon 6325P (deltaPct -0.4), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (deltaPct -0.4), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (deltaPct -0.5). All four rivals are within 0.5% of the 5600GT's average score, indicating that CPU choice in this range has minimal impact on overall system performance in Evolve, which is heavily GPU-dependent.

Given that the combo ranks 313th out of 3700, it is firmly in the upper echelon of tested systems. The data suggests that most of the 312 combos ranked higher likely pair the RTX 4080 with a stronger CPU, but the FPS figures show that the 5600GT does not bottleneck the GPU in this title at any resolution tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 141 FPS. This is a decisive result — the system has over 2.3x the headroom needed for the playable threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 140 Hz.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 95 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and leaves room for 90 Hz displays. The step down to High (137 FPS) offers even more headroom for 120 Hz+ panels, but Ultra remains the highest quality option that clears the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, averaging 78 FPS. This is a solid 4K experience, though not suitable for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium (99 FPS) and Low (128 FPS) are also viable, but High provides the best visual fidelity while maintaining smooth frame rates. The verdict data confirms these choices: High at 4K with 78 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with 95 FPS, and Ultra at 1080p with 141 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 54, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 78 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 95 FPS, making it the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The deltaPct is 0.1, meaning the RTX 4080 is 0.1% faster than the SUPER in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600GT a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Evolve?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. The 5600GT scores 20733 on average, ranking in the 74th percentile among CPUs. Its nearest rivals (i5-12490F, Xeon 6325P, Core Ultra 5 125U) are all within 0.5% in average score, and the combo still achieves 141 FPS at 1080p Ultra, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor.

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

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 221, with an average of 260 and a maximum of 299. This is the only preset where min/max data was captured for this resolution.

Q: How many total combos were tested for Evolve, and where does this one rank?

A: This combo ranks 313 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.4% of all systems tested for Evolve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets clearly identifies the GPU as the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve. The RTX 4080, with its 9728 shading units and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is the primary driver of frame rates. The CPU's role is secondary, as evidenced by the fact that the 5600GT's nearest rivals all score within 0.5% of it, yet the combo still achieves extremely high FPS.

At 1080p, the GPU is heavily utilized, but the CPU is sufficient to feed it. The jump from Low (292 FPS) to Ultra (141 FPS) at 1080p is a 51% reduction, indicating that the GPU workload scales significantly with preset quality. The CPU, running at a boost clock of 4.60 GHz with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough single-threaded and multi-threaded performance to avoid becoming a constraint.

At 1440p, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 23% at Low settings (292 to 225) to 33% at Ultra (141 to 95). This consistent reduction across all presets points to the GPU being the bottleneck, as the CPU workload does not change with resolution. The 5600GT's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 are sufficient for the game's CPU demands, which appear modest given the high frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, while Low still manages 128 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (74 FPS) is larger than at 1440p (130 FPS spread between 225 and 95) in absolute terms, but the percentage drop is similar. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are fully engaged at this resolution, and the data shows that the card simply cannot handle Ultra settings at 4K while maintaining 60 FPS.

The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics is irrelevant here, as the discrete RTX 4080 handles all rendering. The 5600GT's PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) does not appear to hinder performance, as the FPS figures are consistent with what the GPU alone would deliver. In summary, the GPU determines playability at all resolutions, while the CPU provides adequate support without becoming a limiting factor.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve, and it does so with exceptional performance across nearly all configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 141 FPS — this is a high-refresh-rate dream. At 2560x1440, again all presets are playable, with Ultra at 95 FPS providing a great balance of quality and speed. At 3840x2160, the system is playable on Low (128 FPS), Medium (99 FPS), and High (78 FPS), but Ultra falls short at 54 FPS.

The only failing configuration is 4K Ultra, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 6 FPS (54 average). For anyone targeting 4K, dropping to High settings recovers 24 FPS (from 54 to 78), which is a worthwhile trade-off. At 1440p and below, there are no compromises needed — the system delivers well above the playable threshold even at maximum quality settings. The combo ranks 313 out of 3700, and its performance in Evolve is consistent with that top-tier positioning. The RTX 4080 is the star, and the Ryzen 5 5600GT provides ample support, making this a highly recommended system for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, and a capable 4K machine with a modest settings adjustment.