Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the 639th position out of 3,700 tested configurations, placing it in the top ~17% of all systems evaluated. The measured frame rates confirm that this pairing delivers a highly playable experience across all common resolutions, though the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 639th out of 3,700 tested combos, which places it in the top 17.3% of all configurations tested. This indicates strong overall performance relative to the broader hardware pool.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves 69.9 FPS on High settings, 85.1 FPS on Medium, and 109.6 FPS on Low. However, the Ultra preset drops to 46.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 82.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at this resolution, with High at 120.4 FPS and Medium at 150.8 FPS also available.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223. It sits within 1% of several rivals: the Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% higher), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% higher), and the Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (0.2% higher). The RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1% with a score of 43,667.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X falls into the 75th percentile against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all processors tested. Its average benchmark score is 21,771.

Q: Which CPU rivals are closest in performance to the Ryzen 5 5600X?

A: The nearest rivals include the Ryzen 7 4800H with a score of 21,749 (0.1% lower), the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U at 21,874 (0.5% higher), the Core i7-11700 at 21,891 (0.5% higher), and the EPYC 9554P at 21,899 (0.6% higher).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 SUPER achieves rank 639 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system comfortably in the upper quintile of all tested configurations, indicating that it delivers performance well above the median setup. The percentile positioning suggests this pairing is optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions while still handling 4K with adjusted settings.

The ranking reflects the synergistic balance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,838 and a single-core score of 1,541. These numbers are respectable for a mid-range desktop processor. The RTX 4070 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 29,995 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 205,624. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for Evolve's texture-heavy environments.

Benchmark results indicate that this combo ranks higher than 82.7% of all tested systems, which is notable given the wide range of hardware configurations in the database. The rank of 639 suggests that while there are many faster combos, this pairing sits well above the pack for Evolve specifically. The game's 2015 release date means it is not exceptionally demanding by modern standards, allowing this mid-to-high-tier combo to excel.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Ultra setting runs at 121.2 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Lower settings push frame rates dramatically higher: Medium hits 227.9 FPS, High reaches 174.8 FPS, and Low achieves 292 FPS. For 1080p gaming, Ultra is clearly the best choice as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining over double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains playable at 82.6 FPS, making it the recommended setting for this resolution. The High preset runs at 120.4 FPS, Medium at 150.8 FPS, and Low at 196 FPS. All four presets comfortably exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 1440p Ultra experience is 53.6% slower than the 1080p Ultra result, reflecting the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to 46.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which runs at 69.9 FPS. Medium offers 85.1 FPS and Low provides 109.6 FPS, but High delivers the most visual detail while maintaining smooth gameplay. The gap between 1440p Ultra (82.6 FPS) and 4K High (69.9 FPS) illustrates how resolution scaling impacts this combo.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600X's nearest rivals all sit within 0.6% of its average benchmark score of 21,771. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21,749, making it virtually identical in overall performance. The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both score slightly higher at 21,874 and 21,891 respectively, while the EPYC 9554P leads this group at 21,899. These alternatives would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve, with differences of less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262), RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268), Quadro M6000 (43,301), and RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667). The delta percentages range from -0.1% to -1%, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is slightly faster than the first three but trails the RTX 4090 Mobile by 1%. In practice, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of each other in Evolve. The RTX 4090 Mobile would be the strongest alternative, while the Quadro M6000 24 GB would be the closest match.

When considering a full system swap, a config with the Ryzen 7 4800H and Quadro M6000 24 GB would perform almost identically to this combo. Alternatively, pairing the Intel Core i7-11700 with the RTX 5050 Mobile would yield similar results, with both components being within 0.5% of their respective counterparts.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU bears the primary load in Evolve, with resolution scaling having a pronounced effect on frame rates. From 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 121.2 to 82.6, a 31.8% decrease. From 1440p to 4K at Ultra, the drop is even steeper, falling from 82.6 to 46.8 FPS, a 43.3% reduction. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demands scale directly with resolution.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 292 FPS, which is a 140.9% increase over the 1080p Ultra result of 121.2 FPS. This substantial jump suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them. The Ryzen 5 5600X's 12 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache provide sufficient processing power for Evolve's physics and AI calculations.

Preset scaling further clarifies the division of labor. At 4K, the difference between Low (109.6 FPS) and Ultra (46.8 FPS) is 134.2%, indicating that GPU-intensive effects like shadows, lighting, and post-processing have a massive impact. At 1080p, the same preset range shows a 140.9% difference, suggesting that the GPU still dominates even at lower resolutions. The CPU's influence is consistent across resolutions, as the game engine's logic and draw call processing remain relatively constant regardless of pixel count.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve. The verdict data confirms playable performance at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 121.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains viable at 82.6 FPS, and even the most demanding preset is well above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the system handles High settings at 69.9 FPS, with Medium at 85.1 FPS and Low at 109.6 FPS also available.

The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which bottoms out at 46.8 FPS. This is a minor limitation given that the High preset at 4K still provides excellent visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. For competitive play, 1080p Ultra at 121.2 FPS or 1440p Ultra at 82.6 FPS are the recommended choices, as they offer the best blend of fidelity and responsiveness.

The Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks in the 75th percentile for CPU and 83rd percentile for GPU respectively, and their joint performance in Evolve reflects this strong standing. With a combo rank of 639 out of 3,700, this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on the GPU provides ample VRAM headroom, and the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration handles the game's computational demands without bottlenecking. For anyone targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this combo delivers outstanding results, and 4K is certainly achievable with moderate settings.