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Evolve
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 54 | 78 | 99 | 128 |
| 1440p QHD | 95 | 137 | 174 | 225 |
| 1080p Full HD | 141 | 204 | 260 | 294 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Evolve on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (launch MSRP $299) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (launch MSRP $1,199 USD) delivers measured performance in Evolve that comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold across most resolution and preset combinations. The data shows this combo ranks 310th out of 3,700 tested configurations, with the CPU in the 75th percentile and the GPU in the 86th percentile among all tested parts. Evolve, released on 2015-02-09, is a fast-paced FPS that scales predictably with resolution and graphics settings, and the benchmark results provide a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which yields an average of 78 FPS. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, falling below the playable threshold, while Medium and Low average 99 FPS and 128 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, every preset clears 60 FPS, and the highest playable setting is Ultra with an average of 95 FPS. High, Medium, and Low average 137, 174, and 225 FPS respectively, all well above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 141 FPS, making it the optimal preset; High, Medium, and Low average 204, 260, and 294 FPS. The data indicates that the system is capable of running Evolve at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a step down to High for a stable 60+ FPS experience.
CPU and GPU Roles
The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a GPU-bound workload at higher pixel counts. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 141 at 1920x1080 to 95 at 2560x1440 and 54 at 3840x2160. This drop of 46 FPS from 1080p to 1440p and another 41 FPS from 1440p to 4K demonstrates that the RTX 4080's rendering capacity is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The GPU's 16 GB GDDR6X memory, 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance are substantial, but the pixel throughput at 4K Ultra still exceeds what the card can sustain at 60 FPS.
At lower settings, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. On the Low preset, the system reaches 294 FPS at 1080p, 225 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. These high frame rates indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600X's six cores and 12 threads, combined with a single-thread 3dmark score of 917 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11,838, are sufficient to feed the GPU even at very high frame rates. The CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1,793 and 4-thread score of 3,363 further support its ability to handle the game's logic without becoming a bottleneck. The scaling pattern—where FPS drops more sharply with resolution than with preset changes—confirms that the GPU is the dominant component in Evolve, especially at 4K, while the CPU maintains headroom even in the most CPU-friendly scenarios.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The following table lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution and preset. Minimum and maximum values were only captured for the Medium preset; for other settings, only averages are available.
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| 3840x2160 | High | 78 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 128 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 99 | 84 | 114 |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 54 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | High | 137 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 225 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 174 | 148 | 200 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | High | 204 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 294 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 260 | 221 | 299 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 141 | — | — |
At 4K Medium, the minimum of 84 FPS stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating stable performance even during demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 148 FPS and maximum of 200 FPS show a tight frame time distribution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 221 FPS and maximum of 299 FPS demonstrate that the system can push very high frame rates with only a modest spread. The absence of min/max data for other presets means the averages are the primary indicator, but the Medium data suggests that the system maintains consistent performance across the board.
FAQ
Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?
A: High, with an average of 78 FPS. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, below the threshold.
Q: Does this combo run Evolve at 1440p Ultra?
A: Yes, the average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 95, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.
Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?
A: It ranks 310th out of 3,700 tested combos.
Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?
A: 716.8 GB/s.
Q: What are the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread scores?
A: The 3dmark single-thread score is 917, and the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 11,838.
Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p Medium?
A: 221 FPS, with an average of 260 FPS and a maximum of 299 FPS.
How This Combo Ranks
The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4080 places 310th out of 3,700 tested combos, a strong result that reflects the balanced pairing of a capable mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU. The CPU alone sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,771. The GPU sits in the 86th percentile, with an average score of 54,247. The rank of 310 indicates that the system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, and the measured frame rates in Evolve align with that high standing. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, has an average score of 21,749 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the two are virtually identical in overall compute performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, again showing near-identical capability.
The Verdict
According to the verdict by resolution, this PC can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 78 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 95 FPS and 141 FPS respectively. The system is fully capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1440p and 1080p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings or lower. For players prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, the Ultra preset falls short of the 60 FPS target, but the step down to High still provides a substantial frame rate margin. Overall, this combo is a strong performer for Evolve, offering high frame rates across the vast majority of configurations.
Similar Performance Alternatives
Based on average benchmark scores, the CPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (deltaPct 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (-0.5%), Intel Core i7-11700 (-0.5%), and AMD EPYC 9554P (-0.6%). For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (-2.7%) are within a small margin. Swapping either component for one of these alternatives would produce very similar average benchmark scores, and therefore similar in-game performance in Evolve, assuming no other system bottlenecks. The tight deltaPct values indicate that the overall compute characteristics of these alternatives are nearly interchangeable with the original components, so users with these nearby parts can expect comparable frame rates in this title.