Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination presents a clear picture for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The recorded data shows a system that is highly capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p, but not viable at 4K. The measurements are straightforward, allowing for a direct analysis of what this pairing can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this CPU and GPU pairing in Evolve are recorded across three resolutions and four graphics presets. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern, with the most demanding settings at the highest resolution producing the lowest frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably across all settings. With the Low preset, the average frame rate is 145.3 FPS. This is nearly two and a half times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 115.6 FPS, which still leaves a substantial margin. The High preset yields an average of 87.3 FPS, a noticeable step down from Medium but still comfortably above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting tested, produces an average of 63.4 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the game is playable at the highest settings, though with less headroom.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease as expected due to the higher pixel count. The Low preset averages 96.9 FPS, which is still a very strong result. The Medium preset averages 73.3 FPS, providing a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The High preset drops to an average of 58.2 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 40.3 FPS, a significant reduction that makes the game feel less fluid.

At 3840x2160, or 4K, the performance is considerably lower. The Low preset averages 53.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 45.1 FPS, and the High preset averages 34.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages only 21.6 FPS, which is far from a smooth experience. None of the settings at 4K reach the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution is not viable for this hardware combination in Evolve.

The progression of scores across resolutions and presets is logical. For instance, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 81.9 FPS, showing the heavy cost of higher quality settings. At 1440p, this difference is 56.6 FPS, and at 4K, it is 32.2 FPS. This narrowing gap suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, and the differences between presets have a smaller absolute impact on the frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average frame rate of 63.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the game is playable at the highest settings.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 at this resolution. The recorded average is 73.3 FPS. The High preset falls short, with an average of 58.2 FPS.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gameplay in Evolve?

A: No. The data indicates that no preset at 3840x2160 reaches an average of 60 FPS. The highest average is 53.8 FPS on the Low preset, with other presets scoring lower.

Q: How does the Low preset performance at 1080p compare to the Ultra preset?

A: The Low preset averages 145.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 63.4 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 81.9 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the hardware.

Q: What is the playable threshold used for this analysis?

A: The database uses a playable threshold of 60 FPS. Settings and resolutions with an average frame rate at or above this value are considered playable.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p on the High preset?

A: No. The recorded average for the High preset at 2560x1440 is 58.2 FPS, which is slightly below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset is the highest quality option that remains playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, as recorded in the database, include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U. The average benchmark scores for these CPUs are very close. The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average score of 26324. The Ryzen 9 6900HX is a close match with a score of 26274, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is a 0.3 percent difference in the opposite direction. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, a 0.4 percent delta, and the Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a 0.5 percent delta. These minimal differences suggest that swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of these processors would result in nearly identical performance in Evolve, as the game’s frame rates are likely more dependent on the GPU at most settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, the AMD Radeon 680M, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600. The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The GTX 580 scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1 percent difference. The RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, a 0.6 percent delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8 percent delta. These GPUs are all within a very small performance window of each other. In practical terms, a system using any of these graphics cards would be expected to produce very similar frame rates to the RTX 2060 in Evolve. The differences would be negligible, likely within the margin of error for the benchmark measurements.

The implication is that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is not unique in its performance profile. A system built with a Ryzen 7 7435HS or an Intel Core i9-11900KF, paired with a GTX 580 or an RX 7600, would likely deliver a nearly identical experience in Evolve. The data points to a balanced combination where neither component is a significant outlier compared to its direct competitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 for Evolve. The combo rank is 2954 out of a total of 3700 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the overall rankings, specifically in the 20th percentile of all tested systems.

This ranking is informative when considering the game’s release date and the hardware involved. The CPU is a modern, high-performance part, and the GPU is a capable, though older, mid-range card. The low rank suggests that many other combinations, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in Evolve. However, a low rank does not necessarily mean the experience is poor. As the measured FPS data shows, this combination is fully capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p and 1440p on appropriate settings. The rank reflects the absolute performance relative to all other tested combos, many of which may include much more powerful and expensive components.

The fact that the combo ranks at 2954 out of 3700 indicates that while it is not at the top end, it is far from the bottom. It outperforms a significant number of other combinations, likely those with older or less capable hardware. For a game like Evolve, which is not a recent release, this level of performance is more than adequate for a smooth experience at standard resolutions.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear verdict on whether this PC can run Evolve. The answer is yes, but with important caveats regarding resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable on all four tested presets. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings. The best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 63.4. This means the game can be run at its highest visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on the Low and Medium presets. The best playable setting is Medium, with an average FPS of 73.3. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution do not meet the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 58.2 and 40.3 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable on any preset. The verdict data shows no playable settings at this resolution. The best average FPS is 53.8 on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

In summary, this PC can run Evolve at 1080p with all settings, including Ultra, and at 1440p up to Medium settings. It cannot deliver a playable experience at 4K. Users seeking the highest fidelity should use a 1080p display with the Ultra preset. Those with a 1440p monitor will need to compromise on visual quality, selecting the Medium preset for a smooth experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra. The recorded average frame rate is 63.4 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable. The High preset also performs well at 87.3 FPS, but Ultra is the best option for visual fidelity without dropping below the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium. The average frame rate at this setting is 73.3 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Low preset is also playable at 96.9 FPS, but Medium offers higher quality graphics while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160, there is no best setting, as no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The highest average is 53.8 FPS on the Low preset, which is below the playable threshold. Therefore, the system is not recommended for 4K gaming in Evolve.

These recommendations are based solely on the recorded average FPS values. The choice of which setting to use ultimately depends on user preference for visual quality versus a higher frame rate. However, the data shows that these settings are the maximum that can be used while staying at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets allows for an analysis of which component, the CPU or GPU, matters more for this game.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a high single-thread performance, as indicated by its benchmark scores. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, is an older Turing architecture card with 1920 shading units and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The scaling of frame rates between resolutions provides insight into the bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high on Low settings, reaching 145.3 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve these high frame rates. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop, but the CPU is still likely not the limiting factor at the Low and Medium presets, which average 96.9 and 73.3 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly across all presets. The GPU is almost certainly the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The increased pixel count requires the GPU to perform more work, and its processing power is insufficient to maintain high frame rates. The fact that the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra presets is smaller at 4K than at 1080p supports this. At 4K, the GPU is already saturated, so changing the preset has a smaller relative impact on the frame rate.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s ability to process game logic and draw calls is crucial. The Ryzen 5 7600’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its benchmark scores, helps ensure that the GPU is not starved of data. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU’s performance is less impactful on the final frame rate.

Ultimately, for Evolve, the GPU is the main contributor to performance at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K. The CPU’s role is more significant at 1080p, where its performance can enable higher frame rates. The data shows a system where the GPU is the limiting factor for 4K gaming, while the CPU is sufficient to support high frame rates at lower resolutions. This is a typical pattern for a game of this era, where the graphical load scales heavily with resolution. The system is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the GPU holds it back from 4K.