Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a smooth experience for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 67.5 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 2560x1440, High settings yield 62.5 FPS. The database records no playable settings at 3840x2160, meaning the hardware cannot maintain 60 FPS at that resolution under any tested preset. This analysis relies solely on measured data from the database, covering performance alternatives, component roles, and optimal settings per resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have near-identical counterparts in the database, which can help predict how other hardware might behave in Evolve.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with an average score difference of only 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i7-11850H sits 0.3 percent behind, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4 percent behind. The AMD EPYC 9474F is the only rival that scores higher, with a delta of -0.4 percent relative to the 8400F (meaning the 8400F is 0.4 percent ahead). In practice, these four chips would deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Evolve, since their aggregate benchmark averages cluster within a 0.8 percent spread. The Ryzen 5 8400F itself ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which is 0.4 percent slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, also 0.5 percent slower. The AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5 percent slower, while the Intel Arc A770M lags by 1.6 percent. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. When running Evolve, any of these four alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates at the same settings, with the RTX 3060 Mobile being the most direct swap. The small deltas mean that users upgrading between these cards should expect no measurable change in performance for this game.

The overall combo ranks 2636th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of the database. This suggests that while the individual components are competent, the pairing is not exceptional for Evolve, and the bottleneck is primarily the GPU at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU has a more limited impact on frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 SUPER shows strong scaling across presets. Low settings produce 160.8 FPS, Medium drops to 124.8 FPS, High reaches 97.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 67.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 93.3 FPS, or 58 percent, showing that the GPU workload scales significantly with quality. The CPU is sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a visible bottleneck even at the highest frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decline across the board. Low yields 104.6 FPS, Medium 86.1 FPS, High 62.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is from 97.4 to 62.5 FPS, a 36 percent reduction. This indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the pixel count increases by 78 percent but the frame rate does not drop proportionally, which means the CPU still maintains a reasonable floor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 59.7 FPS, similar in absolute terms to 1080p, but the percentage loss is higher because the starting point is lower.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings return 58.4 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 49.4 FPS, High to 38.8 FPS, and Ultra to 24.1 FPS. The 4K resolution quadruples the pixel count relative to 1080p, and the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot keep up even at Low settings. The CPU is not the issue here, as the frame rates at 4K are limited by the GPU's raw shading and memory throughput. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus provide 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is insufficient for 4K Ultra workloads in this game.

The verdict is clear: the CPU is never the constraining component in this combo. The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and its multi-threaded scores (such as 20851 in Cinebench R23) indicate it can keep up with the GPU's demands. The GPU determines the playability ceiling at each resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 67.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest recorded average FPS is 58.4 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short, with 49.4, 38.8, and 24.1 FPS respectively. No playable settings are listed for 4K.

Q: Which settings should be used at 1440p?

A: High settings are the best choice, as they deliver 62.5 FPS. Low and Medium also hit playable levels at 104.6 and 86.1 FPS, while Ultra drops below the target at 44.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average score of 18093, while the RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, making the 2060 SUPER 0.4 percent slower. The difference is negligible in gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160.8 FPS, which is high for this GPU, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU without limiting it. The GPU is the limiting factor, especially at 4K.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The recorded average FPS is 124.8 FPS at Medium settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2636th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve in the database. This places it in the 29th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that 71 percent of other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's age, as the RTX 2060 SUPER is a 60th percentile card and the CPU is a 77th percentile chip. The combo rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, which suggests that the GPU limits the overall experience.

In relative terms, this combo is better than about 29 percent of systems but worse than most. For a game from 2015, this hardware is sufficient for 1080p but not for 4K. The rank also implies that many mid-range modern systems can outperform this setup, particularly at higher resolutions. However, the combo does clear the 60 FPS target at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, so the rank does not mean unplayable, it just indicates that there are many faster combinations.

The gap between the combo rank and the GPU percentile suggests that the CPU is not the main reason for the rank, the GPU is. If the GPU were upgraded, the rank would improve significantly, while a CPU upgrade would yield minimal gains.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the verdict lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with Ultra delivering 67.5 FPS. This means the game is fully playable at the native resolution with maximum settings, and the frame rate is above the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are playable, with High being the best at 62.5 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 1440p, recording 44.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no settings are playable. The highest recorded FPS is 58.4 at Low, which falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU does not have enough headroom for 4K in this game, so users should avoid selecting any preset at that resolution. The database clearly marks 4K as having no playable settings.

In summary, the combo is fully capable of delivering a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the caveat that Ultra at 1440p is not achievable. For 4K, the performance is insufficient, and the game should be run at a lower resolution or with reduced settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 67.5. This is the highest preset and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 7.5 FPS. The other presets also work, but Ultra offers the maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 62.5. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra does not qualify, as it drops to 44.9 FPS. Medium and Low also work, but they do not look as good as High.

At 3840x2160, there is no best settings selection, since no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest option is Low at 58.4 FPS, but it is below the threshold, so the database does not list it. Therefore, users should not run the game at 4K with this combination.

The optimal setup is clear: play at 1080p Ultra for the best visual balance, or at 1440p High if you prefer a higher resolution. Both options provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay in Evolve.