Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X sits in the 81st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest measured rivals are extremely close in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29656, a mere 0.2% behind, making it effectively a statistical tie in database terms. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H averages 29868, which is 0.5% ahead of the 9600X, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879 at 0.6% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS rounds out the group at 29955, leading by 0.8%. These four processors all cluster within a single percentage point, meaning the Ryzen 5 9600X should deliver nearly identical CPU-bound frame pacing in Evolve to any of these alternatives. For a game that relies on single-thread responsiveness, the 9600X's single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 suggests it will not be the limiting factor in most scenes.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds the 58th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are strikingly close in raw numbers. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% delta, meaning the database records essentially identical average performance. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics scores 15270, trailing by 0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 15199, 0.6% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% behind. Any of these cards would produce nearly interchangeable average FPS in Evolve, though architectural differences in driver behavior and VRAM capacity could alter frame time consistency. The RTX 2060 does bring 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, which matters at higher resolutions where texture demand grows. The GTX 580's much older architecture and smaller memory pool would likely show larger dips in modernized scenes, even if the aggregate score says otherwise.

CPU and GPU Roles

Evolve responds clearly to both components, but the split changes dramatically with resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the dominant constraint in most presets. Going from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops average FPS from 146.6 to 63.2, a reduction of 83.4 FPS. That is a GPU workload swing. The CPU, with its strong single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark and 342 in Cinebench R15 single-core, has ample headroom to feed the RTX 2060 at these frame rates. The 146.6 FPS Low result is close to what the GPU can physically output in simple scenes.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. Low settings produce 95.4 FPS, while Ultra falls to 38.8 FPS, a 56.6 FPS gap. The GPU is still the primary bottleneck at higher presets, but the CPU's role becomes more visible at Low where it must maintain high frame pacing. The 9600X's 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache handle Evolve's monster and player physics without issue.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting factor. Even Low settings only reach 54.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23.3 FPS. The CPU's performance at 4K is almost irrelevant; the RTX 2060's 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title. The scaling from 1080p Low (146.6 FPS) to 4K Low (54.6 FPS) shows a 62.8% performance drop, entirely attributable to pixel throughput and memory pressure. The recorded data suggests the CPU is never the bottleneck in this combination; every resolution and preset shift maps directly to GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 paired with the Ryzen 5 9600X delivers its strongest results. Low settings average 146.6 FPS. Medium averages 115.4 FPS. High averages 90.9 FPS. Ultra still clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 63.2 FPS. Every preset at 1080p is playable according to the database's 60 FPS standard. The gap between Low and Ultra is 83.4 FPS, indicating a heavy GPU scaling curve, but the lowest Ultra result stays above 60.

At 2560x1440, the picture tightens. Low averages 95.4 FPS. Medium averages 77.2 FPS. High drops to 59.6 FPS, just below the playable threshold. Ultra falls further to 38.8 FPS. The database's verdict lists only Low and Medium as playable at 1440p. High misses the 60 FPS mark by 0.4 FPS, a marginal miss but still a miss. Medium remains the best playable preset with a comfortable 17.2 FPS margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 cannot reach 60 FPS at any preset. Low averages 54.6 FPS, falling 5.4 FPS short. Medium averages 46 FPS. High averages 34.5 FPS. Ultra averages 23.3 FPS. The verdictByResolution field lists no playable settings at 4K. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 31.3 FPS drop, showing that even the lowest settings cannot rescue this resolution.

The min and max FPS fields are null in the database for all entries, so only average FPS is available for analysis. Frame time consistency cannot be derived from this data, but the average values are sufficient to judge overall playability.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2871 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. That places it in the lower third of the database, which aligns with the RTX 2060's 58th percentile GPU standing. The ranking reflects the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability. The Ryzen 5 9600X, released in 2024 and ranking in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, is far newer and stronger than the 2019-era RTX 2060. The combination is CPU-heavy in potential but GPU-limited in practice.

The rank of 2871 means roughly 829 tested combos perform worse in Evolve. That is not a flattering position, but it is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 63.2 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Medium, it delivers 77.2 FPS. The combo's ranking would likely improve if the GPU were upgraded to a modern mid-range card, but the database records only this exact pairing. The CPU's headroom is evident: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 146.6 FPS, which is well beyond what many older CPUs could feed to this GPU.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear. At 1920x1080, this PC runs Evolve at or above 60 FPS on all four presets: High (90.9 FPS), Low (146.6 FPS), Medium (115.4 FPS), and Ultra (63.2 FPS). The best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 63.2 FPS, just 3.2 FPS above the threshold. This is a fully playable 1080p experience.

At 2560x1440, the system runs Evolve at or above 60 FPS on Low (95.4 FPS) and Medium (77.2 FPS). High misses at 59.6 FPS, and Ultra misses at 38.8 FPS. The best playable preset is Medium with 77.2 FPS, a solid margin. Players wanting 1440p should stick to Medium or lower.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Evolve at or above 60 FPS on any preset. Low averages 54.6 FPS, Medium 46 FPS, High 34.5 FPS, and Ultra 23.3 FPS. The verdictByResolution field lists no playable settings at 4K. This is not a 4K machine for Evolve.

The overall verdict: this PC is a capable 1080p machine for Evolve, a decent 1440p machine with reduced settings, and not viable at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63.2 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 1080p play.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 77.2 FPS. High comes close at 59.6 FPS but does not clear the threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best average is Low at 54.6 FPS, but it still falls short. The database lists no best settings for 4K because no setting is playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p?

A: Yes. All four presets clear 60 FPS at 1920x1080. Ultra averages 63.2 FPS, High 90.9 FPS, Medium 115.4 FPS, and Low 146.6 FPS.

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

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 77.2 FPS. High falls just below at 59.6 FPS.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K in Evolve?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 54.6 on Low settings. Medium, High, and Ultra average 46 FPS, 34.5 FPS, and 23.3 FPS respectively. No preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15290. The GTX 580 scores 15283 (0% delta), the Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% behind), the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% behind), and the RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% behind). They are all within one percentage point.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 146.6 FPS, and the CPU's single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark indicates ample headroom. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 81st percentile confirms the imbalance.

Q: What rank does this combo hold in the Evolve database?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2871 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. The RTX 2060's age and 6 GB memory capacity are the primary reasons for the lower placement.